Frequently Asked Questions About Toll Manufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions About Toll Manufacturing

Toll manufacturing, also known as contract blending or contract manufacturing, is a service whereby the manufacturing of chemical products is outsourced to a blender (a third-party company). These days, it is common for chemical companies to do everything within their power to reduce production risks. You provide the formula, and the toll blender scales your formula up, blends your formula to your requirement, and then packages your product and delivers it to you or your customers (depending on your specification).

Contract manufacturing or chemical toll manufacturing can be an excellent solution for many industries. Today, we have put together some frequently asked questions along with the answers to those questions. Continue reading to learn more.

What is toll manufacturing?

This is a service offered by a company having specialized equipment that processes, packages, stores, and ships your products.

How is my Product Going to be Packaged?

Your products are packaged based on your specification. There are different packaging options such as bags, cartons, or drums.

Can my product be shipped in liquid form?

Yes. The most excellent part of toll manufacturing is the variety of shipping and packaging options available. Chemical toll manufacturing companies can blend your raw materials in a tank and load them directly into a tank truck. This is done using an automated unloading and loading system. This system has the ability to move products from the company’s bulk tanks to anywhere in the plant and thereafter to the unloading and loading station, which is outside the plant.

Will the product be tested?

Yes, they will be tested. Each product is tested and then approved in a laboratory by professional laboratory technicians.

How is the finished product stored?

The storage pattern of finished products depends on the quality of your finished products, as well as the date of your desired ”need by.”

Usually, product shipping from the toll manufacturing company soon after the completion will be stored there until it is shipped. This storage will be done on-site.

But if the product is to be shipped to end-users in the future, then it might be stored in an off-site warehouse.

Does the toll manufacturer provide the raw materials for blending?

This depends on your needs and requirements. Most companies desire to outsource the entire process of producing chemicals, while other companies choose to provide the ingredients themselves. This includes the purchase of raw materials/ingredients. In all, a good chemical supplier and chemical manufacturer will adopt their pattern of working to the needs of your business.

Will my formula be safe when choosing toll blending services?

Absolutely! A chemical manufacturer should welcome a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with their business partners to ensure full confidentiality.

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