Metaphor Trading

What We Do

We supply and formulate high-performance chemicals and minerals tailored to the technical and commercial needs of our partners. Our business covers three main areas:

• ●Bespoke Formulation & Manufacturing - custom-developed specialty chemicals produced in Istanbul for EMEA markets.
• ●Distribution & Trade - sourcing and supplying a wide portfolio of products for energy, construction, agriculture, aviation, and process industries.
• ●Technical Consultancy - delivering application-level expertise and process optimisation for fuels, lubricants, esters, and waste-to-energy investments.

Mission

To provide innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective chemical and mineral solutions that enhance our customers' performance and sustainability. We aim to be recognised for our technical competence, reliability, and ethical business practices, building long-term partnerships that drive mutual growth.

Vision

To be a respected and trusted supplier in the chemical and mineral industry - known for technical excellence, service integrity, and sustainable innovation. We aspire to lead through knowledge, agility, and responsible growth, supporting industries that shape a cleaner and more efficient future.

HSE Policy

At Metaphor Trading, Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibility are integral to our culture and operations. We commit to:

• ●Conducting all activities in full compliance with applicable UK, EU, and international regulations.
• ●Maintaining safe and secure handling, storage, and transport of all products, including flammables and hazardous materials.
• ●Minimising environmental impact through responsible sourcing, efficient logistics, and sustainable product development.
• ●Providing continuous training to ensure the health and safety of our employees, partners, and communities.

Aviation Chemicals

• ●Free from VOC Solvents
• ●Low VOC Solvents
• ●Solvent Based Cleaners & Degreasers
• ●Water Based Cleaners & Degreasers
• ●Etchants
• ●Deoxidizers
• ●100% Solids Chemical Milling Maskants
• ●Water Based Chemical Milling Maskants
• ●Solvent Based Chemical Milling Maskants
• ●Line Sealers
• ●Conversion Coatings
• ●Corrosion Protective Coatings
• ●Temporary Protective Coatings
• ●Exterior & Interior Cleaners
• ●Paint Strippers
• ●Adhesion Promoters
• ●Brighteners & Polishers
• ●Descalers & Conditioners
• ●Permanganate Conditioners
• ●Oxide Descalers
• ●Scaler Removers
• ●Rust Removers
• ●Wax Removers
• ●Rust Protectors
• ●In-Place & Compressor Cleaners
• ●Engine Cleaners
• ●Decarbonizers
• ●Disinfectants
• ●Cabin Care Cleaners
• ●WC Cleaners
• ●Landing Gear Cleaners
• ●Flap & Wheel Well Cleaners

Base Oils

• ●Group I Base Oils (SN 70, SN 100, SN 150, SN 350, SN 500, SN 600, SN 900, Bright Stock)
• ●Group II Base Oils (N 60, N 100, N 150, N 220, N 500, N 600)
• ●Group III Base Oils (4 cSt, 6 cSt, 8 cSt)
• ●Synthetic Base Oils (PAO 2, PAO 4, PAO 6, PAO 8, PAO 10, Ester Base Oils)
• ●White Oils (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic White, Transformer Oil, Process Oil, Hydraulic Base Oil)

Construction Chemicals

• ●Cement Additives
• ●Plasticizers
• ●Waterproofing Compounds
• ●Concrete Accelerators
• ●Concrete Retarders
• ●Asphalt Modifiers
• ●Joint Sealants
• ●Adhesives

Edible Oil Process Aids

• ●Activated Carbon
• ●Bleaching Earth
• ●Citric Acid
• ●Diatomite
• ●Enzymes
• ●Filtration Aid
• ●Hexane
• ●High-Density Perlite
• ●Margarine & Shortening Additives

Engine Oil Additives

• ●Antioxidant
• ●Viscosity Index Improvers
• ●PAO (Polyalphaolefin)
• ●MEG (Monoethylene Glycol)
• ●Defoamer
• ●Anti-Abrasion / Anti-Corrosion Additives (ZDDP)
• ●Performance Package
• ●Detergent
• ●Dispersant
• ●Friction Modifier
• ●Pour Point Depressant
• ●Rust Inhibitor

Engineered Minerals

• ●Ceramic & Refractory Minerals: Zircon Silicate (ZrSiO₄), Zircon Oxide (ZrO₂), Andalusite, Kyanite / Sillimanite (Kysil58), Kaolin, Alumina (Al₂O₃), Lithium Feldspar, Chromite Flour
• ●Pigments & Fillers: Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂), Talc, ATH - Aluminium Trihydrate (Al(OH)₃), Nepheline Syenite, Borax Anhydride, Cenospheres
• ●Battery & Energy Materials: Spodumene (Li₂O Source), Manganese Oxide (MnO), Brucite (Natural Mg(OH)₂), Fluorspar (CaF₂), Lithium Feldspar, Zirconium Oxide (ZrO₂)
• ●Glass & Construction Materials: Quartz / Silica, Nepheline Syenite, Ilmenite, Zircon Sand, Kaolin
• ●Foundry & Metallurgical Supplies: Chromite Sand, Ferro Silicon (FeSi), Ferro Nickel (FeNi), Ferro Manganese (FeMn), Ferro Chrome (FeCr), Ferro Molybdenum (FeMo), Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Fuel Additives

• ●Anti-Oxidants
• ●Bactericides
• ●Cetane Number Improvers
• ●CFPP Improvers
• ●Cloud Point Improvers
• ●Conductivity Improvers
• ●Corrosion Inhibitors
• ●Dehazers
• ●Demulsifiers
• ●Dyes
• ●H₂S Scavengers
• ●Icing Inhibitors
• ●Lubricity Improvers
• ●Markers
• ●Mercaptan Scavengers
• ●Pour Point Depressants
• ●RON / MON Boosters
• ●WASA

Minerals for Ceramics

• ●Kaolin
• ●Feldspar
• ●Quartz
• ●Talc
• ●Bentonite
• ●Alumina-Based Additives

Oil & Gas Chemicals

• ●Barite
• ●Bentonite
• ●Polyanionic Cellulose (PAC)
• ●Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
• ●Xanthan Gum
• ●Lignosulfonate
• ●Deflocculant
• ●Dispersant
• ●Emulsifier
• ●Lubricant
• ●Lost Circulation Material (LCM)
• ●Defoamer / Antifoam
• ●pH Control Agent
• ●Biocide
• ●Cement Retarder
• ●Cement Accelerator
• ●Fluid Loss Additive
• ●Extender / Weighting Material
• ●Expanding Agent
• ●Hydrofluoric Acid
• ●Organic Acid
• ●Acid Corrosion Inhibitor
• ●Iron Control Agent
• ●Scale Inhibitor
• ●Surfactant
• ●Friction Reducer
• ●Gelling Agent
• ●Crosslinker
• ●Breaker
• ●Clay Stabilizer
• ●Demulsifier
• ●Corrosion Inhibitor
• ●Paraffin / Asphaltene Inhibitor
• ●Oxygen Scavenger
• ●H₂S Scavenger
• ●Flow Improver / Pour Point Depressant
• ●Drag Reducing Agent
• ●Water Clarifier
• ●Coagulant
• ●Polymer for EOR

Solvents & Chemical Intermediates

• ●Ethyl Acetate
• ●Isopropyl Alcohol
• ●Butyl Acetate
• ●Methanol
• ●Toluene
• ●Xylene
• ●Propylene Glycol
• ●Dimethyl Ether
• ●White Spirit
• ●MPG
• ●PEG
• ●DEG

Plastic Raw Materials & Additives

• ●MT - Matte Compounds
• ●AF - Anti-Fog
• ●FR - Flame Retardant
• ●ST - Anti-Static Additive
• ●SL
• ●AB - Anti-Block
• ●Masterbatches
• ●PE - Polyethylene
• ●PP - Polypropylene
• ●PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate
• ●PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
• ●PS - Polystyrene

Custom Lubricity Improver for Diesel Fuel

• ●Plant-based, high-performance lubricity improver for diesel.
• ●Exceptional wear protection at very low dosage rates.
• ●No REACH registration required.
• ●Recognised as one of the best-performing lubricity improvers available.

FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)

• ●High-quality FAME for biodiesel, lubricant blending, and related industrial uses.
• ●Delivers consistent cold-flow stability and oxidation resistance.

Epoxy-Based Isolator Compounds for Electric Tools

• ●High dielectric strength and chemical resistance.
• ●Used for insulation, encapsulation, and protection of electrical and electronic components.

Asphalt Additives

• ●Antistripping Agents
• ●Emulsifiers
• ●Cold Mix Asphalt Additives
• ●Rejuvenator Asphalt Additives

Esters, Surfactants, Biocides, Wax Emulsions

• ●Ethylhexyl Esters: Ethylhexyl Laurate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Tallowate
• ●Benzoic Acid Esters: Butyl Benzoate, Benzyl Benzoate, Octyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol Benzoate
• ●PEG 400 Esters: PEG 400 Oleate, PEG 400 Dioleate, PEG 400 Stearate, PEG 400 Cocoate
• ●Isopropyl Esters: Isopropyl Laurate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Oleate
• ●Glycerol Esters: Capryl / Caprin Triglyceride, Glyceryl Mono Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate 40%, Glyceryl Stearate S.E.
• ●Butyl Esters: N-Butyl Stearate, N-Butyl Oleate, Isobutyl Stearate
• ●Sorbitan Esters: Sorbitan Mono Oleate, Sorbitan Mono Laurate, Sorbitan Mono Stearate, Sorbitan Mono Palmitate
• ●Methyl Esters: Methyl Laurate, Methyl Oleate, Rapeseed Methyl Ester, Soy Methyl Ester
• ●Emulsifiers: Bitumen Emulsifiers, OG Emulsifiers, Fragrance Emulsifiers
• ●Potassium Soaps: Potassium Oleate, Potassium Tallowate
• ●Cationics & Quaternaries: Benzalkonium Chloride 80%, Benzalkonium Chloride 50%
• ●Phosphate Esters: Ethylhexyl Phosphate Esters, Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Esters
• ●Imidazolines: Hydroxyl Imidazoline, Amido Amid Imidazoline
• ●Biocides: Hydroxyl Triazine, Oxalidine
• ●Glycol Esters: Propylene Glycol Dicaprylat Dicaprate, Propylene Glycol Dioleate
• ●Wax Emulsions: PE Emulsion
• ●Neopentylglycol Esters: NPG Dioleate
• ●Trimethylolpropane Esters: TMP Trioleate
• ●Isotridecyl Esters: Isotridecyl Stearate

Trade Finance

We provide practical and reliable trade finance support to facilitate smooth and secure international transactions. Our expertise includes structuring payment terms, coordinating with banks and financial institutions, managing documentary processes, and supporting letters of credit, collections, and open account trade. We help our partners reduce risk, improve cash flow, and ensure efficient cross-border trade operations.

Lubricity Improvers for Diesel

Our technical team brings extensive experience across various diesel types and operating environments. We help customers optimise lubricity performance, select the most efficient additive for each fuel composition, and even develop custom-made lubricity improvers for unique regional or climate requirements. Our plant-based technology allows superior wear protection at lower treat rates, combining sustainability with unmatched performance.

Expertise in Esters

We offer in-depth knowledge and formulation expertise across a wide range of esters used in lubricants, coatings, and speciality applications. From fatty acid esters to phosphate and glycol-based esters, our team can advise on the right molecular structure to balance solubility, film strength, and biodegradability - supporting both performance and sustainability goals.

Base Oils & Lubricant

Our base oil specialists provide end-to-end solutions - from formulation design to plant optimisation. Whether you operate with virgin or recycled base oils, we can help optimise refining, blending, and product development. We also offer technical consultancy for base oil recycling plants, supporting process improvement, additive selection, and quality control to achieve premium finished lubricants.

Waste-to-Energy

Metaphor Trading offers comprehensive consultancy services for investors entering the waste-to-energy sector. We represent patented, high-efficiency technologies and deliver end-to-end project solutions, including licensing, site selection, EPC management, and operational guidance. Our focus is not only on introducing proven technologies but also on building sustainable, economically viable energy assets.

Used Catalyst Collection & Metal Recovery

Metaphor Trading, in cooperation with its specialised partners, provides collection and recycling of all types of spent catalysts from a wide range of industrial processes. We ensure the safe recovery and refining of valuable metals, which are converted into high-purity metal salts for reuse in chemical and metallurgical applications. Our expertise covers Precious Metals (Pd, Pt, Rh, Au, Ag, Ru) and Base & Transition Metals (Mo, Ni, W, Cu, Zn, Co, V).

Asbestos Tailings Recycling & Sustainable Magnesium Oxide Production

In collaboration with our partners, Metaphor Trading supports innovative asbestos tailings recycling initiatives aimed at producing high-purity reactive magnesium oxide (MgO) from mine residues. This process transforms what was once a hazardous waste into a valuable, environmentally responsible industrial material, contributing to both resource recovery and CO₂ reduction. The resulting MgO serves diverse applications, including construction materials, environmental technologies, ceramics, and advanced chemical uses.

Warehousing & Storage

• ●United Kingdom: Harlow (Unit 6, Peartree Business Centre) and Richmond (Office)
• ●The Netherlands: Rotterdam Area (Bonded Warehouse)
• ●Turkey: Gebze, Istanbul (Warehouse & Entrepôt)
• ●Across the UK, the Netherlands, and Turkey enable stock availability, fast turnaround, and consolidated shipments, serving as efficient gateways for EMEA distribution.

Transport & Delivery Capability

• ●Extensive experience in container and bulk deliveries
• ●Temperature-controlled shipments for sensitive materials
• ●ISO tank and cryogenic deliveries
• ●Paneling and urgent-response services for time-critical requests
• ●Full compliance with ADR, IMDG, and REACH standards
• ●Multimodal transport solutions - road, rail, sea, and open-vessel operations
• ●Packaging formats including palletised, bulk, small bag, big bag, can, drum, IBC, road tank, and block train deliveries
• ●From individual parcels to bulk industrial volumes, Metaphor Trading ensures every consignment is handled safely, tracked accurately, and delivered on time.

Office and Company Info

• ●Phone: +44 (0)7482 507539
• ●Email: info@metaphortrading.co
• ●Company Registration Number: 15038641
• ●EORI: GB479345545000
• ●VAT: 479 3455 45
• ●D-U-N-S®️ Number: 230865035
• ●Office Address: Holbrooke House, 34–38 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, UK, TW10 6UA

Warehouse Locations

• ●Warehouse – UK: Unit 6, Peartree Business Centre, South Road, Harlow, CM20 2BD, UK 🇬🇧
• ●Warehouse – TR: Kömürcüoğlu Cd. No: 62A, 41400 İnönü, Gebze Plastikçiler OSB, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey 🇹🇷
• ●Warehouse – NL: Zwarte Zeeweg 6, 3199 Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱