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Chemical Importers: The Responsible Party

By Rennee Karlik, Regulatory Compliance Specialist A globally integrated supply chain is essential to worldwide chemical manufacturing. US Chemical Manufacturers import many chemicals from other countries due to price advantage and availability. Some imported chemicals never leave the importer's location and are used as feedstock or raw materials for the…
Anna Kasson
06/24/21
Environmental Health & SafetyGHSSDS AuthoringSDS Management

The Importance of Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) on an SDS

By Nabila Al Hasan, Regulatory Compliance Specialist Occupational exposure limits (OELs) are values, determined by various health regulatory bodies, that indicate safe levels of human exposure to hazardous chemicals. Available research information and recent data on hazardous substances, especially concerning acute toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and toxicity to reproduction, are used…
Anna Kasson
06/15/21
Environmental Health & Safety

Asbestos Exposure Risks & OSHA

By Nabila Al Hasan, Regulatory Compliance Specialist Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. Asbestos is an electrical insulator and highly heat resistant which makes it an excellent component for insulation and fire-retardant materials. For these reasons, it was used in the manufacturing of building construction materials for many years.…
Anna Kasson
04/19/21
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

Lithium-ion Batteries & SDS Requirements

By Rennee Karlik, Regulatory Compliance Specialist The use of lithium-ion batteries is steadily on the rise due to enhanced performance (less time to charge and last longer) in a lightweight package. More and more products across a wide range of applications are using lithium-ion batteries. Tools, electronics, and devices containing…
Anna Kasson
04/09/21