Frequently Asked Questions

Service FAQs

     Storage
     Distribution
     Inventory Management
     Certification
     Labeling & Repackaging
     Advisory

Dangerous Goods FAQs

     DG Classes


Service FAQs


Storage
Why use third party logistics?
Our service saves you time and expense so that you can focus on your core activity.

What class of dangerous goods do you store and distribute?
We handle class 3,4,5,6, 8 and 9 dangerous goods.

Can you dispose of expired or waste chemicals?
Yes, we can dispose of chemicals.

Do we have ERMA approved handlers and MAF accredited devanners?
Yes, on staff we have ERMA approved handlers and MAF accredited devanners.

Can you devan and load containers?
Yes, we can.

Distribution
Can you arrange for transportation of chemicals?
Yes, we can arrange for local as well as nation wide delivery with proper accompanying dangerous goods declaration.

Can you offer emergency services?
Yes, we can offer emergency services for your products while they are in transit.

Inventory Management
Do you have a dependable inventory control system?
We are using specialised software for inventory and stock control. This allows us to report to our customers electronically or in print on physical stocks on a monthly basis and, take responsibility for any deviation.

Can you access the Substance and Place Reports using ChemSafe as per the ERMA guidelines?
We use the ChemSafe package to obtain the Substance and Place Reports to reference HSNO compliance requirements.

Can we have batch control for your products?
Yes, we can provide batch control.

Do you follow FIFO for all the products?
Yes, we use FIFO (first in first out) to manage stock.

How often do you conduct stock takes?
We conduct monthly stock takes and cyclic count in accordance with client requirements.

Certification
Are you HSNO compliant and do you have a Location Certificate?
Yes, we comply with HSNO.  We have a location certificate as per the HSNO guidelines for all sites.

Can you arrange for IMO Dangerous Goods (DG) certificates?
Yes, we can arrange for IMO DG certificates for sea freight.

Do you have IATA approved staff to do DG certificates for export goods?
Yes, we have IATA licensed staff that can provide you with DG certificates for exports.

Do we need Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
Yes, you need MSDS for all the products offered for storage at Chemical Care.  If this is an issue for you, please Contact Us to discuss.

 

Labeling & Repackaging
Are you able to repackage soiled or damaged goods?
Yes, we can repackage and relabel any goods as per your requirements.

Can you print and do relabeling for our products?
Yes, we can relabel and/or print labels as per the Code of Practice.

Advisory
Can you advise on HSNO?
Yes, we can advise on compliance requirements for any product.
Dangerous Goods FAQs

At Chemical Care, we handle Class 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 dangerous goods.
Class Description

2.2

Non-flammable, non-toxic gases

2.3

Toxic gases

3

Flammable liquids

4.1

Flammable solids

4.2

Spontaneously combustible

4.3

Dangerous when wet

5.1

Oxidizing substances

5.2

Organic peroxides

6.1

Toxic substances

8

Corrosives

9

Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

Note: We don’t handle Class 1 – explosives, Class 7 - radioactive materials or Class 2.1 - Flammable gases

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