Managing Chemical Substances
Strict management and control of chemical substances is a key element in the effort to ensure environmental protection, operational safety, workplace safety and hygiene, health maintenance, and product safety. Chemical substances are managed at each stage from development to use and disposal, as shown below.
Chemical substance management flow
Materials purchase
When purchasing materials, information related to the safety of chemical substances is received from the supplier. This information serves as a guide to safe storage and handling.
Production
The safety of the local community and the protection of the environment are secured by proper handling of chemical substances to suppress environmental release and to prevent fires, explosions, and leaks.
The health of employees is protected by preventing workplace exposure to hazardous substances.
Use and disposal
Guidance for proper use and disposal of chemical substances and chemical products is provided in MSDSs, technical bulletins, and product brochures. Transport Emergency Cards are provided to guide proper environmental and safety response in the event of an accident during physical distribution.
Research and development
The management of chemical substances begins with R&D, which is guided throughout every stage by a commitment to developing products and process characterized by safe, environmentally sound production, handling, and use. This is exemplified in our development of the non-phosgene process for polycarbonate production, which has been recognized by many prestigious awards including the Green and Sustainable Chemistry Award.
