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This is CHEMTREC, do you have an emergency?

This question is asked nearly 300 times a day!  CHEMTREC has handled over a million emergencies since its founding as a public service of the American Chemistry Council in 1971.

CHEMTREC (CHEMical TRansportation Emergency Center) is dedicated to assisting emergency responders deal with incidents involving hazardous materials and dangerous goods.  

 

CHEMTREC also helps shippers of hazardous materials comply with government regulations, such as U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 49 CFR § 172.604.

 

Use the About Us section to learn more about what CHEMTREC can do for you.

 

 


What do your colleagues say about CHEMTREC?


"I have used the services of CHEMTREC on many occasions to assist me in researching chemicals that have been found at incidents.  Their quick and efficient method for contacting industry specialists proves to be a great benefit in the field."

Glen Rudner
Hazardous Materials Officer
Department of Emergency Management, Commonwealth of Virginia
 


Did you know...

CHEMTREC's Emergency Service Specialists (ESS) have over 250 years of combined hands-on experience in handling hazardous materials and that each of CHEMTREC's ESS receive annual hazmat certification training.