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You can count on CHEMTREC to deliver specialized emergency response information for hazardous materials and dangerous goods. Our team of specialists are dedicated to keeping you up-to-date with evolving regulations, new compliance management trends and procedures, as well as groundbreaking shifts happening within the industry. Visit our blog frequently to read about industry news, new product offerings and best practices to keep your company compliant and safe.


Lithium batteries are increasingly being used in electronic devices. And they are everywhere: laptops, cell phones, watches, cameras. This is a good thing, considering the advantages that these products can offer, such as a greater number of cycles and useful life and faster recharging, in some cases.

Moving hazardous materials into and around the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has become increasingly complex in recent years. CHEMTREC has initiated partnerships to support ACC member companies and other customers with business interests in the area, to effectively manage their chemical and compliance risks.

Register for our first free webinar, "Managing Test Summary Requirements through Knowledge & Innovation," on June 9th and look out for an upcoming invitation to our second webinar. If you need more convincing, here are five reasons why you don’t want to miss CHEMTREC’s free lithium battery test summary webinar!

Did you know that CHEMTREC has a Latin America office based in São Paulo, Brazil? CHEMTREC has had presence in the region since 2018, bringing our high standards and enhancing safety by strengthening its local know-how and building lasting relationships with local customers and partners.

In addition to Brazil, other countries in Mercosur have their own regulations regarding the transportation and response to chemical emergencies. Check them out: Decree 779/95 approved the Regulations of Law 24,449/95. Annex S refers to the General Regulations for the Road Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Chapter IV describes the Procedures in Case of Emergency.

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