Chemicals are used by many industries today (which include: food and beverage; pharmaceuticals; agriculture; cosmetics; and other manufacturing industries) and, therefore, chemical distribution companies provide a wide variety of other products to these industries, including but not limited to: packaging, containers, shipping, etc. As such, without chemical suppliers, companies may not have the means to produce or sell their products at all.
In addition, as a result of this increased productivity and efficiencies, there is an increased amount of product being shipped across the globe on a daily basis. Due to the current state of logistics and distribution, it is becoming increasingly important for chemical companies to maintain a consistent, reliable, and safe source for the chemicals that are required for their operations.
In order to do so, they must select a reputable chemical distributor to provide the chemicals they require while also managing the procurement processes, storage requirements, and logistics related to chemical delivery.
Chemical Solutions is committed to providing its customers with dependable chemical distribution that meets their needs while maintaining safety, and both industry compliance, and operational efficiency.
Role of Chemical Distributors
Chemical distributors are companies that purchase chemicals directly from chemical manufacturers and then supply these chemicals to their customers within the respective industries.
In managing the chemical distribution supply chain, chemical distributors will perform the required tasks listed here:
- Source chemistry products from reputable chemical manufacturers
- Managing bulk inventories to ensure a constant flow of product to their customers
- Coordinating safe and timely deliveries of chemical products
- Meeting the requirements of environmental regulations and health and safety standards
By selecting a professional chemical distributor, the company's ability to meet the needs of their customers while minimizing the risks associated with their supply chain, will be increased, thereby allowing them to concentrate on their core business.
Types of Chemicals Supplied by Distributors
Distributors provide a variety of chemicals to serve many different industries. Some examples of chemical categories are:
Industrial and Commodity Chemicals
- Used in manufacturing, processing, and the maintenance of manufacturing equipment
- Provided to businesses in bulk quantities (lots) to provide a constant supply of chemicals for their manufacturing operations
- Chemical distributors supply the same quality and specification every time for industrial chemicals
Specialty and Performance Chemicals
- Chemical distributors have application specific chemicals and/or very pure chemicals
- These chemicals are used in engineering, automotive and advanced manufacturing fields
- Specialty and Performance Chemical manufacturers require training and experience to handle these types of chemicals
Hazardous and Regulated Chemicals
- Hazardous and regulated chemicals have rules for how they can be stored and transported safely
- To provide safe storage and shipping, chemical distributors supply hazardous and regulated chemicals in properly packaged containers along with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Chemical distributors also require compliant storage and handling of hazardous materials
Services Offered by Chemical Distributors
A professional chemical distributor provides their customers with more than just the chemical products that they need to be successful.
Service elements provided by a professional distributor may include:
- Long-term supply contracts to guarantee a constant supply
- Inventory management
- The safe storage and transport of hazardous materials
- The packaging, labelling and repackaging of chemicals
- The proper documentation of compliance and the provision of technical support
Because of the services that a professional chemical distributor offers to their customers, their customers are able to keep running efficiently, store hazardous materials safely and have a continuous supply of chemical products.
Compliance and Safety Standards
Chemical distribution operates under strict legislation to provide protection to everyone, protect the environment, and protect property. A professional distributor follows the guidelines for:
- Australian workplace health & safety
- Dangerous goods transport & storage
- Environmental Protection & Chemical Disposal
- Labelling & Documentation to the end user including SDS
By following these guidelines strictly, the risk of mishandling, unauthorised access and leaks are greatly reduced while ensuring that all chemicals are safe to handle, store and transport.
Industries That Benefit from Chemical Distributors
There are many Industries that benefit from their Chemical Distributors, including:
- Manufacturers & Fabricators - Industrial process & maintenance chemicals
- Mining and Resources - Chemicals for extraction & processing
- Construction and Infrastructure - Coatings, sealants and treatments
- Automotive and Engineering - Specialty chemicals for precision applications
- Utilities & Water Treatment - Treatment & maintenance chemicals
Each one of these Industries relies on their distributors to maintain a consistent supply of chemicals and supply them safely and compliant.
How Chemical Solutions Supports Industrial Supply
Chemical Solutions is a distributor of quality Industrial chemicals. We assist our clients in providing assurance that their Industrial chemicals are delivered to them in a safe, reliable and compliant manner.
We focus on providing you with a solution that will allow you to:
- Source Bulk/Speciality/Hazardous Chemicals
- Maintain Safe Storage & Handling
- Follow Compliance & Regulatory Documentation
- Timely and reliable Delivery
Working with Chemical Solutions for your Industrial supplies means that you have a reliable partner to support the efficiency and safety of your operations.
Selecting a Chemical Distribution Partner
When choosing a distributor for chemicals, there are many factors to take into consideration:
- The variety of chemicals available and the types of chemicals supplied
- Compliance certificates and record of their safety
- Ability to provide storage, logistics and shipping infrastructure
- Technical assistance and expertise in the industry
A good distributor should be viewed as a partner, not just as a vendor, because they will offer products on an ongoing basis throughout the duration of your company's future business operations.
Final Thoughts
In today’s industrial landscape, professional chemical distributors provide their customer with access to high-quality chemicals, in a safe and compliant manner, consistently. With a dependable distributor such as Chemical Solutions, you will have a continuous source of supply while remaining compliant with government regulations, thereby maintaining your company’s efficiency while being competitive in the marketplace. As you consider the appropriate distributor for your operation, it is imperative that you examine the parameters of safety, quality and longevity of the supplier.
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