Companies that Replace Hazardous Chemicals

What is a Hazardous Chemical? 

As defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), a hazardous chemical is any chemical that may potentially cause a health or physical danger. This includes compounds, mixtures of elements, or elements.

A chemical that is a health hazard may cause irritation or damage to human skin, lungs, eyes, or mucous membranes. It may also be corrosive, toxic to the liver, brain, and reproductive organs, and may result in immune system suppression or cancer.

Physical hazards are threats that result from dangerous chemical properties or reactions. If a chemical is especially flammable, unstable, combustible, explosive, or highly reactive in any way, it is likely considered a hazardous chemical.

You may find dangerous compounds in products like paint, drugs, detergents, gases, cleaning supplies, agrochemicals, etc.

There are a few very hazardous chemicals that should always be replaced if possible. This includes:

• Lead 
• Arsenic 
• Chromium 
• Cadmium 
• Zinc 
• Benzene 
• Toluene 
• Mercury 

What is Hazard Substitution?

Hazard substitution is a safety strategy that swaps a potentially dangerous substance with a safer one. This is the most effective protection from exposure, second only to elimination, which is removing a substance entirely.   

Not only does hazard substitution involve replacing a hazardous compound, it also refers to swapping one form of a chemical for the same chemical in a less dangerous state.  

Why Should You Replace Hazardous Chemicals?  

Replacing these dangerous chemicals is the most important and most effective way to reduce or eliminate exposure to toxic substances that may pose physical or health hazards. Although other methods of risk prevention—such as safety regulation, proper machinery and operations, and personal protective equipment—are useful, chemical substitution removes the danger at the origin. 

From a business standpoint, replacing a dangerous chemical can increase the efficiency of a process, save money on chemical and safety expenses, increase industrial competitiveness, and ensure that the company is engaging in socially responsible practices.  

What Companies Replace Hazardous Compounds? 

Here at ChemFreeCanada, we offer custom, environmentally friendly chemicals, chemical blends, and chemical mixtures that can be adjusted to fit your exact needs. We can also assist you with the process of switching from your usual chemical to one of our safer ones, which includes careful planning and evaluation. Contact our team here today for assistance with purchasing or creating a custom blend, or for any other inquires you may have!