Tap into 3E's EH&S expertise and best practices to meet regulatory compliance and RDP requirements

3E Company provides a comprehensive, outsourced solution for the chemical distributor industry's EH&S information and compliance needs as well as meeting Responsible Distribution Process™ Requirements.

Chemical distributors are a vital sector of the chemical industry and an essential component of the chemical supply chain. Industry trends point to an ncreased focus towards safety and security. With the average chemical distribution company having only 25 full-time employees, assigning fully dedicated, highly skilled resources to focus on these issues is a luxury most distributors do not have- and if they do, these resources are stretched thin.

3E Company's solutions can enable chemical distributors to reduce costs, increase EH&S staff productivity, and reduce risk. Our solutions have proven to deliver increased efficiencies and improved compliance for satisfied customers all over the world, including many chemical distributors.

MSDS Distribution

The Responsible Distribution Process (RDP) requires distributors to provide guidance and information to customers, warehouses, terminals, contactors and/or carriers on safe handling and storage of hazardous materials. 3E MSDS Distribution Services provide transparent access to a distributors MSDSs, or ensure that MSDSs are sent to customers using client defined schedules or business rules.

MSDS Authoring

Distributors who take title to bulk and/or non-bulk chemicals from a manufacturer or supplier and re-sell the chemicals, or perform custom or specialty blending require a new MSDS be provided to the end-user. Outsourcing the authoring of MSDSs to a staff of highly qualified multi-lingual authors can alleviate the burden from internal staff, freeing them up to focus on other strategic tasks. 3E employs all MSDS Authoring staff and does not use sub-contractors. The 3E philosophy is that all customers should have direct contact and access to the associate authoring the MSDS and not have to work through third parties. In addition, 3E's MSDS Authoring staff uses Ariel™ regulatory, transportation and scientific data as a reference during the authoring process. Ariel data is considered the highest quality, most reliable resource for global chemical regulatory information by 70% of the world's top chemical manufacturers.

Vendor MSDS Management

3E MSDS Management services enable distributors to streamline the management of their hazardous materials inventory and associated MSDSs for the products they buy and are used by their employees throughout their own operation. 3E assumes the burden of obtaining MSDSs directly from the manufacturer, helping address the Risk Management RDP Requirement.

24-7-365 Emergency Response

To meet RDP and DOT requirements, distributors can place 3E's toll free phone number on their MSDSs and shipping documents, enabling customers or other relevant parties to call the 3E EH&S Mission Control Center 24-7-365 for live guidance in emergency situations. 3E will advise callers, as appropriate, on medical or health risks, mixing and reactivity hazards, PPE (personal protective equipment), spill cleanup procedures and product disposal.

Waste Management

3E Waste Management services can help distributors ensure that all generated waste and empty containers are disposed responsibly and in accordance with regulations. 3E negotiates the best possible contract with pre-qualified haulers for pickups on pre-arranged dates. 3E coordinates the entire process, including the waste pick up, transportation, disposal of at a client designated TSDF and reports to appropriate federal or state agencies. 3E can also provide assistance with the identification and classification of items that may be regulated as hazardous waste at the Federal and State-specific level.

Regulatory Reporting

3E's Regulatory Reporting services address distributors' need to implement facility design, construction, maintenance, inspection and security practices that are consistent with recognized codes and regulations. 3E's Regulatory Specialists annually complete and submit thousands of disclosures and permits and maintain active relationships with thousands of regulatory agencies and jurisdictional authorities. 3E provides accurate and timely completion of all required disclosures, permits and fees specific to client facilities across multiple jurisdictions.

Transportation Classification

3E can provide 24-7-365 access to live specialists who respond with guidance on dangerous goods classification information, packaging, marking and labeling, as well as regulatory questions for any mode of transport.

Each of 3E's services comes with a variety of options and enhancement modules that can be configured based on a customer's EH&S information management needs. Contact us for more information today.