Chemical procurement in India is regulated by four agencies: CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation), MoEF, and FSSAI (for food-contact chemicals). Non-compliance is not just a fine — it's criminal liability.
Before ordering any industrial chemical:
1. Demand the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Every chemical supplier is legally required to provide the MSDS. It contains: chemical composition, hazard classification, handling and storage requirements, emergency response procedures. If a supplier refuses to share MSDS, walk away.
2. Check hazard classification India follows GHS (Globally Harmonized System) for chemical classification. Flammable liquids (Flash point below 60°C) require PESO license for storage above threshold quantities.
3. Verify CPCB registration for hazardous chemicals Buyers who store more than threshold quantities of Schedule I or II hazardous chemicals must register with CPCB under the Hazardous Waste Rules.
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Common industrial chemicals and their source clusters:
| Chemical | Primary Source Cluster | |---------|----------------------| | Solvents (IPA, Acetone, MEK) | Taloja, Panoli (Gujarat) | | Industrial Acids (H2SO4, HCl) | Nandesari GIDC, Vatva | | Lubricants & Oils | Silvassa, Khopoli | | Pigments & Dyes | Vatva, Sachin GIDC | | Adhesives & Sealants | Taloja MIDC, Navi Mumbai | | Agricultural Chemicals | Ankleshwar, Vapi |
Transport compliance: Hazardous chemicals must be transported in UN-approved containers with proper labelling (UN number, hazard diamond). The transport vehicle must have ADR documents. Ask your supplier to confirm this before dispatch.
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