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Chemical safety in the EU: notification obligations of the CLP Regulation and the role of the UFI label

The safe handling and proper notification of chemicals are key elements of EU chemicals legislation. This article discusses the notification obligations under the CLP Regulation, the role of the UFI label and the transition periods for companies to adapt to the new requirements.

Algol Chemicals - Services

Safety comes first at Algol Chemicals Kvarntorp operations

Our facilities in Kvarntorp serve both as a production site and a terminal for chemicals. The site is involved in filling various containers and cylinders with anhydrous ammonia for distribution.

We offer our customers a wide range of services at our Turku location – and always with a focus on safety

Algol Chemicals operates in the West Harbour of the Port of Turku. Our operations in Turku began in the 1980s and have expanded over the years by, for example by increasing our tank storage capacity and offering contract manufacturing services. The main focus of our operations is the storage and packaging of chemicals.

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Driving for a more sustainable and environmentally aware chemical supply chain

Algol Chemicals builds bridges between chemical manufacturers and end users, which gives us the opportunity to influence and drive sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.

Algol Chemicals Environmental Responsibility

We achieved most of our sustainability targets in 2023

In 2023, we achieved all our targets for occupational wellbeing and supply chain sustainability, as well as some of our safety targets.

Algol Chemicals - Environmental responsibility

Finnish industry needs to reduce emissions further

Environmental protection has come a long way in modern industrialised societies, and more effective methods have been developed to control emissions.

Algol Chemicals - TMT 15

AC-TMT®15: Safer solution for cleaning heavy metals from flue gas

AC-TMT®15 is a 15 % aqueous solution of Trimercapto-s-triazine, trisodium salt (C3N3S3Na3, CAS-RN17766-26-6).

Algol Chemicals - Linseed Oil

Linseed Oil - an important ingredient for various industries

The origin of the flourishing Belgian linseed oil industry is closely related to the linen textile industry for which linseed was traditionally grown in the area.

Algol Chemicals cooperation

Developing our product range and supply chain as a component of more sustainable development

When selecting new products, numerous aspects are taken into consideration, such as the product's carbon footprint and the circular economy. The suppliers of the products are also evaluated from the perspective of sustainability.

Algol Chemicals - Categorisation of refrigerant substances and mixtures

Categorisation of refrigerant substances and mixtures

Cooling systems require a fluid passing through the system to transfer heat from the object to be cooled through the heat exchanger itself.

Algol Chemicals - Efficiency and savings through new product innovations

Efficiency and savings through new product innovations

The path from a fiber to a finished textile involves numerous phases, all of which generate expenses in terms of the time, raw materials, treatment chemicals, water and energy consumed.

Algol Chemicals Sustainability

Assessments support development of sustainability work

Algol Chemicals has been conducting customer satisfaction surveys for a long time in order to clarify how we can respond even better to customer expectations regarding sustainability.

Algol Chemicals - Salt

Do you know where your table salt comes from?

We know that salt is important for bodily functions, but it is also a health risk if consumed in excessive quantities.

Algol Chemicals Environmental Responsibility

We achieved majority of our responsibility targets in 2022

Our responsibility targets aim to ensure a healthy and well-functioning work community, the sustainable use of energy and resources, and continuous improvement in the quality of our operations. In 2022, we achieved the majority of our responsibility targets.

Titanium dioxide

EU Court has annulled Commission´s classification of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) as carcinogen substance by inhalation in certain powder forms

Titanium dioxide is an inorganic chemical substance used, in particular in the form of a white pigment, for its colourant and covering properties in various products.

Product safety and supply chain traceability increasingly important to customers

According to Algol Chemicals' stakeholder survey, product safety and supply chain traceability, among others, have become increasingly important to customers.

Algol Chemicals - Taste

Ingredients of Taste

Flavour is the sensory impression of food or other substance, and is determined primarily by the chemical senses of taste and smell.

Algol Chemicals - Brexit

What does Brexit mean for the chemicals industry?

With the UK currently tied to the EU’s REACH Regulation, the result of the referendum has caused inevitable concern among stakeholders within the chemicals industry.

Algol Chemicals - Creosote

Mighty Creosote - why can’t it be used anymore?

Creosote is a mixture of many different substances and is a residual product in dry distillation of coal to produce coke.

AC - Wood Impregnation

Wood impregnation in Europe

The Nordic wood preserving industry produces around 2.1 million m³ of impregnated wood per year, which is about one third of the total supply of pressure-treated wood in Europe.

Algol Chemicals - Anti-microbiology

Interested in developing anti-microbiological solutions?

Our valued partner, Archroma has put years of effort in developing high quality solutions for workwear and uniforms.

Algol Chemicals - Customer-Centric Approach to Incoterms

Customer-Centric Approach to Incoterms

The main purpose of Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) is to provide a uniform, constant and authentic interpretation regarding the delivery terms of commercial agreements.

Algol Chemicals - Effect pigments

Lustrous world of effect pigments

Effect pigments are colorants that give additional color effects, such as angular color dependence or texture, when applied in an application medium.

Algol Chemicals - Added Value

Success story: UAB Cosmoway, Lithuania

Algol Chemicals provided Cosmoway with samples of Omyacare®, a high purity natural calcium carbonate, together with Omyadent® 100, a source of calcium and phosphate, ensuring enamel remineralization and whitening.

Are you aware of the new EU regulation 1148/2019?

Regulation 1148/2019 is to prevent certain substances from being made available to those who intend to use them for illegal uses.

Algol Chemicals - Bitumen

Do you know bitumen?

Bitumen is a highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon that can be found in pitch lakes and oil sands.

Algol Chemicals - WPC

WPC - Durable and dashing alliance of wood and plastic

Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are continuing to drive growth in wood replacement applications due to their aesthetic and low maintenance properties.

Algol Chemicals - Hot Dip Galvanizing

Improved quality and cost savings through new process at hot-dip galvanising plant in Finland

First of a kind, fully automated flux iron removal device installed at Teknotyö Kuumasinkitys Oy.

Algol Chemicals - Waste in metal treatment industry

How to manage waste in metal treatment industry?

A broad variety of chemicals is used by the metal finishing industry although only a small fraction of the chemicals purchased for bath make-up and operation is ultimately incorporated in the finished goods.

Algol Chemicals - Construction quality has an immense impact in the durability of the pavement

Construction quality has an immense impact in the durability of the pavement

The performance of pavement depends on the choices made during construction.

Algol Chemicals - Sustainability of textiles

Sustainability of textiles

The textile industry is the world’s oldest branch of consumer goods manufacturing.

Algol Chemicals - Textile properties

Which properties are really needed for your textiles?

The properties for the designated purpose is often the option that causes the least burden on the environment.

Algol Chemicals - UFI

What is a UFI, and where and when is it needed?

A hot topic in the chemicals industry right now is the new Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (revised in 2017) on the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures.

Algol Chemicals - Circular economy

Circular economy promotes sustainable development and competitiveness

The circular economy constitutes a fundamental need for a more sustainable future.

Algol Chemicals - Current trends in the detergents and cleaning products industry

Current trends in the detergents and cleaning products industry

The detergents and cleaning products industry plays a significant role in the European economy.

Legislation concerning the manufacture of detergents and cleaning products

Manufacturing just about any product these days requires familiarisation with the relevant legislation.

Algol Chemicals - Green Coatings

Green Coatings - Reality, future or a dream

Sustainability, low emissions, circular economy and renewable raw materials are definitely hot topics in the coating industry.

Algol Chemicals - Refrigerants

Refrigerants before and now

Refrigerants are liquefied gases used as media for transferring heat in refrigeration machinery.

Algol Chemicals - Guaranteed protection against moisture for goods and equipment

Guaranteed protection against moisture for goods and equipment using high-quality desiccants

If moisture begins to accumulate in a storage unit, all the belongings can be damaged.

Algol Chemicals - Added Value

Success story: IGIS, Lithuania

The owner of one of the biggest Lithuanian primer, paint and plaster producer IGIS, Mr Ignas Kriščiūnas, is telling about the long-term co-operation with Algol Chemicals.

Algol Chemicals - Ecolabel detergents and cleaning products

Ecolabel detergents and cleaning products

The terms “life cycle thinking”, “the circular economy” and “sustainable development” are on everyone’s lips these days – and for good reason.