Responsible Care^®

Guiding Principles for Responsible Care^®: A Public Commitment

As a member of the American Chemistry Council, this company is committed to support a continuing effort to improve the industry’s responsible management of chemicals. We pledge to manage our business according to these principles:

• To recognize and respond to community concerns about chemicals and our operations
• To develop and produce chemicals that can be manufactured, transported, used, and disposed of safely
• To make health, safety, and environmental considerations a priority in our planning for all existing and new products and processes
• To promptly report to officials, employees, customers, and the public information on chemical-related health or environmental hazards and to recommend protective measures
• To counsel customers on the safe use, transportation, and disposal of chemical products
• To operate our plants and facilities in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of our employees and the public
• To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the health, safety, and environmental effects of our products, processes, and waste materials
• To work with others to resolve problems created by past handling and disposal of hazardous substances
• To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations, and standards to safeguard the community, workplace, and environment
• To promote the principles and practices of Responsible Care^® by sharing experiences and offering assistance to others who produce, handle, use, transport, or dispose of chemicals

Source: Responsible Care^® Coordinators Manual

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