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Best Chemical Procurement Practices And Challenges

Chemical procurement is the process of acquiring items and/or ingredients for business purposes. Chemical procurement has to be done with keen eyes and wise knowledge about chemicals. Procurement of chemicals is all about obtaining the raw materials / chemicals at the right price and specification without compromising on quality and quantity.



Best Chemical Procurement Practices:


  • Maintaining proper data about feedstock of chemicals through software / datasheet
  • Get COA / MSDS before placing the order
  • Following CAS number is to rule out confusion in identifying compounds and serves as a common link between various nomenclature terms that describe substances.
  • Establishing proper chemical purchase list with CAS number and reviewing it from time to time
  • Maintaining data about the quantity and specifications of the chemicals purchased
  • Ignore traders & procure directly from manufacturer / supplier with assured high-quality
  • Digitalizing the procurement process through an e-commerce platform
  • Transparent communication with suppliers and build supply chain
  • Following proper safety standards while delivering chemicals and make sure labels are intact and information printed are legible at all times
  • Storage of chemicals – The right storage method begins with gaining knowledge on the properties of chemicals, their compatibility & incompatibility with other chemicals, right handling techniques, etc.