Leveraging Chemical Data More Efficiently

Some truths transcend politics, one being that chemical data holds enduring value and is becoming increasingly essential. In the United States, regardless of which party federally controls the levers of power, it's clear that chemical manufacturers and their customers must develop and curate robust data portfolios for their chemical inventories. The commercial imperatives driving this are undeniable and gaining traction.

Data Are Intellectual Property Assets

Data in this context includes health and safety studies, physical property information, environmental fate and transport studies, release and exposure information, and similar information beyond commercial information like financial data, product formulations, and customer lists. A key tenet of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory authority under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the principle that manufacturers and processors are responsible for developing adequate information