Lorad Chemical Corporation manufactures and supplies specialty inorganic materials for research, development, and industrial applications. Depending on the material, its intended use, the destination country, and the nature of the transaction, customers may need information beyond a product specification or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to complete their purchasing and compliance reviews.
This page explains several regulatory considerations relevant to specialty chemical purchases and identifies the information customers can request when evaluating a particular material.
1. U.S. Chemical Inventory Status — TSCA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory. The Inventory identifies chemical substances considered existing substances in U.S. commerce for purposes of TSCA.
A substance that is not on the Inventory may be considered a new chemical substance and may be subject to premanufacture notification requirements unless an applicable exemption or exclusion applies.
Inventory status is an important starting point, but an Inventory listing does not, by itself, establish that every proposed manufacture, processing activity, import, or use is permitted. Additional requirements may apply, including restrictions associated with significant new uses.
Customers requesting TSCA information should identify the specific Lorad product and the transaction being evaluated. Where the relevant information is available, Lorad can respond to requests for product-specific chemical identity or inventory-status information.
Official resource: EPA — TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory
2. International Chemical Regulations
Chemical regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction. A material supplied from the United States may be subject to additional requirements when imported, distributed, processed, or incorporated into a product in another country.
Select a country or region to view its chemical regulatory framework and official resources.
Australia regulates the introduction of industrial chemicals through the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), administered by the Australian Government. The scheme applies to industrial chemicals manufactured in or imported into Australia.
Australian businesses introducing industrial chemicals generally need to register with AICIS and determine the appropriate introduction category for each chemical. Depending on the substance and circumstances, requirements may include recordkeeping, reporting, or obtaining an assessment certificate before introduction.
Australia maintains the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC), which identifies industrial chemicals available for introduction under the conditions associated with their inventory listings.
An inventory listing does not necessarily authorize every proposed introduction. Customers should review any applicable terms or conditions associated with a substance's listing and determine whether their proposed introduction satisfies those requirements.
Customers purchasing Lorad materials for import into Australia should determine whether the material falls within the scope of AICIS, establish its applicable inventory status and introduction category, and assess any registration, reporting, or assessment obligations.
Official resources: Australian Government — AICIS | Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
Canada regulates chemical substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The Domestic Substances List (DSL) identifies substances that are generally considered existing substances under Canada's chemical regulatory framework.
A substance that is not listed on the DSL may be subject to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) before it can be manufactured in or imported into Canada. Applicable notification requirements depend on factors including the substance's identity, annual quantity, intended use, and relevant regulatory exemptions.
Canada also maintains a Non-domestic Substances List (NDSL). A substance appearing on the NDSL may qualify for different notification requirements than a substance appearing on neither list. NDSL inclusion does not, by itself, establish unrestricted eligibility for manufacture or import.
Customers importing Lorad materials into Canada should establish the specific substance's inventory status and determine whether notification, reporting, restrictions, or other requirements apply to their proposed activities.
A material's inclusion on the U.S. TSCA Inventory does not establish that it is listed on Canada's DSL or that it satisfies Canadian regulatory requirements.
Official resources: Government of Canada — Domestic Substances List | Government of Canada — New Substances Notification
China regulates new chemical substances through the Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances, administered by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE).
The Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) identifies substances that are considered existing chemical substances under this regulatory framework. A substance that is not included in the IECSC may be subject to environmental management registration requirements before it is manufactured in or imported into China.
Under MEE Order No. 12, the registration requirements for new chemical substances depend in part on annual manufacturing or import quantities. Regular registration generally applies at 10 tonnes or more per year, while simplified registration generally applies at quantities of at least 1 tonne but less than 10 tonnes per year.
China also has requirements for certain new chemical substances below these thresholds. Effective August 15, 2026, the MEE discontinued its previous filing procedure for substances qualifying for environmental management filing and introduced an application and approval procedure for those circumstances.
Customers importing Lorad materials into China should evaluate the specific substance's IECSC status, applicable registration requirements, and any restrictions associated with its intended use. An existing-substance inventory listing should not be interpreted as confirmation that every proposed import or application is permitted.
Official resources: MEE — Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances | MEE — August 2026 Registration Procedure Update
REACH
Under the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation, registration obligations can apply to substances manufactured or imported into the European Economic Area (EEA) at one tonne or more per year per legal entity, subject to the regulation's scope and applicable exemptions.
An EEA importer may have registration obligations unless the relevant imports are covered by an applicable exemption or another valid regulatory arrangement, such as coverage through an appropriately appointed EEA-based only representative.
A substance appearing in a public registration database does not necessarily establish that a particular customer's import or intended use is covered. Customers should evaluate their own role in the supply chain, annual import quantity, substance identity, and intended use.
CLP
The Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation establishes requirements for chemical hazard classification and communication through labels and packaging.
Applicable obligations depend on the substance or mixture and the supplier's role. A U.S. SDS should not automatically be assumed to satisfy all documentation and labelling requirements applicable to a material supplied within the EEA.
Customers purchasing materials for other international markets should identify the destination country when requesting regulatory documentation so that any available product-specific information can be considered before shipment.
Official resources: ECHA — REACH Registration | ECHA — CLP Regulation
Japan regulates the manufacture and import of chemical substances under the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc., commonly known as the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL).
The CSCL distinguishes between existing chemical substances and new chemical substances. A substance that does not qualify as an existing chemical substance may require notification and regulatory review before it can be manufactured in or imported into Japan, unless an applicable exemption or special procedure is available.
Chemical substances may also be subject to restrictions or additional requirements based on their classification under the CSCL. The applicable requirements should be evaluated for the specific substance and proposed transaction.
Japanese importers may need the substance's applicable CSCL identification number, commonly referred to as its METI number, or other documentation establishing the regulatory basis for importation.
Customers purchasing Lorad materials for import into Japan should confirm the applicable CSCL status and import requirements before shipment. Information about a substance's chemical identity or CAS Registry Number does not, by itself, establish its eligibility for importation.
Official resources: METI — Chemical Substances Control Law | METI — CSCL Questions and Answers
South Korea regulates chemical substance registration and evaluation under the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances, commonly referred to as K-REACH.
K-REACH establishes registration and notification requirements for chemical substances manufactured in or imported into South Korea. The applicable requirements depend on factors including the substance's identity, regulatory status, and annual manufacturing or import quantity.
Under the current registration framework, registration generally applies to new chemical substances manufactured or imported at quantities of 1 tonne or more per year and to existing chemical substances manufactured or imported at quantities of 1 tonne or more per year, subject to applicable exemptions and transitional provisions.
New chemical substances manufactured or imported at quantities below 1 tonne per year are generally subject to notification requirements rather than full registration, unless an applicable exemption or other regulatory provision applies.
South Korea has established phased registration deadlines for eligible existing chemical substances. Depending on the substance and the circumstances, registration may be required before manufacture or import, or an applicable transitional arrangement may permit continued activity until the relevant deadline.
Customers importing Lorad materials into South Korea should determine the applicable K-REACH status, registration or notification requirements, and any additional restrictions relevant to the specific substance and intended use.
Official resources: South Korea — Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances | KTR — K-REACH Registration and Notification
Great Britain regulates chemical substances under UK REACH, the United Kingdom's domestic regulatory framework for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. UK REACH applies in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Under UK REACH, registration obligations generally apply to substances manufactured in or imported into Great Britain at quantities of one tonne or more per year per legal entity, subject to applicable exemptions and transitional arrangements.
UK REACH operates separately from the European Union's REACH system. An EU REACH registration does not automatically satisfy registration requirements under UK REACH.
Northern Ireland generally continues to follow EU REACH requirements under the applicable arrangements governing trade in goods between Northern Ireland and the European Union. Customers should therefore distinguish between materials destined for Great Britain and those destined for Northern Ireland when assessing their regulatory obligations.
Customers purchasing Lorad materials for import into the United Kingdom should determine the applicable regulatory framework, substance registration status, annual import quantity, and any relevant exemptions or transitional provisions.
Official resource: UK Health and Safety Executive — UK REACH
Other International Markets
Chemical regulatory requirements vary by country and may depend on the specific substance, its intended use, the annual quantity imported, and the parties involved in the transaction.
Customers purchasing Lorad materials for destinations not addressed above should identify the destination country and any specific regulatory documentation required for their purchasing or import review. Where relevant information is available, Lorad can respond to requests for product-specific documentation.
3. Export Controls and International Orders
Some materials, technologies, destinations, end users, or intended end uses may be subject to export-control requirements.
For items subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), determining whether an export authorization is required can involve the item's classification, destination, end user, and intended end use.
An item subject to the EAR may have an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or may be designated EAR99 if it is not described on the Commerce Control List. An EAR99 designation does not mean the item can be shipped to every customer or destination without additional review.
For international inquiries, Lorad may request information relevant to the proposed transaction, including the shipping destination, purchaser, ultimate consignee, and intended end use. The information required depends on the material and circumstances of the order.
Commercial availability or eligibility for domestic purchase should not be taken as confirmation that a material may be exported to a particular destination or end user without authorization.
Official resource: U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security — Export Licensing
4. Safety Data Sheets, Hazard Communication, and Transportation
Safety Data Sheets
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) communicates information about a chemical's hazards and safe handling. Under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard, chemical manufacturers and importers must obtain or develop SDSs for the hazardous chemicals they produce or import.
Customers should consult the SDS for the specific material being purchased, including its chemical identity and relevant product characteristics. Information about a related compound or different formulation may not adequately describe the hazards of the supplied material.
Regulatory and Transportation Information
The standardized SDS format includes Section 14, Transport Information, and Section 15, Regulatory Information. OSHA requires these section headings but does not enforce the substantive information requirements in Sections 12–15, which concern matters under other agencies' jurisdictions.
An SDS can assist with a transportation review, but it should not be treated as the sole authority for determining a shipment's hazardous-material classification or packaging requirements. Applicable transportation requirements must be evaluated for the material and shipment.
Visit Lorad's Safety Data Sheets page to locate available SDS documentation. If you cannot find the document for a particular product, please contact Lorad.
Official resources: OSHA — Hazard Communication Standard | PHMSA — Hazardous Materials Transportation
5. Product-Specific Declarations and Documentation
Compliance documentation is most useful when it identifies the exact material and the regulatory question being evaluated. A request for a general statement that a product is “regulatory compliant” may be too broad to answer accurately without identifying the applicable regulation, jurisdiction, and intended transaction.
Depending on the product, available information, and purpose of the request, customers may inquire about:
- Chemical identity, composition, and relevant product specifications.
- Available SDS documentation and hazard information.
- U.S. TSCA inventory-status information for the identified substance.
- Information relevant to an assessment under REACH, CLP, or another specified chemical regulation.
- Available product or shipment documentation for purchasing, import, export, or internal compliance reviews.
Not every form of declaration is available for every product. An SDS, specification sheet, or Certificate of Analysis does not by itself establish compliance with an unrelated chemical inventory, export-control, or product-market requirement.
Request Documentation
To help Lorad evaluate your request, please provide the product name or catalog number, the specific regulation or document requested, and the destination country where relevant. If you have a required declaration form or specific wording, include it with your inquiry. For an existing order, please also provide the order or lot reference.
Request Regulatory DocumentationThis page provides general information about regulatory topics relevant to specialty chemical purchases. Product-specific regulatory status and transaction requirements must be evaluated separately. The information on this page is not a certification that any particular Lorad product meets a specified regulatory requirement.