## [Basic and Industrial Chemicals](/industries/chemicals-and-materials/basic-and-industrial-chemicals) ![Scientists Working in The Laboratory](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:48ee3e70-f0bc-456d-a02d-b87266f4945c/as/48ee3e70-f0bc-456d-a02d-b87266f4945c.webp?&smartcrop=Square&max-quality=90&width=400) # Basic and Industrial Chemicals Comprehensive management, transparency, sustainability and safety solutions for manufacturers of basic and industrial chemicals. [ Contact us ](#form) *play\_arrow* *pause* ## Breadcrumb - [ *keyboard\_arrow\_left* Chemicals and Materials ](/industries/chemicals-and-materials) - [ Home ](/) *pen\_size\_1* - [ Industries ](/industries) *pen\_size\_1* - [ Chemicals and Materials ](/industries/chemicals-and-materials) *pen\_size\_1* - Basic and Industrial Chemicals Close *cancel* ### Get connected with our sales team Thanks for your interest in UL's products and services. 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From monomers to sulfuric acid and propylene, producers and downstream users depend on accurate data management to maintain safety, transparency and market readiness. ![Scientists in a laboratory recording data. Both working beside a special piece of machinery called a Mass spectrometry (MS) , an analytical chemistry technique that helps identify the amount and type of chemicals present in a sample by measuring the mass-to-charge ratio and abundance of gas-phase ions](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:3eea42b7-f097-4877-a76c-3fd36be36c9a/as/3eea42b7-f097-4877-a76c-3fd36be36c9a.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ## How we meet your needs ### Supply‑chain integrity and counterfeit risk mitigation An increase in counterfeit basic and industrial chemicals has added complexity to supply chains. We help you strengthen trust and transparency from upstream suppliers to downstream customers, so you can make informed decisions, maintain quality and protect brand integrity. ### Regulatory confidence and GHS‑aligned hazard communication Our hazard communication solutions support SDS authoring/distribution, chemical labeling and transport documentation, helping you keep pace with evolving global GHS requirements. ### Protecting proprietary data while demonstrating compliance We understand the need to confirm composition and manage compliance without exposing confidential business information. Our approach supports transparency and market access while safeguarding sensitive information. ## What we offer for basic and industrial chemicals ### HazCom and SDS creation *keyboard\_arrow\_down* ### Chemical compliance training *keyboard\_arrow\_down* ### Digital transformation *keyboard\_arrow\_down* ### Material selection insights *keyboard\_arrow\_down* ![toxic sign](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:158a38ac-9375-402b-b9ea-3d1f410f1c35/as/158a38ac-9375-402b-b9ea-3d1f410f1c35.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Hazard Communication (HazCom) and SDS creation Tackle the complexity of hazard communication, from SDS creation and updates to labeling and distribution—with flexible software designed to scale and keep you aligned with current GHS rules. More than 25,000 safety phrases translated into 48 languages makes it easy to create multilingual hazard communication documents. [ Explore: SDS Authoring Software ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/sds-authoring-and-labeling-software) ![Shot of a young businessman working late in an office](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:c3086277-6248-41cf-8153-14b736d64cfd/as/c3086277-6248-41cf-8153-14b736d64cfd.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Chemical compliance training for your teams Close knowledge gaps with instructor‑led and on‑demand courses delivered by a global network of regulatory experts. Content is customizable and spans topics like SDS and labeling essentials across regions, plus other regulatory needs. [ Explore: Chemical Compliance Training ](https://www.ul.com/services/chemical-compliance-training) ![Illustration of a stack of colored squares inside a cube](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:75f448b5-9fae-4d9a-afd1-7ed9aeeabf5c/as/75f448b5-9fae-4d9a-afd1-7ed9aeeabf5c.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Digital transformation for chemicals and plastics data Centralize and enrich product information to connect internal teams, distributors and customers with the data they need. With Prospector® and Product iQ® digital data solutions, you can publish technical data, product collateral, and even surface Yellow Card certification information via a plugin to streamline decision‑making. [ Explore Prospector® Data Integrations ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/data-integrations) ![Essen, NRW, Deutschland, Industrie, m55, m42](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:4eb34cc9-89fe-449d-8eea-25b15c69de23/as/4eb34cc9-89fe-449d-8eea-25b15c69de23.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Material selection insights and certification resources Find the right materials fast. Prospector® spans **ten industries** (e.g., plastics, personal care, coatings, cleaners and more) and offers **thousands of data points** to support compliant, informed selections. Product iQ® is your official source for UL certification information to verify components and identify alternatives. [ Explore: Material Selection, Insights and Certifications ](https://www.ul.com/services/material-selection-insights-and-certifications) ![toxic sign](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:158a38ac-9375-402b-b9ea-3d1f410f1c35/as/158a38ac-9375-402b-b9ea-3d1f410f1c35.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Hazard Communication (HazCom) and SDS creation Tackle the complexity of hazard communication, from SDS creation and updates to labeling and distribution—with flexible software designed to scale and keep you aligned with current GHS rules. More than 25,000 safety phrases translated into 48 languages makes it easy to create multilingual hazard communication documents. [ Explore: SDS Authoring Software ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/sds-authoring-and-labeling-software) ![Shot of a young businessman working late in an office](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:c3086277-6248-41cf-8153-14b736d64cfd/as/c3086277-6248-41cf-8153-14b736d64cfd.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Chemical compliance training for your teams Close knowledge gaps with instructor‑led and on‑demand courses delivered by a global network of regulatory experts. Content is customizable and spans topics like SDS and labeling essentials across regions, plus other regulatory needs. [ Explore: Chemical Compliance Training ](https://www.ul.com/services/chemical-compliance-training) ![Illustration of a stack of colored squares inside a cube](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:75f448b5-9fae-4d9a-afd1-7ed9aeeabf5c/as/75f448b5-9fae-4d9a-afd1-7ed9aeeabf5c.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Digital transformation for chemicals and plastics data Centralize and enrich product information to connect internal teams, distributors and customers with the data they need. With Prospector® and Product iQ® digital data solutions, you can publish technical data, product collateral, and even surface Yellow Card certification information via a plugin to streamline decision‑making. [ Explore Prospector® Data Integrations ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/data-integrations) ![Essen, NRW, Deutschland, Industrie, m55, m42](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:4eb34cc9-89fe-449d-8eea-25b15c69de23/as/4eb34cc9-89fe-449d-8eea-25b15c69de23.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Material selection insights and certification resources Find the right materials fast. Prospector® spans **ten industries** (e.g., plastics, personal care, coatings, cleaners and more) and offers **thousands of data points** to support compliant, informed selections. Product iQ® is your official source for UL certification information to verify components and identify alternatives. [ Explore: Material Selection, Insights and Certifications ](https://www.ul.com/services/material-selection-insights-and-certifications) ![UL Solutions](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_element/assets/brand-element-positive/mobius.svg) ![UL Solutions](/modules/custom/ul_component/components/brand_element/assets/brand-element-reverse/mobius.svg) ## Ready to move forward? Strengthen compliance, transparency and speed to market across your basic and industrial chemical portfolio. [ Contact us ](#form) ## FAQs ### What are basic chemicals and industrial chemicals? *add* *remove* They’re building‑block inputs (e.g., monomers, sulfuric acid, propylene) used across global manufacturing. Managing accurate, complete data for these materials is essential to safety, compliance, transparency and market readiness. ### How does UL Solutions support manufacturers of industrial chemicals specifically? *add* *remove* We provide science‑ and data‑based solutions from early product development through market entry, helping you anticipate challenges, comply with varying regional requirements and achieve your sustainability goals. ### Can our SDS program keep up with changing GHS requirements worldwide? *add* *remove* Yes. Our HazCom software helps you maintain international compliance, automate SDS authoring and distribution, and generate labels, supporting translation into 48 languages. ### We need to train teams quickly. Are chemical regulatory courses customizable? *add* *remove* Yes. UL Solutions offers instructor‑led and on‑demand training led by global regulatory specialists, with content that can be tailored to your company’s needs. ### How do you enable transparency without exposing proprietary formulations or other confidential business information (CBI)? *add* *remove* We help demonstrate composition and compliance while protecting confidential business information, so you can build trust across the supply chain without disclosing trade secrets. ### How can we centralize materials data and make it easier for customers to find? *add* *remove* Our Prospector and Product iQ digital data services can centralize product information and enable you to publish technical content, collateral and more, plus Yellow Card certification in a variety of ways to help solve your latest challenge. ### Where can we research materials and verify certifications? *add* *remove* [Prospector®](https://www.ulprospector.com/en/na) provides searchable materials data across ten industries with thousands of data points; [Product iQ®](https://productiq.ulprospector.com/en) is the official source for UL certification information.