Rhodia's Responsible Care® Policy, Product Stewardship Information
Chemicals manufactured by Rhodia Inc. are prioritized for additional review based on potential risk.
Summary of Rhodia Inc.'s Prioritization Process for Chemical Products
Chemicals manufactured by Rhodia Inc. are prioritized for additional review based on potential risk. Potential risk is assessed using a matrix that looks at “inherent hazards” and “potential exposures”. Those chemicals that have both the highest “hazard” and “exposure” ratings are then considered as high priority chemicals for further evaluation and risk mitigation where appropriate.
“Inherent hazard” is based on a semi-quantitative evaluation of the hazards related to health, flammability and reactivity with health effects being weighted four times higher than flammability or reactivity.
“Potential exposure” is ranked semi-quantitatively using a combination of production volume and the likelihood of exposures to individuals. Potential exposure in consumer products is given additional consideration.
Rhodia Inc. High Priority Chemicals
Rhodia Inc. has identified its high priority and non-high priority chemicals. Documents which provide information on the following chemicals can be obtained upon request to rhodiac@us.rhodia.com.
High Priority Chemicals
Sulfuric acid
Phosphorus oxychloride
Phosphorus trichloride Non-high Priority Chemicals
Synthetic Amorphous Silica
These documents will include information on chemical identity, uses, physical/chemical properties, health effects, environmental effects, exposure issues, and risk control measures.