What Is CHEMTREC

CHEMTREC stands for Chanical Transportation Emergency Center. It is a public service of the Manufacturing Chanist Association located at its offices in Washington, D.C. 

CHEMTREC provides immediate advice for those at the scene of emergencies, then promptly contacts the shipper regarding the chanicals involved for more detailed assistance and appropriate follow-up. CHEMTREC operates around the clock—24 hours a day, 7 days a week— to receive direct-dial toll-free calls from any point in the continental United States through a wide-area telephone service number (800-424-9300). 

Shippers, including MCA members and nonmanbers, are notified through pre-established phone contacts, providing 24-hour accessibility via information operators or through cooperation of fire and police services. 

As circumstances warrant, the National Transportation Safety Board or appropriate offices of other agencies may be notified. 

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