Who is NACD?

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), established in 1971, is an international association of chemical distributor companies that purchase and take title of chemical products from manufacturers. Member companies process, formulate, blend, re-package, warehouse, transport, and market these chemical products exclusively for an industrial customer base of approximately 750,000.

All member companies are committed to product stewardship and responsible distribution in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal. A member-voted condition of membership in the Association is a signed commitment to the NACD Responsible Distribution ProcessSM (RDP), which requires members to continuously improve performance in protecting health, safety, and the environment.

NACD GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. To recognize and respond to community concern about chemicals, their handling and transportation.
2. To make health, safety, and environment considerations a priority in our planning for all existing and new operations, products, processes, and facilities.
3. To inform emergency response officials, employees, customers, and the public of manufacturers recommendations on protective measures.
4. To counsel customers, in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, on product stewardship including handling, use, transportation, and disposal of chemical products.
5. To operate our facilities in a manner that protects the health and safety of our employees, the public, and the environment.
6. To cooperate in resolving problems created by past handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
7. To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations, and standards to safeguard the community, workplace, and environment.
8. To promote the principals and practices of Responsible Distribution by sharing experiences and offering assistance to others who produce, handle, use, transport, or dispose of chemicals.