April 2, 2008 -- Welcome to the April issue of 3E HazMat Matters! Please forward this newsletter to any colleagues who might find it useful or have them request a subscription by clicking here. For information on how to opt-out, see the instructions at the end of this email.
In this Issue:
3E News
3E in the News
Tips N Tricks
Product News
Ask the 3Expert
Meet the 3Experts
Events
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
3E News ...........................................................................................................................
3E Company has partnered with The Redstone Group, a leading consulting firm focusing on regulatory affairs, program management and environmental risk, to help companies comply with Europe's Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) regulatory framework for chemical substances. As a result of the collaboration, 3E Company and The Redstone Group will be able to offer customers an expanded suite of REACH-related products and services. The press release announcing the partnership can be viewed here.
Case Studies..........................................................................................................................
We have added a new case study to our Web site detailing Cabot Microlectronics Corporation's use of Ariel WebInsight and 3E Online-MSDS. With more than 700 employees, and products 
distributed around globe, Cabot Microelectronics faces a variety of EH&S challenges, ranging from MSDS management to complying with the myriad of regulations affecting its business. To learn how 3E Online-MSDS and Ariel WebInsight help alleviate much of this burden, please click here. If you are interested in participating in a case study, please contact Jenny Bingham.
Sure you know 3E Company for MSDS management, but did you realize we offer such a variety of choices? You can choose from a range of options based on the specific needs of your organization!
3E MSDS On Demand - Round-the-clock access to the 3E EH&S Mission Control Center for MSDS requests, faxed to any specified number
3E Service-MSDS Silver - Web-based MSDS management with the ability to build a company-specific catalog of MSDSs for an unlimited number of company locations
3E Online-MSDS Gold – Truly "The Gold Standard" Edition, 3E Online Gold provides full inventory management in addition to optional enhancements such as chemical and fire code classification, SARA reporting, labeling (including EU labels), chemical approval and tools for REACH compliance
3E Online-MSDS Platinum - Our most advanced "Expert Edition" version for the expert advanced user who requires regulatory impact analysis features, expanded search and product properties modification capabilities
Regardless of your company size, number of locations or industry, we have a program that's right for your business! Contact us today to find out more.
3E in the News.......................................................................................................................
3E Company Honored with Business Achievement Award
Product News...................................................................................................................
MSDgen 5.07 is now available! This new version of the MSDgen MSDS authoring system includes several new features, including:
- Enhanced toxicological and ecological sections whereby MSDgen now conveniently selects only the most relevant data to present on your (M)SDS documents.
- Automatic loading of the ARC (After Reaction Composition) tab with only those ingredients that are not specified as reactants. Any ingredients declared as reactants are automatically reacted out of the ARC.
- An updated Ariel Import process which enables the utilization of multiple processors in cases where multiple processors are available on the server where the database is installed.
- A new Rule exclusion option to support the exclusion of the various GHS categories that are not being adopted by certain countries like Korea.
To request more information, please click here.
3E Online – Compliance Calendar Documents is now available to 3E Regulatory customers!
We have added an additional feature for our Regulatory Reporting services which will allow customers to access scanned copies of disclosures and permits that 3E prepares within 3E Online. Highlights include:
- 3E Online – Compliance Calendar Documents is available as an additional module within 3E Online – MSDS: Gold, 3E Online – MSDS: Platinum, or as a stand alone module.
- Users will have instant online access to all hazardous materials disclosures and permits completed by 3E Company available for a facility as well as the ability to view the scanned PDF document. Users will have the flexibility to submit a facility tree independent of the facility tree they have for 3E Online – MSDS. This is especially beneficial for customers with who do not want to add multiple locations to their 3E Online – MSDS inventory tree.
- Compliance Calendar documents will be available indefinitely in 3E Online until the termination of this service or upon specific request from the Client.
- 3E can also provide 3E Online customers with 24-7-365 live backup assistance for technical support with the functional operation of 3E Online.
To request more information, please click here.
3E Company is constantly looking to improve our operations and add new products and services to better serve you. We always appreciate hearing what's on your mind. Your feedback, suggestions and ideas are what keep us going 24 hours a day. We encourage you share your ideas and feedback by emailing info@3ecompany.com
.Tips N Tricks .........................................................................................................................
Did you know that 3E Online – MSDS allows users to cross reference their inventory against regulatory lists such as OSHA Carcinogens, California Prop 65, etc.? Once in the Chemical Analysis Tab, simply select Regulatory Lists. Users can select a facility, choose a regulatory list and click on ‘Analyze’ to get a list of products and the CAS RNs that are impacted by the selected list. Need the Chemical Name? Just select a facility, choose a list and click on ‘Run Report’ to get a list of products, by location with the CAS RN and the Chemical Name. You can export this report into Excel, Word, or PDF by clicking on the Export/Print button in the tool bar.
Ask the 3Expert......................................................................................................................
"What are the latest developments with the EU Biocides Directive?"
The European Biocidal Products Directive (BPD) 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the placing on the market of biocidal products was adopted in 1998. According to the Directive, Member States had to transpose the rules before May 14, 2000 into national law.
This Directive aims to harmonize the European market for biocidal products and their active substances. At the same time, it aims to provide a higher level of protection for humans, animals and the environment.
The scope of BPD is very wide, covering 23 different product types. These include disinfectants used in different areas, chemicals used for preservation of products and materials, non-agricultural pesticides and anti-fouling products used on hulls of vessels. The Directive, however, does not apply to certain product types already covered by other Community legislation, such as plant protection products, medicines, and cosmetics.
The Directive defines biocidal products and sets out a frame for their evaluation in a two step procedure, where the first step is the entry of the active substances onto Annex I (or IA or IB) and the second step is the authorization of the products in which the active substances are used.
Active substances are divided into:
- New Active substances that cannot be placed on the market for biocidal purposes unless they are included onto Annex I;
- Existing Active substances evaluated in the Review Program, according to Article 16 of the BPD. The Review Program was established through several Regulations. The latest Regulation is Regulation 1451/2007, which repealed Regulation 2032/2003 and entered into force on 31 December 2007.
In accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC) 1451/2007, the competent authority reports concerning the evaluation of active substances in the review program will be made publicly available by electronic means, except for information that is to be treated as confidential.
The complete text of the BPD directive and its amending regulations can be viewed in the WebInsight EU Fulltext module, in the European Union Main Collection under Biocides. As of April 2008, Ariel/3E is also adding Annexes I (Active Substances in Biocidal Products) and IA (Active Substances in Low-Risk Biocidal Products) to WebInsight database and will continue to keep clients informed of the latest BPD developments.
--- Mihaela Mazilu, Senior Regulatory Research Analyst
Ms. Mazilu is a Senior Regulatory Research Analyst with 3E Company. She is responsible for monitoring regulatory developments and issues in Eastern and Western Europe.
Meet the 3Experts...........................................................................................................
Cynthia Manzanero is Manager of Integration Content for SAP. Cynthia joined Ariel more than eight years ago and has held a variety of positions within the company. As Manager of Integration 
Content for SAP, Ms. Manzanero leads the quarterly updates for the Staging Area and ADM EHSAP products. She also supports clients with their technical data integration issues, and leads several projects involving product enhancements for SAP.
Prior to her current position, Ms. Manzanero was a data analyst within the Chemical Review & Analysis Team, where she was responsible for creating data structure for new regulations. She also performed monthly updates to existing regulatory lists and worked with the Regulatory team to ensure accurate data interpretation.
"I enjoy working at 3E for a variety of reasons," said Ms. Manzanero. "I enjoy the cultural diversity of the Company and appreciate the opportunities for professional growth."
Ms. Manzanero earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from St. Scholastica’s College, Manila, Philippines. She also holds an Associate Degree in Chef Training from the Restaurant School in Philadelphia.
Events..........................................................................................................................
CONFERENCES
Please come visit 3E at the following upcoming shows:
April 1-3, 2008
Location: Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
EEI Spring 2008 Occupational Safety & Health Conference
April 5-9, 2008
Location: Marriott Louisville, Louisville, KY
Le Forum Sante et securite du travail 2008
April 9, 2008
Location: Centre des congres de Quebec, Quebec, Canada
April 21-22, 2008
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada
April 23-25, 2008
Location: Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, SC
April 27-29, 2008
Location: Hotel Inter-Continental, Miami, FL
TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
April 29 - May 1, 2008
Location: Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX
May 4-7, 2008
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
May 13-15, 2008
Location: NEC Birmingham, UK
Minnesota Safety & Health Conference 2008
May 14-15, 2008
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
3E's subject matter experts will be speaking at the following conferences:
May 4-7, 2008 in Orlando, FL
Speaker: Jillaine Dellis, Vice President, Ariel Global Operations, 3E Company
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WEB SEMINARS
You are invited to attend a Web seminar entitlted "Can Your MSDS Management System do all that? Extend Beyond MSDS Management for Sustainable Compliance Results."
From hard copy binders to a simple Web-based application, there are lots of ways to manage your company's inventory of MSDSs. But how many systems out there provide truly powerful features and functions that will help you make sound business decisions in a few simple clicks?
This Web seminar focuses on 3E Online-MSDS Platinum Edition, 3E's most robust MSDS management system for the advanced expert user who wants to go beyond "just MSDS Management' (and yes, the Platinum Edition sure has that covered) to implementing cutting-edge product stewardship practices that deliver tangible and sustainable compliance results.
For this Web seminar, 3E Company is proud to present Director of Product Management, Tamie Webber, who will discuss and demonstrate key Platinum Edition Features such as:
- Ingredients Overrides
- Regulatory Impact Analysis
- Expanded Search
- Product Properties Modification Capabilities
- Developing a chemical risk profile using the 3E-Ariel RegImpact Module for tracking global regulations against your inventories
Date: April 10, 2008
Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m. PDT
Cost: Free!
Register: here (please note that the last day to register is April 9th!)
Industry Articles: News You Can Use..................................................................................
From Environmental Expert
EC wants ban for paint strippers containing dichloromethane
From GreenBiz.com
Going Beyond Compliance to Manage Business Risks from Toxic Products
From OH&S Magazine
Canada's Chemicals Management Program Making Progress
EPA Amends Emission Standards for Hazardous Waste Combustors Rule