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October 8, 2026

UK REACH Deadline Pushed Back to 2029: What Actually Changes

The UK REACH registration deadline has officially shifted, moving the goalposts out to 27 October 2029. Here's exactly what changed, who it affects, and what hasn't changed.

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October 1, 2026

Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach): Why Is It Dangerous? Understanding the SDS Hazards

Sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in household and industrial bleach, can be corrosive to skin and eyes depending on the formulation, and it reacts with common acidic and ammonia-based products to release toxic gas.

Worker in protective gear holding an isopropyl alcohol container
September 25, 2026

Isopropyl Alcohol: Why Is It Dangerous? Understanding the SDS Hazards

Isopropyl alcohol is classed as a highly flammable liquid, an eye irritant, and a substance that can cause drowsiness or dizziness at high vapour concentrations.

Worker moving a chemical drum into a chemical storage unit
September 17, 2026

Safe Chemical Storage: A Segregation Checklist by Hazard Class

A segregation checklist for storing chemicals by GHS/CLP hazard class, covering incompatible substances, DSEAR flammable limits and COSHH's general storage duty.

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September 10, 2026

COSHH Compliance Checklist: What UK Employers Need in Place

A checklist covering the eight duties under the COSHH Regulations 2002, from risk assessment through to training and emergency planning.

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September 3, 2026

Who Is Responsible for Producing a Safety Data Sheet?

Article 31 of UK REACH places the SDS duty on the supplier, the manufacturer, importer or formulator placing the substance on the market, not on the distributor or employer using it downstream.

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