The CHEMTREC® vision is to be recognized by emergency responders, industry, government, and others as the world’s foremost emergency call center for information on hazardous materials.  

CHEMTREC serves as a round-the-clock resource for obtaining immediate emergency response information for accidental chemical releases.  CHEMTREC is linked to the largest network of chemical and hazardous material experts in the world including chemicals and response specialists within the American Chemistry Council membership, response specialists within the carrier community, public emergency services, and private contractors.  CHEMTREC is also a cost-effective method to assist shippers of hazardous materials with compliance with government regulations, such as U.S. Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR § 172.604.