Chem Alert

The Chem Alert program is the University's primary source of safety information essential for managing chemical hazards.  Staff and students should refer to this information prior to using any new chemical. 

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Client IT Requirements

Chem Alert can only be run in Internet Explorer for IBM compatible PC's, and Mozilla Firefox for Macintosh Computers.

You will also need to set your internet browser to allow pop-up windows from the Chem Alert web site or more generally from the edusafe.edu.au domain.

If you are experiencing IT difficulties please contact the IMS Helpdesk on extension 2000 or email helpdesk@curtin.edu.au.

Key Benefits:

• Access to up to date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for tens of thousands of products;
• Ability to print legally compliant labels in a range of sizes;
• ** Register of chemicals stored throughout the University including location and maximum quantity;
• ** Location for recording electronic copies of chemical Risk Assessments

** NB - These features are only available in the secured part of the program.

Login

To access the chemical register and Risk Assessment functionality you will need a Chem Alert user account.  Please forward your contact details, and those of your supervisor to EduSafe to gain a Username and Password.

Adding a Product to Chem Alert

Can't find the product you are looking for in Chem Alert?

• Have you tried searching for it as a synonym (click on the first drop-down arrow)?
• Have you tried searching for it contained in the name, rather than at the start (click on the second drop-down arrow)?

To have a new commercially available product added to Chem Alert you must forward the product name, supplier contact details, and an MSDS (where available) to EduSafe.

To have a product manufactured in-house added to Chem Alert please complete the following Chem Alert Form and send it to EduSafe.