Brandweerinformatiecentrum Voor Gevaarlijke Stoffen (Big)

For the protection of humans and the environmentFor the protection of humans and the environment

Brandweerinformatiecentrum voor gevaarlijke stoffenBrandweerinformatiecentrum voor gevaarlijke stoffen(Information centre for dangerous goods)(Information centre for dangerous goods)

Technische Schoolstraat 43aTechnische Schoolstraat 43aB-2440 Geel, Belgium B-2440 Geel, Belgium

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BIG collects and validates information on dangerous goods. BIG collects and validates information on dangerous goods. Based upon this information BIG can provide SDS'es, Product Safety Cards or Labels.Based upon this information BIG can provide SDS'es, Product Safety Cards or Labels.

BIG has specialised itself in the field of classification, ecology and transport regulation. BIG has specialised itself in the field of classification, ecology and transport regulation.

In doing so we can offer a 24 on 24 Emergency Response Service, product registration or In doing so we can offer a 24 on 24 Emergency Response Service, product registration or packing & transport advice. packing & transport advice.

We are also at your service to provide technical translations or specific training courses. We are also at your service to provide technical translations or specific training courses.

Annually BIG releases a selection of it's database on DVD. W also offer a wide range of Annually BIG releases a selection of it's database on DVD. W also offer a wide range of services regarding REACH and CLP. The BIG team (37 in number) is at your service!services regarding REACH and CLP. The BIG team (37 in number) is at your service!

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ProductsProducts & Services & Services

Emergency Response Emergency Response 24 on 24 availability24 on 24 availability BIG is 24 on 24 on the phone in case of BIG is 24 on 24 on the phone in case of

incidents involving dangerous substances. incidents involving dangerous substances. The information is in such cases free of The information is in such cases free of

charge.charge.

Subsequently BIG stores product information of individual companies in exchange for an Subsequently BIG stores product information of individual companies in exchange for an annual fee. The company in question can then mention the BIG emergency number on all annual fee. The company in question can then mention the BIG emergency number on all of its documents and packages. BIG is available 24 on 24 to deliver information on the of its documents and packages. BIG is available 24 on 24 to deliver information on the company own products. The company can in cooperation with BIG draw up an emergency company own products. The company can in cooperation with BIG draw up an emergency procedure which then will be followed by all or commanders.procedure which then will be followed by all or commanders.


BIG Kaleidos DatabaseBIG Kaleidos Database

De BIG Kaleidos database is a De BIG Kaleidos database is a selection of validated data on about selection of validated data on about 20 000 substances and mixtures 20 000 substances and mixtures accessible in 13 languages. It accessible in 13 languages. It contains over 250 properties per contains over 250 properties per substance or mixture going from substance or mixture going from fysico-chemical properties, hazards fysico-chemical properties, hazards and risk management measures to and risk management measures to transport legislation, intervention transport legislation, intervention measures and so much more.measures and so much more.


BIG Kaleidos DatabaseBIG Kaleidos Database BIG has developed an application for PPC (Pocket Personal Computer) that can be used BIG has developed an application for PPC (Pocket Personal Computer) that can be used to retrieve first line information on a substance at the incident scene. BIG has already to retrieve first line information on a substance at the incident scene. BIG has already proven in the past that it wishes to provide high quality information and this will be no proven in the past that it wishes to provide high quality information and this will be no different for our Pocket PC application, BIG Kaleidos Pocket. different for our Pocket PC application, BIG Kaleidos Pocket.


ConsultancyConsultancy

BIG delivers expert advice in the field of environmental or other legislation regarding HAZMAT BIG delivers expert advice in the field of environmental or other legislation regarding HAZMAT including transport regulations. including transport regulations.

Recently BIG has started outsourcing its experts. For example it is possible to take in one of our Recently BIG has started outsourcing its experts. For example it is possible to take in one of our transport experts to fulfill all the tasks of a transport safety advisor for dangerous goods transport experts to fulfill all the tasks of a transport safety advisor for dangerous goods (inspections, training, reporting, ...).(inspections, training, reporting, ...).

Since the subject matter is highly dependant of products and your specific business, specific Since the subject matter is highly dependant of products and your specific business, specific contracts are signed for this. Of course you can also appeal to BIG for your one of questions. For contracts are signed for this. Of course you can also appeal to BIG for your one of questions. For instance researching which legal implications there for bringing a certain product on a certain instance researching which legal implications there for bringing a certain product on a certain market.market.

Why choose for a consultancy contract?Why choose for a consultancy contract?•24 on 24 availability 24 on 24 availability

•Attractive rates Attractive rates •Expertise on demand Expertise on demand


BIG can provide following services: BIG can provide following services: Determination of the correct regulatory label as concerns contents and dimensions. This is done in Determination of the correct regulatory label as concerns contents and dimensions. This is done in compliance with EU standards and/or other existing national prescriptions.compliance with EU standards and/or other existing national prescriptions.

BIG performs a study of scientific literature to draw up your ‘danger label' or utilizes the Safety Data Sheet BIG performs a study of scientific literature to draw up your ‘danger label' or utilizes the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) as information source to carry out a rapid evaluation. BIG provides for the entire label draft in WORD (SDS) as information source to carry out a rapid evaluation. BIG provides for the entire label draft in WORD format in one or several languages. BIG can print your label in all sizes and even in small printing numbers format in one or several languages. BIG can print your label in all sizes and even in small printing numbers (price list for print jobs is available on request).(price list for print jobs is available on request).

Also: you can order our labelling proposition tool Also: you can order our labelling proposition tool

LabellingLabelling Label Proposition Tool


BIG can provide training and workshops at all levels. BIG can provide training and workshops at all levels.

A random pick from our selection of trainings:A random pick from our selection of trainings:

- NEW! CLP: introduction and practical guidelines on how to classify and label - NEW! CLP: introduction and practical guidelines on how to classify and label - Safety measures when handling dangerous substances (WIK's) - Safety measures when handling dangerous substances (WIK's) - Use of BIG Kaleidos - Use of BIG Kaleidos - Drafting and interpreting REACH compliant SDS'es - Drafting and interpreting REACH compliant SDS'es - Ammendments within the ADR - Ammendments within the ADR

Our training sessions are: Our training sessions are: • Always made to measure the target group Always made to measure the target group • Sessions can be held in company or at BIG Sessions can be held in company or at BIG • Specific training sessions on similar topics can be given upon request Specific training sessions on similar topics can be given upon request • Feel free to contact us for more information or a tailor made offer.Feel free to contact us for more information or a tailor made offer.

TrainingTraining


Product Safety CardProduct Safety Card BIG also drafts Product Safety Cards which are cards with safety Instructions specifically made BIG also drafts Product Safety Cards which are cards with safety Instructions specifically made

for labourers in production facilities.for labourers in production facilities.


BIG can assist you for complaince with the CLP and REACH legislationBIG can assist you for complaince with the CLP and REACH legislationServices BIG offers concerning:Services BIG offers concerning:- Inventory of substances, mixtures and articles- Inventory of substances, mixtures and articles- Pre-registration- Pre-registration- Data Gap AnalysisData Gap Analysis- Classification and Labelling according to CLP and DSD/DPDClassification and Labelling according to CLP and DSD/DPD- Drafting the Chemical Safety Report and the Technical Dossier- Drafting the Chemical Safety Report and the Technical Dossier- Evaluate and summarise tests- Evaluate and summarise tests- Exposure and risk assessment- Exposure and risk assessment- PBT assessment (Persistency, Bioaccumulation, Toxicity)- PBT assessment (Persistency, Bioaccumulation, Toxicity)- -Completing IUCLID 5- -Completing IUCLID 5- Compilation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) according to REACH- Compilation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) according to REACH- Annex XV of the dossier- Annex XV of the dossier- Authorisation- Authorisation- Consultancy within SIEF or consortium- Consultancy within SIEF or consortium- ECHA inventoryECHA inventory- Third party representative of an EU manufacturerThird party representative of an EU manufacturer- Only representative of a non-EU manufacturer- Only representative of a non-EU manufacturer

REACH/CLPREACH/CLP


BIG drafts SDS'es (Safety Data Sheets) conform the latest legislation, at this moment that means they are compliant with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Article 31 and Annex II, so also eSDS The Safety Data Sheets are available in several languages, according to local legislation. In regard of the new GHS/CLP Regulation BIG can already draft upon request of the client SDS'es containing the new classification and this for all countries where GHS/CLP is already implemented.

Example of an SDS is available upon request.SDS'es are available in following languages:Dutch, French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese Swedish, Danish All other languages are available as translation

Safety Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

See demo: http://217.19.235.100/applications/flashpage/SDS/Default.html


References References For more than 30 years BIG has been at service to fire departments and civil protection.BIG can include following official institutions among its customers:

- Brandweervereniging Vlaanderen (BVV)- Bundesministerium für Umwelt (BMU) - Germany- Nationale Alarmzentrale (NAZ) - Switserland- Verkeer en Waterstaat (VEW) - The Netherlands- Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken (BIZA) - The Netherlands- Ministery for environment – Romania

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