Training and knowledge are fundamental for the successful implementation of best practices and accelerating time to market for formulated chemical products. Please have a look at our Training Courses section to select one or more courses of interest for your teams. Each course can be customised to meet the specific needs of your organisation. Upon completion, every participant will receive a soft copy of the course materials and a certificate.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels provide essential information about a product, including usage, disposal, storage, and safety. Accurate labelling is particularly crucial in the chemical industry, where incorrect information can lead to severe legal consequences. Regulatory-compliant labelling not only helps consumers make informed decisions about safe product usage and handling but also protects businesses from legal liabilities.

An independent review of chemical products and technologies involves a thorough, unbiased evaluation by experts who are not affiliated with the product's development or marketing. Independent review provides objective insights into a product's performance, safety, compliance, usability and value. This review can identify potential issues, suggest improvements, and validate that the development process meets industry standards and regulatory requirements. It provides valuable insights and enhances the credibility and reliability of the final product.

Integrating risk assessment into the chemical product development phase lays a foundation for safer, improved, reliable, and long-lasting products. Identifying potential risks early allows you to design out hazards before they become embedded. Eliminating hazards by design is preferable to relying on IFU.

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) systematically identifies and prioritizes potential failure modes, developing proactive mitigation strategies by assessing severity and likelihood. We can organize an FMEA workshop to identify potential causes and effects of failure, evaluate risk priority numbers, define risk mitigation activities, and assess the residual risk after implementing control measures.

It’s all about laying that groundwork for safety and reliability from the start.

Comprehensive documentation and record-keeping in product design and development ensure traceability, compliance, quality control, and risk management. They also aid knowledge transfer, simplify audits, and protect intellectual property.

Elemental Synergy Consulting can help develop customized documents and templates, including:

• Standard Operating Procedures

• Work Instructions

• Standard Test Methods

• Methods Development and Validation

• Test Protocols and Reports

• Technical Data Sheets

• Safety Data Sheets

• Application Records

• Risk Assessment and FMEA Templates

• Product Build Spreadsheets

• Product Requirements Specifications

• Sustainability Requirements Specifications

• Supplier Questionnaires

• Design Specifications

• Technical Presentations

Laboratories face a multitude of hazards: chemical, physical, electrical, mechanical, and biological. Assessing the risk of exposure is crucial when planning any lab activity. According to WHS regulations, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PBCU) must ensure the health and safety of all workers, whether directly engaged, influenced, or present in the work area.

We can help make your laboratory a safer environment by:

• Identifying potential hazards associated with chemicals and lab processes

• Developing and enforcing safety protocols to minimize risks

• Ensuring correct labelling, segregation, storage, handling, and record-keeping for chemicals

• Assisting with chemical waste management

• Implementing risk assessment processes

• Advising on personal protection and emergency equipment

• Implementing best practices for equipment installation, calibration, and maintenance

• Organizing documentation

• Providing training for lab personnel on safety practices and regulatory requirements

• Regularly monitoring and auditing lab operations to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement

Product Development and Safety Audits play a vital role in ensuring that the process of bringing a product to market is safe, compliant, and efficient. The audit focuses on:

• Review of Product Development Process: ensuring documented processes, change management, and staff training records for SOPs, Work Instructions, and WHS policies

• R&D Records and Documentation Review: verifying that all necessary documents, including SOPs, Work Instructions, Project Plans, Product Requirements Specifications, Risk Assessments, Standard Test Methods, Methods Development and Validation, Equipment Qualification and Maintenance, Test Protocols and Reports, Design Specifications, Stability Testing, Materials Compatibility Testing, Technical and Safety Data Sheets, Supplier Documentation, Formulations and Product Builds Traceability on all stages of product development, as well as Packaging Design and Transportation Testing, are up-to-date

• Product Performance and Compliance Check: ensuring product requirements capture all relevant legal, regulatory, sustainability, internal, and external criteria, with compliance checks for local, national, and international standards. This includes raw materials sourcing, regulatory compliance, incoming inspection, approval, and supplier qualifications, validation, and verification reports to ensure product performance, as well as product labelling and classification

• Risks and Safety Evaluations: conducting workplace risk assessments including mechanical, electrical, physical, chemical, and biological hazards identification, labelling, and mitigation, safe chemicals storage and handling, risk assessments throughout product development, and product safety evaluations including environmental and toxicology assessments

• Scaling Up: organizing production trials, ensuring manufactured product compliance with design specifications, equipment specifications, process diagrams, manufacturing process sensitivity analysis, process development documentation, commissioning validation summary reports, and quality control plans

• Post-market Surveillance: monitoring customer feedback and complaints, registering and processing home and industrial use tests, and identifying re-launch and improvement opportunities

The final deliverable is a detailed audit report that captures deficiencies analysis and offers recommendations for improvement.

Investing in high-quality laboratory equipment is essential for achieving reliable results, ensuring safety, maintaining quality assurance, and enhancing overall productivity in the chemical product development process. Regular maintenance extends the lifespan of laboratory equipment and reduces long-term costs associated with equipment replacement and repair. Another important consideration is that the equipment used for product development in the lab should be suitable for quality control (QC) purposes and capable of scaling up the laboratory process to produce a manufactured product that matches the design specifications. We can connect you with equipment manufacturers that meet your needs and requirements.

Our customised circular product development framework ensures sustainability is integrated from the very beginning of the product lifecycle.

Concept and Requirements Definition: in this phase, we establish clear sustainability specifications that guide the entire design process, laying the foundation for responsible practices.

Product Development: during this phase, we prioritize:

• Responsible materials sourcing

• Footprint reduction

• Packaging optimization

• Product end-of-life considerations

• Use phase impact optimization

• Environmental claims support

Manufacturing: as we scale up, sustainable process design becomes crucial. Utilizing renewable energy and efficient production methods helps reduce the carbon footprint and conserve resources.

Post Market Surveillance: this involves continuous monitoring to gather customer feedback, enabling us to make necessary improvements for future product generations.

End-of-Life: efficient collection and recycling processes are essential to close the loop, ensuring materials are reused and waste is minimized.

By adhering to this gated circular product development framework, we achieve a balance between innovation, functionality, and sustainability.

There is no limit to how far we can go with sustainable product design and development. By aligning with ESG strategy, every business can push the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable product design and build their own pathways to achieve remarkable outcomes.

You can choose to focus on one or several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, address the use of chemicals of concern by design, develop end-of-life recycling programs, or use credible third-party certifications.

Sustainability Requirements Specification (SRS) outlines the sustainability requirements for the development and design of your products and technologies, using industry best practices, guidelines, and applicable regulations.

Formulation science requires considering many variables simultaneously to achieve the desired outcome. The chemical and physical properties of individual raw materials, materials compatibility, mixing techniques, biocompatibility, and environmental considerations must all align perfectly. We can advise on how to stabilize dispersions and emulsions, tune application properties with rheology tools, and leverage the synergy between different ingredients. Our comprehensive database contains high-performing frame formulations for Personal Care (Shampoos, Body Wash, Conditioners, Skin Care, Sunscreens, Wet Wipes), Home Care (Hard Surface Cleaners, Laundry Detergents, Fabric Finishers, Dishwashing Products, Wet Wipes), Industrial and Institutional Cleaners, Water-based Paints and Coatings, and Specialized Chemical Products.

Your product’s performance, safety, sustainability, usability, and stability depend on the ingredients it contains. Raw materials sourcing, supplier qualification, and incoming inspection are essential parts of the overall product design and development process. There are many stories of how two products, identical on paper, behave completely differently in formulation. We can help you audit the materials you are using and find alternative suppliers when needed to improve quality and reduce costs. It is possible to formulate cost-efficient chemical products with premium raw materials because, in many cases, they are more efficient at lower dosages, multifunctional, and provide additional benefits to support your claims.