BCS awarded Product Stewardship Award

Basic Chemical Solutions, L.L.C. was recognized by the BNSF Railway Company for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail during 2008.  The BNSF Railway Company awarded Basic Chemical Solutions with its Annual Product Stewardship Award. 

In its press release, the BNSF noted that companies receiving this award had successfully implemented the ethics of Product Stewardship under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® initiative.  

The award recognizes shippers who transported a minimum of 500 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials during the previous year with zero non-accident releases (NARs), which are defined as releases that are not caused by a derailment or collision during the entire transportation cycle.

About Basic Chemical Solutions, L.L.C., www.basicllc.com

Basic Chemical Solutions is a U.S.-based global distributor and trader of commodity chemicals. With roots dating back almost 50 years, BCS has established a worldwide infrastructure with 29 offices in 15 countries on 4 continents and another 46 owned or contracted chemical terminal locations. Our product focus on inorganic mineral acids and bases includes some of the most broadly used chemicals in the world.