Sustainability/REAch
Constantly building a better future for generations to come
Almatis operates throughout the world in a safe and responsible manner. We respect the diversity, health and well-being of our employees, contractors, customers and the communities around us.
We anticipate and minimize potential risk to protect our employees, to ensure reliable operations and to satisfy our customers.
Environmental protection is a key component of Almatis's philosophy.
In recent years, we have established our own global standards, such as the Almatis Business System (ABS) and Six Sigma for critical environmental, health and safety issues.
In our daily work we actively seek ways of implementing environmentally sustainable practices in order to reduce emissions, conserve natural resources and eliminate waste. This has resulted in us winning green supplierawards from customers.
All Almatis manufacturing facilities comply with corresponding laws, regulations and other requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 to ensure high and consistent quality, while protecting the environment as well as our employees and contractors.
First facilities are already certified for the environmental standard ISO 50001.
For the registration REACh please check the FAQ and the list of certified products:
As a global company and with our ten manufacturing locations, six major sales and supply chain centers and six application & development laboratories, we have the major advantage of being able to serve our customers quickly and effectively, regardless of where they are located.
Our ongoing commitment to sustainable development has resulted in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. To this end, despite us achieving an average annual production increase of 15%, our main manufacturing site has realized an annual reduction in energy consumption of 11%.
REAch downloads
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| Almatis EU-REACh Registration ( English) |
| Almatis UK-REACh Registration ( English) |
| KKDIK Pre-Registration ( English) |
| REACh use descriptors Spinel ( English) |
| REACh use descriptors SLA-92 ( English) |
| REACh uses descriptors Aluminium Oxide ( English) |
Almatis and REACh – Frequently Asked Questions
Has Almatis registered its substances covered by REACH?
Yes, all Almatis substances covered by REACH have been registered, including Aluminium Oxide, Spinel, and calcium hexaluminate. The list of registration codes is available at this link.
Why is Calcium Aluminate Cement (cement clinker) not registered?
Calcium Aluminate Cement (cement clinker) is exempt from registration.
What classifications are relevant to Almatis substances?
Almatis substances are not classified, they are bio-inert, not hazardous, non-irritating, non-toxic, and not harmful to the environment.
What Use Descriptors are included in the Almatis REACh registration?
Almatis products are used in many applications, the current Use Descriptors are available at these links:
• Aluminium oxide
• Spinel
• Calcium hexaluminate
Is the notification of Almatis substances complete according to the Classification, Labeling, and Packaging (CLP) regulations?
Yes, all Almatis substances covered by REACh have been notified according to CLP with the registration dossier. Calcium aluminate cement (cement clinker) is exempt from notification.
Do Almatis products contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)?
The vast majority of the Almatis products do not contain Substances of Very High Concern, classification and labeling is not required for these products. A limited number of products contain SVHCs, however, the SVHC concentration in these products is below the classification and labeling limit. Therefore, classification and labeling are not required for these products.
Are Almatis Safety Data Sheets according to the Classification, Labeling, and Packaging (CLP) regulations available?
Almatis Safety Data Sheets with the required information according to the CLP regulations are available at this link.
Have Almatis suppliers registered (or pre-registered) their substances covered by REACH?
All Almatis raw material suppliers have been contacted and confirmed that the substances they supply Almatis have been, or will be, registered by the applicable deadline based on their tonnage band.
How can I obtain additional information about Almatis and its REACh program?
Questions and information requests should be sent to your regular Almatis contact or email to info@almatis.com.