Society For Chemical Hazard Communication

What Society For Chemical Hazard Communication does

The Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional membership organization headquartered at P.O. Box 518, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Founded to promote improvement in chemical hazard communication and product stewardship, SCHC serves a specialized niche of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals — including SDS authors, label developers, regulatory affairs specialists, and product stewards — who require ongoing education on evolving global regulations such as GHS, OSHA HCS 2012, WHMIS 2015, REACH, and TSCA. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, has no external investors or parent-company ownership, and operates as an independent 501(c)-style professional association.

SCHC's core offerings center on three pillars: (1) a tiered membership program (Full $150/year, Student $50/year, Emeritus $75/year, Distinguished Service complimentary) providing access to monthly forum sessions, newsletters, and voting rights; (2) annual multi-day in-person meetings featuring professional development courses priced $240–$2,375 depending on duration and member status; and (3) instructor-led training courses on GHS classification, SDS authoring, toxicology, and international hazard communication standards, delivered both at annual meetings and through distance learning via the GoToTraining platform. Supporting resources include a hazcom consultants directory, a jobs board, a speakers network, a sponsored scholarly activity grant program administered since 2013, and a referral pathway to AIHA's SDS & Label Authoring Registry certification exam. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products and relies on MemberClicks for membership management.

SCHC's business model combines recurring subscription revenue (annual membership dues) with transactional fee revenue (event registration and training course fees). The organization operates on an event-driven and community-led go-to-market motion, relying on annual meetings, a LinkedIn/Facebook presence, email newsletters, and word-of-mouth referrals within the EHS/hazcom professional community. Strategic alliances with OSHA, CHCS (UK, via a 2019 MOU), NIOSH, and AIHA provide regulatory credibility, international reach, and reciprocal member benefits. SCHC does not disclose revenue, headcount, or membership counts.

Name

Society For Chemical Hazard Communication

Legal name

Society for Chemical Hazard Communication

Website

https://schc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) is a U.S. nonprofit professional membership association serving chemical hazard communication and EHS professionals through training courses, annual meetings, monthly forums, and regulatory alliances with OSHA, CHCS, NIOSH, and AIHA.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Chemical Hazard Communication

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazard Communication (GHS/SDS) & Chemical Safety (EDABAEAB)

Keywords

• Chemical hazard communication
• GHS classification training
• SDS authoring
• Professional development courses
• Regulatory compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SCHC generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues across four tiers: Full Membership ($150/year), Distinguished Service Membership ($0 - requires 25 years membership and 13 years service), Student Membership ($50/year), and Emeritus Membership ($75/year). Membership provides access to forums, newsletters, member-only content, and eligibility for committee and board positions.
2. Annual Meeting Registration: The organization charges registration fees for its annual meetings, with differentiated pricing for members and non-members. Early bird and standard rates are offered. The 2025 Annual Meeting is priced at $580-685 for members and $716-821 for non-members depending on early bird status.
3. Professional Development Courses: SCHC offers professional development courses at annual meetings and via distance learning. Course fees vary by duration and membership status, ranging from $240-$2,375 depending on course length and member type. The 2025 Multi-Modal Hazardous Materials Training costs $1,225 for members and $1,525 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCHC is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional association that delivers membership services, annual meetings, and instructor-led professional development training courses focused on chemical hazard communication, GHS classification, SDS authoring, toxicology, and international hazard communication regulations. The organization also operates a community forum, a speakers network, a hazcom consultant and jobs directory, and alliance programs with OSHA, CHCS, NIOSH, and AIHA.

Product overview

Society For Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) is a professional membership organization, not a software product company. Its offerings consist of educational programs and member services: the core portfolio includes Professional Development Training Courses (offered at annual meetings and via distance learning), the Annual Meeting conference, and Membership Program with multiple tiers. Supporting resources include the Hazcom Consultants Listing, Hazcom Jobs Board, Sponsored Scholarly Activity grants, Monthly Forum Sessions, SDS & Label Authoring Registry referral, Alliance Programs with OSHA/CHCS/NIOSH/AIHA, Newsletter, and Speakers Network. These are service offerings, not software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Development Training Courses Instructor-led courses on chemical hazard communication topics offered at annual meetings and via distance learning, covering GHS classification, SDS authoring, toxicology, regulatory compliance, and international hazard communication standards; fees tier by course length and membership status.
• Annual Meeting Multi-day annual conference featuring plenary sessions, professional development courses, poster sessions, exhibit hall, and networking opportunities for chemical hazard communication professionals; differentiated member vs. non-member and early bird pricing.
• Membership Program Annual membership across four tiers (Full $150, Distinguished Service $0 with 25 years membership/13 years service, Student $50, Emeritus $75) providing access to forums, newsletters, member-only content, voting rights, eligibility for committee and board service, and discounted event registration.
• Hazcom Consultants Listing Directory of SCHC member consultants available to provide chemical hazard communication services including GHS regulations, labeling, hazardous material transport training, SDS authoring, and TSCA compliance.
• Hazcom Jobs Board Online job board hosted via the MemberClicks platform connecting employers with professionals seeking hazcom-related positions, with separate views for employment seekers and employers reviewing résumés.
• Sponsored Scholarly Activity University Relations grant program funding scholarly activity in chemical hazard communication, sponsoring academic lectures, and participating in university job fairs; past grants awarded to University of Minnesota, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Murray State University.
• Monthly Forum Sessions Monthly online forum sessions (members only) covering current chemical hazard communication topics with guest speakers and interactive discussions, including the October 2025 toxicology forum and November 2025 Annual Meeting Recap.
• SDS & Label Authoring Registry Referral service directing users to AIHA's SDS and Label Authoring Registry exam for professional certification in SDS and label authoring, administered in conjunction with SCHC annual meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• SCHC has funded multiple scholarly activity projects at universities including University of Minnesota, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Murray State University
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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHCS (Chemical Hazards Communication Society)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2019SCHC and CHCS (UK-based) have a Memorandum of Understanding signed September 25, 2019. The collaboration aims to: 1) make members aware of both organizations via websites, 2) publicize each other's events, webinars, conferences and training, 3) offer reciprocal member discount pricing for events. SCHC members can book CHCS events at CHCS member rates and vice versa.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHC maintains an active alliance with OSHA through the OSHA Alliance Cooperative Program. The partnership focuses on reducing and preventing workplace hazards, particularly in chemical hazard communication. SCHC provides technical expertise and educational resources to support OSHA's enforcement and guidance initiatives. Alliance Resource Links are maintained on SCHC's website.
• NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHC maintains an alliance with NIOSH, providing a forum for collaboration on occupational safety and health matters related to chemical hazard communication.
• AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHC maintains an alliance with AIHA. AIHA offers the SDS Registry Exam in conjunction with SCHC annual meetings, allowing SCHC members to pursue professional certification in SDS and label authoring.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council (NSC): NSC is a large U.S. safety organization providing workplace chemical safety and HazCom training content that directly substitutes for some SCHC course offerings to the same EHS buyer.
• American Chemistry Council (ACC): ACC represents major U.S. chemical companies and runs extensive regulatory and product stewardship education programs for the same corporate HazCom and SDS-authoring personas that SCHC serves through training and courses.
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP): ASSP is a large U.S. professional society for occupational safety and health practitioners whose membership base substantially overlaps SCHC's EHS/hazcom audience, offering training and certifications that compete for the same training dollars.
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): AIHA is the largest U.S. association of industrial hygiene and EHS professionals, offers overlapping training, and is already a SCHC alliance partner that co-locates the SDS & Label Authoring Registry exam at SCHC annual meetings — directly comparable audience and complementary content.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP): BCSP administers widely held safety certifications and adjacent training programs that overlap with SCHC's SDS authoring and HazCom training audience, serving the same EHS professional buyer.

Regional players

• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH): IOSH is the largest professional safety organization in the UK, offering EHS training and membership that overlap with SCHC's European audience and provide an alternative to SCHC/CHCS training offerings.
• Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA): SOCMA is the U.S. trade association for specialty chemical manufacturers, many of whose members are SCHC's employer customers; it provides overlapping training and events in chemical regulatory and stewardship topics to the same buyer base.

Emerging players

• Product Stewardship Society (PSS): PSS is a smaller professional community within AIHA focused on product stewardship, a discipline closely adjacent to SCHC's HazCom and SDS authoring mission, serving the same regulatory-affairs and stewardship persona.

Others

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): OSHA is SCHC's primary U.S. regulatory alliance partner and the source of the HCS framework SCHC trains on; it publishes its own free HazCom guidance that competes with some of SCHC's introductory content.

Direct peers

• Chemical Hazards Communication Society (CHCS): CHCS is the UK-based sister organization focused exclusively on chemical hazard communication; the two organizations share an MOU for reciprocal member pricing and event cross-promotion and serve the same HazCom professional persona in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HazComSociety
• Facebookfacebook.com/HazComSociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/society-for-chemical-hazard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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