Ecochem Limited

General information

Buy Eco Savvy and Local

Many chemical suppliers are supplying legacy products that may cause significant health issues, and often poor cleaning performance. Ecochem offers a fresh approach. All of Ecochem’s products were designed in the later part of this century, in Christchurch, with best available modern raw materials, and with full knowledge of modern health, safety, environmental legislation, and environmental responsibility.

Ecochem offers products with premium cleaning performance at modest cost

Ecochem’s products eliminate insidious long term negative health effects.

Ecochem’s eco active philosophy reduces disposal costs and associated legal risks.

Ecochem aims to reduce monthly supply costs and reduce clutter in your workplace.

Ecochem will replenish supplies ASAP, and pick up empty packaging on a regular basis.

All prices include local Christchurch delivery; there are no hidden costs.

Packaging is re-used or recycled to lower cost, provide local employment, and to retain cash in the local economy.

Local ownership by a qualified chemist ensures quick and accurate technical response.

Ecochem eliminates all of the known major chemical hazards which are still in many legacy detergent products. See below for some key examples:

Chlorine All our products are free of chlorine. Chlorine creates persistent dioxin residues, corrodes dishwashers, makes dishwasher electrics unreliable, plus pits ceramics and metal items to make them more liable to stain and harder to clean. Ecochem’s products are designed to eliminate the need for chlorine.

Nonylphenol Researchers in England have found that in trace amounts nonylphenol activates oestrogen receptors in cells, which in turn alter the activity of certain genes. For example, in experiments it has been found to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells; will feminize male fish and is suspected to feminise men. Because it can penetrate skin this is a potentially tragic hazard we strongly urge you to eliminate it from the workplace.

Formalin Also known as formaldehyde, this was regarded as safe forty years ago but is now known to cause cancer. Many pink hand soaps and pot washing detergents are still preserved with formaldehyde. Ecochem’s products are free of formaldehyde.

NTA Sodium Nitriloacetate (CAS 139-13-9) has been classified as 6.7B by ERMA thus has been obliged to carry the warning Suspected of Causing Cancer on the labels since July 2008.

METHS Methylated Spirits may contain Bitrex, and does contain fusil oils and aldehydes, all of which are unpleasant to taste and smell. Ecochem offers METHS WP which is colourless and free of unpleasant odours as it is comprised of food grade alcohol denatured with methanol.