ISOPA

ISOPA — European Diisocyanate & Polyol Producers Association

Definition:

ISOPA is the European association of manufacturers of diisocyanates and polyols — the key raw materials for the production of polyurethanes.
The organization represents leading chemical companies in Europe and is committed to responsible production, safe use and sustainable handling of these substances along the entire value chain.
ISOPA develops safety programs, training materials, and best practice guidelines for the industry, transportation, and processing of diisocyanates and polyols.

Regulatory relevance & training requirements
ISOPA plays a key role in implementing legal training requirements for diisocyanates in accordance with EU REACH regulation. Since 2023, all people who work with diisocyanates must receive mandatory training. ISOPA provides training modules, training and digital learning platforms for this purpose.

Transportation security programs
Well-known ISOPA initiatives include security programs such as “Walk the Line” (loading and unloading safety) and dangerous goods guidelines for tank logistics and supply chain safety.

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_{ISOPA — About the Association: Mission and History | ISOPA}

_{ISOPA — Safe Use Training for Diisocyanates (REACH compliance): Safe Use and Handling of Diisocyanates Training}

_{ISOPA — Walk the Line Safety Program: Walk the Talk | ISOPA}

_{EU REACH training requirement for diisocyanates: Regulación - 2020/1149 - EN - EUR-Lex}

ISOPA challenges:

High security and information requirements along the supply chain
Transportation, storage and handling of diisocyanates require strict safety measures, documentation requirements and trained personnel. Unclear or missing information sharing can lead to security risks and compliance violations.
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_{ISOPA Safety Programmes — Supply Chain Safety: Walk the Talk | ISOPA}

Complex training requirements due to REACH obligation
The mandatory training for all employees who handle diisocyanates presents companies and transport service providers with high organizational costs and documentation requirements.
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_{EU-REACH restriction 2020/1149 (diisocyanate training obligation): Regulación - 2020/1149 - EN - EUR-Lex}

Loady's solution:

Transparent guidelines on safety and training requirements for transportation
Loady ensures that transport partners know before the trip starts whether there are special training, requirements or safety standards (such as ISOPA programs) for handling specific products.

Clear digital information on location and product requirements
With Loady, information on PPE requirements, safety instructions, access requirements and product handling can be provided in a clear, multilingual and structured manner — including verification.