South and Central America

ARGENTINA

CIQUIME

Country Argentina Information provider Y
International X Advice provider Y
Regional Centre X Response capability N
Government X 24 Hour service Y
Commercial Subscription required N
Academic
General Enquiries Tel: +54 11 4522 8747 or +54 11 4552 1475
Emergency (24/7) Tel: +54 0 11 4613 1100 or +54 800 222 2933
Fax: +54 0 11 4613 3707
Description: CIQUIME provides information on emergencies and on best practice guidelines to follow in case of emergencies or accidents related to chemical substances. CIQUIME is also responsible for providing support to R&D activities related to the use/application of chemical products; supervising compliance with the legislation (at national, regional and local level); and protecting the environment by cooperating with public and/or private institutions in the improvement of legislation. CIQUIME also assisted with the development of the emergency response guide GRE2004 that was developed by the Department for Transport in Canada (TC), the Department for Transport in the USA (DOT) and the Secretary for Transport and Communications in Mexico (SCT).

BELIZE

Department of the Environment (DOE) Belize

Country Belize Information provider
International

 

 Advice provider
Regional Centre X Response capability
Government X 24 Hour service
Commercial Subscription required
Academic

Tel: +501 822 2819 or +501 822 2548
Fax: +501 822 2860
Email: envirodept@environment.gov.bz
Web site: www.doe.gov.bz  
Description: The Department of the Environment (DOE) is a department within the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development. The DOE is responsible for fostering the prudent use, and proper management of, natural resources of Belize, the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment and the control of pollution, thus guaranteeing a better quality of life for present and future generations.

BRAZIL

National Commission on Chemical Safety (CONASQ)

Country Brazil Information provider Y
International
 
 Advice provider Y
Regional Centre X Response capability N
Government X 24 Hour service N
Commercial Subscription required
Academic

General Enquiries Tel: +55 61 317 1373
Fax: +55 61 226 8050
Email: webmaster@mma.gov.br  
Web site: www.mma.gov.br
Description: CONASQ comprises 22 public and private sector institutions and NGOs, including the Brazilian Ministry of Environment. Its major objectives are institutional liaison and fostering discussion on chemical safety, in order to implement the National Chemical Safety Program (PRONASQ), which comprises activities such as control and inspection in chemical management, reduction of vulnerability to chemical accidents, implementation of international conventions and implementation of the Brazil Chemicals Management profile.

 

COLOMBIA

Chemical Safety Information Center, Colombian Safety Council (CISPROQUIM)

Country Colombia Information provider Y
International
X
 Advice provider Y
Regional Centre X Response capability N
Government X 24 Hour service Y
Commercial Subscription required N
Academic
General Enquiries Tel: +57 1 288 6355
Fax: +57 1 288 4367
Emergency Tel: +57 1 800 091 6012 or +57 1 288 6012
Description: CISPROQUIM is recognized by the National Department of Disasters Prevention and Relief. The center’s function is to give information about MSDS to the community and to co-ordinate via telephone the response with fire-fighters, the Red Cross, toxicology center, highway police and others in an emergency. CISPROQUIM can exchange experiences about emergencies with hazardous substances and has contacts with CIQUIME (Argentina), SETIQ (México), ABIQUIM (Brazil), CHEMTREC (USA) and CANUTEC (Canada). CISPROQUIM and the National Department of Disasters Prevention and Relief are the main centers where calls should be directed.
 

MEXICO

System of Emergencies in Transport for the Chemical Industry (SETIQ)

Country Mexico Information provider Y
International
X
 Advice provider
Regional Centre X Response capability
Government X 24 Hour service Y
Commercial Subscription required
Academic
Emergency (24/7) Tel: +52 1 800 00 214 00 
Tel: +52 1 800 00 214 00
For calls originating elsewhere Tel: +52 55 5559 1588
 

National Centre of Communication (CENACOM)

Country Mexico Information provider
International
X
 Advice provider
Regional Centre X Response capability
Government X 24 Hour service Y
Commercial Subscription required
Academic
Emergency Response (24/7) Tel:  +52 1 800 00 413 00 (Mexico City/Metropolitan Area)
Mexico City/Metropolitan Area Tel: +52 5128 0000 (exts. 11470 - 11476)
For calls originating elsewhere Tel: +52 1 55 5128 0000 (exts. 36469 - 37812)
Fax: +52 1 55 5128 0303
 

Center for Attention to Environmental Emergencies (COATEA)

Country Mexico Information provider
International
X
 Advice provider Y
Regional Centre X Response capability Y
Government X 24 Hour service N
Commercial Subscription required
Academic
Tel: +52 1 55 5449 6350 / 2415
Emergency Tel: +52 1 55 5449 6391 (direct) or +52 1 55 5449 6300 (ext. 16296)
Interior of Mexican Republic Tel: +52 1 800 710 4943 
Fax: +52 55 5449 6300 (ext. 16285)
Description: COATEA responds to environmental emergencies associated with the handling of chemical substance. In case of environmental emergency (flight, spills, fire and/or explosion) associated with the handling of chemical substances, COATEA encourages individuals to obtain as much information as possible and use the contact information provided. Opening hrs: Mon to Fri 09:00 to 18:00.