Welcome to the new and improved Dalton International Website. We hope you take a minute to look around. For those that use our website frequently you’ll notice a lot of changes including: […]
Hazchem News
With the 2019-nCoV (Coronavirus) headlining the news, attention has been focused on respirators. Most of the images on news sites show pictures of people wearing disposable surgical masks which offer very little, if any, protection. At a minimum people should be wearing a respirator that has passed a relevant standard to confirm that it can […]
Most chemical eye injuries occur at work. Industries use a variety of chemicals daily, many of which are acidic or alkaline and have the potential to be corrosive to eye tissue. The severity of a burn usually depends on the following three factors: What type of substance caused it – chemicals with a high and […]
For years roading companies have used basic filter cloth under catchpits to stop sediment laden water from entering waterways. Unfortunately, this approach often results in flooding leading to traffic chaos and complaints. There is a better way! Check out the reasons why you should be using the Ultra-Drain Guard instead of the old approach. Ultra-Drain […]
Dalton International has been appointed the exclusive New Zealand agent for Ansell Protective Solutions who produce some of the best gas-tight, chemical protective coveralls in the world. Now under the brand name AlphaTec® (previously known as Trellchem®) the range is second to none! Whether you’re in emergency services or dealing with hazardous gases in your […]
Dalton International is pleased to advise that we have been appointed the master distributor for SpillFix in New Zealand. SpillFix, manufactured by Galuku International, is a leading industrial spill absorbent that is 100% organic and renewable. Made from coir peat (coconut fibre), SpillFix absorbs hazardous and non-hazardous spills on contact and is light and easy […]
We need your thoughts and opinions on workplace safety. Specifically, we need to speak with people who are responsible for hazardous substance compliance and/or people who use or handle hazardous substances in your business. In exchange for 10 minutes of your time all those who qualify and complete the survey can choose to be entered into […]
We need your thoughts and opinions on workplace safety. Specifically, we need to speak with people who are responsible for hazardous substance compliance and/or people who use or handle hazardous substances in your business. In exchange for 10 minutes of your time all those who qualify and complete the survey can choose to be entered into […]
In this short blog post we wanted to outline some basic information about the dangers of acids and bases and how they can affect humans. Acids and bases are corrosive substances that can attack various surfaces including human tissue. The amount of tissue damage they cause depends on the strength and concentration of the acid or […]