Brigitte Charpentier, Chemist: Expertise and Strategy in Chemical Safety
Brigitte Charpentier, B.Sc., Chemist
Founder & Executive Director | Kalium Solutions Inc.
Professional Profile
A seasoned chemist with more than 30 years of multi-sector experience, Brigitte Charpentier is recognized as a leading authority on regulatory affairs in Canada. Founded by Kalium Solutions Inc. in 2015, she leads Canada's only comprehensive, independent regulatory department led by experienced chemists, serving hundreds of companies both domestically and internationally.
Academic Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry - Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
- Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in Chemistry - Biology
- Member in good standing of the Ordre des Chimistes du Québec (OCQ)
Professional Career (30+ years)
Diversified sector expertise:
- Forensic Science - Nearly 20 years of experience in fire-explosion chemistry
- Pharmaceutical industry - 2 years in development and compliance
- Air Quality - 2 years in Environmental Analysis and Compliance
- Coatings Industry - 11 years as a regulatory affairs expert in litigation
- Expert Witness - Recognized by the Courts for Expertise in Chemical Regulation
Leadership and Achievements
Kalium Solutions Inc. (Founded in 2015)
- Canada's first comprehensive, independent, chemist-led regulatory advisory firm established
- Development of high-performance software for the regulatory management of chemicals and SDSs
- Customer satisfaction rate of over 98%
- Service to hundreds of companies in Canada and abroad
- Sustained growth since 2015, celebrating 10 years of excellence in August 2025
Technological innovations:
- Design of software for writing safety data sheets (SDS)
- Development of hazardous materials classification tools
- Creating solutions for the safe management and storage of chemicals
- Integration of multiple databases for regulatory analysis
Accreditations and Professional Recognition
- Trainer accredited by the Commission of Labour Market Partners for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), WHMIS and CCCR
- Official partner of the Association des chimistes et des biochimistes du Québec (ACBQ)
- Recognized trainer for WHMIS, Interpretation/Writing SDS, TDG, IMDG, IATA, CFR49, CCCR, CPSC, Spillage, and Safe Storage training.
Professional Engagement and Volunteering
Active involvement in the Scientific Community:
- Ordre des Chimistes du Québec (OCQ) - Active member and committed volunteer
- CoeffiScience - Sectoral Committee for Chemistry and Petrochemicals Joint body for the development of the workforce in the chemical, petrochemical, refining and gas sectors – Contribution to the development of industry
- School boards - Promotion of science and the next generation
Areas of Regulatory Expertise
Canadian Regulations:
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR/TDG)
- Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations (CCCR) – Canada
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
- Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)
- Cosmetic Regulations
- Fertilizers Regulations
- Other chemicals and health and safety regulations
International Regulations:
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations by Air (IATA)
- U.S./Canada Cross-Border Regulation (49 CFR)
- United States Consumer Product Safety Regulations (CPSC)
Specialized Services:
- Authoring and updating safety data sheets (SDS/SDS)
- Classification of Chemicals and Hazardous Materials
- Compliant labelling for industrial and consumer products
- Regulatory Compliance Audits
- Secure Storage
- Expert Testimony in Court
- Hazardous material spills
30+ Years of Field Experience in Chemical Compliance
While many compliance consultants rely solely on reading textbook regulations, our approach is forged directly on the industrial floor. As a veteran chemist with over three decades of hands-on experience, I have spent my career translating complex chemical safety legislation into practical, real-world operational workflows for manufacturers, distributors, and logistics hubs.
True chemical safety isn't managed from behind a desk—it is managed in warehouses, laboratories, and manufacturing plants where raw chemical interactions take place.
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Compliance
Throughout my 30+ years in the industry, I have guided countless international organizations through the intricate mazes of North American and European regulations, specializing in:
- Deep-Dive WHMIS (SIMDUT) & OSHA Classification: Moving beyond superficial chemical safety data sheets to handle complex particle states, multi-tier hazards, and regulatory ambiguities.
- Strategic TDG (TMD) Compliance & Logistics: Implementing foolproof chemical transportation frameworks, managing emergency spill preparedness, and accurately calculating critical volume exemptions.
- Complex Safe Storage & Segregation: Designing robust chemical warehouse layouts that respect secondary and tertiary hazard reactivity to prevent industrial cross-reactions.
Pragmatic Solutions Built by Chemists, for Industry Professionals
My extensive background on the terrain revealed a major gap in the industry: most compliance tools and software are built by generic developers who do not understand the chemical realities of secondary or tertiary hazards.
This field insights directly led to the foundation of Kalium Solutions, where my team of PhD chemists and I bridge the gap between high-level chemical science and everyday operational safety. We don't just provide software or generic certificates—we deliver actionable, legally compliant frameworks designed to protect your workers, streamline your operations, and secure your global supply chain.
Professional Philosophy
Guiding Principle: Rigour, Precision and Compliance
Brigitte Charpentier has built her reputation and that of Kalium Solutions on an unwavering commitment to operational excellence and safety. Its motto - "Compliance + Legality = Safety" - reflects its deep belief that protecting the public and workers requires a rigorous understanding and accurate application of regulatory requirements.
Customer approach:
- No long-term contracts (except for software) – performance is the only commitment
- Personalized service tailored to the specific needs of each company
- Interactive training in small groups with practical cases
- Availability and responsiveness to answer complex questions
- Knowledge transfer to empower clients
Business Contact Information
Kalium Solutions Inc.
771 Jacques-Porlier Street Boucherville, Quebec Canada, J4B 7X8
Phone: 450-906-6999
Email: bcharpentier@kaliumsolutions.com
Website: Kalium Solutions
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