Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical is a subsidiary company of Sinopec and one of the largest petrochemical enterprises in China. The company processes crude oil into a broad range of synthetic fibres, resins, plastics, intermediate petrochemical products and petroleum products.

Total score

5 / 48

Grade summary

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical produces ten SIN List substances, one of which is officially recognised as a chemical of high concern by the EU. However, 91% of production takes place outside the EU and US, which means that data…

Product Portfolio

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical produces 10 SIN List substances, one of which is included on the REACH Candidate List but not on the REACH Authorisation List. The company does not produce any persistent chemicals. However, no data is available for the 91% of the company’s production that takes place outside the EU and US.

Development of Safer Chemicals

1 / 12

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical does not have a method in place to screen and assess the sustainability of its products and, therefore, does not investigate the intrinsic hazards of ingredients. The company does not make use of the GreenScreen assessment tool nor does it exclude substances with toxic properties from new products. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical does not follow the principles of green chemistry, but does actively market safer alternatives on its website.

Management & Transparency

3 / 12

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical does not have a phase-out strategy for hazardous substances nor does it share chemical safety information on its website. The company is a member of Responsible Care and follows voluntary standards such as a Code of Conduct and a Supplier Code of Conduct.