Abstract: A user controlled chemical management system for small-, medium- and large-sized organizations for use with a computer. The chemical inventory management system includes a chemical inventory control system allowing a user to manage chemicals from a central station, the plurality of combined receiving and outpost stations, to allow for the tracking of individual chemical containers throughout its life. In addition, an environmental, health and safety information system as contained in the chemical management system to allow the user create customized chemical storage groups that are color coded for a particular area. Also included is a safety equipment management system to allow accurate records to be kept of all safety equipment. Finally, an international chemical compatibility system is included with a compliance/education design to create compliance/education files for any country in the world.