Chemical Catalog

Required Role: OWNER, EMPLOYEE
Plan Required: PROFESSIONAL

Manage your chemical products, track inventory, and organize your chemical catalog for efficient application tracking and reporting.

Overview

The Chemical Catalog allows you to maintain a database of chemical products, fertilizers, and other materials used in your lawn care operations. Track product details, application rates, and link products to applications and programs.

Getting Started

Before adding products, consider:

• What products do you use regularly?
• What information do you need to track (EPA numbers, application rates, etc.)?
• How do you want to organize products (categories)?
• Do you need inventory tracking? (see Chemical Inventory)

Creating Products

Step-by-Step: Add a New Product

1. Navigate to Chemical Catalog in the sidebar

2. Click "New Product" or the plus icon

3. Fill in product information:

• Product Name: Name of the product
• Manufacturer: Product manufacturer
• Product Type: Herbicide, Fertilizer, Insecticide, Fungicide, etc.
• EPA Number: EPA registration number (if applicable)
• Description: Product description and use

4. Add application details:

• Application Rate: Recommended rate per unit
• Unit of Measure: Ounces, Pounds, Gallons, etc.
• Coverage Area: Area covered per unit (optional)

5. Add safety information:

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Link or upload SDS
• Precautions: Safety precautions and warnings
• Restrictions: Application restrictions (if any)

6. Click "Save Product"

Product Information Fields

• Product Name: Name of product (required)
• Manufacturer: Company that makes the product
• Product Type: Category of product
• EPA Number: EPA registration number
• Description: What the product does
• Application Rate: How much to use
• Unit of Measure: Measurement unit
• Coverage Area: Area per unit
• SDS: Safety Data Sheet link/file
• Precautions: Safety information
• Restrictions: Usage restrictions

Product Categories

Organize products into categories.

Product Types

• Herbicide: Weed control products
• Fertilizer: Nutrient products
• Insecticide: Insect control products
• Fungicide: Fungus control products
• Growth Regulator: Plant growth products
• Other: Other product types

Organizing Products

• Use consistent naming conventions
• Group similar products together
• Tag products for easy filtering
• Archive discontinued products

Product Details

Application Rates

Document recommended application rates:

• Rate per 1,000 square feet
• Rate per acre
• Mixing instructions
• Timing recommendations

Safety Information

Keep safety information accessible:

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Precautionary statements
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Re-entry intervals
• Storage requirements

Using Products

Linking to Applications

Products are linked to applications when recording chemical applications:

1. Go to Chemical Applications

2. Create new application

3. Select product from catalog

4. Product details populate automatically

5. Adjust application rate as needed

Related: See Chemical Applications for application tracking

Linking to Programs

Products are used in Multi-Step Programs:

1. Create or edit a program

2. Add application step

3. Select product from catalog

4. Set application rate and timing

Related: See Multi-Step Programs for program management

Managing Products

Editing Products

1. Go to Chemical Catalog

2. Click on product name

3. Click "Edit" button

4. Update any fields

5. Click "Save"

Duplicating Products

1. Open product detail page

2. Click "Duplicate" or menu option

3. New product created with same details

4. Edit as needed (e.g., different size or formulation)

5. Save

Archiving Products

1. Open product detail page

2. Click "Archive" or "Deactivate" button

3. Product is hidden from active list

4. Can be reactivated later

5. Existing applications using product are not affected

Deleting Products

1. Open product detail page

2. Click "Delete" button

3. Confirm deletion

4. Note: Cannot delete products used in existing applications

5. Only OWNER can typically delete products

Inventory Integration

Link products to inventory tracking:

1. Product catalog products can be tracked in inventory
2. See Chemical Inventory for inventory management
3. Inventory levels can be linked to products

Related: See Chemical Inventory for detailed inventory tracking

Common Tasks

Searching Products

1. Go to Chemical Catalog page

2. Use search bar at top

3. Type product name, manufacturer, or EPA number

4. Results filter in real-time

Filtering Products

Use filter bar to filter by:

• Product Type
• Manufacturer
• Active/Archived status

Exporting Products

1. Go to Chemical Catalog page

2. Click "Export" button

3. Choose format (CSV, Excel)

4. File downloads with all product data

Importing Products

1. Go to Chemical Catalog page

2. Click "Import" button (if available)

3. Upload CSV file with product data

4. Review imported products

5. Confirm import

Troubleshooting

Product not appearing in applications

• Check status: Ensure product is active (not archived)
• Refresh page: Try refreshing the page
• Verify product: Check if product is saved correctly
• Check filters: Ensure filters aren't hiding product

Can't delete product

• Check usage: Product may be used in existing applications
• Verify permissions: Only OWNER can typically delete
• Archive instead: Consider archiving instead of deleting

Product details not saving

• Check required fields: Ensure all required fields are filled
• Refresh page: Try refreshing and saving again
• Verify permissions: Check your role allows product editing

Application rate not calculating

• Check units: Verify unit of measure is set correctly
• Review rate: Ensure application rate is entered
• Check area: Verify coverage area is set if needed
• Manual entry: Can always enter rate manually in applications

Related Articles

• Chemical Applications - Recording product applications
• Chemical Inventory - Tracking product inventory
• Multi-Step Programs - Using products in programs

Best Practices

1. Set up early: Create product catalog before recording many applications
2. Be complete: Include all relevant product information
3. Document rates: Always include application rates
4. Keep SDS current: Maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets
5. Use categories: Organize products by type
6. Archive discontinued: Archive products you no longer use
7. Review regularly: Periodically review and update product information
8. Link to inventory: Connect products to inventory tracking
9. Document restrictions: Note any application restrictions
10. Keep it organized: Use consistent naming and organization