Chemical Labeling

Chemical labels are a powerful way to reduce workplace hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.

Chemical Labeling

At Safe Ship, we offer a custom chemical label service that lets you demarcate all substances in your environment while complying with regulatory standards. Our robust and durable solutions help you comply with the law and keep people safe, a necessary element of due diligence for any organization that uses, handles, or distributes dangerous substances.

Why Chemical Labeling Matters

Chemical labeling is essential in industry. Products convey critical information to individuals in the supply chain, keeping them safe and instructing them on how to handle the substances in their possession. Labeling helps your business remain compliant while preventing accidents when using, storing, or distributing chemicals over long distances.

Chemical labeling is also vital for quality and preservation, reducing the risk of spoilage. Manufacturers who apply the right labels can assist in making products last longer than they otherwise would while maintaining their quality.

Chemical Labeling Requirements

Chemical manufacturers must place labels on containers containing hazardous chemical substances, including chemical waste, peroxide-forming chemicals, and UW-synthesized chemicals. Downstream distributors and vendors must also adhere to labeling standards when transferring chemicals to new containers. All Department of Homeland Security Chemicals of Interest rules must be followed.

Our Labeling Standards

Safe Ship is BS5609 compliant. This means that our labels meet the most stringent industry standards for durability, including the ability to endure three months of saltwater submersion. These standards mean that even if handlers expose a container to an extreme environment, the label will survive and continue to clearly state the contents and risks associated with the product.

Safe Ship is also Globally Harmonized System of Classifications and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)-compliant. Our labeling products adhere to standards approved by OSHA and other regulatory agencies around the world. Chemical bottle labels feature standard pictograms, clear wording, and safety data sheets (for regulated industries).

Adherence to these labeling standards ensures that our labels are clear, effective, and robust. Our solutions can survive conditions that chemicals are likely to encounter during transits and in industrial/workplace settings.

Our Chemical Label Printing Capabilities

Our experienced team is able to print a range of chemical labels for a vast array of different applications, both for regional and national brands. Our labels meet regulatory requirements across different container types, enabling firms to store chemicals in a variety of form factors.

With our chemical labeling products, you can meet rigorous compliance standards while effectively branding your products. Our labeling provides all the information workers and consumers require while helping your product stand out from the crowd (if consumer-facing).

We offer a variety of labeling types, including permanent labels, removable labels with clean-release adhesives, indestructible metal tags, oil and acid-resistant labels, and labels that meet high heat requirements. These labels let you provide stakeholders with valuable information about hazardous chemicals across a range of different environments.

Cost-Effectiveness

Keeping labeling costs down while complying with regulations is challenging. However, with our advanced processes, we are able to keep labeling costs to a minimum while offering high performance.

Different Types Of Labeling Requirements

We offer a range of different types of chemical labels for various stages in the supply chain and applications.

Original Manufacturer Labels

Original manufacturer labels must appear on any manufacturer shipment of a potentially harmful chemical. Products shipped by producers must comply with GHS and should not have damaged or missing label information. Labels should include the manufacturer’s name and contact information, the name of the product, a hazard statement (such as “do not consume”), a signal word (such as “warning” or “danger”), a GHS pictogram, and precautionary statements (such as “keep cool”).

Secondary Chemical Container Labels

In some cases, firms may need to transfer chemicals from a primary to a secondary container. For instance, a company using acetone from an upstream manufacturer for nail polish remover production should include a chemical hazard label on their product’s consumer-facing packaging.

If you transfer a hazardous chemical to vials, bottles, or packets for distribution, you must ensure that you label them correctly so that workers and consumers are aware of the contents. Again, according to Hazard Communication Standards, you must spell out the name of the chemical in question, include a signal word, and use words that describe the nature of the hazard (such as “corrosive” or “known irritant”). You should also add relevant GHS symbols for additional context, and more details of the chemical composition of the substance if it is a mixture.

Chemical Waste Labels

Some firms transform non-hazardous chemicals into hazardous ones via industrial processing. According to hazardous waste rules, all chemical waste must be labeled using the UW label, unless it is still in the original manufacturer’s container.

Hazardous waste label rules require companies to print and fill out PDF labels on chemical waste as soon as they accumulate it. Companies must fill out percentages of hazardous waste, the dangers it presents, and a contact name.

Peroxide-Forming Chemical Labels

Peroxide-forming chemicals can be extremely dangerous. Examples include diisopropyl ether, potassium metal, and dichloroethylene. According to regulations, chemical waste products that can form peroxides must be labeled with the UW 1716 labels for chemicals. The label should include information about when the container was originally opened, the test date, and whether an inhibitor was added.

UW-Synthesized Chemicals

Researchers creating or developing new chemicals must generate labels that indicate containers’ contents. Labels are also required if the researcher ships containers from one location to another. Labels should provide the same information as original manufacturer labels and come with an accompanying safety data sheet.

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