INNOVATIVE LABELING SOLUTIONS FOR CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Multicolored hazardous substance labels are mandatory for chemical substances and mixtures. The so-called GHS labels contain standardized safety and hazard information and contribute to the safe handling of chemicals and the prevention of accidents worldwide.
Internationally uniform and clear
STANDARD-COMPLIANT LABELING OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
What needs to be considered with fully automatic labeling solutions?
- Compliance with all marking regulations
- Very good durability of the applied labels on difficult surfaces
- Weather and chemical resistance of the applied labels
- Reliable operation under harsh environmental conditions
- Low-maintenance and economical technology
- Customizable software
The following elements are mandatory on a GHS label:
- The product identifier is a unique technical name or number of the respective chemical substance or mixture. It should enable anyone handling the chemical to clearly identify it and deal with possible dangers.
- The square GHS/CLP pictograms graphically show the risks that can occur with a chemical. They have to be printed in red, black and white. A GHS label can contain more than one pictogram.
- The pictograms are supplemented by signal words such as "Danger" or "Warning, depending on the severity of the danger.
- Another element for assessing the danger is the hazard statements. They print in more detail what kind of danger the chemical can pose and how serious it is.
- The safety instructions on the GHS label provide additional tips on how to avoid or reduce the respective hazard. Supplier information with the name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer or supplier of the product is also mandatory on the label.
Industrial labeling solutions are used throughout the chemical industry. Labels are applied to many different materials and containers, such as plastic, cardboard, bags, pouches, bags and metal containers. They support the identification and tracking of chemicals throughout the entire production and distribution cycle and thus make a decisive contribution to the safety of people and the environment.
Application examples for the labeling of chemical products
- Labelers integrated into production lines for primary packaging (in-line labeling)
- Multi-colored GHS labels according to CLP regulation
- Multi-sided, flexible robot labeling
- Dispensing systems for multiple labeling
Discover the versatile labeling options for the chemical industry - standard-compliant hazardous substance labels make it easier to comply with international safety regulations and simplify exports.
The United Nations (UN) drew up the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Marking of Chemicals (GHS) to create a globally applicable system that allows dangerous chemicals to be identified fast and safely. In Europe, the GHS was legally implemented in Regulation EC No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation).
According to the CLP Regulation (EU Chemicals Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008), the UFI code has to be printed throughout the EU on all mixtures that are classified as hazardous to health. UFI stands for Unique Form Identifier.