When safety is a must – labels for dangerous goods and hazardous substances from HERMA
Labelling of products in the chemical industry is regulated by strict laws. The GHS classification and the CLP Regulation set forth uniform international rules for labelling chemicals, including information on components, potential hazards and classification. These chemicals are identified by pictograms. The substances are divided into classes and subclasses. Hazardous substances can be flammable, radioactive, corrosive, toxic, oxidising, self-reactive, infectious or environmentally hazardous. Examples are petrol, acids, propane, solvents, volatile gases, and poisons such as arsenic. Lithium batteries also fall in this category.
Dangerous goods and hazardous substances – what is the difference?
The terms “hazardous substances” and “dangerous goods” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Hazardous substances are all substances, objects and goods that pose a hazard when used or stored (hazard to health or the environment), but this does not include transport.
If objects or substances pose an additional risk during transport, they are called dangerous goods and must be labelled as such. Goods of this kind can be the source of further hazards in an accident during transport by road or sea. For example, they might be highly flammable or under pressure (such as gases). This must be clearly indicated on the transported goods by means of labels with pictograms and numerical codes.
Labels for dangerous goods and labels for hazardous substances: what are the differences?
Label for hazardous substances
- blank labels or labels with pre-printed red diamond frames
- individual information is printed by the user (product name, batch number, identifier, etc.)
- various formats and materials, low level of standardisation, therefore usually custom products
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Label for dangerous goods
- standardised appearance (diamond with image and text)
- adherence to legally prescribed layouts and sizes – important for legal compliance
- ready-printed, in the case of placards sometimes printed with UN number
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Versatile labels for hazardous substances and dangerous goods
Labels for hazardous substances and dangerous goods must stick firmly to containers of all kinds: barrels, drums, canisters, shipping containers, IBCs, FIBCs, bottles and pallets. The surfaces, which can be metal, plastic, glass or wood, have many different requirements. Depending on the application, they can include resistance to chemicals (acids, alkalis, solvents), saltwater, dirt, grease and oil. Environmental factors such as heat, moisture, cold and UV radiation must also be taken into account. HERMA labels easily comply with additional requirements like resistance to filling with hot liquids.
Robust yet flexible films of different types, adhesives with a wide temperature range and application on different surfaces, light-resistant printing inks (Blue Wool Scale 6-7), plus perforation punching and printing as required: We will work with you to develop the labels you need for identifying your dangerous goods – from the selection of materials all the way to printing.
One of HERMA’s core strengths is the production of special labels in large quantities. This enables us to fulfil the particular requirements of your application. Take advantage of our expertise when it comes to large production runs of custom labels for hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
Labels for dangerous goods – cooperation with BOXLAB Services
Through our cooperative agreement with BOXLAB Services, we are also able to offer you labels for dangerous goods in small quantities and on attractive terms. Based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BOXLAB Services specialises in the labelling of dangerous goods. Through close cooperation with BASF, it has achieved a high degree of expertise in this area.
BOXLAB Services is responsible for operative handling of HERMA’s labels for dangerous goods. The adhesive material is supplied by HERMA, and production (punching and printing) is done by HERMA – in the usual high quality. BOXLAB Services handles packaging and delivery.
Through warehousing, bundling of orders and flexible printing capabilities, BOXLAB Services is able to supply labels for dangerous goods also in small quantities. Delivery of high-quality labels is fast and based on your individual needs.
Order your labels for dangerous goods in the online shop of BOXLAB Services. It’s fast and easy.
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Discover practical uses for labels for hazardous substances and labels for dangerous goods
Labels for hazardous substances and labels for dangerous goods must adhere securely to a wide variety of containers – and they often have to be saltwater-resistant. Discover a practical use for GHS labels. Our ‘Solutions’ section has many more examples of label usage for a wide range of industries and requirements.
Ideal on metal drums and chemical containers: Seawater-resistant GHS labels
Track & trace in the chemical industry with drum labels
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