Custom Printed GHS Chemical Labels
OSHA has updated the requirements for labeling hazardous chemicals under its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), to align with the UN’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals.
WePrintBarcodes.com takes the heat off of you by printing your GHS compliance chemical labels. We can print color, extremely durable labels for all GHS compliance. From hundreds to millions we can handle virtually any GHS label requirement.
What is the GHS Label Challenge?
- Every chemical produces unique hazards.
- Each hazard type will now require a unique COLOR pictogram.
- The number of pictograms will often vary from label to label.
- The number of pictograms must match the # of hazards. No extra symbols or blanks are allowed.
- The number of color-preprinted labels required will explode greatly increasing costs and reducing efficiencies.
Watch this video for more information to help you with GHS compliance.
Common Questions and Answers:
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- GHS is a worker safety initiative to provide chemical handlers with important hazard information.
- With GHS chemical manufacturers must reclassify their chemicals using GHS standardized classification criteria.
- GHS has created a single international hazard warning communication system using standardized color pictograms.
- GHS requires GHS compliant labels by June 1, 2015.
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- We assure your label printing is in compliance with all OSHA guidelines.
- We releave your in house crew of printing.
- We eliminate the need for expensive color printing equipment and inventorying consumables.
- We offer lightning fast turn-around times (usually same day shipping).
- We offer low minimum quantities.
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While OSHA has not mandated any size requirements for GHS compliance labeling many countries have mandated label size requirements, pictogram size requirements and font size requirements.
We strongly encourage all customers to clarify with the country of destination their specific requirements.
As a general rule the following size recommendations will comply with most United States requirements:
| Container Size | Minimum Label Size |
| Less than 100 oz.(3 Liters) | 2" x 3" |
| Greater than 100 oz.(3 Liters) and less than 13 Gallons (50 Liters) | 3" x 4" |
| Greater than 13 Gallons(50 Liters) and less than 132 Gallons (500 Liters) | 4" x 6" |
| Greater than 132 Gallons(500 Liters) | 5" x 8" |
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Components of a compliant GHS label
Product Identifier
The product identifier is a mandatory component of a compliant GHS label and details the commercial name and chemical name of the product.
Signal Word
The GHS Signal Word is used as an alert to the severity of the hazard.
Hazard Statement
Describes the nature of the exact hazard(s) of a chemical including where appropriate, the degree of hazard.
Precaution & First Aid Statements
A short statement that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects result from exposure to a hazardous chemical or improper storage or handling.
An additional First Aid Statment for emergency care from exposure.
Supplier Informatoion
The name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.
