GHS Labels
Durable Labels That Meet the Highest Safety Standards
Looking for supplies to print GHS labels? We offer GHS approved label media and resin ribbons for printing compliant GHS labels on your TSC Printronix printers.
We produce our custom, preprinted GHS labels utilizing materials and print methods that have tested resistant to abrasion, UV exposure and sea water immersion, among other standardized testing qualifications.
In addition to our GHS print supplies, we offer a wide variety of printed labels that are GHS and BS5609 certified - including chemical drum labels.
What is GHS?
GHS stands for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. GHS is a system to standardize the way hazardous materials are classified. That idea is that a standardized symbology on labels and containers will be used all over the world to determine if the material is flammable, toxic, corrosive, etc. With this standardization, a person is assured they know the hazardous nature of the product no matter where they are located in the world. It also helps to minimize or prevent adverse effects of chemicals in the workplace through the standardized, universally recognized graphics.
What is BS5609 Certifiation?
BS5609 is an international standard of certification that measures the suitability of a specialized label for use on chemical containers for shipment over a body of water.
Section 2: This section of the certification deals with label performance. It tests the durability of the label’s material, ink and adhesion in marine exposure. Among the environments tested are temperature variables, salt spray, immersion tests and weathering.
Section 3: The BS5609 Section 3 compliance is only given to labels that are printed on a specified material and tested in use with a specified printer model or ink. If any of those factors are changed without testing, the label will no longer meet the compliance.
Most importantly, understand that the BS5609 labeling certification means that if a chemical drum was to fall off a vessel into the ocean, the label needs to be readable after 30 days of immersion so that someone knows how to handle the possibly deadly chemical. These are the most durable labels around.