GHS = Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. The GHS operates within the United Nations and aims to unify important information on the hazardous physico-chemical properties of substances worldwide, thus protecting not only the health of workers and consumers but also the environment.

Whether you work in a company that manufactures chemicals, use them for your work or just sell them, you will have seen the GHS symbols on their packaging, whether it's an exclamation mark, a fish out of water or a skull. These symbols always have UN approved substances on them. But what is important for making GHS labels and what are you sure to use for this?

What do the labels have to look like?

Each GHS label must contain a coloured ( predominantly red ) GHS hazard symbol ( rhombus ) with a black symbol inside. Depending on the type of substance, there may be many such symbols and so each product may contain different symbols and even more at the same time. According to the latest legislation, the GHS label must not contain a blank rhombus.

It is also very important that the labels for printing GHS labels are made of a durable material ( PE labels = Polyethylene ), so that they last as long as possible on chemical packaging, even in very harsh conditions. This means that they should be resistant to UV radiation, water, tearing and especially chemicals. You can then stick them on a variety of packaging such as bottles, cans, but also jerry cans and barrels.

GHS symbols:

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Epson ColorWorks label printers are perfect for printing durable and colourful labels. That's because they print with Epson ColorWorks colour pigment inks, which are highly resistant to abrasion, UV rays, water and won't fade even in direct sunlight. Epson ColorWorks label printers are available in a variety of feature options. However, the Epson ColorWorks C6500Ae range of label printers is the most suitable for printing GHS labels, due to the fact that they can print labels from 25.4mm to 215.9mm wide, providing the ability to be applied to larger containers. For this range of colour label printers, you can choose Epson ColorWorks labels designed specifically for them, which can come in a variety of sizes and materials (matt, gloss, PE, PP, BOPP), either as pre-cut labels or continuous rolls. The Epson ColorWorks C6500Ae range of label printers also has the advantage of a cutter, allowing you to choose the length of GHS labels to suit your needs.

However, all Epson ColorWorks colour label printers can also be used in the food, beverage, manufacturing and logistics industries, as well as in advertising agencies, etc. It is a great tool for printing labels with your own personalised imprint on, for example, bottles of delicious wine or craft beer and other products.

 

Sara from CDRmarket