Chemical Labeling System

This document is designed to inform chemical receivers chemical purchasers and trainers about the label requirements.

Chemical labeling system.

On the next page is a summary of the terms used in the system. Hazard statements hazard classes signal words and pictograms etc. A guide to osha s new ghs chemical labeling requirements. Ghs requires manufacturers importers downstream users and distributors of chemical substances and mixtures to adopt the standard by 1st june 2015.

Both hcs and proposition 65 information can be part of a larger label or a separate label. Cal osha adopted use of the globally harmonized system ghs of chemical classification and labeling which supersedes earlier systems. How and when will osha s updated hazard communication standard hcs which will now be aligned with the globally harmonized system of chemical labeling ghs impact chemical labeling. This section briefly explains the nfpa system.

Campus chemical users should familiarize themselves with the basic aspects of this system and they will eventually see these. Yes no not specified. If you want to apply chemical warnings on labels separate from the main product label consider ctm s front back wrap labeling system. The nfpa nfr labeling systems employ a color coded rating guide in a diamond shape.

Label requirements labels as defined in the hcs are an appropriate group of written printed or. The hazard communication standard hcs is now aligned with the globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals ghs. The nfpa diamond provides a quick visual representation of the health hazard flammability reactivity and special hazards that a chemical may pose during a fire. The numbers 0 4 are assigned according to the level of hazard the chemical s present 0 being no hazard and 4 the greatest hazard.

The regulations associated with the globally harmonized system ghs of classification and labeling of chemicals fundamentally changes the way that chemical products are labeled. The globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals or ghs is an internationally agreed upon system created by the united nations. Health is defined by the color blue flammability is red and instability is represented in yellow. This labeling machine can apply more than one label letting you.

This update to the hazard communication standard hcs will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. If you are a manufacturer of chemical products you will need to make sure your labels to comply with the ghs labeling standards including the recent 2019 revisions. Read on for a guide to the new labeling requirements.