Requirements for hazardous chemical product labeling
1. The main body of the label should be concise, clear, and easy to understand, using standardized Chinese characters for expression. Minority languages or foreign languages can also be used simultaneously, but the meaning must correspond to the Chinese characters, and the shape should be smaller than the Chinese characters
2. When new information is discovered about a certain chemical, the label should be revised and changed in a timely manner
3. The color of the label markings shall be in accordance with GB 13690, and the main text shall use a color that contrasts significantly with the background color, generally black and white
4. A border should be added to the edge of the label, and a≥ should be left outside the border; 3mm blank
5. The printing of labels should be clear, and the printing and adhesive materials used should have durability and waterproofness
Content of hazardous chemical product label identification
Hazard symbol:Use hazard symbols to indicate the hazardous characteristics of various chemicals, and each chemical can use up to two symbols.. The symbol is located on the right side of the label and adopts the symbols specified in the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and GB 13690
Warning words:According to the degree and category of danger of the chemical, use“ Danger "& ldquo; Warning” Two words are respectively used to warn of high and moderate harm. When a certain chemical has more than one hazard, use the warning word with the highest hazard. The warning words should be located below the chemical name and should be conspicuous and clear
Hazardous chemical product label information
The hazardous chemical product (hazardous chemical) label is an important identification attached to the packaging of chemicals, used to convey safety information to operators, warning them to carry out safe operations and disposal. According to the national standard "Regulations on the Compilation of Chemical Safety Labels" (GB 15258-2009), hazardous chemical product labels mainly include the following contents:
Name:Use both Chinese and English to indicate the common name of the chemical, which should be prominent and clear, located directly above the label.
Molecular formula:Use element symbols and numbers to represent the number of atoms in the molecule, located below the name. If it is a mixture, it can be omitted.
Chemical composition and composition:Indicate the main hazardous components and their concentrations or specifications.
Number:Indicate the United Nations dangerous goods number (UN No.) and China dangerous goods number (CN No.)
Precautions for hazardous chemical labeling
Labels should be affixed and hung (printed) by the manufacturer (company) before the goods leave the factory.
If the packaging needs to be changed after leaving the factory, the changing packaging unit shall re paste and hang (spray print) labels.
The pasting and hanging of labels (spray printing) should be firm and sturdy, ensuring that they do not fall off during transportation and storage.
Containers or packaging containing hazardous chemicals must be processed and confirmed to have no danger before removing the label. Otherwise, the label should be retained.