Guide-GHS Labeling

GHS LABELING GUIDE
United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS LABEL ELEMENTS GHS STANDARDIZED LABEL ELEMENTS OTHER GHS LABEL ELEMENTS
Product Identifier (ingredient disclosure): Name or

number used for a hazardous product on a label or in the SDS.
Symbols (hazard Hazard Statements:

pictograms): Convey CAS Number XX-XX-X
Standard phrases
health, physical and CHEMICAL X Category 3 Flammable Liquid
Category 2A Eye Dammage/Irritation
assigned to a hazard
class and category that
environmental hazard
information, assigned to a describe the nature of
GHS hazard class and
DANGER the hazard.
category. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
Irritating to skin. Causes severe eye irritation.
Keep container tightly closed and in a

well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of Precautionary
ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with eyes. Statements and
FIRST AID Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
Pictograms: Measures
Supplemental information:
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Call emergency medical to minimize or prevent
non-harmonized information. care. Wash eyes with fresh water. Wash affected area of body thoroughly with
soap and fresh water. adverse effects.
ACME Chemicals - 123 Main St. Acmetown, PA 12345 - (555) 555-5555
Signal Words: "Danger" or "Warning" are used to empha- Supplier identification: The name,
size hazards and indicate the relative level of severity of the address and telephone number should
hazard, assigned to a GHS hazard class and category. be provided on the label.
The prescribed symbols, signal words, and hazard statements can be readily selected from Annex 1 of the GHS Purple Book. These standardized
elements are not subject to variation, and should appear on the GHS label as indicated in the GHS for each hazard category or class in the system. The use
of symbols, signal words or hazard statements other than those that have been assigned to each of the GHS hazards would be contrary to harmonization.
GHS Pictograms and Hazard Classes
Flammables Explosives Acute toxicity Corrosives Gases Under Carcinogen Environmental Irritant
Oxidizers (severe)
Self Reactives Self Reactives Pressure Respiratory Sensitizer Toxicity Dermal Sensitizer
Pyrophorics Organic Peroxides Reproductive Toxicity Acute toxicity (harmful)
Self-Heating Target Organ Toxicity Narcotic Effects
Emits Flammable Gas Mutagenicity Respiratory Tract
Organic Peroxides Aspiration Toxicity Irritation
Transport Pictograms * For the class on explosives, "*" is to be replaced by the indication of the compatibility group or to be left blank if explosive is the subsidiary risk.
** symbol, number and border line may be either black or white
• Flammable Liquid Substances, which in contact Explosive Division 1.4

• Flammable Gas with water, emit flammable gases (additional pictograms for Corrosive
• Flammable Aerosol (Dangerous When Wet) 1.5 and 1.6)
• Oxidizing Gases
• Flammable Solid
• Oxidizing Liquids Compressed Gases Organic Peroxides
• Self-Reactive Substances
• Oxidizing Solids
• Pyrophorics Acute Toxicity (Poison):

(Spontaneously Combustible) Explosive Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Marine Pollutant
Oral, Dermal, Inhalation
• Self-Heating Substances
Creative Safety Supply | phone: 1-866-777-1360 | fax: 330-777-8818

www.creativesafetysupply.com | email: [email protected]
GHS LABELING GUIDE
United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS LABEL EXAMPLE - Combination packaging for a Category 3 flammable liquid

(Additional examples of arrangements of the GHS labels may be found in Annex 7 of the GHS)
3-METHYL DIFLAMMALINE
CAS Number XX-XX-X
UNXXXX 3-METHYL DIFLAMMALINE Category 3 Flammable Liquid
DANGER
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating
to skin.
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated

place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable
protective clothing and gloves
FIRST AID
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Call emergency
medical care. Wash affected area of body thoroughly with soap and fresh
water.
ACME Chemicals - 123 Main St. Acmetown, PA 12345 - (555) 555-5555
Outer Packaging: Box with a flammable liquid Inner Packaging: Plastic bottle with GHS hazard warning label.
transport label. Only the UN transport marking &
labels are required for outer packagings. Resources: “Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) -
Fourth Revised Edition” and OSHA.gov
Custom Label and Sign Printer
CUSTOM LABELS - PROFESSIONAL RESULTS

The LabelTac 4 PRO Industrial Thermal Printer is the easiest way to
print all of your GHS, Pipe Marking, 5S, Lean, and other labels in-house!
• Print indoor/outdoor signs and labels 1/2” to 4" tall, and 40" long
• Labels are UV, chemical, weather, water, and wear resistant
• Won't fade or smear over time
• 300 dpi print head
• Supplies are easy to load/unload
• ROHS Compliant + ISO9001 + ISO14001 Compliant
• Thousands of pre-made templates and safety symbols included
• Compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, OpenOffice or Bartender (included)
• Industry-leading, 4 year warranty on print head LabelTac 4 PRO
Easy to use, and easy on the budget!
• 4 year warranty on parts "Manufacturer Defects"
Labels printed on the LabelTac Printers are perfect for use in any environment - from a
quiet office to the toughest industrial manufacturing facilities.
Supply is available in a variety of colors and sizes, giving you the ability to create all of the custom signs and labels
necessary for your facility. If you need larger signs and labels, the LabelTac 9 prints labels up to 9” wide. Call
1-866-777-1360 for more information.
Creative Safety Supply | phone: 1-866-777-1360 | fax: 330-777-8818

www.creativesafetysupply.com | email: [email protected]

Guide-GHS Labeling

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Guide-GHS Labeling

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Guide-GHS Labeling

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

GHS LABELING GUIDE

Product Identifier (ingredient disclosure): Name or

Symbols (hazard Hazard Statements:

Keep container tightly closed and in a

ACME Chemicals - 123 Main St. Acmetown, PA 12345 - (555) 555-5555

GHS Pictograms and Hazard Classes

• Flammable Liquid Substances, which in contact Explosive Division 1.4

• Pyrophorics Acute Toxicity (Poison):

Creative Safety Supply | phone: 1-866-777-1360 | fax: 330-777-8818

GHS LABEL EXAMPLE - Combination packaging for a Category 3 flammable liquid

Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated

Custom Label and Sign Printer

CUSTOM LABELS - PROFESSIONAL RESULTS

Creative Safety Supply | phone: 1-866-777-1360 | fax: 330-777-8818

You might also like