Dangerous Goods Packaging Labels

Introduction to Labeling

Labeling plays an essential role in the safe transportation and handling of hazardous goods across the industry. Whether dealing with radioactive materials, toxic substances, or flammable solids, the presence of clear and compliant labels on every package is required by ADR regulations. These labels provide vital information about the contents, alerting handlers to the risks and ensuring that everyone involved in the process is aware of potential hazards.

Proper hazardous material labeling is not just about compliance—it’s about safety. Accurate and visible dangerous goods labels help prevent accidents, reduce the risk of exposure to harmful substances, and protect both people and the environment. In the fast-paced world of dangerous goods transportation, non-compliance with hazmat labeling regulations can result in significant fines and penalties, making it crucial for businesses to stay up to date with the latest standards.

By ensuring that every package is correctly labeled, companies can confidently move their products through the supply chain, knowing they are meeting all regulatory requirements. This not only minimizes the risk of accidents and exposure but also streamlines the transportation process, helping to safeguard health and maintain a strong reputation for safety and reliability.

Our Range of Hazard Classification Labels

Our range of hazardous goods labels covers all 9 different classes of dangerous goods, ensuring compliance with international regulations. Each label clearly displays the appropriate hazard class numbers for easy identification.

Hazard Class Labels are defined as follows:

– Class 1 – Explosives: Bright orange hazard labels for explosives and unstable substances, available for special order please contact us for prices and availability. – Class 2 – Gases: Hazard labels for flammable, non-flammable, and toxic gases, available from stock for immediate despatch. – Class 3 – Flammable Liquids: Red hazard labels for materials like gasoline and other flammable liquids, available for special order please contact us for prices and availability. – Class 4 – Flammable Solids: Includes hazard labels for flammable solids, spontaneously combustible substances, and those that emit flammable gases when in contact with water, available for special order please contact us for prices and availability. – Class 5 – Oxidizing Agents & Organic Peroxides: Hazard labels indicating materials that may cause or contribute to combustion, including oxidising substances, available from stock for immediate despatch. – Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Substances: Hazard labels for substances that pose a health risk, available from stock for immediate despatch. – Class 7 – Radioactive Materials: Yellow and black hazard labels indicating radioactive substances, available for special order please contact us for prices and availability. – Class 8 – Corrosives: Black and white hazard labels for materials that cause corrosion to metals and human tissue, available from stock for immediate despatch. – Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods: Hazard labels for substances not covered by other classes, but still pose risks, available from stock for immediate despatch.

All the above are hazard diamond labels to cover the relevant handling of dangerous goods legislation.

Label Materials and Durability

The durability of dangerous goods labels is a critical factor in maintaining compliance and safety throughout the transportation process. Labels must be able to withstand exposure to water, extreme temperatures, and other challenging environmental conditions that packages may encounter in transit. All our labels are compliant to BS 5609, IATA/,ICAO, UN ADR, RID, IMDG and IMO to ensure the label will not fail in use.

A compliant label should feature clear text and graphics, making essential information about the product’s classification and hazards easy to find and understand. Before applying labels, it’s important to check that they meet industry standards for durability and visibility, as damaged or missing labels can lead to non-compliance, increased risk of accidents, and potential fines.

Selecting the correct label for each type of hazardous material is also vital. The classification of the product determines which label is required, and using the wrong label can compromise safety and result in regulatory violations. By investing in durable, securely affixed labels and ensuring they are applied correctly, businesses can reduce risks, maintain compliance, and protect both people and the environment during the transportation of hazardous goods.