Chemical

We supply a number of different labels for the chemical industry to OEMs, Tier I, Tier II and Tier III suppliers and manufacturers, either directly or through our partners.

Our clients include industry leaders such as BASF, Du Pont and Ecolab.

We collaborate with many other companies within this industry, but due to the sensitive nature of these relationships, specific details are only shared with serious end-user inquiries.  We welcome such enquiries and are happy to discuss how we can support your business needs.

If you’d like to learn why so many chemical companies trust Supplyline ID as their reliable partner, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Chemical Label Solutions from Supplyline ID

Chemical labels are required to meet the toughest demands within the industry, and our labels are specifically designed to do just that.  All of our chemical labels are made from polypropylene or polyethylene, ensuring they are resistant to water, oil, and harsh environmental factors.

KEY FEATURES:

• Water and Oil Resistance: Our labels do not absorb water or oil, making them ideal for chemical environments.
• UV and Temperature Resistance: They withstand prolonged exposure to UV light, extreme hot and cold temperatures, and abrasion.
• Chemical Durability: Resistant to virtually all household chemicals, ensuring long-lasting performance.

All of our chemical labels are engineered to last the lifetime of the packaging, maintaining data readability and adhesive strength that won’t degrade over time.

Reliable Printing of Hazardous Chemical Labels

In the UK, following Brexit, labels for bottles and drums containing chemicals must clearly communicate essential data and symbols in compliance with the UK CLP Regulation, which is based on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).  These labels must feature standardized red and black pictograms (symbols) that communicate specific hazards and follow GHS design guidelines.

In addition to the symbols, labels must include clear, legible information such as hazard statements, precautionary statements, and product composition details.  It is crucial that these labels remain intact and perfectly legible throughout the product’s lifecycle—from application to disposal—ensuring essential safety information is accessible at all times.

Printing Challenges for Chemical Product Labels

Labels for chemical products must withstand a wide range of external factors to ensure that essential information, including barcodes, traceability data, and CLP symbols, remains legible and intact.  These labels must be durable enough to resist external attacks such as rubbing, solvent exposure, heat, cold, humidity, and UV exposure – factors that can put ink under significant stress.  Not all inks provide adequate resistance, so it’s important to use high-quality inks and materials.

Using an ink/label combination certified to BS5609—which includes testing for 3 months of immersion in seawater—guarantees performance in terms of adhesive strength, print durability, and resistance to abrasion.

CLP Labelling Requirements

Once the hazardous properties of a substance or mixture are identified, they must be classified and labelled according to the CLP Regulation before being placed on the market.

• The substance or mixture is classified as hazardous
• The mixture contains one or more hazardous substances above a specific threshold
• The article possesses explosive properties.

The CLP Regulation defines the content and arrangement of label elements.  The label must be firmly affixed to the packaging and include the following information:

• Supplier details: The name, address and telephone number of the supplier
• Nominal quantity: The amount of substance or mixture in packages intended for the general public (unless specified elsewhere on the packaging)
• Product identifiers
• Where applicable:
  • • • Hazard pictograms
      • Signal words
      • Hazard statements
      • Precautionary statements
      • Any supplemental information required by other regulations.

Ensuring compliance with CLP labelling regulations helps communicate the hazards and precautions necessary for safe handling and use of chemical products.

The CLP regulation sets general labelling requirements to ensure the safe use and supply of hazardous substances and mixtures.  However, certain labelling exemptions apply, particularly for packaging that is small (typically less than 125 ml) or difficult to label.

Other exemptions, as outlined in Section 1.3 of Annex I of the CLP Regulation, may allow suppliers to omit specific label elements, such as hazard statements, precautionary statements, or pictograms that would normally be required under CLP.

Asset Labels

Our asset labels come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit different applications.  We manufacture asset labels from synthetic materials with varying thicknesses to provide added rigidity.  For extreme durability, we also offer metalized labels, which provide exceptional resistance against abrasion, heat, and tearing.

Hazard Labels

Our hazard labels, produced in-house and through trusted third-party manufacturers, are fully CLP compliant.  These labels ensure your business meets the highest safety standards required for the handling and transport of hazardous materials.

Instruction Labels

Our instruction labels can be printed in up to 8 colours and are designed to include clear instructions or usage guides.  Made from weatherproof materials, these labels are suitable for application on both rough and smooth surfaces.  They are built to withstand various environmental conditions without peeling, ensuring long-lasting durability and readability.

Water & Oil Resistant Labels

For labels that require oil resistance, we typically use synthetic materials that naturally repel both water and oil.  We can provide samples of various materials and adhesives to help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

For a more cost-effective option for short-term labelling, we also offer varnished paper labels.  Both label types adhere well to a wide range of surfaces, including glass, metal, plastic, painted surfaces, polycarbonate, and more.