Chemical Labels

Helping you comply with chemical label regulations.

We are here to help support identification, traceability and logistics for businesses across the chemical industry.

Products and Services

When it comes to the safe transit, storage and use of hazardous products, chemical label solutions take on added importance.

Dura-ID Solutions manufactures durable chemical labels for businesses primarily engaged in producing, contract manufacturing, storing, and transporting chemicals and hazardous substances. From chemical bottle labels and drum labels to large-format IBC labels, our solutions can be designed to withstand exposure to moisture, chemicals, abrasion and demanding storage and transport conditions.

Whether you require fully pre-printed chemical labels or a solution that allows you to print GHS and CLP labels on demand, we can help specify the right label material, adhesive, printer and software for your application. Our chemical labelling solutions include BS5609-approved materials and tested print combinations for businesses requiring compliant identification throughout their supply chain.

Chemical Labels for Safe, Compliant Product Identification

At Dura-ID Solutions, our manufacturing capabilities enable us to provide comprehensive chemical labelling solutions. We offer custom-manufactured labels to suit your container size, as well as our stocked Polyolefin labels and specialist Dura-Laser products.

Within the chemicals sector, labels are used for a multitude of reasons – from providing instructions on chemical bottle labels to supporting advertising efforts. We know that a label can be critical to your operations, ensuring the safety of your staff and end users. GHS, BS5609, CLP

From speciality chemicals and fine chemicals to FMCG products and industrial gases and oils, Dura-ID Solutions can assist you in the labelling of your hazardous or non-hazardous goods. Our expertise and consultative approach allow us to identify the right material for your container successfully: What does it need to withstand, is it kept at cooler or warmer temperatures, and what surface will it be applied to? It all makes a difference to the solution we offer.

We also take into account how your label is applied to your container, as this can determine factors such as the type of backing paper we utilise for your labels. For example, when applied with an applicator, a stronger backing paper and specialist adhesive are used to ensure a trouble-free application.

Chemical Labels for Bottles, Drums, IBCs and Containers

Chemical Drum Labels

All chemical drum labels are subject to demanding conditions throughout filling, storage, handling, and transportation, making it essential to choose the correct label material and adhesive. Your container material, such as plastics or metals, will impact which label is right for your application.

Where and how your chemical drums are stored before they reach the end user can significantly affect the label material and adhesive you need. Drums stored outdoors, in exposed yards, or in changing temperatures may be subject to moisture, UV exposure, and weathering. At the same time, labels used in production and warehouse environments may come into contact with chemicals, oils, abrasion, or repeated handling.

Choosing a chemical drum label therefore starts with understanding the full journey of the product. At Dura-ID Solutions, we consider the container surface, storage conditions, potential chemical exposure and transportation requirements to help specify a label construction that will remain fit for purpose throughout your supply chain.

IBC Labels

IBC’s traditionally need to accommodate a large amount of information, including GHS pictograms, hazard and precautionary statements, batch/lot information and variable barcodes. Large-format labels are ideal for this, as they can accommodate all elements of your label.

The surface of the IBC, its storage environment, and how the product will be transported can all influence the required label construction. Where hazardous chemicals are being transported by sea, BS5609 requirements may also need to be considered.

At Dura-ID Solutions, we can help identify the right combination of label material, adhesive, and print method for your IBC application, including solutions that meet BS5609 compliance requirements.

Chemical Bottle Labels

Chemical bottle labels need to do more than communicate important product and safety information. For products going directly into a retail environment, the label also plays a significant role in how the product and brand are presented to the customer. Clear print, consistent colours and a high-quality finish can be just as important as choosing a label that performs reliably on the bottle itself.

Managing multiple products and SKU variations can add another layer of complexity. Different formulations, fragrances, bottle sizes or product variants can mean changes to everything from branding and instructions to hazard information and GHS pictograms. With the right approach to chemical label printing, these variations can be managed efficiently without compromising consistency across the wider product range.

Dura-ID Solutions can support both pre-printed and print-on-demand chemical bottle labels, helping you find the right balance between durability, compliance and presentation. We’ll consider the bottle material and shape, how the product will be stored and used, and the environment it will ultimately be sold in to recommend a labelling solution that works in practice while ensuring your products look their best.

Sample & Vial Labels

When you’re working with smaller chemical containers, every millimetre of label space matters. Sample and vial labels need to communicate important information clearly within a much smaller print area, while remaining easy to read and securely attached to the container.

Print quality becomes particularly important at this size. Small text, fine details, barcodes and other variable information need to remain sharp and legible, which is why we would typically recommend a high-definition printer capable of up to 1200 DPI for smaller chemical label applications. The right combination of printer, labels and consumables can make a significant difference when space is limited.

For businesses printing variable information in-house, we help specify the labels, printer, and consumables required to achieve clear, consistent results across every batch, allowing you to take the guesswork out of printer settings and consumable combinations.

Chemical Regulations - How it Affects your Labels

GHS Labels

With chemicals manufactured, supplied and transported around the world, differences in how countries classify and communicate chemical hazards can create challenges for businesses operating internationally. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was developed by the United Nations to provide a consistent approach to identifying chemical hazards and communicating this information to those handling or using the product.

GHS provides criteria for classifying chemicals according to their health, environmental and physical hazards. It also provides a standardised approach to communicating these hazards through elements such as pictograms, signal words, hazard statements and precautionary statements on labels and safety data sheets.

As with any chemical label, communicating the right information is only part of the requirement. The label also needs to remain legible and securely attached throughout the product’s intended journey; choosing label material, adhesive, and print method is an important consideration.

Dura-ID Solutions can provide the tools you need to create durable GHS labels in-house or manufacture fully pre-printed chemical labels on your behalf.

CLP Labels

For businesses supplying chemical products within Great Britain and the EU, correctly communicating the hazards associated with a substance or mixture is an important part of bringing that product to market. CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulations) sets out how hazardous chemicals should be classified and how those hazards should be communicated through their packaging and labels.

CLP labels use standardised elements to make important safety information clear to anyone handling or using the product. Depending on its classification, this can include hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, product identifiers and supplier information.

The requirements of CLP don’t stop at getting the information right. Your label also needs to remain legible and securely attached to the container throughout its intended use, making the choice of label material, adhesive and print method equally important.

We can help you create durable CLP labels in-house or manufacture fully pre-printed chemical labels on your behalf. From small bottles and containers through to drums and IBCs, we’ll work with you to identify a labelling solution suited to your product, application and working environment.

BS5609 Labels

For chemical products and hazardous goods being transported by sea, labels may need to withstand particularly demanding conditions throughout their journey. BS5609 is the recognised standard used to assess the durability and performance of pressure-sensitive labels intended for marine environments, helping ensure important identification and hazard information remains attached and legible during transportation.

BS5609 testing considers more than just the label material. Section 2 assesses the performance of the label material and adhesive, including its ability to withstand conditions such as prolonged exposure to seawater. Section 3 looks at the durability of the printed information, meaning the label material, printer, and print method need to work together as an approved combination, for which full compliance is required.

Choosing a BS5609 chemical label, therefore, isn’t simply a matter of selecting a waterproof material. The container surface, adhesive, face material, and the printing method will all need to be considered to ensure the finished label is suitable for its intended application.

Dura-ID Solutions can provide BS5609-approved label materials, along with tested printer and print combinations, helping you create compliant chemical labels in-house. We can also manufacture fully pre-printed labels for applications requiring BS5609 performance, working with you to identify the right solution for your container, transportation requirements and wider supply chain.

Beyond Chemical Labels - Printers, Software & Support

Chemical Label Printers

Choosing the right chemical label printer isn’t just about print speed or resolution. The printer also needs to be compatible with the label materials your application requires, particularly when you’re working with specialist synthetic or durable materials.

For businesses managing multiple SKUs or frequently changing label information, bringing chemical label printing in-house can reduce waste from obsolete pre-printed stock while giving you greater control over what you print and when you print

We supply chemical label printing solutions from OKI, Epson and Neuralabel, giving us the flexibility to recommend a printer based on your label size, material, print quality, volumes and application rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Whether you’re printing GHS and CLP labels on demand or managing multiple products and SKUs, we’ll help you find the right combination of printer and label material for the job.

Chemical Labelling Software

Working alongside partners in the chemical sector has allowed us to create bespoke solutions to ensure our customers get the most from their chemical labelling software. We recommend BarTender software for designing attractive, uniform label templates with the facility to import data via complex links to external databases.

Integrating your chemical labelling software with systems such as Lisam’s ExESS software streamlining your EHS and SDS authoring, distribution and labelling operations. Your branding, product info, GHS, and transport information can be displayed on your label in multiple languages with ease.

Cost per Click Service

Take control of your chemical labelling with our Cost-Per-Click (CPC) service on the OKI C650. This flexible, hassle-free solution ensures you only pay for what you print. Keeping costs predictable while guaranteeing high-quality, durable labels.

Pay Per Print: Only pay based on the number of pages you print.
Automatic Consumables Ordering: Never run out of toner or consumables.
Fixed Cost Per Print: No unexpected expenses.
Automated Quarterly Billing: Manage expenses with ease.
Flexible Terms:Choose between 3- or 5-year plans.

By partnering with Dura-ID Solutions, you can streamline your chemical labelling process and ensure BS5609-compliant labels for GHS, CLP, and hazardous materials.