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Guidance on the required information for chemical hazard label systems for DOT, HMIS, NFPA diamond. Explanations of R-phrases, S-phrases & corresponding number codes used on chemical labels in the European Union. The pesticide label review manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs. NFPA Hazard Information Rating Tables - access databases to determine the NFPA symbol code for each chemical listed.
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CFR Title 16 Chapter II Part 1500 Hazardous Substances & Articles [21091] 
Full text of CPSC regulations related to labeling of hazardous chemicals
Full text of CPSC regulations related to labeling of hazardous chemicals
Chemical Label Database [25333]
A convenient tool for helping you label chemical containers in your area
A convenient tool for helping you label chemical containers in your area
Comparison of Chemical Label Systems [3342]
Uses examples to compare DOT, HMIS, NFPA & SAF-T-DATA chemical label systems
Uses examples to compare DOT, HMIS, NFPA & SAF-T-DATA chemical label systems
DOT List of Hazardous Materials [22019]
Database of chemicals provides hazard classes for shipping labels for each chemical listed
Database of chemicals provides hazard classes for shipping labels for each chemical listed
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EU: Risk Phrases Used in the Countries of European Union [16397]
These risk phrases (R-phrases) & corresponding number codes are used on chemical labels in the EU
These risk phrases (R-phrases) & corresponding number codes are used on chemical labels in the EU
EU: Safety Phrases Used in the Countries of European Union [16398]
These safety phrases (S-phrases) & corresponding number codes are used on chemical labels in the EU
These safety phrases (S-phrases) & corresponding number codes are used on chemical labels in the EU
European Union: Chemical Risk Phrases [25576]
The following risk phrases (or R-phrases) and the corresponding number codes are used in countries of the European Union
The following risk phrases (or R-phrases) and the corresponding number codes are used in countries of the European Union
European Union: Chemical Safety Phrases [25577]
The following safety phrases (or S-phrases) and the corresponding number codes are used in countries of the EU
The following safety phrases (or S-phrases) and the corresponding number codes are used in countries of the EU
Federal Hazardous Substance Act 15 USC 1261-1278 [21092]
Full text of regulations requiring cautionary labeling of hazardous household products
Full text of regulations requiring cautionary labeling of hazardous household products
Hazardous Material Identification Guide [2231]
Describes the NFPA fire diamond and PPE symbols used for labeling chemicals
Describes the NFPA fire diamond and PPE symbols used for labeling chemicals
Hazardous Materials Information System [22889]
National Paint and Coatings Association label requirements
National Paint and Coatings Association label requirements
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System [3339]
Explanation of the HMIS coding system in identifying and labeling hazardous materials
Explanation of the HMIS coding system in identifying and labeling hazardous materials
Household Cleaners & Safety Labeling [21090]
How precautionary statements are used on household cleaning product labels
How precautionary statements are used on household cleaning product labels
J. T. Baker SAF-T-DATA Labeling System [3341]
Explanation of the color coding criteria for this hazardous materials labeling system
Explanation of the color coding criteria for this hazardous materials labeling system
Labeling for Hazard Communication [3122]
Discusses OSHA's labeling requirements for hazard communication
Discusses OSHA's labeling requirements for hazard communication
Laboratory Safety Signs and Labels [30171]
Samples for proper labeling of chemical storage cabinets, refrigerators and freezers, and signage for work areas
Samples for proper labeling of chemical storage cabinets, refrigerators and freezers, and signage for work areas
NFPA 704 Ratings for Common Chemicals [9254]
Chart provides the NFPA diamond numeric label ratings for each chemical listed
Chart provides the NFPA diamond numeric label ratings for each chemical listed
NFPA Diamond Chemical Hazard Labeling [3340]
Explanation of the NFPA diamond and hazard rating symbols
Explanation of the NFPA diamond and hazard rating symbols
NFPA Label Information Chemical Database [14326]
Access tables of chemicals to determine the NFPA symbol code for each chemical listed
Access tables of chemicals to determine the NFPA symbol code for each chemical listed
NFPA Ratings Evaluation Guide [21068]
Order wall chart that interprets NFPA diamond - no additional fees required
Order wall chart that interprets NFPA diamond - no additional fees required
Pesticide Label Review Manual [10425]
Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review
Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review
R-Phrases [27491]
Risk phrases used in the classification, packaging, labelling and provision of information on dangerous substances
Risk phrases used in the classification, packaging, labelling and provision of information on dangerous substances
S-Phrases [27492]
Safety phrases used in the classification, packaging, labelling and provision of information on dangerous substances
Safety phrases used in the classification, packaging, labelling and provision of information on dangerous substances
United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labelling of Chemicals [27494]
Describes GHS classification criteria and hazard communication elements
Describes GHS classification criteria and hazard communication elements
WHMIS Labels Overview [21075]
Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements for labels
Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements for labels
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