Renewable and Green Chemicals
Renewable chemicals, also known as bio-based chemicals or green chemicals, are derived from renewable biomass sources such as plants, algae, or waste materials. These chemicals are gaining prominence due to their potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to sustainable development. Renewable chemicals slowly replace fossil-derived chemicals and can […]
OSHA Update on Chemical Labelling Rules in the US
OSHA first promulgated the HCS in 1983 to standardise communication of workplace hazards associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals. The HCS requires chemical manufacturers and importers at the top of the supply chain to determine hazards for their products using available information and to provide that hazard information on labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) […]
European Commission Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Improving Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Hazardous Chemicals
The objectives of the CLP Regulation are to protect people and the environment against hazardous chemicals and ensure the free movement of substances and mixtures across the single market. The CLP Regulation obliges manufacturers, importers or other businesses in the value chain to classify, label and package their hazardous chemicals appropriately before selling them. Through […]
Chemicals & Plastics: A Global Market Overview
Chemicals are embedded in practically every single manufactured good in the EU. On the one hand, chemicals play a key role in ensuring quality of life and offer new solutions to deliver the green and the digital transitions. On the other, our increasing reliance on chemicals leads to serious problems. From creating adverse health effects […]
5 Warning Labels That Should be Commonplace
Should manufacturers be held accountable for consumer choices? Yes. Without knowing the full extent of the benefits and damages that products can have on a consumer, how are they to make informed choices. Warning labels would also, hopefully, make manufacturers create healthier products. Should There be Warning Labels on Alcohol? While moderate alcohol consumption was […]
Highlights of the Global Bulk Chemical Packaging Report 2022
Industrial bulk chemical packaging stores and transports various chemicals such as Consumer Chemicals, specialty channels, basic inorganic chemicals, hazardous chemicals, and petrochemicals. The industrial bulk chemical packaging solutions available in the market include various drums, flexitanks, rigid IBCs and others. The industrial bulk chemical packaging products are available in multiple capacity sizes ranging from 100 […]
Try Pressure Sensitive Labels
Pressure sensitive adhesives bond to the packaging as force is applied to the adhesive. They are an exceptional choice for contoured containers or those made with flexible materials such as plastic bottles. The adhesives do not require solvent, heat, or a chemical reaction to bond to the surface and are an excellent choice for consumer […]
When Label Durability is a Must
Tough or industrial labels have several purposes including product identification, maintenance, warning symbols, medical authorization or validation, and directions or instructions, to name a few. Tough labels are exposed to rigorous conditions and are often used to warn operators or users of potential dangers. This means they must be able to maintain readability, be highly […]
The 6 Elements of a GHS Label
Globally Harmonized System requirements are prevalent across various industries to meet global regulatory labelling and tracking challenges. Although it is common, many people still get a little confused about what GHS is exactly. GHS allows companies across the globe to have one common, coherent framework for classifying and communicating information related to chemicals. The 6 […]
Keeping Your Label Safe
What good is a label if it doesn’t stay where you need it to? Chemical resistant labels are the best choice when you need a label that will be subjected to various chemical elements. For example, a basic label will not stay in place when applied to the simplest household chemicals. For a chemical manufacturer, […]
