Labeling of Dangerous Substances

Dangerous substances have to be labeled in accordance with Article 23 of Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC [4-1] and dangerous preparations in accordance with Article 10 of Dangerous Preparation Directive 1999/45/EC [4-3]. The intention of labehng is to inform the professional user (as well as everybody else) of the most important hazards of substances and preparations and the main precautionary measures. Therefore the label should express aU potential hazards which could be relevant to normal handling and use of the substances or preparations. 

The danger symbols must signal the most important hazard and therefore have the effect of a first important announcement. On the other hand the R- and S-phrases are more addressed to informed people. Every package of dangerous substances or preparations should have a clear and indehble label with the following elements, laid down in the above-mentioned Directives  

The danger symbols and the wording of the indication of danger have to be concordant with aimex II of Directive 67/548/EEC [4-1]. In order to limit the number of danger symbols, the following ranking is relevant  

As a general mle, a maximum of six R-phrases and six S-phrases should be sufficient to describe the main risks and safety measures. 

The EC number should be mentioned on the label this can be obtained from EINECS [4-2] (inventory of existing substances) or ELINCS [4-4] (list of notified new chemicals). 

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The two most important pieces of chemical control legislation enacted affecting the dye and pigment industries are the United States Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and EEC s Classification, Packaging, and Labeling of Dangerous Substances and its amendments. Table 2 is a comparison of TSCA and the 6th Amendment of the EEC classifications. 

HS(Rjl Packaging and labelling of dangerous substances. Regulations and guidance notes... 

HS(Rj22 A guide to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984... 

Defined substances covered by a comprehensive system to inform consumers of potential dangers and to reduce the hazard when carried by road. (The Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984.)... 

Requirements for labelling of containers for supply may differ from those for conveyance. Key features of a supply label are to identify the substance (the chemical name in most cases) and any hazards and safety precuations. In Europe the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances is covered by Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. This requires labels to identify appropriate risk and safety phrases (Tables 12.2 and 12.3) depending upon product properties. A substance is considered dangerous if in Part lA of an approved list or if it exhibits hazardous properties as defined in Schedule 1 for supply, or Schedule 2 for conveyance as shown in Tables 12.4 and 12.5. Substances not tested should be labelled Caution — substance not yet fully tested . Criteria for risk phrases are provided, e.g. as in Table 12.6 for toxic compounds. 

Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances. Annex 1 of the directive assigns Risk Phrases to chemical substances. 

A system of classification is given in the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances, Regulations, 1984 (United Kingdom), which is based on European Union (EU) guidelines for example ... 

EEC, Seventh Amendment to EEC Directive 67/548/EEC, "Directive on Classification, Packaging, and Labelling of Dangerous Substances," European Union Commission, Brussels, Belgium (June 5,1992). 

The European Community s Dangerous Substances Directive, DSD (67/548/EEC), was originally adopted in 1967. It regulates the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances. Up until Spring 1992, six amendments have been adopted. A proposed seventh amendment appeared in February 1990, but it was not until April 1992 that it was finally adopted. The major differences between the requirements of the current directive and those which will apply once the seventh amendment is implemented are outlined. 

L 259/10 of October 15, 1979). This Directive is referred to as the "Sixth Amendment" because it represents the sixth time that the Council has amended Council Directive No. 67/548 of June 27, 1967 (O.J. No. L 196/1 of August 16, 1967) concerning Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances. 

Directive for the Classification, Packaging and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (67/548/EEC) with several Adaptations to the Technical Progress (ATP) and amendments, particularly 79/831/EEC and 92/32/EEC ... 

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