Warning labels international

To disseminate information on hazardous properties of chemicals placed on the market with the purpose of promoting safe use. This is accomplished by hazard warning labelling, safety data sheets and other types of information on risks and safe use. International standards are also applicable to this part of the process. 

Shampoos and conditioners are among the safest consumer products sold today when used for their intended purpose and in the manner described on the package label. Cautionary eye warning labels appear on most medicated products and on some cosmetic brands, attesting to the fact that eye irritation can occur if some products accidentally drain or spill into the eyes. Warnings against internal consumption also appear on many shampoo labels and on a few creme rinses or hair conditioners nevertheless, many conditioners contain no cautionary warnings because they are mild and of such low toxicity. 

Braun, C.C. and P.B. Mine, et al. (1995). The influence of color on warning label perceptions. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 15 (3) 179-187. 

If a broken window is suspected on a microwave tube, carefully remove the device from its waveguide and seal the output flange of the tube with tape. Because BeO warning labels maybe obhterated or removed, maintenance personnel should contact the tube manufacturer before performing any work on the device. Some tubes have BeO internal to the vacuum envelope. 

The German E Commission approves only the use of comfrey root, herb, and leaf for external use (Blumenthal, 1998). It is recommended that external poultices be applied only to intact skin, and pregnant women should not apply or take comfrey internally without consulting a physician. Product labels must include a warning that the daily dosage should not exceed 100 pg. Also, it is recommended that the duration of administration not to exceed 4-6 wk per year. 

Edwards v. California Chemical Company involved an insecticide composed principally of lead arsenate which caused arsenic pioisoning in a worker who used the product. The label involved warned that the product was not to be inhaled, touched or taken internally. But the court was impressed with what it viewed as two overriding factors. First, on one side of the container was an extremely detailed set of instructions as to how, where, when and for what pvu -pose the product served as an insecticide. However, on the warning side there was no information as to how the product could be used safely-such as the need to use a respirator and protective clothing. 

In order to warn those opening a metal drum that internal pressure exists, metal barrels or drums containing a flammable liquid having a vapor pressure between 16 and 40 psia at 100°F. must have a BUNG label (see Section 173.119(i)) in addition to a FLAMMABLE LIQUID label ... 

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