Dangerous goods labels are diamond shaped and contain intuitive pictograms and specific number codes (classes) which give information about the type of danger a substance proposes during transportation. For every HAZMAT class, you will find the suitable label in our Labelident shop. In addition, we carry GHS-Labels, LQ-Labels as well as UN-Number-Labels.
For asbestos containing products in accordance to the German GefStoffV and THBS 519
Made of smudge- & weatherproof foil
For a secure identification of your transport goods
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Dangerous goods labels according to dangerous goods class: Use the correct dangerous goods sticker
Dangerous goods labels are attached to packaging to identify certain hazardous substances, so the use of the correct dangerous goods labels is necessary for the safe transport of dangerous goods. The uniform design patterns and symbols for the correct dangerous goods labeling were precisely defined in the "UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" (UNECE). For this purpose, dangerous goods were classified into 9 dangerous goods classes, which were defined by a maximum of 6 subclasses.
Labelident dangerous goods labels correspond to the prescribed dangerous goods classes, which are divided into the following:
Class 1 - Explosive substances and objects with explosive material
Class 2 - Gases
Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Class 4 - Flammable solids, self-combustible substances and substances that create flammable gases in combination with water
Class 5 - Flammable (oxidizing) substances and organic peroxides
Class 6 - Poisonous substances and infectious substances
Class 7 - Radioactive substances
Class 8 - Corrosive substances
Class 9 - Various dangerous substances and materials
For each dangerous goods class there are separate dangerous goods symbols that are required by law. Simply select the appropriate pictogram from the dangerous goods class symbols offered for your transports and mark them properly with the appropriate dangerous goods label!
GHS labels
The GHS regulation prescribes the globally uniform classification of hazardous substances, their labeling and packaging. GHS labels identify these substances, chemicals and mixtures classified as dangerous in accordance with the rules and inform consumers of the hazard characteristics. By clearly marking hazardous substances using GHS labels, the protection of human health and the environment is to be made more uniform and transparent. The hazard pictograms on the label are clear in their message and offer standardization with greater safety in international trade.
GHS labels vs. dangerous goods labels
GHS labels and dangerous goods labels are often confused with each other. We would like to explain the main differences between hazardous substance and dangerous goods labels:
GHS labels marking of hazardous substances
Dangerous goods labels Marking of dangerous goods
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Diamond-shaped – red border with white background and a black GHS symbol placed in the middle
Diamond-shaped – black border with a hazard symbol in the upper half and the indication of the hazard class or subclass in the lower half
Meaning
Hazardous substance labels identify dangerous substances that are stored or used
Dangerous goods labels mark dangerous substances during transport that may pose a risk in the event of accidents or improper handling
Legal requirements
GHS, European CLP and the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV)
ADR and the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
Protection objectives
Protection of human health and the environment
Safe transport of dangerous goods
UN labels & LQ stickers
UN labels are printed with a UN number (international identification number for substances). Substances or goods marked with UN labels can be considered to pose a danger to the general public during transport. Across borders, it is immediately clear which dangerous substance is involved, because the four-digit UN number describes the goods being transported. These numbers are stored as a standardized label in the United Nations database on dangerous goods.
LQ stickers (LQ: abbreviation for "Limited Quantity") provide information about limited quantities of dangerous packaged substances or goods. In the sense of the ADR/RID, the limited quantities represent a partial exemption from the transport regulations. This partial exemption can be used for packages that consist of an inner packaging and an outer packaging.
Asbestos sticker
According to the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances, packaging or containers containing asbestos-containing materials must be labelled with asbestos labels. Asbestos has been classified as hazardous waste to ensure that no fibres are released during the transport or storage of asbestos-containing material. As a result, in addition to correct labelling, asbestos must be disposed of separately.
Tactile hazard warnings
Tactile hazard warnings in accordance with DIN ISO 11683 are used on packaging that contains certain dangerous substances and preparations. Blind or severely visually impaired people can identify dangerous goods more easily with the help of tactile warning triangles.
