Hazards & Controls
Chemical Safety
Labeling Chemicals

WHMIS symbols and hazard labeling requirements

Full text of CPSC regulations related to labeling of hazardous chemicals

NFPA 704 codes, DOT class codes by chemical

A convenient tool for helping you label chemical containers in your area

List of chemicals provides hazard classes for shipping labels for each chemical listed

EPA-industry effort to improve product labeling for consumers

Gas cylinder shoulder colours

Colour Coding and Labelling Requirements

These safety phrases (S-phrases) & corresponding number codes are used on chemical labels in the EU

The following risk phrases (or R-phrases) and the corresponding number codes are used in countries of the European Union

Text of regulations requiring cautionary labeling of hazardous household products

Explains GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

Describes the NFPA fire diamond and PPE symbols used for labeling chemicals

National Paint and Coatings Association label requirements

Portions of the label can be filled out online and then printed

Explanation of the HMIS coding system in identifying and labeling hazardous materials

How precautionary statements are used on household cleaning product labels

DOT hazmat label requirements

Overview of NFPA 704, DOT, HMIS, ANSI Z129.1 chemical labeling

Discusses OSHA's labeling requirements for hazard communication

Samples for proper labeling of chemical storage cabinets, refrigerators and freezers, and signage for work areas

Explanation of Lethal Dose 50 and Lethal Concentration

Chart provides the NFPA diamond numeric label ratings for each chemical listed

Explains the ratings and illustrates special precaution symbols

Listings of chemicals and their NFPA ratings

Explanation of the NFPA diamond and hazard rating symbols

Access tables of chemicals to determine the NFPA symbol code for each chemical listed

Order wall chart that interprets NFPA diamond - no additional fees required

Guidance on required information for chemical labels under hazcom and laboratory standards

Manual used by the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs for pesticide label review

Risk phrases used in the classification, packaging, labelling and provision of information on dangerous substances

Example of a sample plan

Safety phrases used in the classification, packaging, labelling and provision of information on dangerous substances

Describes GHS classification criteria and hazard communication elements

Explains Canada's WHMIS classes and their symbols

Answers to 12 common questions about Canada's WHIM labeling requirements

Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements for labels

Canada's hazardous chemical labeling requirements