GHS is the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals (sometimes also referred to as CLP). GHS came into effect in 2009, phasing out the old black & orange CHIP designs by 2015. The aim of the GHS regulation is to create a worldwide recognisable system of chemical classification and labelling.
The carriage of dangerous goods by road, rail, inland waterway, sea and air is regulated internationally by European agreements, directives and regulations, and parallel
legislation in the UK. Dangerous goods are assigned to different classes depending on their hazard. The person or business shipping the goods is responsible for classifying,
marking and packaging the dangerous goods. ADR sets out the requirements for the classification, packaging and certification of dangerous goods being transported by road.
You can choose from a range of GHS warning diamonds below, or contact us for more information.
An oxidiser or oxidising agent is a substance that can cause or contribute to the combustion of other material. Ensuring substances that are oxidisers..
A flammable substance is any element (gas, liquid, solid) which ignites more easily than other materials. Flammable substances include, but are not li..
An explosive substance is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly. En..
A toxic substance is any substance which causes irritation, sensitivity or narcotic side effects due to inhalation, consumption or skin contact. Ensur..
A corrosive substance is any substance that will dissolve or damage other materials/substances when it comes in contact. Corrosive materials cause che..
GHS is the new Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals. GHS came into effect in 2015 and gradually phased out the exist..
The Health Hazard GHS symbol should be used when a substance can cause respiratory sensitivity, germ cell mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, specific orga..
The Environmental Hazard GHS symbol should be used when a substance has the ability to cause acute or chronic hazards to aquatic life / the aquatic en..
An irritant is any substance which causes skin/eye irritation or sensitivity side effects due to inhalation, consumption or skin contact. Ensure subst..
Advise and remind staff and visitors of the meaning of the most common hazard symbols likely to be seen on packaging to ensure they are aware of poten..