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The Challenge of Two-Color Pictograms

By March 2, 2015January 29th, 2020Products

Two-Colors are Required

One of the challenges that chemicals companies face due to the implementation of Hazcom 2012 is how to print the red border on their supplier/container labels.

Part 1910.1200 C.2.3 says:

C.2.3.1 Pictograms shall be in the shape of a square set at a point and shall include a black hazard symbol on a white background with a red frame sufficiently wide to be clearly visible. A square red frame set at a point without a hazard symbol is not a pictogram and is not permitted on the label.

The newly released WHMIS 2015 regulations adopted the same requirement.

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Most companies like the flexibility of printing on-demand.

Printing On-Demand Options Include:

  • Keep the monochrome laser printer and buy preprinted stock
  • Buy a 2-color laser printer
  • Buy a 2-color thermal transfer printer
  • Inkjet printers (using pigmented inks)

See ICC’s full line of printing and label options »

There is no cookie-cutter approach. Every company has different requirements. How many labels are needed, how often they are needed, and how many different types are needed are just a few things to be considered. The environment where the printer and label stock is located also plays a part.

Did you know that ICC Compliance Center manufacturers labels? We specialize in chemical labels, providing a variety of solutions for more than 25 years.

Our on-demand labeling systems allow your SDS to be seamlessly integrated, to not only print the supplier/container label, but a variety of workplace labels as well.

Together, we can find a solution to your challenge. Ask us how.

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Karrie Ishmael, CDGP

Karrie Ishmael has been with ICC since 1988. She has contributed to ICC's growth in various capacities, including customer service, sales, and marketing. In her current role as ICC's Senior Regulatory Expert and SDS author, Karrie conducts hazardous materials training classes in 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, TDG along with OSHA and WHMIS hazard communication courses. When not training, she writes safety data sheets for customers to comply with North American and European requirements. She actively participates in many associations, including DGAC, COSTHA and is the former chair of SCHC’s OSHA Alliance Committee.

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