NFPA Chemical Labels

Clear communication for first responders when handling dangerous materials.

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Visible Fire Hazard Identification for First Responders & Industrial Environments

First responders rely on clear communication when handling dangerous materials. Therefore, Northern Label manufactures premium, custom NFPA chemical labels. Specifically, we keep your containers, 55-gallon drums, and entire facility perfectly OSHA and GHS-compliant with safety and warning signage. Furthermore, our advanced flexographic printing provides highly visible hazard identification. Consequently, we exclusively engineer labels using light-fast inks and reliable adhesives. Ultimately, they easily survive extreme industrial environments.

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The NFPA 704 Hazard Identification System

Avoid compliance fines with NFPA labels.

The National Fire Protection Association utilizes a strict, diamond-shaped symbol system. Consequently, this instantly alerts emergency responders to dangerous materials. Furthermore, we guarantee your custom labels perfectly adhere to the strict NFPA 704 standard. Specifically, our prepress team guarantees flawless color-matching for the four vital quadrants. These are strictly numbered from 0 (minimal hazard) to 4 (severe hazard):

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Flammable Liquid

Flammable Liquid Drum Label

Printed, 4-color laser imprintable on 4 mil vinyl. BS-5609 certified compliant (British Standard), IMDG certified (International Maritime of Dangerous Goods).

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CedarChem

Generic Drum Label, 8.375″ X 13.875″

5-color on 4 mil vinyl laser imprintable vinyl with all certifications – BS-5609 certified compliant (British Standard), IMDG certified (International Maritime of Dangerous Goods).

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Uni-Pro Lubricants

Generic Drum Labels

Printed, 5-color 4 mil vinyl, laser imprintable with all certifications – BS-5609 certified compliant (British Standard), IMDG certified (International Maritime of Dangerous Goods).

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Therefore, these critical standards improve overall chemical classification. As a result, commercial workers enhance safe handling procedures. Ultimately, this crucial safety information completely prevents severe workplace injuries and hazardous chemical exposures.

OSHA heavily enforces strict hazardous chemical labeling requirements under the Hazard Communication Standard. Consequently, this perfectly aligns with the United Nations’ official GHS classification system.

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Engineered Substrates & Fade-Resistant

  • PVC-Free Vinyl: A highly flexible, durable option perfectly contouring to industrial drums. 
  • Heavy-Duty 4 Mil Vinyl: Paired perfectly with extremely aggressive permanent adhesives for severe outdoor applications.
  • Light-Fast & Fade-Resistant Inks: We exclusively print using specialized outdoor inks with critical hazard quadrants that remain vibrant after prolonged UV exposure.
  • Pressure-Sensitive Paper: Cost-effective, high-tack solutions specifically designed for temperature-controlled facility labeling.
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Chemical Labels

NFPA Labels

NFPA 704 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response is a standard maintained by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In order to make consumers aware of the dangers of certain chemicals, the NFPA has come up with a system to indicate the health, reactivity, and flammability of chemicals.

Northern Label offers custom chemical safety labels corresponding to the NFPA hazard ratings noted below. This system includes the use of number and color codes in which red stands for flammability, yellow for reactivity, blue for health, and white for special precautions..

Hazard Ratings Summary:

Health – Blue

4 - Danger
  • Can be fatal even with shot exposure, protective equipment is required.
  • Can be fatal even with shot exposure, protective equipment is required.
3 - Warning
  • Material is toxic or corrosive, skin contact and inhalation should be avoided.
2 - Warning
  • Can be harmful if absorbed or inhaled.
1 - Caution
  • Can cause minor irritation
0 - No known hazard.
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Reactivity – Yellow

4 - Danger
  • At room temperature, the material is explosive.
3 - Danger
  • Can be explosive if mixed with water, heated under confinement, or shocked.
2 – Warning
  • Unstable and can react violently when mixed with water.
1 - Caution
  • Can react when mixed with water or heated but not violently.
0 – Stable
  • When mixed with water, material is not reactive.
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Flammability – Red

4 - Danger
  • An extremely flammable gas or liquid.
3 - Warning
  • Flammable liquid with a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
2 - Warning
  • A combustible liquid that has a flash point between 100 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 - Caution
  • Combustible when heated.
0 – Not combustible
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Special Precautions – White

Oxy – Oxidizing Agent
W – Water Reactive
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