Can you print GHS-compliant chemical labels?

Yes. We print GHS labels with the required red-diamond pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements on durable vinyl and polyester constructions suitable for drums and chemical containers, including BS5609-capable media for marine transport.

How durable is the color print?

Our pigment-based color output resists water, oil, and abrasion, and with a laminate or topcoat it holds up to outdoor and chemical exposure. We match the substrate and finish to your specific environment.

What is the minimum color order?

There are no plate or color setup fees, so short and versioned runs are economical. Tell us your batch sizes and we will recommend the most cost-effective approach.

Labels & Preprinting

Capability

Color-on-Demand Label Printing

Full-color labels printed on demand on Epson ColorWorks presses — GHS, product, and branded labels with no plates, no color minimums, and fast turnaround.

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Overview

Our Epson ColorWorks color presses print vivid, durable, full-color labels on demand — including GHS chemical labels with the required red diamond pictograms. Because it is digital, there are no plate fees, no color charges, and you can run short, frequent batches or serialized color labels economically.

When it's the right fit

You need full-color branding, warnings, or GHS pictograms

You want short runs and frequent SKU changes without plate costs

You print color labels in-house today and want to offload the volume

You need color that survives moisture, oil, or outdoor exposure

Where color-on-demand wins

Digital color removes the setup cost and lead time of flexographic printing, so you only print what you need, when you need it.

GHS / hazard labels with color-fast red diamond pictograms
Full-color product, private-label, and promotional labels
Short runs and versioned batches with no plate or color fees
Variable color data and per-unit personalization
Durable pigment output on paper, BOPP, polyester, and vinyl

GHS & regulated color labels

GHS hazard communication requires specific pictograms, signal words, and color that stays legible in harsh environments. We print BS5609-capable constructions on vinyl and polyester for drums and chemical containers.

Red-diamond pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements
Durable vinyl and polyester for drums, totes, and IBCs
Multi-language and small-container layouts

Common labels for this application

How it works

Artwork & color

We prepare print-ready color artwork and confirm pictograms, bleeds, and brand color.

Substrate select

We choose a color-optimized facestock and topcoat for your environment.

Proof

You approve a color proof and physical sample.

Print on demand

We print the batch — short or large — and can hold artwork for fast reorders.

No plates, no color minimums

Flexo printing charges per plate and per color, which punishes short runs and frequent changes. Digital color-on-demand has neither — a run of 200 versioned labels costs the same per label to set up as 20,000.

Recommended materials

Constructions we commonly use for this application. We'll confirm the exact facestock, adhesive, and finish for your surface and environment.

Material	Adhesive	Finish	Temp range	Print method	Best for
Coated Paper Semi-gloss / matte paper	Permanent acrylic	Uncoated or topcoated	40°F to 150°F	Direct thermal / Thermal transfer	High-volume shipping, retail, pick-and-pack
Polypropylene (BOPP) White / clear / metallic BOPP	Permanent or removable	Gloss or matte laminate	-20°F to 200°F	Color inkjet / Thermal transfer	Full-color products, moisture & oil resistance
Polyester (PET) White / clear / silver polyester	High-tack permanent	Topcoated for scratch resistance	-40°F to 300°F	Thermal transfer (resin) / Color	Asset tags, chemical & outdoor durability
Vinyl White / colored vinyl	Aggressive permanent	Gloss, UV-stable	-40°F to 180°F	Color inkjet / Thermal transfer	GHS chemical drums, outdoor & curved surfaces
Freezer-Grade Paper or polypropylene	Cold-temp / deep-freeze acrylic	Topcoated	-80°F to 120°F (LN₂ options)	Direct thermal / Thermal transfer	Cold chain, specimen, blood bank, frozen food
RFID Inlay Stock Paper / PET with embedded UHF inlay	Permanent acrylic (on-metal options)	Printable topcoat	-40°F to 185°F	RFID print-and-encode	Item-level, carton, pallet & asset RFID