GHS Chemical Label Printing

Print GHS chemical labels on demand with Epson ColorWorks C4000e, C6000 and C6500. Produce full-colour hazard pictograms, product information, barcodes and variable data in-house while reducing reliance on stocks of pre-printed labels.

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Why Print GHS Chemical Labels In-House?

Chemical labelling becomes complicated when you manufacture multiple products, formulations and container sizes. Each variation may require different hazard information, product details, barcodes, batch information or artwork.

Traditionally this can mean ordering and storing numerous versions of pre-printed labels. When a product, formulation or design changes, unused labels can quickly become waste.

One Printing System. Multiple Chemical Products.

On-demand colour label printing allows you to produce the label required for the current production run rather than holding large quantities of every label variation.

Print GHS hazard pictograms in colour
Add product names and identification
Include hazard and precautionary information
Print batch and variable data
Add barcodes and QR codes
Include company branding
Produce multiple label designs from blank label stock
Reduce dependence on stocks of pre-printed colour labels
Respond more quickly to new products and label changes

Chemical Labels Need More Than an Office Printer

Chemical labels can encounter demanding conditions during manufacture, storage, transportation and use. Depending on the application, labels may need to withstand moisture, liquids, chemicals, oils, abrasion, repeated handling and changing environmental conditions.

Liquids & Chemicals

Labels may encounter water, cleaning agents, oils or other substances during their working life.

Handling & Abrasion

Containers may be moved, stacked, transported and repeatedly handled before reaching the end user.

Storage & Transport

Labels may need to remain clear and readable throughout storage, transportation and use.

Important: where a specific durability standard such as BS 5609 is required, the printer, ink and approved label media need to be considered as a complete solution. Tek Direkt can help identify suitable hardware and media for the application.

Choose Your Epson ColorWorks GHS Label Printer

Tek Direkt supplies the Epson ColorWorks C4000e, C6000 and C6500 for GHS chemical label applications, giving you options for different label sizes, production volumes and container types.

COMPACT

Epson ColorWorks C4000e

A compact desktop colour label printer for businesses that need flexible, on-demand chemical label production without a larger production printing setup.

Ideal for:

Smaller chemical manufacturers
Cleaning-product manufacturers
Laboratories
Short production runs
Multiple product variations
Smaller bottles and containers

Best for: compact, flexible and short-run GHS chemical label printing.

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PRODUCTION

Epson ColorWorks C6000

A production-focused colour label printer for businesses printing chemical labels regularly and requiring greater production capability and flexibility.

Ideal for:

Chemical manufacturers
Industrial cleaning products
Paints and coatings
Lubricants
Adhesives and sealants
Businesses managing many SKUs

Best for: regular production environments requiring flexible on-demand colour label printing.

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WIDE FORMAT

Epson ColorWorks C6500

A wider-format colour label printer for applications where more space is required for product information, hazard information, barcodes and identification data.

Ideal for:

Chemical drums
Large containers
Industrial chemicals
Bulk cleaning products
Oils and lubricants
Paints and coatings

Best for: larger GHS and industrial chemical labels.

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C4000e vs C6000 vs C6500

The right model depends primarily on your label dimensions, print volume and production environment. All three models can be considered for GHS chemical label applications when used with suitable media.

Application	C4000e	C6000	C6500
Compact desktop installation	✓	—	—
Short-run chemical labels	✓	✓	✓
Regular production use	✓	✓	✓
Larger labels	—	✓	✓
Very wide chemical labels	—	—	✓
GHS label applications	✓	✓	✓
Variable full-colour printing	✓	✓	✓

Who Can Benefit From On-Demand GHS Label Printing?

On-demand chemical label printing can be particularly useful for manufacturers managing multiple products, formulations, customers, container sizes or relatively short production runs.

Chemical Manufacturers

Produce product-specific labels containing hazard, identification, barcode and variable information as required.

Multiple chemical formulations
Different container sizes
Variable product information

Cleaning Product Manufacturers

Print labels for detergents, disinfectants, degreasers, specialist cleaners and other chemical products.

Household cleaning products
Commercial cleaning chemicals
Industrial cleaning products

Paint & Coating Manufacturers

Create labels for different formulations, product ranges, container sizes and industrial applications.

Paints and coatings
Primers and treatments
Specialist finishes

Adhesive & Sealant Manufacturers

Produce changing product and hazard labels without maintaining large stocks of every pre-printed design.

Adhesives
Sealants
Resins and related products

Oil & Lubricant Manufacturers

Print product, hazard, batch, barcode and branding information for different products and pack sizes.

Industrial lubricants
Oils and fluids
Maintenance products

Automotive Chemical Manufacturers

Produce professional labels for automotive chemicals and detailing products across multiple product ranges.

Detailing chemicals
Vehicle cleaners
Treatments and fluids

Private-Label Chemical Manufacturing

On-demand colour label printing can be particularly useful for contract and private-label chemical manufacturers. The underlying product may remain similar while the branding, product name, barcode, instructions, container size or artwork changes from one customer to another.

Print for the Production Run You're Doing Today

Rather than purchasing and storing quantities of pre-printed colour labels for every customer and SKU, suitable labels can be produced for individual production runs when they are required.

Different customer branding
Short production runs
Multiple container sizes
New product launches
Changing product information
Seasonal or specialist products
Multiple SKUs manufactured on the same production line

Reduce Your Reliance on Pre-Printed Label Stock

Imagine manufacturing 30 chemical products, with several container sizes for each. That can quickly create a substantial number of different pre-printed labels to purchase, organise and store.

On-demand colour printing allows product information, colour graphics, hazard pictograms, barcodes and other variable information to be printed when the label is actually needed.

Reduce Label Waste

Avoid being left with large quantities of obsolete pre-printed labels when artwork or product information changes.

Respond to Changes

Produce updated labels in-house when product information, artwork or production requirements change.

Support Short Runs

Produce smaller quantities for specialist products, new launches, private-label customers or limited production runs.

Need Labels for a New Product Quickly?

On-demand printing can be particularly useful when a new product, customer or formulation requires different artwork.

Instead of waiting for another batch of pre-printed colour labels, suitable artwork can be printed when production requires it. For businesses regularly introducing new SKUs or producing private-label products, this flexibility can be one of the biggest advantages of bringing colour label printing in-house.

Launch new products without waiting for large pre-print runs
Produce labels for trial or test batches
Respond to customer-specific requirements
Change artwork without writing off large quantities of old labels
Print the quantity required for the current production run

Not Sure Which GHS Label Printer You Need?

You don't need to work through pages of printer specifications. Send us four pieces of information and we'll help narrow down the most appropriate ColorWorks setup for your application.

1. Label Size

Tell us the approximate width and height of the chemical label you need to print.

2. Print Volume

Approximately how many labels do you expect to print per day, week or month?

3. Container

Tell us whether you're labelling bottles, tubs, cans, drums or another type of container.

4. Environment

Tell us what the finished label may encounter, including moisture, chemicals, oils, abrasion or outdoor storage.

Help Me Choose a Printer

Request a GHS Label Print Sample

The best way to evaluate a colour label printer isn't from a specification sheet. It's to see an actual printed label.

If you're considering bringing chemical label production in-house, send us your existing label artwork together with the label dimensions and application. We can help identify which ColorWorks model and suitable media should be considered.

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GHS Chemical Label Printers from Tek Direkt

Whether you're replacing outsourced pre-printed labels, producing more product variations or looking for a way to print chemical labels on demand, the Epson ColorWorks range provides options for different production requirements.

Epson ColorWorks C4000e

Compact on-demand colour printing for smaller labels, shorter runs and flexible chemical label production.

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Epson ColorWorks C6000

Flexible production colour label printing for businesses with regular chemical labelling requirements.

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Epson ColorWorks C6500

Wide-format colour label printing for larger industrial and chemical labels.

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Tell Us What You're Trying to Label

If you're currently outsourcing chemical labels, holding large stocks of pre-printed labels or struggling with frequent product variations, tell us what you're trying to print.

Send us your label size, container type, approximate print volume and application and we'll help you narrow down the most suitable Epson ColorWorks solution.

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Important Information About GHS Label Printing

GHS and label durability: GHS labelling requirements depend on the product, application, destination market and applicable regulations.

Where a particular durability or certification standard such as BS 5609 is required, compliance depends on the complete printing solution, including the printer, ink and approved label media.

Tek Direkt can help identify suitable printing hardware and media for your application, but businesses remain responsible for ensuring that their finished labels meet the regulatory requirements applicable to their products and markets.