GHS labeling is vital for the safety of anyone handling or present around a substance that has hazardous qualities. These labels are meant to display the name of the material, the hazards associated with it, and the identification of the manufacturer on the various containers that may carry the substance. But what are the different kinds of containers that can hold these materials? Learn about the types of containers GHS labels may appear on by reading below.
Primary Containers
The primary container is the original container that the material was in when it was received from the manufacturer. There are several types of containers that fall under this category, including bags, cans, bottles, cylinders, barrels, drums, and boxes. It’s important to ensure that any of these primary containers are RTK compliant. This covers label requirements, including the signal word “Danger,” appropriate hazard pictograms, manufacturer information, precautionary statements, and hazard statements. This information is all vital for the proper handling, storing, and use of such material and the safety of those directly receiving it.
Secondary Containers
These containers are used to hold smaller amounts of material that have been transferred from the original primary container. Since these materials—which can often have hazardous properties—are being taken from their original containers, they will need to be properly identified in their secondary container. These containers are also subject to GHS labeling. Secondary containers are often used in laboratories and various industrial settings. Some common examples of these are beakers, flasks, jars, jugs, and spray bottles. Their labels must still follow the same GHS requirements to ensure the chemical is identified accurately, lists the manufacturer, and displays the necessary precautionary and hazard statements.
Stationary Containers
Stationary containers are typically large tanks that are always fixed in the same area. They have pipework and fittings that can connect to different locations so workers can transfer the material without having to move the main container. A common example of this is the containment of hydrogen in a laboratory. Due to its dangerous, unstable nature, hydrogen is far safer when kept in a separate and secured location. When it’s needed for use in the lab, workers can let it out through a pipe that feeds back to the separate location, protecting the lab from any risks of explosion. The stationary tank must still display the proper GHS labeling.
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