Durable, Compliant Labels for the Chemical & Industrial Sector

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard require specific label elements for hazardous chemicals — pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and supplier identification. Non-compliance can result in regulatory fines, workplace safety violations, and liability exposure. Nurvyn understands GHS formatting requirements and produces labels that meet these standards. We can produce GHS-compliant labels with the correct pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, and precautionary statements in the correct format and size. We advise on the mandatory elements for each hazard category and can review your label design for GHS compliance before production. Note that you are responsible for the accuracy of the hazard classification — Nurvyn provides the label manufacturing.

Chemical labels are exposed to the very chemicals they describe — spills, splashes, and direct contact are common in chemical handling environments. Standard labels dissolve, smear, or delaminate when exposed to solvents, acids, bases, and other aggressive chemicals. Nurvyn offers chemical-resistant materials and inks that maintain legibility even after prolonged chemical exposure. Our chemical-resistant labels use polyester or BOPP substrates with chemical-resistant inks and laminates that resist a wide range of industrial chemicals — solvents, acids, bases, oxidizers, and cleaning agents. Chemical resistance data sheets are available for all standard materials. For unusual chemical combinations, we can conduct compatibility testing before production.

Industrial environments expose labels to extreme temperatures — from outdoor winter conditions to furnace rooms, steam environments, and cryogenic applications. Standard labels fail at temperature extremes. Nurvyn offers materials validated for a wide temperature range, from cryogenic (-196°C) to high-temperature industrial applications (up to 300°C+). Our cryogenic labels use special adhesives that maintain tack at extremely low temperatures. Our high-temperature labels use polyimide or high-temperature polyester materials that maintain adhesion and print clarity at elevated temperatures. Temperature performance data sheets are available for all materials.

Outdoor industrial equipment, storage tanks, and chemical containers are exposed to UV radiation, rain, and temperature cycling. Labels on outdoor equipment must remain legible for years. Standard labels yellow, fade, and delaminate in outdoor environments. Nurvyn’s UV-resistant materials and inks maintain legibility for 5+ years in outdoor applications. Our outdoor-grade labels use UV-stabilized polyester substrates with UV-resistant inks and laminates that resist UV radiation, rain, temperature cycling, and mechanical abrasion. Accelerated UV aging test data is available on request. For critical outdoor applications, we recommend requesting samples for outdoor exposure testing before ordering.

Industrial equipment often requires large-format labels — safety warnings, equipment identification plates, and operating instructions that need to be visible from a distance. Nurvyn offers large-format label printing for industrial applications, with the same material quality and durability as our standard labels. Our large-format labels can be produced in sizes up to A3 (297 x 420mm) and larger for special applications. We use the same chemical-resistant materials and UV-resistant inks for large-format labels as for standard labels, ensuring consistent performance across all label sizes.

Chemical products sold internationally must comply with the GHS requirements of each target market, which may include different language requirements, different regulatory thresholds, and different classification systems. Managing multi-language label versions for international chemical distribution is operationally complex. Nurvyn can produce labels in multiple languages with the same print quality and material performance. We have experience producing GHS-compliant labels for chemical products sold in the US, EU, China, Japan, and other markets. We can produce labels with multiple language versions on the same label or as separate label versions for each market. Please provide your label content in all required languages and specify the GHS requirements for each target market.