FLEXcon Introduces DRUMcal 51932 Polypropylene for GHS Compliant Chemical Labeling

Developed by the United Nations as a way to bring into agreement the chemical regulations and standards of different countries, GHS is an international approach to hazard communication, providing standardized criteria for the classification of chemical hazards, as well as a standardized approach to label elements and safety data sheets. GHS requires that - by the end of 2014 - U.S. manufacturers and end users include specific information on all primary and secondary container labels, including product identifiers, signal words, hazard statements and supplier identification.

To support printers and converters servicing the petroleum and chemical industries, FLEXcon has expanded its DRUMcal line to include DRUMcal 51932 Polypropylene for GHS compliant chemical labeling.

DRUMcal 51932 Polypropylene

Refineries and chemical plants want to spend as little time and resources as possible on label materials, expressing a desire to print their variable information via thermal transfer. To meet this specific need, FLEXcon is now offering a 2.3 mil white, thermal transfer printable, polypropylene product. It is topcoated for thermal transfer printability and utilizes a general purpose permanent adhesive backed with a 50 lb. kraft post-consumer waste liner.

"The transition to GHS communications standards is a significant task that will require chemical manufacturers to re-document and re-label all chemical products by the deadline date," said John Bennett, vice president, FLEXcon. "Chemical manufacturers are finding it easier and more cost-effective to print GHS labels in-house as part of their packaging process. Our tried and true polyesters and vinyls are available where laser printability is preferred or durability beyond one year is needed. In addition, polyester offers superior chemical resistance and may be better suited where caustic chemicals are concerned."

About FLEXcon

FLEXcon offers a complete line of drum labeling products for the marking of metal, plastic and fiber drums. The offering includes polypropylene, polyesters and topcoated and non-topcoated vinyls to meet the rigorous demands of container labeling, including cold temperature application and salt water immersion.

FLEXcon is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, headquartered in Spencer, Massachusetts. The company is an innovator in coating, laminating, and finishing of wide-web roll-to-roll polymeric materials, with expertise in graphics and label applications as well as bonding, barrier, optical, and electronics applications. FLEXcon is a family-owned, privately held company that offers industry-leading capabilities to produce one-of-a-kind custom film and adhesive products as well as the largest selection of standard off-the-shelf products.