LABELS
Chemicals should remain in their original containers if possible. The labels of these containers should not be defaced. Two dates should be included on the labels of all original containers – the date of receipt and the date on which the container was opened. Many labels display the NFPA diamond. A link to the meaning of the code is provided here. (www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/nfpa.html) Chemicals may be transferred to other containers or used to prepare solutions. These secondary containers must be labeled. The label should include: Name and concentration (if applicable) of the chemical Full name of chemical, not abbreviation (ethanol, not EtOH) Chemical formula may be used (HCl or Hydrochloric Acid) Date of preparation and initials of preparer Hazard information or appropriate color code Labels should be firmly affixed to the containers.
