Labels for Safety, Visual and Facility ID Desktop Printers
Labels for Safety, Visual and Facility ID Desktop Printers
Paint Stripe Floor Marking Stencils
Valve Lockouts & Hose Lockouts
Safety and Facility Signs and Labels Software
Wire and Component Label Software
Product Identification Label Software
Lockout Tagout Procedures and Tags
SmartID Aerospace RFID Solutions
Pipe Marker Accessories & Mounting Brackets
Maintenance and Production Tags
Aerospace, Defense and Mass Transit
Datacom , Telecom Identification
The British Standard BS 5609 sets durability criteria for printed pressure-sensitive, adhesive-coated labels used when shipping chemical drums by sea.
The internationally-recognized standard for marine transport labeling ensures chemical drum identification and warnings use extremely durable labels that will remain intact and legible, even after months floating at sea.
BS 5609 outlines testing methods and requirements that self-adhesive drum labels must meet to achieve certification with merchant shipping regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
While BS 5609 comprises four parts, Sections 2 and 3 detail the required testing to ensure the label will remain adhered and legible when submerged in seawater for three months.
Our BS5609 Labels are paired with our series of BradyJet Inkjet Color Label Printers, allowing you to create clear, full-color labels that withstand marine environments and meet BS5609 certification requirements.
Unlike costly laser printers, our unique BradyJet printing process doesn’t use heat that can break down adhesives and clog up your printer. This process also means you can print high-resolution images that can include: