Standard No.:	GB 15258-2009
English Name:	General rules for preparation of precautionary label for chemicals
Chinese Name:	化学品安全标签编写规定
Chinese Classification:	A80    Marking, packaging, transport and storage in general
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	AQSIQ; SAC
Issued on:	21-Jun-09
Implemented on:	2010-5-1
Status:	valid
Superseding:	GB 15258-1999 General rules for preparation of precautionary label for industrial chemicals
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	8000 words
Translation Price(USD):	200.0
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1 Scope This standard specifies the requirements in terms/definitions, label content, preparation and use of precautionary label for chemicals. This standard is applicable to the drafting, preparation and usage of precautionary labels for chemicals. Where the precautionary labels of products like insecticide and air bottle are specified by other standard, these standards apply. 2 Normative References Provisions of the following documents, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties whose enter into agreement according to these specifications are encouraged to research whether the latest editions of these labels are applied or not. For undated references, the latest editions of the normative documents are applicable to this standard. GB 12268 List of dangerous goods GB 20576 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Exploxives GB 20577 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Inflammable gases GB 20578 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Flammable aerosols GB 20579 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Oxidizing gases GB 20580 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Gases under pressure GB 20581 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Inflammable fluids GB 20582 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Flammable solids GB 20583 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Self-reactive substances GB 20584 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Self-heating substances GB 20585 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Pyrophoric liquids GB 20586 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Pyrophoric solids GB 20587 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases GB 20588 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Corrosive to metals GB 20589 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Oxidizing liquids GB 20590 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Oxidizing solids GB 20591 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Organic peroxides GB 20592 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Acute toxicity GB 20593 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Skin corrosion/irritation GB 20594 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Serious eye damage / eye irritation GB 20595 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Respiratory or skin sensitization GB 20596 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Germ cell mutagenicity GB 20597 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Carcinogenicity GB 20598 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Reproductive toxicity GB 20599 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Specific target organ systemic toxicity - Single exposure GB 20601 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Specific target organ systemic toxicity - Repeated exposure GB 20602 Safety rules for classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Hazardous to the aquatic environment UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations 3 Terms and Definitions For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 Label Safety label means a group of written text, pictograms and codes indicating the hazardous nature of and safety precautions for a chemical substance, which can be affixed to, printed on or attached to the container of a hazardous product, or to the outer packaging. 3.2 Label element Information marked on a precautionary label to indicate hazard potential of a chemical, like pictogram and signal word. 3.3 Signal word Words and expressions, on a label, used to indicate relative severity of chemical hazard and remind the contactee of potential hazard. 3.4 Symbol Figure element to concisely convey safety information. 3.5 Pictogram Figure combination, consisted of symbol and other figure elements like frame, background and color, to indicate specific information.

Contents 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 Label 5 Labal Preparation 6 Use Appendix A (Informative) Sample for chemical product precautionary label Appendix B (Informative) Pasting Samples Of Precautionary Label And Transporting Mark For Chemical Products Appendix C (Informative) Precautionary Statement of Precautionary Label for Chemical Products