Chemical
Labels
As part of a legal requirement and for the
ease of chemical waste disposal it is necessary to label chemicals
and solutions completely. The label must include the concentration
or percentages of all components in the solution (including water)
and the hazards associated with those components. It is helpful if
the preparer includes the date the solution was prepared and their
initials on the label.
A database of labels for numerous solutions is maintained in the Stockroom.
We will generate labels for specific solutions if requested. Please
note that these labels are not a replacement for an MSDS. The MSDS
provides critical information about incompatibilities and other chemical
properties that will not be included on these labels. Labels at this
site will be constantly updated as more accurate or complete data
are compiled. These labels are intended for individuals within the
Department of Biological Sciences at Humboldt State University as
an effort to improve chemical labeling habits.