Do I Need Secondary Labels?
Most countries require secondary labels on bottles that contain down-poured or diluted chemicals. This ensures all those who come into contact with this secondary container know what is inside, and how to handle it safely.
What is a Secondary Label?
When transferring a chemical from its original, primary container to another, secondary container, that secondary container needs to be labeled accordingly, with all the same information as the primary container's label.
What Should be On A Secondary Label?
A secondary label should include the product name, all hazardous information, first-aid instructions, and the manufacturer's contact information, all as provided by the original container's label.
Also, a secondary label should list the quantity of the original chemical, the date the container was filled, and the expiration date of the contents.
Where Do I Get Secondary Labels?
Check with the chemical's manufacturer; they may produce secondary labels with all the necessary information in an easily-applicable format, such as a sticker. If not, there are a number of online resources where you can find and purchase general secondary labels, which you can then fill out with the proper information.
