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Labeling Hazardous Substances
Any product that can cause personal injury or illness during or as a result of use is deemed a hazardous substance according to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). These hazardous products include products that are toxic, flammable, corrosive, or combustible in addition to products that generate pressure through decomposition, heat, or any other means. According to the FHSA, hazardous substances must be appropriately labeled.
The FHSA declares that labels on hazardous substances must include the name and address of the product’s manufacturer and the common name of the hazardous substance or hazardous components. Hazardous substances which are extremely flammable, corrosive, or toxic according to the terms defined by the FHSA, must have the word “DANGER” on their label. Highly toxic substances must be labeled “POISON.” All other hazardous substance labels must bear the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
Hazardous substance labels must also state the potential hazard of the product, give instruction for first aid, and give instruction for proper storage and handling. Items must include a statement instructing adults to keep the hazardous product out of the reach of children. All hazardous substance label statements must be conspicuously placed and clearly readable. Any hazardous substance lacking these statements is deemed a “misbranded hazardous substance” under the FHSA.
For further information including specific detail on label format and mandatory statements, please view the following resource:
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