GHS04 Compressed Gas Hazard Labels

Stay Safe with GHS04 Compressed Gas Hazard Labels

Properly identify and handle compressed gases with GHS04 Compressed Gas Hazard Labels. These labels are essential for any workplace that deals with compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases, ensuring safety during storage, transportation, and usage.

The GHS04 label features a gas cylinder symbol within a red diamond, clearly signaling the presence of a compressed gas hazard.

Why Choose Our GHS04 Compressed Gas Hazard Labels?

Our GHS04 Compressed Gas Hazard Labels are designed to help you meet safety standards while minimizing risks associated with the handling of pressurized gases. The gas cylinder symbol is instantly recognizable, ensuring immediate identification of compressed gases to prevent accidents.

Key Features:

• Durable & Long-Lasting: Made from high-quality materials that withstand harsh conditions like moisture, UV exposure, and extreme temperatures.
• Clear and Easy to Recognize: The gas cylinder symbol is bold, simple, and internationally understood, ensuring immediate recognition of the hazard.
• Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with OSHA, REACH, and UN GHS regulations, ensuring your business stays compliant and avoids penalties.
• Easy Application: The self-adhesive backing ensures easy and secure attachment to containers, cylinders, and transport units.

When Should You Use GHS04 Labels?

The GHS04 label is required for substances and mixtures that are in compressed, liquefied, or dissolved form and stored under high pressure. This includes gases like:

• Oxygen (O₂)
• Nitrogen (N₂)
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
• Acetylene and other flammable gases
• Inert gases like argon (Ar)
• Refrigerants and more

The compressed gas hazard can pose risks such as:

• Explosions or ruptures due to over-pressurization.
• Leakage of harmful or toxic gases.
• Fire or explosion risks from flammable compressed gases.
• Asphyxiation hazards from gases like nitrogen or carbon dioxide.

Where Should You Use GHS04 Compressed Gas Labels?

• Chemical laboratories dealing with compressed gases.
• Manufacturing plants that use compressed gas for production processes.
• Storage facilities that hold gas cylinders or tanks.
• Transportation containers for compressed gases.
• Welding and industrial sites using gases like oxygen and acetylene.

Product Specifications:

• Size Options: Available in 50mm x 50mm, 100mm x 100mm, and custom sizes.
• Material: Premium vinyl with a strong adhesive backing that resists wear and tear.
• Colour: Bold black gas cylinder icon on a white background within a red diamond for maximum visibility.

Benefits of GHS04 Labels:

• Workplace Safety: Properly labeling compressed gases helps prevent accidents related to over-pressurization, leaks, and explosions.
• Regulatory Compliance: These labels help ensure that your business meets global safety standards, including OSHA and UN GHS requirements.
• Efficient Identification: Quick and easy identification of compressed gases allows workers to take the necessary precautions to avoid mishandling or accidents.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

FAQ

Q1: What does the GHS04 Compressed Gas Hazard Label mean?
The GHS04 label identifies gases under pressure, such as compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases. It warns of hazards like explosions, cylinder ruptures, or asphyxiation risks in case of leaks.

Q2: Where should the GHS04 Compressed Gas Label be used?
These labels are required on cylinders, pipes, and transport containers storing compressed or liquefied gases in workplaces, warehouses, or during transport.

Q3: What sizes and material are available?
Our GHS04 labels come in sets of 5, with standard sizes (50mm x 50mm or 100mm x 100mm). They’re laminated, weather-resistant vinyl stickers that meet NZ/AU standards.

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