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How to read section 2 of a safety data sheet and fill in the tool

This guide shows where each field in the label tool comes from. It also gives tips for printing. It is general information, not legal advice.

You stay responsible for your label. The tool does not classify your product. Copy the data exactly from your safety data sheet. If something is not clear, ask your supplier.

1. Before you start

  • Get the safety data sheet (SDS) for your product from your supplier. Use the latest version.
  • The hazard data depends on the product and often on the fragrance load (for example 10% in wax). Many suppliers give separate CLP data for each fragrance load. Use the data that matches your product.
  • If you mix more than one oil, or you are not sure which data applies, ask your supplier or an expert. The tool cannot work this out for you.
  • The tool is for candles, wax melts, reed diffusers and room sprays. It is not for soap or cosmetics.

2. What is in section 2

Section 2 of a safety data sheet is called "Hazards identification". It usually has three parts:

  • 2.1 Classification. The hazard classes, for example "Skin Sens. 1". You do not type these into the tool.
  • 2.2 Label elements. This is the part you need. It lists the pictograms, the signal word, the hazard statements, the precautionary statements and the substances to name on the label.
  • 2.3 Other hazards. You do not type these into the tool.

Some suppliers also give a separate "CLP label data" sheet. It has the same label elements in a short form.

3. Field by field

Field in the toolWhere to find itWhat to type
Signal wordSection 2.2"Warning" or "Danger". If there is no signal word, choose "None".
PictogramsSection 2.2Tick each pictogram. The SDS often gives the code, for example GHS07 (exclamation mark) or GHS09 (environment).
Hazard statements (H and EUH)Section 2.2Type each code, for example H317 or H412, and press Enter. Add EUH codes in the same field.
Precautionary statements (P)Section 2.2Type each code and press Enter. For combined codes, use "+", for example P302+P352.
EUH208 substancesSection 2.2, the EUH208 sentenceOnly the substance names, separated by commas. See EUH208.
"Contains:" substancesSection 2.2, often "Hazardous components" or "Contains"The substance names, separated by commas.
UFISection 1 or 2, or ask your supplierThe 16-character code. See UFI.
Name, address, telephoneYour own businessThe business that sells the product. The tool puts these on the label.
Nominal quantityYour own productThe amount in the package, for example "80 g" or "100 ml".

The tool prints the official text for each code. You do not need to type the statement texts. Check the codes against your SDS before you print.

CLP says that a label should not normally have more than 6 P-statements. The tool shows a note when you add more than 6. Check your SDS. Some suppliers already give a short list for the label.

4. P-statements with choices ("/" or "…")

Some official texts have a choice or a gap:

  • A slash "/" shows a choice of words. Example: P280 "Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection."
  • An ellipsis "…" shows a gap that you fill in. Example: P501 "Dispose of contents/container to …"

When you add such a code, the tool shows an extra field for it. Do this:

  1. Find the exact wording in section 2.2 of your SDS. For example: "Wear protective gloves."
  2. Type that wording into the field for your label language.
  3. If you leave the field empty, the tool prints the official text with all the choices.

The field is for one language. If you change the label language, type the wording again in the new language. The SDS of your supplier in that language can help.

5. EUH208 and "Contains"

EUH208 reads "Contains (name of sensitising substance). May produce an allergic reaction." Some products need it even when they have no pictogram.

  • If your SDS gives EUH208, type only the substance names into the "EUH208 substances" field. For example: Coumarin, Linalool.
  • The tool writes the full EUH208 sentence in your label language.
  • Only fill in this field if your SDS gives EUH208.

"Contains" lists the substances that cause the hazard classification. Type the names exactly as in your SDS, separated by commas.

The tool prints substance names as you type them. It does not translate them. Use the names from your SDS.

6. UFI

A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a 16-character code that links a product to a poison centre notification.

  • The format is four groups of four letters or digits, with hyphens: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
  • Type it exactly as given, with the hyphens. The tool checks the format, not the code itself.
  • Not every product has a UFI. Leave the field empty if you have none.
  • If you are not sure which UFI applies to your product, ask your supplier.

7. Label size and text size

CLP sets a minimum size for the label text. The minimum depends on the capacity of the package.

  1. Choose the package capacity of your product. The tool then shows the minimum text height (x-height) for that package. For some capacities it also shows a minimum label size.
  2. Choose a label size from the list, or type a custom width and height in millimetres.
  3. Click "Make PDF". The tool fits the text at the minimum size or larger.

If the text does not fit, the tool tells you. Then choose a larger label, or check that you need each statement. Do not remove statements from your SDS only to make the text fit.

The "Show codes" option prints codes such as H317 next to the texts. This makes the text a little longer.

  • Print at 100% or "actual size". Turn off "fit to page", "shrink to fit" or "scale". Scaling makes the text smaller than the minimum.
  • Print a test on plain paper first. Hold it against your label sheet, or measure one label with a ruler.
  • A4 sheet: the PDF holds as many labels as fit on the page. Check that the layout matches your label sheet.
  • Label printer: choose "One label for each page". Set the paper size in the printer settings to the label size.
  • Check the result. The text must be easy to read. Use labels and ink that stay readable on your product.
  • Free A4 sheets have a small "Made with makerlabelkit.com" line in the sheet margin. It is not on the label.

9. Saved products

  • Click "Save" to keep a product in this browser. Next time, pick it from "Saved products".
  • Saved products stay in this browser only. Another browser or computer does not see them.
  • If you clear your browser data, your saved products are gone.
  • Your data does not leave your browser. The PDF is made on your computer.

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