Resistant to saltwater for over three months, our highly durable BS 5609 labels are designed to adhere to the legal requirements for the transportation of chemicals by sea. They adhere to the internationally recognised British Standard.
If you’re transporting hazardous chemicals by sea, your labels have to do more than just stick. They need to stand up to saltwater, sunlight, and the harshest conditions imaginable. BS 5609 labels are the gold standard for this. And when it comes to getting it right, Datamark is the team you want by your side.
Section 2 Testing: Assesses the durability of the label material and adhesive to ensure it can withstand anything from prolonged salt water immersion to UV exposure.
Section 3 Testing: Tests the entire system responsible for the printed content: label, ribbon/ink, and printer. Everything must work together to meet the standard.
A BS 5609 compliant label is not just a durable label; it is a meticulously tested safety component designed to survive the harshest marine environments, providing critical hazard information even in the event of an accident at sea.
This isn’t just about picking a label off the shelf — you need the right combination of material, adhesive, printer, and ribbon, all tested and proven to meet BS 5609 standards.
We don’t expect you to know every technical detail. Our team will take the time to understand your environment and requirements, guide you through the certification process, if needed, and recommend a tailored, compliant solution you can trust
Direct thermal labels are ideal for products that have a short shelf life or for applications where the label doesn't need to last for more than a few months.
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