iSys Label and iSys–The Imaging Systems
Group Inc., the Canadian developers and manufacturers of short to mid run
digital label printers, has announced that the EDGE 850 digital label printer
is officially Section 3 Certified to print GHS-compliant drum and chemical
labels* according to BS5609 standards.
In order to print fully-compliant drum and
chemical labels; the facestock, adhesive and printed graphic all need to meet
the requirements for sections 1, 2 and 3 of BS5609 standards and be
independently tested and certified by PIRA (the Print Industry Research
Association). The printed labels are exposed to artificial weathering, tape removal
and abrasion resistance tests to ensure they are capable of withstanding the
harshest environments and prove their durability. During this process, iSys
Label partnered with MACtac to find two suitable solutions for substrates; a
PET, and a BOPP – both of which passed certification and can be purchased in
rolls from iSys-appointed converters in the United States. In addition to the
certification, GHS also requires users to conform to labeling standards that
use the black and red pictogram system in conjunction with precautionary text
warning of the dangers and risks of the material.
The EDGE 850 “GHS Solution” is a roll to
roll digital label printer and comes complete with the printer, feeder,
rewinder and EDGE2Print software. With easy-to-use drag and drop software and
print speeds of 4.33 m/min and 9.13 m/min., iSys Label makes simple work of
printing full-color chemical labels on demand. Users will eliminate the need
for ordering pre-printed labels, reduce inventories and wait times by being
able to customize their labels with variable information and full color - all
in a single pass.
Mark Hopkins, President of iSys, says “iSys
is very excited to be fully certified and in compliance. The combination of the
materials, toner and printing process have proven their durability and is sure
to add value to supply chains, large and small, around the world.”
iSys Label will be showing the EDGE 850 GHS
label printer in booth #6413 at Labelexpo Americas, taking place September
9-11th in Chicago, IL. For more information on the EDGE 850 or to set up a
demonstration time, please email ghs@isys-label.com
