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Label Center

Module: ChemIQ | Tier: Standard and Pro

The Label Center lets you generate and print compliant labels for secondary chemical containers — directly from your ChemIQ data. No more handwriting labels, no more outdated label templates, and no more guessing which pictograms belong on which container.

Why Workplace Labels Matter​

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(f) requires that all containers of hazardous chemicals in the workplace be labeled. While original manufacturer containers come pre-labeled, secondary containers — spray bottles, transfer containers, smaller portions — need workplace labels that include:

  • Product identifier (chemical name)
  • Hazard information (pictograms, signal words, or other standard labeling)

Unlabeled or mislabeled containers are one of OSHA's most frequently cited violations. The Label Center makes it easy to produce correct, compliant labels every time.

Key Features​

Quick Print​

The fastest way to generate labels for your chemicals:

  1. Navigate to ChemIQ > Label Center > Quick Print
  2. Select one or more chemicals from your inventory
  3. Choose a label type (GHS, NFPA, or HMIS)
  4. Configure the label layout and size
  5. Preview the batch
  6. Print

You can select multiple chemicals and print labels for all of them in a single batch — helpful when labeling a full shelf of secondary containers at once.

Label Types​

Tellus supports three standard label formats:

GHS Secondary Container Labels​

The most commonly required label format under OSHA's HazCom standard:

  • Product identifier — Chemical name matching the SDS
  • Signal word — "Danger" or "Warning"
  • Hazard pictograms — The red-bordered diamond symbols (flame, skull and crossbones, corrosion, exclamation mark, etc.)
  • Hazard statements — Specific descriptions of the hazard (for example, "Highly flammable liquid and vapor")
  • Precautionary statements — Safe handling, storage, and disposal guidance

All data is pulled directly from the parsed SDS, so your labels always match the manufacturer's hazard classification.

NFPA 704 Diamond Labels​

The National Fire Protection Association's "fire diamond" rating system, commonly used by fire departments and emergency responders:

  • Red (top) — Flammability rating (0 to 4)
  • Blue (left) — Health hazard rating (0 to 4)
  • Yellow (right) — Instability/reactivity rating (0 to 4)
  • White (bottom) — Special notices (oxidizer, water reactive, etc.)

NFPA diamonds are especially useful for storage areas, chemical cabinets, and any location where fire departments need to quickly assess hazards during an emergency.

HMIS Labels​

The Hazardous Materials Identification System label format, developed by the American Coatings Association:

  • Blue — Health hazard rating
  • Red — Flammability rating
  • Orange — Physical hazard rating
  • White — PPE code letter indicating required personal protective equipment

HMIS labels are popular in manufacturing and coating operations.

Templates​

Save label configurations as templates for reuse:

  • Define your preferred label size, layout, and content options
  • Apply a template when printing to maintain consistency across your organization
  • Share templates across sites so every location produces the same label format

Batch Label Preview​

Before printing, preview every label in the batch:

  • Verify the data is correct for each chemical
  • Check that pictograms and hazard statements match the SDS
  • Remove individual labels from the batch if needed
  • Adjust layout or size before sending to the printer

Track every label print job:

  • Date and time of each print job
  • Which chemicals were included
  • Who printed the labels
  • Label type and template used

Print history helps you demonstrate to inspectors that your labeling program is active and current.

Label Configuration​

Customize the content and format of your labels:

  • Label size — Select from standard label sheet sizes
  • Content options — Choose which fields to include (all required fields are always included; optional fields like precautionary statements can be toggled)
  • Font size — Adjust text size for readability
  • Language — Primary label language

Who Uses This​

RoleWhat You Can Do
AdminFull access to all Label Center features; manage templates
ManagerPrint labels for chemicals at managed sites; create templates
Program CoordinatorPrint labels; manage label templates
EmployeeView label templates (printing typically requires manager or coordinator role)

Tier Availability​

FeatureStarterStandardPro
GHS secondary container labels—IncludedIncluded
NFPA 704 diamond labels—IncludedIncluded
HMIS labels—IncludedIncluded
Quick Print—IncludedIncluded
Templates—IncludedIncluded
Batch preview—IncludedIncluded
Print history—IncludedIncluded
Label configuration—IncludedIncluded

Common Tasks​