MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (September 29, 2014) – OKI Data Americas announces that its C610, C711, and C831 color printers have been tested for Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazardous chemical labeling applications using Brandywine Drumlabels’ Poly-Twin® labels. Drum labels from Brandywine Drumlabels, LLC were produced using these three OKI devices. These labels were then tested by Brandywine Drumlabels and reported to meet the International Maritime Dangerous Goods 90 day seawater submersion and U.S. Department of Transportation UV resistance requirements for chemical labeling in accordance with the protocol laid out by GHS British Standard 5609 (BS5609).

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In order for printed drum and chemical labels to meet the requirements for the various levels of BS5609 standards, the substrate, adhesive and printed graphic must be independently tested. As part of this process, the printed labels are tested for weathering, adhesion and abrasion resistance to prove their durability. GHS also requires users to conform to graphic labeling standards that use a pictogram system with precautionary text warnings. In addition to these performance standards, printed hazardous materials labels must be properly formatted.

The C610 or C711 produce letter- or legal-size labels, while the C831 produces labels up to tabloid-size. With approved label software applications and media, users can create GHS-formatted labels on demand. These OKI printers deliver cost-effective printed materials including brochures, flyers, training collateral and safety data sheets (SDS) in addition to drum labels.

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“OKI Data is pleased that three of our printers have been tested for the production of chemical drum labels in conjunction with Brandywine Drumlabels, LLC,” said Carl Taylor, vice president of marketing for OKI Data Americas. “The award-winning C610, C711 and C831 color printers from OKI Data now provide an even broader range of uses and deliver greater value for our customers in the manufacturing and transportation segments.”

The GHS was developed to ensure the safe production, transport, handling, use and disposal of hazardous materials. Its expressed goal is to make the international sale and transportation of hazardous chemicals easier, as well as to make workplace conditions safer for all employees exposed to chemical hazards. The GHS establishes an international list of text and graphics to classify, define and communicate hazards, and provide global uniformity to printed labels and SDS. GHS standards must be in place within the U.S. by June 1, 2015, and are being implemented in 65 countries.

The GHS system affects chemical manufacturers, importers and distributors, and employers who use chemicals. Chemical manufacturers need to classify the hazards of chemicals, and provide labels and SDS to employers receiving their chemicals. Importers and distributors also need to provide labels and SDS to employers to which they are shipping. Chemical manufacturers in the U.S. will be required to use GHS-inspired HCS/HazCom 2012-compliant labels (issued by OSHA) on their packaging, with a series of requirements. For more information on these requirements and OKI Data Americas’ chemical labeling solutions, visit http://www.okidata.com/ghs-label-solutions.

All OKI Data products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation. Most of OKI Data’s color printing solutions feature Single Pass Color™ as well as proprietary digital LED and HD Color technologies. These technologies allow OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability and outstanding color output quality.

OKI provides live[1], toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America. In addition, OKI Data live chat feature is available to customers within the US and Canada seeking online support on weekdays during normal business hours within the Eastern time zone.

About OKI Data Americas

OKI Data Americas, headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized solutions under the OKI® brand, including digital color and monochrome printers and multifunction products, serial impact dot matrix printers, thermal label and POS printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas serves the graphic arts and production and specialty printing markets with the OKI proColor Series digital production printers. In addition, its Multimedia Production Platform category of production-quality A3 color devices meets a wide-range of graphic arts and commercial printing needs. Utilizing Genuine OKI toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. OKI Data offers a broad portfolio of products built to optimize managed print engagements. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer’s needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company’s innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company OKI Electric Industry, a leader in telecom, infrastructure and mechatronics systems; and an approximately $4.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2013 financial reporting. Keeping its customers’ needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR certified products.

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