Hazmat placards and labels in standard formats:
legally compliant, quickly available, in top quality
HERMA and BOXLAB Services have concluded a cooperative agreement for labelling dangerous goods.
BOXLAB Services is responsible for operative handling of hazard labels, hazmat placards and warning signs from HERMA.
The adhesive material is supplied by HERMA, and production (punching and printing) is done by HERMA – in the usual high quality. BOXLAB Services handles packaging and delivery of your hazard labels and hazmat placards.
Nowadays flexibility and just-in-time delivery are becoming increasingly important. BOXLAB Services offers you these advantages plus additional benefits. And you can continue to count on consistently high label quality.
- Comprehensive advice on processes
From order description and warehousing to handling and disposal. - Conversion to uniform standards
Different products are converted to a single standard and augmented with services. - Analysing and checking
Areas of possible improvement are studied at regular intervals. - Expertise on legal compliance
BOXLAB Services works with advisers on dangerous goods and passes its information on to customers. - Fast, flexible, customised
All labels for marking dangerous goods can be ordered starting at a batch size of 1; express delivery in Europe within 24 hours, even with custom-printed labels.
You still have the full range of HERMA’s familiar products and services at your disposal, including advice on materials and production of custom labels in large quantities.
HERMA
HERMA stands out for quality Made in Germany. Our know-how extends from adhesive material coating to self-adhesive labels and labelling machines. With our expertise in materials and many years of experience in labelling of hazardous substances and dangerous goods, we can offer top-quality solutions for your particular application: reliable and saltwater-resistant. This is our contribution to the cooperative agreement with BOXLAB Services.
BOXLAB Services
BOXLAB Services is a start-up spun off from BASF SE. It focuses on labelling of dangerous goods and packaging. Accompanying processes in the areas of purchasing, storage, handling and disposal are considered holistically and created as a new service together with our customers. This enables us to generate cost savings of up to 50%. Hazard labels and placards are supplied in full compliance with legal requirements.
Hazard labels and placards
starting at a batch size of 1
BOXLAB Services delivers labels starting at a batch size of 1. This guarantees flexibility and makes temperature-controlled warehouses obsolete.
24-hour express delivery
All products can be delivered anywhere in Europe within 24 hours – this saves you expensive warehousing and ensures that the layout of your labels complies with current laws.

Legally compliant and individually printable
On request you can have individual information like a UN number or technical name included on the placard.
Saltwater-resistant as per BS 5609 / II and III
HERMA’s special adhesive materials are saltwater resistant for both printing and overprinting. They also adhere securely to critical surfaces.
Highest-quality labels for marking dangerous goods: one less risk to worry about
Hazmat label requirements: HERMA labels for marking dangerous goods fulfil a wide range of legal requirements. They are certified as per British Standard 5609, sections 2 and 3. In addition, the printed images can be used under ADR, RID, IATA and IMDG in accordance with many years of practical application. This enables you to use all transport routes in a legally compliant manner with just one layout. Placards can be overprinted with individual UN numbers. When printed by certified printers and the corresponding ink, they are also saltwater-resistant as per BD 5609, section 3. Hazard labels can be supplied in combinations of 2 or 3, which makes labelling much easier. In this way you can get all the hazmat shipping labels you need for transporting dangerous goods from a single source and in very high quality. The hazmat warning labels can be delivered starting at a batch size of 1, and in only 24 hours if necessary.
With help from external experts if necessary, BOXLAB Services ensures that printed layouts of the hazmat labels and placards are in compliance with all current laws and regulations. In this way you can be sure you are observing the law when shipping goods by sea and air – one less risk to worry about.
If you would like to know more about the regulations for the transport of dangerous goods, we recommend the page Labelling of dangerous goods of our cooperation partner BOXLAB Services.
Hazmat placards, labels and much more – discover them now

Hazmat labels
ADR hazard labels in format 100x100 mm on a roll or as single sheets. They can also be ordered in combinations of 2 or 3.
Hazard labels in format 100 x 100 mm on a roll or as single sheets, with different images for all classes of dangerous goods. The hazard labels comply with the applicable guidelines. In addition to individual labels with one image, it is also possible to combine 2 or 3 images on one label, which makes labelling much easier. The illustrations show a small selection.
Discover the entire range of ADR hazard labels and order labels from the partner shop.


Hazmat labels in combinations
of 2 or 3
Often several hazard labels are needed for a single product. Combine the images according to your needs – and affix only one label to your product!
Hazard labels with 2 or 3 images on a single sheet, combined according to your needs (2 in 1 or 3 in 1 hazard labels). Combined labels are much easier to use and require less storage space. The hazard labels comply with the applicable guidelines.
Discover hazard labels with 2 or 3 images and order them from the partner shop.


Placards
Placards in format 250x250mm, with secure adhesion. They can be customised and are saltwater-resistant as per BS 5609 Section III.
Placards in format 250x250 mm, with images for all classes of dangerous goods, are available from our warehouse.
They are available ready-printed as well as with customisable layouts (e.g. with UN number).
The peel-off tab simplifies handling, even with gloves.
The illustrations show a small selection.
Discover the entire range of placards and order labels from the partner shop.


Custom-printed placards
Format 250x250 mm, with custom overprinted UN number. Starting at a batch size of 1. Secure adhesion, compliant with BS 5609 Section 3 (saltwater-certified).
BOXLAB Services prints placards in format 250x250 mm with the UN number you require.
Available at short notice, starting at a batch size of 1 and in large quantities.
The illustrations show a small selection.
Discover the entire range of customisable placards and order your placards from the partner shop.


Warning plates, self-adhesive
Saltwater-resistant orange hazard warning plates, standard format 400x300 mm – with individual Kemler Code and UN number.
‘Half’ warning plate in 300x120 mm format (UN number only).
Self-adhesive orange warning plate labels made of saltwater-resistant film in accordance with BS 5609, Section 3.
Compliant with ADR, RID und IMDG. Label format 400x300 mm (landscape).
Also available as a ‘half’ warning plate in a reduced size of 300x120 mm (UN number only).
Orange warning plate labels are supplied along with overprinted individual Kemler Code. Starting at a batch size of 1.
Discover the product details and order in the partner shop.

Further solutions from BOXLAB Services
Mandatory / prohibitory / warning signs ISO EN 7010
For safety marking at the workplace. In 250x250 mm format.
Enable quick and residue-free label removal. Environmentally friendly and cost-efficient labelling of hazardous goods and in the warehouse.
BIO cleaner, squeegee, safety scraper:
practical aids for applying the labels without creases or bubbles.
Valuable expert knowledge and interesting innovations:
Legal requirements and safe transport methods
Classify and transport hazardous goods correctly.
A comprehensive guide to regulations and safety measures, with valuable ideas for process optimisation. Immerse yourself in the world of dangerous goods transport and gain valuable insights into current developments, legal framework conditions and proven best practices.
"Special dangerous goods" & use cases
Expert knowledge for the safe labelling of "special dangerous goods".
Lithium batteries, radioactive materials, explosives, dry ice or environmentally hazardous chemicals have particularly high safety requirements for transport and storage due to their properties. Find out what is important!
Should you print your own hazard labels?
Hazardous substances require safe handling - and one of the most important safety measures is correct labelling. Find out why self-printing hazard labels is not a simple solution and is risky.
Safe and cost-effective, from quantity 1: Fully printed hazard labels
NEW: Process optimisation using PE plates instead of metal plates
Certified complete solution, unique worldwide and seawater-certified in accordance with BS 5609 Section III.
Safe labelling thanks to optimally coordinated components - even under extreme conditions.
Residue-free removal and easy re-labelling. Significant advantages over metal plates.
‘Half warning signs’ - flexible and efficient
The orange warning sign is an essential part of dangerous goods labelling. However, there is not always enough space on the vehicle for a full-size sign.
Half ADR warning signs with a reduced size offer flexible and ADR-compliant labelling where space is limited.
Frequently asked questions about hazard labels and placards:
Versatile labels with special characteristics
Labels in the chemical industry are applied to a wide variety of surfaces, for example drums, canisters, barrels, shipping containers, IBCs, FIBCs and pallets.Here secure adhesion is especially important, along with resistance to chemicals, dirt, grease and oil. Environmental factors such as heat, moisture, cold and UV radiation must also be taken into account, and sometimes even saltwater resistance is required. HERMA offers ideal materials and solutions in all of these cases.
Learn more about
Hazardous substance labels and hazardous goods labels
Solutions for chemical labels
