1.1 The Chemical Identification System & Methods

Having a chemical identification system is of great benefit to cleaners. Below are some of the key benefits of having a professional chemical identification system for cleaning chemicals:

  • Quick & easy ways to identify products
  • Quick & easy ways to identify the task the product is primarily used for
  • Ensures incorrect chemicals are not used (e.g. one that may cause damage to surfaces)
  • Minimises unnecessary wastage of unlabelled chemicals
  • In the event of injury, correct action may be taken
  • New cleaners are able to learn their job with ease

Identification Methods

Apart from the product name and description on the labels, we use multiple ways to identify product usage.

Illustration
Picture related to typical product use in the top left corner of the label

Colour Coding
Quick identification at a glance in the bottom right corner of the label
Chemical solution is dyed the same colour where possible

Number Coding
Allows for colour blindness