Battery/Automotive

Regardless of their area of implementation, most batteries contain basic safety information such as the load size they can carry based on wattage, the presence of corrosive substances inside the battery, and the intended use for the battery, whether it is designed for general application or use with a specific product or operating system.

Naturally, the battery labels you require depend on the type of batteries you use and how you use them. With this in mind, essential label information for batteries could require one or more of the following types of information, among others, to ensure the safety and proper battery use.

Eco-conscious companies don’t toss batteries in the trash, because they know that toxic substances inside the products can leak out and further pollute landfill space, which is where most batteries end up after they are trashed and picked up by a waste removal service.

If your company has a repository where it keeps spent batteries before it forwards them to the proper recycler. It’s a good idea to mark the used battery containment unit with a “used batteries” label to prevent the batteries from being reused and creating equipment failures.

Some batteries — particularly automotive batteries — contain an electrolyte-based solution of sulfuric acid and water that transfer between a series of lead plates to support the batteries’ functionality. The fluid is well-contained. However, removing stoppers from holes in the top of a battery can allow access to the toxic liquid. Batteries that are “spillable” should be marked as such to prevent chemical burns, whereas non-spillable batteries should be marked as such to provide a safety indicator.

The FAA has issued multiple warnings and videos that demonstrate how lithium batteries can “self-ignite” and lead to airplane crashes. Furthermore, when lithium-ion batteries combust, they can release toxic substances associated with the development of brain and liver cancer.

These considerations are why it is absolutely essential to outfit lithium-ion batteries with a label that communicates the message, “If a package is damaged, batteries must be quarantined, inspected, and, [if they are found to be in serviceable condition] repackaged.

Some companies prefer to use rechargeable batteries whenever possible to reduce battery purchase costs. However, recharging batteries using a re-charger whose connector cables attach to batteries to recharge them presents a potential danger: If the battery charger is not powered off before the cables are removed, it could deliver a shock to the worker.

Applying labels to battery charging stations that clearly indicate the danger of handling live charger cables helps workers avoid serious shocks that, in the most serious cases, could lead to filing workers’ compensation claims and injury lawsuits that financially burden the employer.

Is so, Flexo-Graphics can serve as your one-stop source for labels that are suitable for various types of batteries. We have 30 plus years of creating battery labels. We produce over 10,000,000 million battery and automotive labels per year. We can provide you with stock battery labels that are ideal for general labeling needs and custom labels that conform to precise requirements.

To get started on receiving the battery labels you need to improve the safety and use of batteries in residences and work environments, please call us today at (262) 790-2740, or use our contact form, to schedule a consultation. With our help, you can address all of your automotive labeling needs to increase safety among customers, as well as workers who use batteries in your facility. Contact us today for help selecting the right automotive labels for your needs.