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Chemical Labels

Introduction

SoloDB provides a comprehensive label management system for chemical containers, allowing you to create, customize, and print labels with important information about your chemicals. These labels help ensure proper identification, safety compliance, and traceability of all chemical containers in your laboratory.

Key Features

  • Custom Label Design: Create and customize label templates with various elements

  • Multiple Label Types: Support for different types of chemical container labels

  • QR Code Integration: Automatically generate QR codes linking to container details

  • Safety Information: Include hazard symbols and safety statements on labels

  • Flexible Printing: Print labels individually or in batches

  • External Label Support: Integration with external labeling systems

Label Types

SoloDB supports different types of labels for chemical containers:

  1. Standard Chemical Labels: Default labels for most chemical containers, including chemical name, concentration, hazard information, and other details.

  2. External Labels: Labels that integrate with external labeling systems used in specific rooms or facilities.

Creating and Managing Labels

Accessing the Label Management

  1. Log in to your SoloDB account

  2. Navigate to the Chemicals section

  3. Select "Labels" from the menu

Creating a New Label Template

To create a new label template:

  1. In the Labels section, click "Create New Label"

  2. Enter a name for your label template

  3. Select "Chemical Container" as the label type

  4. Use the label designer to customize your label:

    • Set the label dimensions

    • Add elements such as text, images, QR codes, and chemical container information

    • Position and format each element as needed

  5. Save your label template

Label Designer

The label designer allows you to create custom labels with various elements:

  • Text Elements: Add static text or dynamic fields that will be populated with container information

  • QR Codes: Add QR codes that link to the container's detail page

  • Images: Add logos, hazard symbols, or other images

  • Chemical Container Information: Add specific container information such as:

    • Chemical name and formula

    • CAS number

    • Concentration

    • Expiration date

    • Owner information

    • Safety information (hazard symbols, H and P statements)

Printing Labels

To print labels for chemical containers:

  1. Navigate to the chemical container list

  2. Select the containers for which you want to print labels

  3. Click "Print Labels"

  4. Select the label template to use

  5. Configure printing options if needed

  6. Click "Generate PDF" to create a printable PDF file

  7. Print the PDF using your printer

You can also print a label for an individual container from its detail page.

External Labeling Systems

Some laboratories or facilities use external labeling systems for chemicals. SoloDB supports integration with these systems:

  1. Site Configuration: Each site can be configured to use external chemical labeling

  2. Barcode Scanning: External labels can be scanned and associated with containers in SoloDB

  3. Label Registration: When registering a new container, you can associate it with an external label

To configure external labeling:

  1. Navigate to the Site Management section

  2. Edit the site settings

  3. Enable the "Has External Chemical Labelling" option

  4. Save the changes

Best Practices

  • Standardize Label Templates: Create standardized label templates for different types of chemicals

  • Include Essential Information: Ensure labels include all required safety and identification information

  • Regular Updates: Update label templates when regulations or requirements change

  • Quality Control: Regularly check printed labels for readability and accuracy

  • Printer Settings: Use appropriate printer settings and label materials for durability

Troubleshooting

Labels Not Printing Correctly

If your labels are not printing correctly:

  1. Check that the label dimensions in the template match your physical label stock

  2. Verify printer settings (paper size, scaling, etc.)

  3. Ensure the printer has the correct label stock loaded

  4. Try adjusting margins or bleed settings in the label template

QR Codes Not Scanning

If QR codes on your labels are not scanning properly:

  1. Ensure the printed QR code is clear and not distorted

  2. Check that the QR code size is adequate for scanning

  3. Verify that the URL encoded in the QR code is correct

  4. Try using a different QR code scanner app

  • Chemical Container Management: Manage detailed information about chemical containers

  • Barcode Scanning: Scan barcodes to quickly find or register chemical containers

  • Safety Information: Manage hazard symbols and safety statements for chemicals

20 June 2025
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