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Administration, Classification, Documents & Reports, General 05/01/2025

Modify the Banding Range for Safety Data Sheets from Version 45205

Modify the Banding Range for Safety Data Sheets from Version 45205 This is a new development which involves changing the Application Settings to manipulate the Property which calculates the Components listed in Section 3 of the SDS. Originally, there is one Entry List Property for each SDS; for example CLP SDS uses CLPSDSINGDETAILS for exact and Banded Documents. Now, the exact SDS continues to use CLPSDSINGDETAILS but the Banded uses CLPSDSINGDETAILSBANDED. In Manage Application Settings you...

Administration, General, Items 05/12/2024

Instant Search for Items includes Item Class Filter

Instant Search for Items in CDT now includes Item Class Filter The Instant Search now has the functionality to filter Items by Item Class in the Composition Design Tool (CDT) when searching for Items. Each User can set their own default settings for the required Item Classes as well as the Deep Search. Select Item Class in the Instant Search and a box will appear. Select the relevant Item Classes to show in the Instant Search so only materials which are in the selected Item Classes will appear i...

Documents & Reports, General, Items, Properties 08/05/2024

Transaction Rollback Error Message

Transaction Rollback Error Message The most common reason for a ‘Transaction Rollback’ error is that a Property and or Property Group which is specified in a document has been removed or does not exist, as Formpak looks to these to see if there is a value to show on the document. If you have recently changed or removed any Property/Property Group and require assistance please contact support@formpak-software.com May 2024...

Documents & Reports, General, Properties 27/03/2024

IFRA Standards

IFRA Standards Introduction to IFRA IFRA regulations, also known as the IFRA Standards, are guidelines set by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) to ensure the safe use of fragrances. These standards are based on scientific research and risk assessments by independent experts. IFRA membership is voluntary, but their standards are widely recognized by governments and followed by about 80% of the fragrance industry globally. IFRA Standards are not the only requirement for fragrance safe...

Documents & Reports, General, Items 27/03/2024

SDS Safety Data Sheets

SDS Safety Data Sheets A Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously known as a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), is a critical document that provides information on the safe handling and use of chemicals and their mixtures such as formulations. A SDS is typically only legally required to be provided for substances and mixtures which are hazardous. Hazards are most often determined according to legislation related to GHS, based on the rules adopted by a specific region. However, a SDS can also be reque...

Classification, General 27/03/2024

GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

GHS Globally Harmonized System Introduction to GHS The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was established with the mandate of creating a globally harmonized hazard classification and compatible labelling system, along with standardized material safety data sheets (MSDS) and easily understandable symbols. The United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS) is responsible fo...

General 20/07/2023

Training and Support

Training and Support How does training work? Training for new Formpak users is given in several ways: Quick Start Guides – a set of PDF’s with basic instructions on getting started with the key areas. The Quick Start Guides can be found here. Videos – there are many videos on Formpak’s YouTube Channel which demonstrate how to use the software. If you don’t have access to YouTube, please let us know and we can make them available as MP4 files for you. Application Hel...

General 20/07/2023

Training Matrix

Training Matrix Version 7 – 21st April 2020. The Training Matrix is an Excel spreadsheet which lists all training and help content available at the date of publication (over 180 articles). The list includes target areas and a link to the content with dates so you can search on the most recently added/reviewed content. Additional training material is available in the Application help centre (just press the ‘Help’ button in the software). There is focused and recommended content...

General 20/07/2023

Printer Recommendations

Printer Recommendations We recommend using label printers with 300dpi (for sharp pictures) thermal transfer and direct thermal label printers with built in LAN ports and reliable drivers from Seagull Scientific. People sometimes use Zebra label printers, which are also OK. Label printers should have a 300dpi head, a LAN port and Seagull Scientific printer drivers. People sometimes use DYMO LabelWriter printers. These are direct thermal printers for which you can only use DYMO stationery which co...