P242
Use non-sparking tools.
- Code
- P242
- Statement
- Use non-sparking tools.
- Statement type
- Prevention (P2xx)
- GHS revision
- ST/SG/AC.10/30/Rev.10, Annex 3
Reference only. Not legal or regulatory advice. Verify against the primary source before you act.
Other codes of this type
- P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
- P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
- P212 Avoid heating under confinement or reduction of the desensitizing agent
- P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
- P222 Do not allow contact with air.
- P223 Do not allow contact with water.
- P230 Keep diluted with ...
- P231 Handle and store contents under inert gas/...
- P232 Protect from moisture.
- P233 Keep container tightly closed.
- P234 Keep only in original packaging.
- P235 Keep cool.
- P236 Keep only in original packaging; Division … in the transport configuration.
- P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.
- P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.
- P244 Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.
- P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/….
- P251 Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing.
- P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
- P265 Do not touch eyes.
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271 Use only outdoors or with adequate ventilation.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
- P282 Wear cold insulating gloves and either face shield or eye protection.
- P283 Wear fire resistant or flame-retardant clothing.
- P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
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Sources
UN GHS Rev.10, Annex 3 §2 — extracted 2026-07-13
Published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Bracketed and ellipsis text is part of the published statement and is reproduced unresolved.
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Data: GHS precautionary statements (P-codes), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) ST/SG/AC.10/30/Rev.10, English edition (© 2023 United Nations), retrieved 2026-07-13, 132 codes.