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GHS P-Statement Reference
Precautionary statements are the standardized P-code phrases assigned under the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
Showing 132 of 132 P-codes
| Code | Category | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| P101 | General (P1xx) | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. |
| P102 | General (P1xx) | Keep out of reach of children. |
| P103 | General (P1xx) | Read carefully and follow all instructions. |
| P203 | Prevention (P2xx) | Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
| P210 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
| P211 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. |
| P212 | Prevention (P2xx) | Avoid heating under confinement or reduction of the desensitizing agent |
| P220 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. |
| P222 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not allow contact with air. |
| P223 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not allow contact with water. |
| P230 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep diluted with ... |
| P231 | Prevention (P2xx) | Handle and store contents under inert gas/... |
| P232 | Prevention (P2xx) | Protect from moisture. |
| P233 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep container tightly closed. |
| P234 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep only in original packaging. |
| P235 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep cool. |
| P236 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep only in original packaging; Division … in the transport configuration. |
| P240 | Prevention (P2xx) | Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. |
| P241 | Prevention (P2xx) | Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment. |
| P242 | Prevention (P2xx) | Use non-sparking tools. |
| P243 | Prevention (P2xx) | Take action to prevent static discharges. |
| P244 | Prevention (P2xx) | Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. |
| P250 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/…. |
| P251 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not pierce or burn, even after use. |
| P260 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
| P261 | Prevention (P2xx) | Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
| P262 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
| P263 | Prevention (P2xx) | Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. |
| P264 | Prevention (P2xx) | Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
| P265 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not touch eyes. |
| P270 | Prevention (P2xx) | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
| P271 | Prevention (P2xx) | Use only outdoors or with adequate ventilation. |
| P272 | Prevention (P2xx) | Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
| P273 | Prevention (P2xx) | Avoid release to the environment. |
| P280 | Prevention (P2xx) | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| P282 | Prevention (P2xx) | Wear cold insulating gloves and either face shield or eye protection. |
| P283 | Prevention (P2xx) | Wear fire resistant or flame-retardant clothing. |
| P284 | Prevention (P2xx) | In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. |
| P301 | Response (P3xx) | IF SWALLOWED: |
| P302 | Response (P3xx) | IF ON SKIN: |
| P303 | Response (P3xx) | IF ON SKIN (or hair): |
| P304 | Response (P3xx) | IF INHALED: |
| P305 | Response (P3xx) | IF IN EYES: |
| P306 | Response (P3xx) | IF ON CLOTHING: |
| P308 | Response (P3xx) | IF exposed or concerned: |
| P316 | Response (P3xx) | Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P317 | Response (P3xx) | Get medical help. |
| P318 | Response (P3xx) | IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
| P319 | Response (P3xx) | Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
| P320 | Response (P3xx) | Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). |
| P321 | Response (P3xx) | Specific treatment (see ... on this label). |
| P330 | Response (P3xx) | Rinse mouth. |
| P331 | Response (P3xx) | Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P332 | Response (P3xx) | If skin irritation occurs: |
| P333 | Response (P3xx) | If skin irritation or rash occurs: |
| P334 | Response (P3xx) | Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
| P335 | Response (P3xx) | Brush off loose particles from skin. |
| P336 | Response (P3xx) | Immediately thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. |
| P337 | Response (P3xx) | If eye irritation persists: |
| P338 | Response (P3xx) | Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P340 | Response (P3xx) | Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
| P342 | Response (P3xx) | If experiencing respiratory symptoms: |
| P351 | Response (P3xx) | Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. |
| P352 | Response (P3xx) | Wash with plenty of water/... |
| P353 | Response (P3xx) | Rinse affected areas with water [or shower]. |
| P354 | Response (P3xx) | Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
| P360 | Response (P3xx) | Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
| P361 | Response (P3xx) | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
| P362 | Response (P3xx) | Take off contaminated clothing. |
| P363 | Response (P3xx) | Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| P364 | Response (P3xx) | And wash it before reuse. |
| P370 | Response (P3xx) | In case of fire: |
| P371 | Response (P3xx) | In case of major fire and large quantities: |
| P372 | Response (P3xx) | Explosion risk. |
| P373 | Response (P3xx) | DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. |
| P375 | Response (P3xx) | Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P376 | Response (P3xx) | Stop leak if safe to do so. |
| P377 | Response (P3xx) | Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. |
| P378 | Response (P3xx) | Use ... to extinguish. |
| P380 | Response (P3xx) | Evacuate area. |
| P381 | Response (P3xx) | In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. |
| P390 | Response (P3xx) | Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. |
| P391 | Response (P3xx) | Collect spillage. |
| P401 | Storage (P4xx) | Store in accordance with… |
| P402 | Storage (P4xx) | Store in a dry place. |
| P403 | Storage (P4xx) | Store in a well-ventilated place. |
| P404 | Storage (P4xx) | Store in a closed container. |
| P405 | Storage (P4xx) | Store locked up. |
| P406 | Storage (P4xx) | Store in a corrosion resistant/...container with a resistant inner liner. |
| P407 | Storage (P4xx) | Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. |
| P410 | Storage (P4xx) | Protect from sunlight. |
| P411 | Storage (P4xx) | Store at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. |
| P412 | Storage (P4xx) | Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/ 122 °F. |
| P413 | Storage (P4xx) | Store bulk masses greater than … kg/…lbs at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. |
| P420 | Storage (P4xx) | Store separately. |
| P501 | Disposal (P5xx) | Dispose of contents/container to ... |
| P502 | Disposal (P5xx) | Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling. |
| P503 | Disposal (P5xx) | Refer to manufacturer/supplier… for information on disposal/recovery/recycling. |
| P231 + P232 | Combined codes | Handle and store contents under inert gas/.... Protect from moisture. |
| P264 + P265 | Combined codes | Wash hands [and…] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
| P301 + P316 | Combined codes | IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P301 + P317 | Combined codes | IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
| P301 + P330 + P331 | Combined codes | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P302 + P317 | Combined codes | IF ON SKIN: Get medical help. |
| P302 + P334 | Combined codes | IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. |
| P302 + P335 + P334 | Combined codes | IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
| P302 + P352 | Combined codes | IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... |
| P302 + P361 + P354 | Combined codes | IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
| P303 + P361 + P353 | Combined codes | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower]. |
| P304 + P317 | Combined codes | IF INHALED: Get medical help. |
| P304 + P340 | Combined codes | IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
| P305 + P351 + P338 | Combined codes | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P305 + P354 + P338 | Combined codes | IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P306 + P360 | Combined codes | IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
| P308 + P316 | Combined codes | IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P332 + P317 | Combined codes | If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
| P333 + P317 | Combined codes | If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
| P336 + P317 | Combined codes | Immediately thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get medical help. |
| P337 + P317 | Combined codes | If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
| P342 + P316 | Combined codes | If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P361 + P364 | Combined codes | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| P362 + P364 | Combined codes | Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| P370 + P372 + P380 + P373 | Combined codes | In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. |
| P370 + P376 | Combined codes | In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. |
| P370 + P378 | Combined codes | In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
| P370 + P380 + P375 | Combined codes | In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P371 + P380 + P375 | Combined codes | In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P402 + P404 | Combined codes | Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. |
| P403 + P233 | Combined codes | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| P403 + P235 | Combined codes | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
| P410 + P403 | Combined codes | Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
| P410 + P412 | Combined codes | Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F. |
Notation legend
- / slash — supplier-selectable alternatives (choose one).
- [ ] square brackets — optional or conditional text.
- … ellipses — text the manufacturer or supplier must complete.
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How it works
Precautionary statements are the standardized P-code phrases assigned under the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Each code gives a specific handling, storage, or response instruction tied to a substance's classified hazards — general (P1xx), prevention ( P2xx), response ( P3xx), storage ( P4xx), and disposal ( P5xx).
P-codes appear on chemical labels and in Section 2 of a safety data sheet alongside the hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word. Some codes are combined into a single statement (e.g. P301 + P330 + P331) when the source tables specify a joined phrase for that combination of responses.
This is a reference table, not a label generator: it looks up existing P-codes and their fixed wording, it does not select which codes apply to a given classification.
Worked example
A safety data sheet lists P210 and P280 in Section 2. Searching each code in the table above shows:
- P210 — Prevention — "Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking."
- P280 — Prevention — "Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/..." — the trailing slashes mark supplier-selectable PPE options, per the notation legend.
Together they tell you to keep the product away from ignition sources and to select and wear the appropriate protective equipment while handling it.
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Data vintage
- 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.132 codes = 98 active single codes and 34 combined codes. Eight codes deleted at Rev.10 are not carried. Slashes mark supplier-selectable alternatives, square brackets mark optional text, and ellipses mark text the supplier must complete; all three are part of the official text and are rendered verbatim.
last updated 2026-07-13