Full list of GHS H and P statements
309 codes: UN GHS Rev.11 H and P statements (including combinations and codes deleted in the UN GHS), EU CLP EUH statements and letter codes, and WHMIS elements with no GHS code. Each code links to a page with the official wording in each jurisdiction.
Hazard statements (H)
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| H200 | Unstable explosives. |
| H201 | Explosive; mass explosion hazard. |
| H202 | Explosive, severe projection hazard. |
| H203 | Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard. |
| H204 | Fire or projection hazard |
| H205 | May mass explode in fire. |
| H206 | Fire, blast or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced |
| H207 | Fire or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced |
| H208 | Fire hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced |
| H209 | Explosive |
| H210 | Very sensitive |
| H211 | May be sensitive |
| H220 | Extremely flammable gas |
| H221 | Flammable gas |
| H222 | Extremely flammable aerosol |
| H223 | Flammable aerosol |
| H224 | Extremely flammable liquid and vapour |
| H225 | Highly flammable liquid and vapour |
| H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour |
| H227 | Combustible liquid |
| H228 | Flammable solid |
| H229 | Pressurized container: may burst if heated |
| H230 | May react explosively even in the absence of air |
| H231 | May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature |
| H232 | May ignite spontaneously if exposed to air |
| H240 | Heating may cause an explosion |
| H241 | Heating may cause a fire or explosion |
| H242 | Heating may cause a fire |
| H250 | Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air |
| H251 | Self-heating; may catch fire |
| H252 | Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire |
| H260 | In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously |
| H261 | In contact with water releases flammable gas |
| H270 | May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer |
| H271 | May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer |
| H272 | May intensify fire; oxidizer |
| H280 | Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated |
| H281 | Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury |
| H282 | Extremely flammable chemical under pressure: May explode if heated |
| H283 | Flammable chemical under pressure: May explode if heated |
| H284 | Chemical under pressure: May explode if heated |
| H290 | May be corrosive to metals |
| H300 | Fatal if swallowed |
| H300+H310 | Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin |
| H300+H310+H330 | Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H300+H330 | Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed |
| H301+H311 | Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin |
| H301+H311+H331 | Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H301+H331 | Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
| H302+H312 | Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin |
| H302+H312+H332 | Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H302+H332 | Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled |
| H303 | May be harmful if swallowed |
| H303+H313 | May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin |
| H303+H313+H333 | May be harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H303+H333 | May be harmful if swallowed or if inhaled |
| H304 | May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways |
| H305 | May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways |
| H310 | Fatal in contact with skin |
| H310+H330 | Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin |
| H311+H331 | Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin |
| H312+H332 | Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H313 | May be harmful in contact with skin |
| H313+H333 | May be harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation |
| H315+H319 | Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation |
| H315+H320 | Causes skin and eye irritation |
| H316 | Causes mild skin irritation |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
| H320 | Causes eye irritation |
| H330 | Fatal if inhaled |
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled |
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled |
| H333 | May be harmful if inhaled |
| H334 | May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation |
| H336 | May cause drowsiness or dizziness |
| H340 | May cause genetic defects (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H341 | Suspected of causing genetic defects (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H350 | May cause cancer (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H350i | May cause cancer by inhalation. |
| H351 | Suspected of causing cancer (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H360 | May damage fertility or the unborn child (state specific effect if known)(state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H360D | May damage the unborn child. |
| H360Df | May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility. |
| H360F | May damage fertility. |
| H360FD | May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. |
| H360Fd | May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. |
| H361 | Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (state specific effect if known)(state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H361d | Suspected of damaging the unborn child. |
| H361f | Suspected of damaging fertility. |
| H361fd | Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. |
| H362 | May cause harm to breast-fed children |
| H370 | Causes damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H371 | May cause damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known)(state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H372 | Causes damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H373 | May cause damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard) |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life |
| H401 | Toxic to aquatic life |
| H402 | Harmful to aquatic life |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| H413 | May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life |
| H420 | Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere |
| H421 | Harms public health and the environment by contributing to global warming |
Precautionary statements (P)
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P101 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. |
| P102 | Keep out of reach of children. |
| P103 | Read carefully and follow all instructions. |
| P201 | Obtain special instructions before use. |
| P202 | Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. |
| 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/... |
| P231+P232 | Handle and store contents under inert gas/.... Protect from moisture. |
| 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. |
| P242 | Use non-sparking tools. |
| 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. |
| P264+P265 | Wash hands [and…] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
| 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. |
| P301 | IF SWALLOWED: |
| P301+P310 | IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ … |
| P301+P312 | IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/… if you feel unwell. |
| P301+P316 | IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P301+P317 | IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
| P301+P330+P331 | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P302 | IF ON SKIN: |
| P302+P317 | IF ON SKIN: Get medical help. (deleted in GHS Rev.11) |
| P302+P334 | IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. |
| P302+P335+P334 | IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
| P302+P352 | IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... |
| P302+P361+P354 | IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
| P303 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): |
| P303+P361+P353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower]. |
| P304 | IF INHALED: |
| P304+P312 | IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell. |
| P304+P317 | IF INHALED: Get medical help. (deleted in GHS Rev.11) |
| P304+P340 | IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
| P305 | IF IN EYES: |
| P305+P351+P338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P305+P354+P338 | IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P306 | IF ON CLOTHING: |
| P306+P360 | IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
| P308 | IF exposed or concerned: |
| P308+P311 | IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ … |
| P308+P313 | IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P308+P316 | IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P310 | Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ … |
| P311 | Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ … |
| P312 | Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/ … if you feel unwell. |
| P313 | Get medical advice/attention. |
| P314 | Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. |
| P315 | Get immediate medical advice/attention. |
| P316 | Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P317 | Get medical help. |
| P318 | IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
| P319 | Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
| P320 | Specific treatment is urgent (see information on this label and safety data sheet). |
| P321 | Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety data sheet). |
| P322 | Specific treatment is urgent (see information on the safety data sheet). |
| P323 | Specific treatment (see information on the safety data sheet). |
| P330 | Rinse mouth. |
| P331 | Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P332 | If skin irritation occurs: |
| P332+P313 | If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P332+P317 | If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
| P333 | If skin irritation or rash occurs: |
| P333+P313 | If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P333+P317 | If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
| P334 | Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
| P335 | Brush off loose particles from skin. |
| P336 | Immediately thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. |
| P336+P315 | Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention. |
| P336+P317 | Immediately thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get medical help. |
| P337 | If eye irritation persists: |
| P337+P313 | If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P337+P317 | If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
| P338 | Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P340 | Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
| P342 | If experiencing respiratory symptoms: |
| P342+P311 | If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ … |
| P342+P316 | If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P351 | Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. |
| P352 | Wash with plenty of water/... |
| P353 | Rinse affected areas with water [or shower]. |
| P354 | Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
| P360 | Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
| P361 | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
| P361+P364 | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| P362 | Take off contaminated clothing. |
| P362+P364 | Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| P363 | Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| P364 | And wash it before reuse. |
| P370 | In case of fire: |
| P370+P372+P380+P373 | In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. |
| P370+P376 | In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. |
| P370+P378 | In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
| P370+P380+P375 | In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P370+P380+P375[+P378] | In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. [Use…to extinguish]. |
| P371 | In case of major fire and large quantities: |
| P371+P380+P375 | In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P372 | Explosion risk. |
| P373 | DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. |
| P375 | Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P376 | Stop leak if safe to do so. |
| P377 | Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. |
| P378 | Use ... to extinguish. |
| P380 | Evacuate area. |
| P381 | In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. |
| P390 | Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. |
| P391 | Collect spillage. |
| P401 | Store in accordance with… |
| P402 | Store in a dry place. |
| P402+P404 | Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. |
| P403 | Store in a well-ventilated place. |
| P403+P233 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| P403+P235 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
| P404 | Store in a closed container. |
| P405 | Store locked up. |
| P406 | Store in a corrosion resistant/...container with a resistant inner liner. |
| P407 | Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. |
| P410 | Protect from sunlight. |
| P410+P403 | Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
| P410+P412 | Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F. |
| P411 | Store at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. |
| P412 | Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/ 122 °F. |
| P413 | Store bulk masses greater than … kg/…lbs at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. |
| P420 | Store separately. |
| P501 | Dispose of contents/container to ... |
| P502 | Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling. |
| P503 | Refer to manufacturer/supplier… for information on disposal/recovery/recycling. |
EU supplemental statements (EUH)
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| EUH014 | Reacts violently with water. |
| EUH018 | In use may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. |
| EUH019 | May form explosive peroxides. |
| EUH029 | Contact with water liberates toxic gas. |
| EUH031 | Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. |
| EUH032 | Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. |
| EUH044 | Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. |
| EUH066 | Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. |
| EUH070 | Toxic by eye contact. |
| EUH071 | Corrosive to the respiratory tract. |
| EUH201/201A | Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children. Warning! Contains lead. |
| EUH202 | Cyanoacrylate. Danger. Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. Keep out of the reach of children. |
| EUH203 | Contains chromium (VI). May produce an allergic reaction. |
| EUH204 | Contains isocyanates. May produce an allergic reaction. |
| EUH205 | Contains epoxy constituents. May produce an allergic reaction. |
| EUH206 | Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine). |
| EUH207 | Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous fumes are formed during use. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Comply with the safety instructions. |
| EUH208 | Contains <name of sensitising substance>. May produce an allergic reaction. |
| EUH209/209A | Can become highly flammable in use. Can become flammable in use. |
| EUH210 | Safety data sheet available on request. |
| EUH211 | Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist. |
| EUH212 | Warning! Hazardous respirable dust may be formed when used. Do not breathe dust. |
| EUH380 | May cause endocrine disruption in humans |
| EUH381 | Suspected of causing endocrine disruption in humans |
| EUH401 | To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. |
| EUH430 | May cause endocrine disruption in the environment |
| EUH431 | Suspected of causing endocrine disruption in the environment |
| EUH440 | Accumulates in the environment and living organisms including in humans |
| EUH441 | Strongly accumulates in the environment and living organisms including in humans |
| EUH450 | Can cause long-lasting and diffuse contamination of water resources |
| EUH451 | Can cause very long-lasting and diffuse contamination of water resources |
WHMIS elements with no GHS code
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| CA-ATU | [Insert the total concentration in percentage of ingredients with unknown acute toxicity] % of the mixture consists of an ingredient or ingredients of unknown acute toxicity |
| CA-PYR-a | Handle and store contents under inert gas |
| CA-PYR-b | Handle and store contents under [insert the name of the liquid or gas] |
| CA-BIO1 | (Wording that describes the nature of the hazard) |
| CA-CD1a | May form combustible dust concentrations in air |
| CA-CD1b | May form explosible dust-air mixture |
| CA-HHNOC1 | (Wording that describes the nature of the hazard) |
| CA-PHNOC1 | (Wording that describes the nature of the hazard) |
| CA-SA1 | May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation |
| CA-WR3 | In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled |
| CA-WR4 | In contact with water, releases gases which are harmful if inhaled |
| CA-WR12 | In contact with water, releases gases which are fatal if inhaled |