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GHS REFERENCE

Precautionary statements (P-codes)

What to do about it: the standardized statements grouped the official way — general, prevention, response, storage, disposal — exactly how our classification engine prints them in SDS Section 2, with the hazard statements that commonly call for each. Texts follow the GHS as adopted by OSHA HazCom 2024.

GENERAL (P1XX)3 STATEMENTS
P101If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.P102Keep out of reach of children.P103Read carefully and follow all instructions.
PREVENTION (P2XX)23 STATEMENTS
P201Obtain special instructions before use.H340 H341 H350 H351 H360 H361P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.H340 H341 H350 H351 H360 H361P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.H224 H225 H226 H227 H271 H272P220Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.H271 H272P233Keep container tightly closed.H224 H225 H226 H330 H331 H335 H336P234Keep only in original packaging.H290P235Keep cool.H224 H225 H226P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.H224 H225 H226P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting equipment.H224 H225 H226P242Use non-sparking tools.H224 H225 H226P243Take action to prevent static discharge.H224 H225 H226P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.H314 H330 H370 H371 H372 H373P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.H317 H331 H332 H334 H335 H336P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.H310P264Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.H300 H301 H302 H310 H314 H315 H319 H320 H370 H371 H372P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.H300 H301 H302 H310 H370 H371 H372P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.H330 H331 H332 H335 H336P272Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.H317P273Avoid release to the environment.H400 H401 H402 H410 H411 H412 H413P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.H224 H225 H226 H227 H271 H272 H310 H311 H312 H314 H315 H317 H318 H319 H340 H341 H350 H351 H360 H361P283Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.H271P284Wear respiratory protection.H330 H334P285In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
RESPONSE (P3XX)39 STATEMENTS
P301IF SWALLOWED:H300 H301 H302 H304 H314P302IF ON SKIN:H310 H311 H312 H315 H317P303IF ON SKIN (or hair):H224 H225 H226 H314P304IF INHALED:H314 H330 H331 H332 H334 H335 H336P305IF IN EYES:H314 H318 H319 H320P306IF ON CLOTHING:H271P307IF exposed:P308IF exposed or concerned:H340 H341 H350 H351 H360 H361 H370 H371P309IF exposed or if you feel unwell:P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.H300 H301 H304 H310 H314 H318 H330P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.H331 H334 H370 H371P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.H302 H311 H312 H332 H335 H336P313Get medical advice/attention.H315 H317 H319 H320 H340 H341 H350 H351 H360 H361P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.H372 H373P320Specific treatment is urgent (see first-aid instructions on this label).H330P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first-aid instructions on this label).H300 H301 H310 H311 H312 H314 H315 H317 H331 H370P330Rinse mouth.H300 H301 H302 H314P331Do NOT induce vomiting.H304 H314P332If skin irritation occurs:H315P333If skin irritation or rash occurs:H317P337If eye irritation persists:H319 H320P338Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.H314 H318 H319 H320P340Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.H314 H330 H331 H332 H334 H335 H336P342If experiencing respiratory symptoms:H334P351Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.H314 H318 H319 H320P352Wash with plenty of water.H310 H311 H312 H315 H317P353Rinse skin with water or shower.H224 H225 H226 H314P360Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.H271P361Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.H224 H225 H226 H310 H311 H314P362Take off contaminated clothing.H312 H315 H317P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.H314P364And wash it before reuse.H310 H311 H312 H315 H317P370In case of fire:H224 H225 H226 H227 H271 H272P371In case of major fire and large quantities:H271P375Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.H271P378Use suitable media to extinguish.H224 H225 H226 H227 H271 H272P380Evacuate area.H271P390Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.H290P391Collect spillage.H400 H410 H411
STORAGE (P4XX)5 STATEMENTS
P403Store in a well-ventilated place.H224 H225 H226 H227 H330 H331 H335 H336P405Store locked up.H300 H301 H304 H310 H311 H314 H330 H331 H335 H336 H340 H341 H350 H351 H360 H361 H370 H371P406Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.H290P410Protect from sunlight.P420Store separately.H271
DISPOSAL (P5XX)1 STATEMENT
P501Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.H224 H225 H226 H227 H271 H272 H300 H301 H302 H304 H310 H311 H312 H314 H317 H330 H331 H334 H335 H336 H340 H341 H350 H351 H360 H361 H370 H371 H372 H373 H400 H401 H410 H411 H412 H413

Reference information, not legal or professional advice. Statement texts and allocations follow 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix C (the GHS as adopted by OSHA HazCom 2024) as implemented by our classification engine; the regulatory text and agency practice control. Claims last reviewed July 23, 2026.

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