GHS precautionary statements

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Short description: Standardized phrase giving advice about the correct handling of a dangerous chemical

Precautionary statements form part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).Template:GHS2021 They are intended to form a set of standardized phrases giving advice about the correct handling of chemical substances and mixtures, which can be translated into different languages.[1][2] As such, they serve the same purpose as the well-known S-phrases, which they are intended to replace.

Precautionary statements are one of the key elements for the labelling of containers under the GHS, along with:[3]

  • an identification of the product;
  • one or more hazard pictograms (where necessary)
  • a signal word – either Danger or Warning – where necessary
  • hazard statements, indicating the nature and degree of the risks posed by the product
  • the identity of the supplier (who might be a manufacturer or importer)

Each precautionary statement is designated a code, starting with the letter P and followed by three digits. Statements which correspond to related hazards are grouped together by code number, so the numbering is not consecutive. The code is used for reference purposes, for example to help with translations, but it is the actual phrase which should appear on labels and safety data sheets.[4] Some precautionary phrases are combinations, indicated by a plus sign "+". In several cases, there is a choice of wording, for example "Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray": the supplier or regulatory agency should choose the appropriate wording for the product concerned.

General precautionary statements

Note: "..." = to be specified

PP101Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP102Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP103Script error: No such module "Preview warning".

Prevention precautionary statements

PP201Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP202Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP210Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP211Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP220Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP221Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP222Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP223Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP230Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP231Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP232Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP233Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP234Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP235Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP240Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP241Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP242Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP243Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP244Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP250Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP251Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP260Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP261Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP262Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP263Script error: No such module "Preview warning".

Response precautionary statements

PP301Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP302Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP303Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP304Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP305Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP306Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP307Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP308Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP309Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP310Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP311Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP312Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP313Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP314Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP315Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP320Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP321Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP322Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP330Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP331Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP332Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP333Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP334Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP335Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP336Script error: No such module "Preview warning".

Storage precautionary statements

PP401Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP402Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP403Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP404Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP405Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP406Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP407Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP410Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP411Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP412Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP413Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP420Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP422Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP402+404Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP403+233Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP403+235Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP410+403Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP410+412Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP411+235Script error: No such module "Preview warning".

Disposal precautionary statements

PP501Script error: No such module "Preview warning"., PP502Script error: No such module "Preview warning".

References

  1. The United Nations has published the list of GHS precautionary statements in all UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish): it can be found in Annex 3 of GHS Rev.2 for the corresponding language.
  2. A list of translations into all the European Union official languages can be found in Annex IV to the CLP Regulation, on pages 210–324 of the official English-language version.
  3. Part 1, section 1.4.10.5.2, GHS Rev.2
  4. Part 1, section 1.4.10.5.2(c)(ii), GHS Rev.2

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