CLP precautionary statements
Annex IV Part 1 prints the precautionary-statement wording. Article 22 selects it
Direct answer. Precautionary (P) statements under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 are worded as in Annex IV and selected under Article 22 from the label-element tables in Parts 2 to 5 of Annex I, using the criteria in Annex IV Part 1. In the consolidated text CELEX 02008R1272-20260701 (EN, 01.07.2026; reference line 02008R1272 — EN — 01.07.2026 — 031.001), Article 22(1) says: “The label shall include the relevant precautionary statements.” Article 22(2) says: “The precautionary statements shall be selected from those set out in the tables in Parts 2 to 5 of Annex I indicating the label elements for each hazard class.” Article 22(3) says: “The precautionary statements shall be selected in accordance with the criteria laid down in Part 1 of Annex IV taking into account the hazard statements and the intended or identified use or uses of the substance or the mixture.” Article 22(4) says: “The precautionary statements shall be worded in accordance with Part 2 of Annex IV.” Article 28(3) says: “Not more than six precautionary statements shall appear on the label, unless necessary to reflect the nature and the severity of the hazards.” The tables copy column (2) of Annex IV Part 1. This page is not legal advice.
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Checklist before you copy a P-code onto a label
- Open Annex IV on the 1 July 2026 consolidated text. Column (2) below is the English wording in Part 1. Article 22(4) points to Part 2 for the wording.
- Article 22(2) assigns the statement from the Annex I tables. Annex IV is not a substitute for classification.
- Article 28(3) limits the label to six precautionary statements unless more are necessary to reflect the nature and the severity of the hazards.
- Combined codes such as P301 + P310 are included only where Part 1 prints them. Conditions of use in column (5) are not copied.
- H-statements are one page: the hazard-statement list. EUH statements are the EUH list.
On this page: General · Prevention · Response · Storage · Disposal · Where Part 2 EN differs.
How Part 1 introduces the statements
Annex IV is titled “LIST OF PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS.” Part 1 says the matrix and the tables in Part 1 include a number of combined precautionary statements, and that these are only examples: suppliers may further combine and consolidate phrases where this contributes to clarity and comprehensibility of label information in accordance with Articles 22 and 28(3). Square brackets, a forward slash, and three full stops in column (2) are explained in the annex by reference to column (5). This page does not copy column (5).
A question about GHS precautionary statements is answered here only with the CLP wording. This page does not restate a UN GHS text, because the UNECE about-GHS page was not available to quote. It also does not describe GB COSHH.
General precautionary statements
| Code | English wording in column (2) |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Prevention precautionary statements
| Code | English wording in column (2) |
|---|---|
| P201 | Obtain special instructions before use. |
| P202 | Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. |
| 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 desensitising 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 wetted 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. |
| 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 … thoroughly after handling. |
| P270 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
| P271 | Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
| 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. |
| P231 + P232 | Handle and store contents under inert gas/… Protect from moisture. |
Response precautionary statements
| Code | English wording in column (2) |
|---|---|
| P301 | IF SWALLOWED: |
| P302 | IF ON SKIN: |
| P303 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): |
| P304 | IF INHALED: |
| P305 | IF IN EYES: |
| P306 | IF ON CLOTHING: |
| P308 | IF exposed or concerned: |
| 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. |
| P320 | Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label). |
| P321 | Specific treatment (see … on this label). |
| P330 | Rinse mouth. |
| P331 | Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P332 | If skin irritation occurs: |
| P333 | If skin irritation or rash occurs: |
| P334 | Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
| P335 | Brush off loose particles from skin. |
| P336 | Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. |
| P337 | If eye irritation persists: |
| 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: |
| P351 | Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. |
| P352 | Wash with plenty of water/… |
| P353 | Rinse skin with water [or shower]. |
| P360 | Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
| P361 | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
| P362 | Take off contaminated clothing. |
| P363 | Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| P364 | And wash it before reuse. |
| P370 | In case of fire: |
| P371 | In case of major fire and large quantities: |
| 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. |
| P301 + P310 | IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… |
| P301 + P312 | IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… if you feel unwell |
| P302 + P334 | IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. |
| P302 + P352 | IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… |
| P304 + P340 | IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
| P306 + P360 | IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
| P308 + P311 | IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… |
| P308 + P313 | IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P332 + P313 | If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P333 + P313 | If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P336 + P315 | Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention. |
| P337 + P313 | If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
| P342 + P311 | If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… |
| P361 + P364 | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| P362 + P364 | Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
| P370 + P376 | In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. |
| P370 + P378 | In case of fire: Use … to extinguish. |
| P301 + P330 + P331 | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P302 + P335 + P334 | IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. |
| P303 + P361 + P353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. |
| P305 + P351 + P338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P370 + P380 + P375 | In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P371 + P380 + P375 | In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
| P370 + P372 + P380 + P373 | In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives |
Storage precautionary statements
| Code | English wording in column (2) |
|---|---|
| P401 | Store in accordance with … |
| P402 | Store in a dry place. |
| P403 | Store in a well-ventilated place. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| P402 + P404 | Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. |
| P403 + P233 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| P403 + P235 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
| 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. |
Disposal precautionary statements
| Code | English wording in column (2) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Where Part 2 English does not match column (2)
Article 22(4) requires the wording in Part 2 of Annex IV. Part 2 prints each statement in the official languages, including EN. For most codes, the EN line matches column (2) of Part 1. The rows below are the word-level differences found in the same consolidation. Spacing before an ellipsis, a final full stop, and a superscript “o” where Part 1 prints “°” also differ on some codes (P230, P231 + P232, P250, P378, P370 + P378, P381, P401, P411, P412, P413, P370 + P372 + P380 + P373, and P502). Read both parts before you print a sentence.
| Code | Part 1 column (2) | Part 2 EN |
|---|---|---|
| P103 | Read carefully and follow all instructions. | Read label before use. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| P301 + P312 | IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… if you feel unwell | IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/… if you feel unwell. |
| P306 + P360 | IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. | IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
| P336 | Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. | Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do no rub affected area. |
| P410 + P412 | Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. | Protect from sunlight. Do no expose to temperatures exceeding 50 oC/122 oF. |
P503 appears in Part 1 of this consolidation and was not found in the Part 2 language tables of the same file. P270’s EN sentence matches Part 1; Part 2 wraps it in a corrigendum mark.
The product page is a different surface
These codes are the on-label wording in Annex IV. Showing hazard information on a distance-sale product page is CLP hazard on the product page. The Article 17 set is the label-elements checklist. Signal words are Article 20. Pictogram size is Annex I section 1.2.1. Pictogram meanings are GHS01 to GHS09.
What this page is not
- Not legal advice, a classification, or a choice of which six statements a mixture needs.
- Not column (5), the conditions of use. Those stay in the consolidation.
- Not the H-statement list. That URL is CLP hazard statements.
- Not the EUH list. That URL is CLP EUH statements.
Related pages
- CLP label element checker — which Article 17 elements pasted text mentions
- CLP hazard statements — Annex III Part 1
- CLP EUH statements — Annex II
- CLP label elements checklist — Article 17
- CLP signal words
- CLP pictogram and label size
- CLP hazard on the product page
- CLP hazard pictograms — GHS01 to GHS09
- Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, consolidated to 1 July 2026
- CLPLens — live App Store listing
- Shopify apps hub
- Tools
Not legal advice. Confirm CELEX 02008R1272-20260701, including Article 22, Article 28(3), and both parts of Annex IV, before you print a precautionary statement. The app displays hazard content you enter. It does not select the statements.