GHS Precautionary Statements - Prevention Precautionary Statements

Prevention Precautionary Statements

  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking
  • P211: Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source
  • P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials
  • P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
  • P222: Do not allow contact with air
  • P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire
  • P230: Keep wetted with …
  • P231: Handle under inert gas
  • P232: Protect from moisture
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed
  • P234: Keep only in original container
  • P235: Keep cool
  • P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment
  • P242: Use only non-sparking tools
  • P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge
  • P244: Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil
  • P250: Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/friction
  • P251: Pressurized container – 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/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
  • P281: Use personal protective equipment as required
  • P282: Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection
  • P283: Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing
  • P284: Wear respiratory protection
  • P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
  • P231+232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
  • P235+410: Keep cool. Protect from sunlight

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