What does P302 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P302?

Response statements (P3xx) say what to do after an accident, spill, fire or exposure: first-aid steps, rinsing and washing, calling a doctor or a poison centre, choosing the extinguishing medium. They usually open with a situation such as IF IN EYES or IF INHALED.

Which hazards is it used for?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table used by Chemoris, P302 is not linked directly to a class; it is used as part of a combined statement or at the supplier's choice.

Combined statements containing this code

• P302+P334
• P302+P350
• P302+P352
• P302+P335+P334

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P302 in the response group:

• P301IF SWALLOWED:
• P303IF ON SKIN (or hair):
• P304IF INHALED:
• P305IF IN EYES:

How is P302 read?

This statement is a 3-word text. The text only names the situation "IF ON SKIN"; the instruction itself is completed in the codes that combine with this statement (see the combined statements below).

Where is P302 written in the SDS?

If P302 is on the list of precautionary statements in Section 2.2, it is printed with its code and the text "IF ON SKIN:". The statement should also agree with the first-aid measures in Section 4.

How does P302 appear on the label?

P302 shows up on a label only if it is selected: the candidates from Annex IV are reduced to at most 6 under Article 28(3). In the Chemoris selection method, response statements are considered in position 1. If the core statements exceed 6, Article 28(3) allows up to 8; when a combined statement is chosen, its individual parts are not repeated on the label. As P302 is on the list of precautionary statements of Annex IV, it can be used in current labels and SDSs; Chemoris writes it into the document only when the relevant response candidate is selected.

Which classes and which priority is P302 assigned to?

Related assignment entries: 9 class/category entries, 4 different H statements. Priority split: core (priority 1) in 6 entries and secondary (priority 2) in 3 entries. Of these entries, 3 carry the signal word “Danger”, 2 carry “Warning” and 4 need no signal word. The pictograms that most often accompany it: GHS06 (3) and GHS07 (2).

The class families it appears in most often: Acute Tox. (4), Pyr. Liq. * (1), Pyr. Sol. * (1), Water-react. * (1) and Skin Irrit. (1).

Classes that P302 is assigned to

P302 is not assigned to a class on its own; the combined statements it belongs to (P302+P352, P302+P334 and P302+P335+P334) are assigned to these classes:

Where does P302 stand in the response group?

P302 is number 2 of the 82 statements in the P3xx group. The group holds 30 combined and 11 withdrawn statements and 46 single valid statements. Combined statements merge several situations on one line; withdrawn statements are replaced by their current equivalents.

Which SDS section does P302 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P302 relates to Section 4 First aid of the SDS; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text. Statements in the same number range feed the same section.

Checklist when writing P302

• P302 is a part of the combined statements P302+P334, P302+P350, P302+P352, P302+P335+P334; when a combined statement is selected, P302 is not repeated on the label.
• P302 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 3 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P302 in other languages

When a product is exported to the EU, the SDS and label are expected in the official language of the Member State where it is placed on the market (REACH Article 31(5)). The table gives the official wording of P302 from the CLP Annex III/IV language versions published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Source: EUR-Lex CELEX 02008R1272-20260701.

Next steps

To read a statement like P302 correctly on a label and in an SDS, see the guide How to read H and P codes; to pick the class and prepare the label automatically, use the free label tool.

Where does it appear in the safety data sheet?

Precautionary statements are given with their code and full text in Section 2.2 (label elements) of the safety data sheet. Alternatives separated by a slash or in square brackets (e.g. gloves/protective clothing) are narrowed down to suit the product.

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