What does P302+P334 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P302+P334?

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, P302+P334 is assigned to the classes of these hazard statements:

• H250Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.

Parts of the combined statement

• P302
• P334

How many hazard statements is P302+P334 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P302+P334 is provided for the classes of 1 H statements in total: 1 physical hazard statement. The lowest-numbered example is H250 and the highest-numbered is H250. Whether a mixture label carries this statement depends on those classes really applying to the mixture.

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P302+P334 in the response group:

• P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
• P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/… if you feel unwell.
• P302+P350IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…
• P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

How is P302+P334 read?

The length of P302+P334 is 12 words. The text opens with the situation "IF ON SKIN"; the instruction applies only when that situation occurs. Because it is a combined statement, it replaces 2 separate statements in a single line; the parts are listed below.

Where is P302+P334 written in the SDS?

When you prepare an SDS, P302+P334 goes into Section 2.2; options in the text (slashes or square brackets) are narrowed down to the product before it is written. The statement should also agree with the first-aid measures in Section 4.

How does P302+P334 appear on the label?

The classes and the use of the product decide whether it reaches the label; not all candidates are written, at most 6 statements remain. 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+P334 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+P334 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P302+P334 appears in 1 class/category entries (1 different H statements). Priority split: secondary (priority 2) in 1 entries. Of these entries, 0 carry the signal word “Danger”, 0 carry “Warning” and 1 need no signal word.

The class families it appears in most often: Pyr. Liq. * (1).

Classes that P302+P334 is assigned to

The first 1 rows of 1 entries in the CLP Annex IV assignment table (by priority and hazard order):

Statements assigned together with P302+P334

The precautionary statements that most often appear with P302+P334 in the same class entries (with entry count):

• P302+P334IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. (1)
• P370+P378In case of fire: Use… to extinguish. (1)
• P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. (1)
• P222Do not allow contact with air. (1)
• P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. (1)

Where does P302+P334 stand in the response group?

P302+P334 is number 55 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+P334 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P302+P334 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+P334

• P302+P334 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 12 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P302+P334 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+P334 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+P334 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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