What does P302+P335+P334 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P302+P335+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+P335+P334 is assigned to the classes of these hazard statements:

• H250Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
• H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• H261In contact with water releases flammable gases.

Parts of the combined statement

• P302
• P335
• P334

How many hazard statements is P302+P335+P334 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P302+P335+P334 is provided for the classes of 3 H statements in total: 3 physical hazard statements. The lowest-numbered example is H250 and the highest-numbered is H261. 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+P335+P334 in the response group:

• P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
• P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P370+P380+P375In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

How is P302+P335+P334 read?

This statement is a 18-word text. The text opens with the situation "IF ON SKIN"; the instruction applies only when that situation occurs. The part in square brackets is specific to the product or the manufacturer and is completed with the relevant detail. Because it is a combined statement, it replaces 3 separate statements in a single line; the parts are listed below.

Where is P302+P335+P334 written in the SDS?

If P302+P335+P334 is on the list of precautionary statements in Section 2.2, it is printed with its code and the text "IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages].". The statement should also agree with the first-aid measures in Section 4.

How does P302+P335+P334 appear on the label?

P302+P335+P334 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+P335+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+P335+P334 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P302+P335+P334 appears in 2 class/category entries (1 different H statements). Priority split: secondary (priority 2) in 2 entries. Of these entries, 0 carry the signal word “Danger”, 0 carry “Warning” and 2 need no signal word.

The class families it appears in most often: Pyr. Sol. * (1) and Water-react. * (1).

Classes that P302+P335+P334 is assigned to

The first 2 rows of 2 entries in the CLP Annex IV assignment table (by priority and hazard order):

Statements assigned together with P302+P335+P334

The precautionary statements that most often appear with P302+P335+P334 in the same class entries (with entry count):

• P302+P335+P334IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. (2)
• P370+P378In case of fire: Use… to extinguish. (2)
• P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. (2)
• P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. (1)
• P222Do not allow contact with air. (1)

Where does P302+P335+P334 stand in the response group?

P302+P335+P334 is number 77 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+P335+P334 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P302+P335+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+P335+P334

• The part in square brackets is specific to the manufacturer or product and is not left unfilled.
• P302+P335+P334 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 18 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P302+P335+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+P335+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+P335+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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