What does P302+P352 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P302+P352?

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+P352 is assigned to the classes of these hazard statements:

• H310Fatal in contact with skin.
• H311Toxic in contact with skin.
• H312Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315Causes skin irritation.
• H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Parts of the combined statement

• P302
• P352

How many hazard statements is P302+P352 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P302+P352 is provided for the classes of 5 H statements in total: 5 health hazard statements. The lowest-numbered example is H310 and the highest-numbered is H317. Whether a mixture label carries this statement depends on those classes really applying to the mixture.

Change note

P302+P352 is used in place of the withdrawn P302+P350. When you see the old code in an earlier SDS or label, its current equivalent is P302+P352.

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P302+P352 in the response group:

• P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/… if you feel unwell.
• P302+P334IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages.
• P302+P350IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P304+P341IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
• P306+P360IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

How is P302+P352 read?

The length of P302+P352 is 8 words. The text opens with the situation "IF ON SKIN"; the instruction applies only when that situation occurs. It contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps the option that fits the product and deletes the others. Because it is a combined statement, it replaces 2 separate statements in a single line; the parts are listed below.

Where is P302+P352 written in the SDS?

When you prepare an SDS, P302+P352 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+P352 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+P352 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+P352 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P302+P352 appears in 6 class/category entries (4 different H statements). Priority split: core (priority 1) in 6 entries. Of these entries, 3 carry the signal word “Danger”, 2 carry “Warning” and 1 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), Skin Irrit. (1) and Skin Sens. * (1).

Classes that P302+P352 is assigned to

The first 6 rows of 6 entries in the CLP Annex IV assignment table (by priority and hazard order):

Statements assigned together with P302+P352

The precautionary statements that most often appear with P302+P352 in the same class entries (with entry count):

• P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… (6)
• P321Specific treatment (see … on this label). (6)
• P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. (6)
• P501Dispose of contents/container to … (5)
• P361+P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. (3)

Where does P302+P352 stand in the response group?

P302+P352 is number 57 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+P352 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P302+P352 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+P352

• The text contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps only the option that fits the product.
• The text ends with “…”; the supplier supplies the completion.
• P302+P352 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 8 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P302+P352 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+P352 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+P352 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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