What does P306+P360 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P306+P360?

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, P306+P360 is assigned to the classes of these hazard statements:

• H271May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.

Parts of the combined statement

• P306
• P360

How many hazard statements is P306+P360 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P306+P360 is provided for the classes of 1 H statements in total: 1 physical hazard statement. The lowest-numbered example is H271 and the highest-numbered is H271. 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 P306+P360 in the response group:

• P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of 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.
• P307+P311IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
• P308+P311IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
• P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

How is P306+P360 read?

The length of P306+P360 is 16 words. The text opens with the situation "IF ON CLOTHING"; 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 P306+P360 written in the SDS?

When you prepare an SDS, P306+P360 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 P306+P360 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 P306+P360 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 P306+P360 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P306+P360 appears in 2 class/category entries (1 different H statements). Priority split: secondary (priority 2) in 2 entries. Of these entries, 2 carry the signal word “Danger”, 0 carry “Warning” and 0 need no signal word. The pictograms that most often accompany it: GHS03 (2).

The class families it appears in most often: Ox. Liq. (1) and Ox. Sol. (1).

Classes that P306+P360 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 P306+P360

The precautionary statements that most often appear with P306+P360 in the same class entries (with entry count):

• P306+P360IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. (2)
• P371+P380+P375In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. (2)
• P370+P378In case of fire: Use… to extinguish. (2)
• P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. (2)
• P220Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. (2)

Where does P306+P360 stand in the response group?

P306+P360 is number 60 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 P306+P360 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P306+P360 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 P306+P360

• P306+P360 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 16 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P306+P360 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 P306+P360 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 P306+P360 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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