What does P314 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P314?

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, P314 is assigned to the classes of these hazard statements:

• H372Causes damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard> .
• H373May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard> .

How many hazard statements is P314 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P314 is provided for the classes of 2 H statements in total: 2 health hazard statements. The lowest-numbered example is H372 and the highest-numbered is H373. 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 P314 in the response group:

• P311Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
• P312Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/… if you feel unwell.
• P313Get medical advice/attention.
• P315Get immediate medical advice/attention.
• P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).
• P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

How is P314 read?

This statement is a 7-word text. It contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps the option that fits the product and deletes the others.

Where is P314 written in the SDS?

If P314 is on the list of precautionary statements in Section 2.2, it is printed with its code and the text "Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.". The statement should also agree with the first-aid measures in Section 4.

How does P314 appear on the label?

P314 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 P314 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 P314 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P314 appears in 2 class/category entries (1 different H statements). Priority split: core (priority 1) in 2 entries. Of these entries, 1 carry the signal word “Danger”, 1 carry “Warning” and 0 need no signal word. The pictograms that most often accompany it: GHS08 (2).

The class families it appears in most often: STOT RE (2).

Classes that P314 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 P314

The precautionary statements that most often appear with P314 in the same class entries (with entry count):

• P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. (2)
• P501Dispose of contents/container to … (2)
• P264Wash … thoroughly after handling. (1)
• P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. (1)

Where does P314 stand in the response group?

P314 is number 14 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 P314 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P314 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 P314

• The text contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps only the option that fits the product.
• P314 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 7 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P314 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 P314 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 P314 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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