What does P333+P313 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P333+P313?

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, P333+P313 is assigned to the classes of these hazard statements:

• H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Parts of the combined statement

• P333
• P313

How many hazard statements is P333+P313 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P333+P313 is provided for the classes of 1 H statements in total: 1 health hazard statement. The lowest-numbered example is H317 and the highest-numbered is H317. 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 P333+P313 in the response group:

• P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P309+P311IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
• P332+P313If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P335+P334Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.
• P336+P315Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

How is P333+P313 read?

The text of P333+P313 is 9 words long. The text opens with the situation "If skin irritation or rash occurs"; 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 P333+P313 written in the SDS?

In the SDS, P333+P313 is written in Section 2.2 (label elements) with its code and the text "If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.". Being a response statement, it sits among the response lines. The statement should also agree with the first-aid measures in Section 4.

How does P333+P313 appear on the label?

On the label P333+P313 appears together with its text; under CLP Article 28(3) a label usually carries at most 6 precautionary statements. 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 P333+P313 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 P333+P313 assigned to?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table, P333+P313 appears in 1 class/category entries (1 different H statements). Priority split: core (priority 1) 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: Skin Sens. * (1).

Classes that P333+P313 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 P333+P313

The precautionary statements that most often appear with P333+P313 in the same class entries (with entry count):

• P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… (1)
• P333+P313If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. (1)
• P321Specific treatment (see … on this label). (1)
• P362+P364Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. (1)
• P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. (1)

Where does P333+P313 stand in the response group?

P333+P313 is number 66 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 P333+P313 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P333+P313 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 P333+P313

• The text contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps only the option that fits the product.
• P333+P313 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 9 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P333+P313 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 P333+P313 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 P333+P313 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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