What does P335+P334 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is 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 used by Chemoris, P335+P334 is not linked directly to a class; it is used as part of a combined statement or at the supplier's choice.

Parts of the combined statement

• P335
• P334

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P335+P334 in the response group:

• P309+P311IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
• P332+P313If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P333+P313If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• 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.
• P342+P311If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

How is P335+P334 read?

The length of P335+P334 is 13 words. 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 P335+P334 written in the SDS?

When you prepare an SDS, P335+P334 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 P335+P334 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 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.

Where does P335+P334 stand in the response group?

P335+P334 is number 67 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 P335+P334 feed?

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

• The text contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps only the option that fits the product.
• P335+P334 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 13 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Next steps

To read a statement like 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.

Frequently asked questions