What does P352 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is 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 used by Chemoris, P352 is not linked directly to a class; it is used as part of a combined statement or at the supplier's choice.

Combined statements containing this code

• P302+P352

Change note

P352 is used in place of the withdrawn P350.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

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

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

• P342If experiencing respiratory symptoms:
• P350Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P351Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
• P353Rinse skin with water [or shower].
• P360Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
• P361Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

How is P352 read?

The text of P352 is 5 words long. It contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps the option that fits the product and deletes the others.

Where is P352 written in the SDS?

In the SDS, P352 is written in Section 2.2 (label elements) with its code and the text "Wash with plenty of water/…". 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 P352 appear on the label?

On the label P352 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 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 P352 assigned to?

Related assignment entries: 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 P352 is assigned to

P352 is not assigned to a class on its own; the combined statements it belongs to (P302+P352) are assigned to these classes:

Where does P352 stand in the response group?

P352 is number 33 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 P352 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, 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 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.
• P352 is a part of the combined statements P302+P352; when a combined statement is selected, P352 is not repeated on the label.
• P352 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 5 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of 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 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 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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