What does P353 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P353?

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, P353 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

• P303+P361+P353

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P353 in the response group:

• P350Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P351Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
• P352Wash with plenty of water/…
• P360Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
• P361Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
• P362Take off contaminated clothing.

How is P353 read?

This statement is a 6-word text. The part in square brackets is specific to the product or the manufacturer and is completed with the relevant detail.

Where is P353 written in the SDS?

If P353 is on the list of precautionary statements in Section 2.2, it is printed with its code and the text "Rinse skin with water [or shower].". The statement should also agree with the first-aid measures in Section 4.

How does P353 appear on the label?

P353 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 P353 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 P353 assigned to?

Related assignment entries: 4 class/category entries, 1 different H statements. Priority split: core (priority 1) in 4 entries. Of these entries, 2 carry the signal word “Danger”, 1 carry “Warning” and 1 need no signal word. The pictograms that most often accompany it: GHS02 (3).

The class families it appears in most often: Flam. Liq. (3) and Skin Corr. * (1).

Classes that P353 is assigned to

P353 is not assigned to a class on its own; the combined statements it belongs to (P303+P361+P353) are assigned to these classes:

Where does P353 stand in the response group?

P353 is number 34 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 P353 feed?

Because of its number and its response kind, P353 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 P353

• The part in square brackets is specific to the manufacturer or product and is not left unfilled.
• P353 is a part of the combined statements P303+P361+P353; when a combined statement is selected, P353 is not repeated on the label.
• P353 should agree with Section 4; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 6 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P353 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 P353 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 P353 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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