What does P374 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P374?

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.

Change note

P374 has been withdrawn and the rule file defines no direct replacement for it. When preparing a current label, look at the valid neighbouring response statements and choose according to the CLP Annex IV assignment table.

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P374 in the response group:

• P371In case of major fire and large quantities:
• P372Explosion risk.
• P373DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
• P375Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
• P376Stop leak if safe to do so.
• P377Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.

How is P374 read?

This statement is a 9-word text. The text is a single instruction without options and is written as it appears in Annex IV.

Where is P374 written in the SDS?

P374 is not written in a current SDS or label; Chemoris automatically turns a selection that falls on this code into its current equivalent. If you see it in an old document, prepare Section 2.2 again.

How does P374 appear on the label?

Because it has been withdrawn, P374 does not appear in a new label draft; the current equivalent is printed on the label instead of this text.

Where does P374 stand in the response group?

P374 is number 44 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 The group holds 30 combined and 11 withdrawn statements and 46 single valid statements. Combined statements merge several situations on one line; withdrawn statements are replaced by their current equivalents.

Original official wording of P374

P374 appeared in the original CLP text (CELEX 32008R1272) as: “Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.”. If you meet this wording in an old SDS or label, compare it with the current list; Chemoris writes the Turkish template text only for valid codes.

Checklist when writing P374

• The text is a single instruction without options; it is written as it stands.

Next steps

To read a statement like P374 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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