What does P410 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P410?

Storage statements (P4xx) set the conditions for keeping the product safely: locked up, in a cool, well-ventilated place or in the original container, protected from sunlight. Warehouse layout and container choice follow from these statements.

Which hazards is it used for?

In the CLP Annex IV assignment table used by Chemoris, P410 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

• P235+P410
• P410+P403
• P410+P412

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P410 in the storage group:

• P405Store locked up.
• P406Store in a corrosion-resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.
• P407Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets.
• P411Store at temperatures not exceeding … o C/… o F.
• P412Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 o C/122 o F.
• P413Store bulk masses greater than … kg/… lbs at temperatures not exceeding … o C/… o F.

How is P410 read?

This statement is a 3-word text. The text is a single instruction without options and is written as it appears in Annex IV.

Where is P410 written in the SDS?

If P410 is on the list of precautionary statements in Section 2.2, it is printed with its code and the text "Protect from sunlight.". The statement should also agree with the safe storage conditions in Section 7.2.

How does P410 appear on the label?

P410 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, storage statements are considered in position 3. 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 P410 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 storage candidate is selected.

Which classes and which priority is P410 assigned to?

Related assignment entries: 2 class/category entries, 1 different H statements. Priority split: core (priority 1) in 2 entries. Of these entries, 0 carry the signal word “Danger”, 1 carry “Warning” and 1 need no signal word. The pictograms that most often accompany it: GHS04 (1).

The class families it appears in most often: Aerosol * (1) and Press. Gas* (1).

Classes that P410 is assigned to

P410 is not assigned to a class on its own; the combined statements it belongs to (P410+P412 and P410+P403) are assigned to these classes:

Where does P410 stand in the storage group?

P410 is number 8 of the 19 statements in the P4xx group. The group holds 6 combined and 2 withdrawn statements and 12 single valid statements. Combined statements merge several situations on one line; withdrawn statements are replaced by their current equivalents.

Which SDS section does P410 feed?

Because of its number and its storage kind, P410 relates to Section 7 Handling and storage 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 P410

• P410 is a part of the combined statements P235+P410, P410+P403, P410+P412; when a combined statement is selected, P410 is not repeated on the label.
• P410 should agree with Section 7; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 3 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P410 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 P410 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 P410 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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