What does P412 mean?

What kind of precautionary statement is P412?

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, P412 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

• P410+P412

Neighbouring statements of the same kind

The statements closest in number to P412 in the storage group:

• P407Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets.
• P410Protect from sunlight.
• P411Store at temperatures not exceeding … o C/… o F.
• P413Store bulk masses greater than … kg/… lbs at temperatures not exceeding … o C/… o F.
• P420Store separately.
• P422Store contents under …

How is P412 read?

The text of P412 is 11 words long. It contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps the option that fits the product and deletes the others.

Where is P412 written in the SDS?

In the SDS, P412 is written in Section 2.2 (label elements) with its code and the text "Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 o C/122 o F.". Being a storage statement, it sits among the storage lines. The statement should also agree with the safe storage conditions in Section 7.2.

How does P412 appear on the label?

On the label P412 appears together with its text; under CLP Article 28(3) a label usually carries at most 6 precautionary statements. 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 P412 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 P412 assigned to?

Related assignment entries: 1 class/category entries, 1 different H statements. Priority split: core (priority 1) in 1 entries. Of these entries, 0 carry the signal word “Danger”, 0 carry “Warning” and 1 need no signal word.

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

Classes that P412 is assigned to

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

Where does P412 stand in the storage group?

P412 is number 10 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 P412 feed?

Because of its number and its storage kind, P412 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 P412

• The text contains options separated by a slash; the preparer keeps only the option that fits the product.
• P412 is a part of the combined statements P410+P412; when a combined statement is selected, P412 is not repeated on the label.
• P412 should agree with Section 7; in Section 2.2 it is written with its code and text.
• The text is 11 words long; if the label space is narrow, choosing a combined statement can save room.

Official EU wording of P412 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 P412 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 P412 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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