GHS hazard class · Health hazards
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogens are substances or mixtures that induce cancer or increase its incidence. The GHS has Category 1 (known or presumed human carcinogens, subdivided into 1A and 1B) and Category 2 (suspected human carcinogens).
What it means
Exposure may raise the risk of cancer, often after long or repeated exposure, with effects that can appear years later.
What to do
Obtain special instructions before use, do not handle until all safety precautions are understood, keep exposure as low as possible with engineering controls and protective equipment, and follow any workplace monitoring requirements.
This is general guidance for the class. Your product's safety data sheet takes precedence.
Categories and hazard statements
Chemicals with carcinogenicity hazard codes
Chemicals in our database whose primary classification includes any current Carcinogenicity code (H350, H350i, H351).
22 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
Carcinogenicity: frequently asked questions
What is the GHS hazard class "Carcinogenicity"?
Carcinogens are substances or mixtures that induce cancer or increase its incidence. The GHS has Category 1 (known or presumed human carcinogens, subdivided into 1A and 1B) and Category 2 (suspected human carcinogens).
Which hazard statements belong to Carcinogenicity?
The current hazard statements for this class are H350, H350i, H351.
Which pictograms and signal words are used for Carcinogenicity?
Pictograms: GHS08 (Health Hazard). Signal words: Danger or Warning, depending on the category.
What should I do when working with a carcinogenicity hazard?
Obtain special instructions before use, do not handle until all safety precautions are understood, keep exposure as low as possible with engineering controls and protective equipment, and follow any workplace monitoring requirements.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)