GHS hazard class · Health hazards
Germ cell mutagenicity
Germ cell mutagens are chemicals that may cause mutations in the germ cells (eggs or sperm) of humans that can be passed on to offspring.
What it means
The substance is suspected or known to damage genetic material, and this may carry a long-term health risk.
What to do
Obtain special instructions before use, do not handle until all safety precautions are understood, wear the protective equipment named on the SDS, and keep exposure as low as possible.
This is general guidance for the class. Your product's safety data sheet takes precedence.
Categories and hazard statements
Chemicals with germ cell mutagenicity hazard codes
Chemicals in our database whose primary classification includes any current Germ cell mutagenicity code (H340, H341).
12 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
Germ cell mutagenicity: frequently asked questions
What is the GHS hazard class "Germ cell mutagenicity"?
Germ cell mutagens are chemicals that may cause mutations in the germ cells (eggs or sperm) of humans that can be passed on to offspring.
Which hazard statements belong to Germ cell mutagenicity?
The current hazard statements for this class are H340, H341.
Which pictograms and signal words are used for Germ cell mutagenicity?
Pictograms: GHS08 (Health Hazard). Signal words: Danger or Warning, depending on the category.
What should I do when working with a germ cell mutagenicity hazard?
Obtain special instructions before use, do not handle until all safety precautions are understood, wear the protective equipment named on the SDS, and keep exposure as low as possible.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)