GHS hazard class · Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin corrosion is irreversible damage to the skin, visible as full-thickness destruction of skin tissue after an exposure of up to four hours. Skin irritation is reversible damage to the skin after an exposure of up to four hours. Corrosive materials are Category 1, and irritants are Category 2 (or 3 in some systems).
What it means
Contact can cause burns, redness, swelling or pain. Corrosive materials can cause permanent scarring.
What to do
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing, avoid contact, and wash exposed skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation continues or for any burn.
This is general guidance for the class. Your product's safety data sheet takes precedence.
Categories and hazard statements
Chemicals with skin corrosion/irritation hazard codes
Chemicals in our database whose primary classification includes any current Skin corrosion/irritation code (H314, H315, H316).
57 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
Skin corrosion/irritation: frequently asked questions
What is the GHS hazard class "Skin corrosion/irritation"?
Skin corrosion is irreversible damage to the skin, visible as full-thickness destruction of skin tissue after an exposure of up to four hours. Skin irritation is reversible damage to the skin after an exposure of up to four hours. Corrosive materials are Category 1, and irritants are Category 2 (or 3 in some systems).
Which hazard statements belong to Skin corrosion/irritation?
The current hazard statements for this class are H314, H315, H316.
Which pictograms and signal words are used for Skin corrosion/irritation?
Pictograms: GHS05 (Corrosion), GHS07 (Exclamation Mark). Signal words: Danger or Warning, depending on the category.
What should I do when working with a skin corrosion/irritation hazard?
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing, avoid contact, and wash exposed skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation continues or for any burn.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)