GHS hazard statement
H226: Flammable liquid and vapor
- H226
- Physical hazards
- Warning
H226 means “Flammable liquid and vapor”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Flammable liquids (Category 3), shown with GHS02 under the signal word “Warning”.
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flammable liquids | Category 3 |  | Warning | Class 3 |
What H226 means
Flammable liquids are liquids with a flash point of not more than 93 °C. The GHS sorts them into four categories by flash point and initial boiling point, with Category 1 the most hazardous.
The liquid gives off vapor that can ignite with air near a spark, flame or hot surface. Vapors are usually heavier than air and can travel along floors to a distant ignition source. The lower the flash point, the more easily the liquid ignites.
What to do
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. Keep containers closed and grounded or bonded when transferring, use explosion-proof equipment, store in a cool well-ventilated place, and use the extinguishing media named on the SDS.
This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H226
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P210 | Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
| P233 | Keep container tightly closed. |
| P240 | Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
| P241 | Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment. |
| P242 | Use only non-sparking tools. |
| P243 | Take precautionary measures against static discharge. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| P303+P361+P353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower]. |
| P370+P378 | In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
| P403+P235 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
| P501 | Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Chemicals carrying H226
13 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H226 frequently asked questions
What does H226 mean?
H226 means "Flammable liquid and vapor". It is a GHS hazard statement in the physical hazards group, covering Flammable liquids (Category 3).
Which pictogram goes with H226?
H226 is shown with GHS02 (Flame).
What signal word goes with H226?
The signal word for H226 is "Warning".
Which precautionary statements go with H226?
The GHS data lists 11 precautionary statements for H226, including P210, P233, P240, P241, P242. They cover prevention, response, storage and disposal. The full list is on this page.
Hazard statements describe the hazard of a classified substance or mixture. The classification of a specific product can differ, so use the supplier's SDS.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)