GHS hazard statement
H227: Combustible liquid
- H227
- Physical hazards
- Warning
H227 means “Combustible liquid”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Flammable liquids (Category 4) under the signal word “Warning”.
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flammable liquids | Category 4 | None | Warning | — |
What H227 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 H227
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. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| P370+P378 | In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
| P403 | Store in a well-ventilated place. |
| P501 | Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Chemicals carrying H227
1 chemical in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H227 frequently asked questions
What does H227 mean?
H227 means "Combustible liquid". It is a GHS hazard statement in the physical hazards group, covering Flammable liquids (Category 4).
Which pictogram goes with H227?
H227 does not require a GHS pictogram in the data we compile.
What signal word goes with H227?
The signal word for H227 is "Warning".
Which precautionary statements go with H227?
The GHS data lists 5 precautionary statements for H227, including P210, P280, P370+P378, P403, P501. 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)