GHS hazard statement
H228: Flammable solid
- H228
- Physical hazards
- Danger
H228 means “Flammable solid”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Flammable solids (Category 1), shown with GHS02 under the signal word “Danger”.
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flammable solids | Category 1 |  | Danger | Div 4.1 |
| Flammable solids | Category 2 | | Warning | Div 4.1 |
What H228 means
Flammable solids are solids that are readily combustible, or that may cause or contribute to fire through friction. Readily combustible solids are powdered, granular or pasty substances that are easily ignited by brief contact with an ignition source and burn quickly.
The solid can ignite easily and the fire can spread quickly. Fine dust may also form explosive clouds in air.
What to do
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces, avoid creating dust, keep containers closed, and follow the extinguishing advice on the SDS.
This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H228
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. |
| P240 | Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
| P241 | Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| P370+P378 | In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
Chemicals carrying H228
1 chemical in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H228 frequently asked questions
What does H228 mean?
H228 means "Flammable solid". It is a GHS hazard statement in the physical hazards group, covering Flammable solids (Category 1).
Which pictogram goes with H228?
H228 is shown with GHS02 (Flame). By category: Category 1: GHS02, signal word Danger; Category 2: GHS02, signal word Warning.
What signal word goes with H228?
It depends on the category: Category 1: GHS02, signal word Danger; Category 2: GHS02, signal word Warning.
Which precautionary statements go with H228?
The GHS data lists 5 precautionary statements for H228, including P210, P240, P241, P280, P370+P378. 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)