GHS hazard statement
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H314
- Health hazards
- Danger
H314 means “Causes severe skin burns and eye damage”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1, 1A, 1B, 1C), shown with GHS05 under the signal word “Danger”.
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 1, 1A, 1B, 1C |  | Danger | Class 8 |
What H314 means
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).
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 hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H314
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P260 | Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
| P264 | Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| P301+P330+P331 | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
| P302+P361+P354 | IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
| P363 | Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
| P304+P340 | IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
| P316 | Get emergency medical help immediately. |
| P321 | Specific treatment (see ... on this label). |
| P305+P354+P338 | IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P405 | Store locked up. |
| P501 | Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Chemicals carrying H314
25 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H314 frequently asked questions
What does H314 mean?
H314 means "Causes severe skin burns and eye damage". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1, 1A, 1B, 1C).
Which pictogram goes with H314?
H314 is shown with GHS05 (Corrosion).
What signal word goes with H314?
The signal word for H314 is "Danger".
Which precautionary statements go with H314?
The GHS data lists 12 precautionary statements for H314, including P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354. 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)