GHS hazard statement
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- H319
- Health hazards
- Warning
H319 means “Causes serious eye irritation”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), shown with GHS07 under the signal word “Warning”.
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 2A |  | Warning | — |
What H319 means
Serious eye damage is tissue damage in the eye, or serious decay of vision, that is not fully reversible within 21 days of exposure (Category 1). Eye irritation is a change in the eye that is fully reversible within 21 days (Category 2).
Splashes, mists or dust can injure the eyes, in the worst cases permanently.
What to do
Wear eye or face protection suited to the product. If it gets in the eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if easy to do, keep rinsing, and get medical attention.
This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H319
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P264+P265 | Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| P305+P351+P338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
| P337+P317 | If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
Chemicals carrying H319
44 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H319 frequently asked questions
What does H319 mean?
H319 means "Causes serious eye irritation". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A).
Which pictogram goes with H319?
H319 is shown with GHS07 (Exclamation Mark).
What signal word goes with H319?
The signal word for H319 is "Warning".
Which precautionary statements go with H319?
The GHS data lists 4 precautionary statements for H319, including P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P317. 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)