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GHS hazard statement

H350: May cause cancer

  • H350
  • Health hazards
  • Danger

H350 means “May cause cancer”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Carcinogenicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B), shown with GHS08 under the signal word “Danger”.

Hazard class and category

Hazard classCategoryPictogramSignal wordUN transport class
CarcinogenicityCategory 1, 1A, 1B
GHS pictogram GHS08: Health Hazard
Danger—

What H350 means

Carcinogens are substances or mixtures that induce cancer or increase its incidence. The GHS has Category 1 (known or presumed human carcinogens, subdivided into 1A and 1B) and Category 2 (suspected human carcinogens).

Exposure may raise the risk of cancer, often after long or repeated exposure, with effects that can appear years later.

What to do

Obtain special instructions before use, do not handle until all safety precautions are understood, keep exposure as low as possible with engineering controls and protective equipment, and follow any workplace monitoring requirements.

This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.

Precautionary statements for H350

The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.

CodeStatement
P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P318if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P405Store locked up.
P501Dispose of contents/container to ...

Chemicals carrying H350

12 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.

H350 frequently asked questions

What does H350 mean?

H350 means "May cause cancer". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Carcinogenicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B).

Which pictogram goes with H350?

H350 is shown with GHS08 (Health Hazard).

What signal word goes with H350?

The signal word for H350 is "Danger".

Which precautionary statements go with H350?

The GHS data lists 5 precautionary statements for H350, including P203, P280, P318, P405, 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)