GHS hazard statement
H350i: May cause cancer by inhalation
- H350i
- Health hazards
- Danger
H350i means “May cause cancer by inhalation”. 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 class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcinogenicity | Category 1, 1A, 1B |  | Danger | — |
What H350i 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 H350i
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
Chemicals carrying H350i
No chemicals in our database are classified with H350i yet.
H350i frequently asked questions
What does H350i mean?
H350i means "May cause cancer by inhalation". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Carcinogenicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B).
Which pictogram goes with H350i?
H350i is shown with GHS08 (Health Hazard).
What signal word goes with H350i?
The signal word for H350i is "Danger".
Which precautionary statements go with H350i?
The GHS data lists 5 precautionary statements for H350i, 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)