GHS hazard statement
H360D: May damage the unborn child
- H360D
- Health hazards
- Danger
H360D means “May damage the unborn child”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Reproductive toxicity (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reproductive toxicity | Category 1, 1A, 1B | Danger | — |
What H360D means
Reproductive toxicity covers adverse effects on sexual function and fertility in adults, and on the development of offspring. Substances are categorized by how strong the evidence is that they harm fertility or the unborn child.
Exposure may damage fertility or harm the unborn child. Effects depend on dose and timing.
What to do
Obtain special instructions before use, do not handle until all safety precautions are understood, use the protective equipment the SDS names, and talk to your employer or occupational health professional before working with the material if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H360D
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
Chemicals carrying H360D
3 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H360D frequently asked questions
What does H360D mean?
H360D means "May damage the unborn child". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Reproductive toxicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B).
Which pictogram goes with H360D?
H360D is shown with GHS08 (Health Hazard).
What signal word goes with H360D?
The signal word for H360D is "Danger".
Which precautionary statements go with H360D?
The GHS data lists 5 precautionary statements for H360D, 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)