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GHS hazard statement

H360Df: May damage the unborn child; Suspected of damaging fertility

  • H360Df
  • Health hazards
  • Danger

H360Df means “May damage the unborn child; Suspected of damaging fertility”. 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 classCategoryPictogramSignal wordUN transport class
Reproductive toxicityCategory 1, 1A, 1B
GHS pictogram GHS08: Health Hazard
Danger—

What H360Df 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 H360Df

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 H360Df

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

H360Df frequently asked questions

What does H360Df mean?

H360Df means "May damage the unborn child; Suspected of damaging fertility". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Reproductive toxicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B).

Which pictogram goes with H360Df?

H360Df is shown with GHS08 (Health Hazard).

What signal word goes with H360Df?

The signal word for H360Df is "Danger".

Which precautionary statements go with H360Df?

The GHS data lists 5 precautionary statements for H360Df, 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)