GHS hazard statement
H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child
- H360FD
- Health hazards
- Danger
H360FD means “May damage fertility; 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”.
Codes in the H360 and H361 series are case-sensitive. H360FD is not the same as H360Fd: a capital letter (F or D, for fertility or development of the unborn child) means a presumed effect (Category 1), and a lower-case letter means a suspected effect (Category 2).
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reproductive toxicity | Category 1, 1A, 1B |  | Danger | — |
What H360FD 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 H360FD
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
Chemicals carrying H360FD
4 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H360FD frequently asked questions
What does H360FD mean?
H360FD means "May damage fertility; 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 H360FD?
H360FD is shown with GHS08 (Health Hazard).
What signal word goes with H360FD?
The signal word for H360FD is "Danger".
Which precautionary statements go with H360FD?
The GHS data lists 5 precautionary statements for H360FD, 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)