GHS hazard statement
H362: May cause harm to breast-fed children
- H362
- Health hazards
- No signal word
H362 means “May cause harm to breast-fed children”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation (Additional category).
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation | Additional category | None | No signal word | — |
What H362 means
This additional category covers substances that are absorbed by women and interfere with lactation, or that may be present in breast milk in amounts that threaten the health of a breastfed child.
Exposure of a breastfeeding mother may affect the child through breast milk.
What to do
Obtain special instructions before use and follow the SDS. Workers who are breastfeeding should talk to their employer or occupational health professional about exposure.
This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H362
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P203 | Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
| P260 | Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
| P263 | Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. |
| P264 | Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
| P270 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
| P318 | if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
Chemicals carrying H362
1 chemical in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H362 frequently asked questions
What does H362 mean?
H362 means "May cause harm to breast-fed children". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation (Additional category).
Which pictogram goes with H362?
H362 does not require a GHS pictogram in the data we compile.
What signal word goes with H362?
H362 has no signal word in the data we compile.
Which precautionary statements go with H362?
The GHS data lists 6 precautionary statements for H362, including P203, P260, P263, P264, P270. 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)