GHS hazard statement
H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
- H413
- Environmental hazards
- No signal word
H413 means “May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard (Category 4).
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard | Category 4 | None | No signal word | — |
What H413 means
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard describes harm to aquatic life from continued exposure, taking into account chronic toxicity data and whether the substance is rapidly degradable or likely to bioaccumulate.
Releases can cause lasting harm to aquatic ecosystems, because the substance may persist or build up in organisms.
What to do
Avoid release to the environment, collect spillage, keep out of drains and waterways, and dispose of the contents and container through an approved waste disposal plant.
This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H413
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
Chemicals carrying H413
No chemicals in our database are classified with H413 yet.
H413 frequently asked questions
What does H413 mean?
H413 means "May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life". It is a GHS hazard statement in the environmental hazards group, covering Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard (Category 4).
Which pictogram goes with H413?
H413 does not require a GHS pictogram in the data we compile.
What signal word goes with H413?
H413 has no signal word in the data we compile.
Which precautionary statements go with H413?
The GHS data lists 2 precautionary statements for H413, including P273, 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)