GHS precautionary statement
P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand
- P101
- General
P101 says: “If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand”. It is a general statement. P100 series: basic advice that applies to the product as a whole, such as keeping the label at hand and keeping the product away from children. These statements are used mainly on consumer products.
About the general group
P100 series: basic advice that applies to the product as a whole, such as keeping the label at hand and keeping the product away from children. These statements are used mainly on consumer products. See all precautionary statements for the full list.
Hazards that call for P101
The GHS data we compile does not tie P101 to a specific hazard statement. Suppliers select it according to the product's classification and intended use.
Chemicals using P101
No chemicals in our database list P101 in their primary classification yet.
P101 frequently asked questions
What does P101 mean?
P101 says: "If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand". It is a general precautionary statement in the General (P100 series).
Which hazards call for P101?
The GHS data we compile does not link P101 to specific hazard statements. It is chosen by the supplier based on the product's classification and use.
What type of statement is P101?
P101 is in the General (P100 series). P100 series: basic advice that applies to the product as a whole, such as keeping the label at hand and keeping the product away from children. These statements are used mainly on consumer products.
Precautionary statements are general recommendations. Follow the specific instructions on your product's label and safety data sheet.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)