GHS precautionary statement
P212: Avoid heating under confinement or reduction of the desensitized agent
- P212
- Prevention
P212 says: “Avoid heating under confinement or reduction of the desensitized agent”. It is a prevention statement. P200 series: actions to take before and during use to prevent or minimise harm, such as avoiding ignition sources, using ventilation and wearing protective equipment.
About the prevention group
P200 series: actions to take before and during use to prevent or minimise harm, such as avoiding ignition sources, using ventilation and wearing protective equipment. See all precautionary statements for the full list.
Hazards that call for P212
The GHS data recommends P212 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H206 | Fire, blast or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced | Desensitized explosives — Category 1 | Danger |
| H207 | Fire or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced | Desensitized explosives — Category 2 Desensitized explosives — Category 3 | Danger |
| H208 | Fire hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced | Desensitized explosives — Category 4 | Warning |
Chemicals using P212
No chemicals in our database list P212 in their primary classification yet.
P212 frequently asked questions
What does P212 mean?
P212 says: "Avoid heating under confinement or reduction of the desensitized agent". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P212?
In the GHS data, P212 is recommended for hazard statements H206, H207, H208.
What type of statement is P212?
P212 is in the Prevention (P200 series). P200 series: actions to take before and during use to prevent or minimise harm, such as avoiding ignition sources, using ventilation and wearing protective equipment.
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)