GHS precautionary statement
P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials
- P220
- Prevention
P220 says: “Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials”. 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 P220
The GHS data recommends P220 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H270 | May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer | Oxidizing gases — Category 1 | Danger |
| H271 | May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer | Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids — Category 1 | Danger |
| H272 | May intensify fire; oxidizer | Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids — Category 2 Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids — Category 3 | Danger |
Chemicals using P220
9 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P220 frequently asked questions
What does P220 mean?
P220 says: "Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P220?
In the GHS data, P220 is recommended for hazard statements H270, H271, H272.
What type of statement is P220?
P220 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)