GHS precautionary statement
P230: Keep wetted with
- P230
- Prevention
P230 says: “Keep wetted with”. 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.
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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 P230
The GHS data recommends P230 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H201 | Explosive; mass explosion hazard Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.1 | Danger |
| H202 | Explosive; severe projection hazard Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.2 | Danger |
| H203 | Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.3 | Danger |
| H204 | Fire or projection hazard | Explosives — Category 2B Explosives — Category 2C | Warning |
| H205 | May mass explode in fire Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.5 | Danger |
| 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 |
| H209 | Explosive | Explosives — Category 1 Explosives — Category 2A | Danger |
| H210 | Very sensitive | Explosives — Category 1 | Danger |
| H211 | Maybe sensitive | Explosives — Category 1 | Danger |
Chemicals using P230
No chemicals in our database list P230 in their primary classification yet.
P230 frequently asked questions
What does P230 mean?
P230 says: "Keep wetted with". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P230?
In the GHS data, P230 is recommended for hazard statements H201, H202, H203, H204, H205, H206, H207, H208, H209, H210, H211.
What type of statement is P230?
P230 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)