GHS precautionary statement
P231+P232: Handle and store contents under inert gas/... Protect from moisture
- P231+P232
- Prevention
- Combined statement
P231+P232 says: “Handle and store contents under inert gas/... Protect from moisture”. It is a prevention statement that combines P231, P232. 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.
The dots (...) mark a blank that the supplier fills in with specific information, such as the equipment, material or temperature that applies to the product.
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.
Component statements
A combined statement joins single statements that are printed as one sentence. This one is made of:
Hazards that call for P231+P232
The GHS data recommends P231+P232 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H260 | In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously | Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases — Category 1 | Danger |
| H261 | In contact with water releases flammable gas | Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases — Category 2 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases — Category 3 | Danger |
Chemicals using P231+P232
No chemicals in our database list P231+P232 in their primary classification yet.
P231+P232 frequently asked questions
What does P231+P232 mean?
P231+P232 says: "Handle and store contents under inert gas/... Protect from moisture". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series). It combines P231, P232.
Which hazards call for P231+P232?
In the GHS data, P231+P232 is recommended for hazard statements H260, H261.
What type of statement is P231+P232?
P231+P232 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)