GHS precautionary statement
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge
- P243
- Prevention
P243 says: “Take precautionary measures against static discharge”. 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 P243
The GHS data recommends P243 for these hazard statements.
Chemicals using P243
32 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P243 frequently asked questions
What does P243 mean?
P243 says: "Take precautionary measures against static discharge". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P243?
In the GHS data, P243 is recommended for hazard statements H224, H225, H226.
What type of statement is P243?
P243 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)