GHS precautionary statement
P244: Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease
- P244
- Prevention
P244 says: “Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease”. 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 P244
The GHS data recommends P244 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H270 | May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer | Oxidizing gases — Category 1 | Danger |
Chemicals using P244
2 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P244 frequently asked questions
What does P244 mean?
P244 says: "Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P244?
In the GHS data, P244 is recommended for hazard statements H270.
What type of statement is P244?
P244 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)