GHS precautionary statement
P250: Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/
- P250
- Prevention
P250 says: “Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/”. 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 P250
The GHS data recommends P250 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 |
| 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 P250
No chemicals in our database list P250 in their primary classification yet.
P250 frequently asked questions
What does P250 mean?
P250 says: "Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P250?
In the GHS data, P250 is recommended for hazard statements H201, H202, H203, H204, H205, H209, H210, H211.
What type of statement is P250?
P250 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)