GHS precautionary statement
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
- P262
- Prevention
P262 says: “Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing”. 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 P262
The GHS data recommends P262 for these hazard statements.
Chemicals using P262
10 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P262 frequently asked questions
What does P262 mean?
P262 says: "Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P262?
In the GHS data, P262 is recommended for hazard statements H310, H311.
What type of statement is P262?
P262 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)