GHS precautionary statement
P263: Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P263
- Prevention
P263 says: “Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing”. 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 P263
The GHS data recommends P263 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H362 | May cause harm to breast-fed children | Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation — Additional category | No signal word |
Chemicals using P263
1 chemical in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P263 frequently asked questions
What does P263 mean?
P263 says: "Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P263?
In the GHS data, P263 is recommended for hazard statements H362.
What type of statement is P263?
P263 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)