GHS precautionary statement
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P270
- Prevention
P270 says: “Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product”. 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 P270
The GHS data recommends P270 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H300 | Fatal if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral — Category 1, 2 | Danger |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral — Category 3 | Danger |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral — Category 4 | Warning |
| H310 | Fatal in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal — Category 1, 2 | Danger |
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal — Category 3 | Danger |
| H362 | May cause harm to breast-fed children | Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation — Additional category | No signal word |
| H370 | Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure — Category 1 | Danger |
| H371 | May cause damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure — Category 2 | Warning |
| H372 | Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure — Category 1 | Danger |
Chemicals using P270
48 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P270 frequently asked questions
What does P270 mean?
P270 says: "Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P270?
In the GHS data, P270 is recommended for hazard statements H300, H301, H302, H310, H311, H362, H370, H371, H372.
What type of statement is P270?
P270 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)