GHS precautionary statement
P283: Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing
- P283
- Prevention
P283 says: “Wear fire resistant or flame retardant 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 P283
The GHS data recommends P283 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H271 | May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer | Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids — Category 1 | Danger |
Chemicals using P283
2 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P283 frequently asked questions
What does P283 mean?
P283 says: "Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P283?
In the GHS data, P283 is recommended for hazard statements H271.
What type of statement is P283?
P283 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)