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GHS precautionary statement

P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell

  • P301+P312
  • Response
  • Combined statement
  • Deleted

P301+P312 was the precautionary statement “IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell”. It is marked as deleted in the GHS data we compile, so it is not part of the current GHS revision.

This code has been removed from GHS. You may still find it on older labels and SDSs. Our data does not say which code replaced it, so check the supplier's current SDS.

The dots (...) mark a blank that the supplier fills in with specific information, such as the equipment, material or temperature that applies to the product.

About the response group

P300 series: what to do after a spill, exposure or fire, including first-aid steps and when to call a poison center or doctor. See all precautionary statements for the full list.

Component statements

A combined statement joins single statements that are printed as one sentence. This one is made of:

CodeStatement
P301IF SWALLOWED:
P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/... if you feel unwell. Deleted

Hazards that call for P301+P312

The GHS data we compile does not tie P301+P312 to a specific hazard statement. Suppliers select it according to the product's classification and intended use.

Related current statements

These current statements share part of their wording or code with P301+P312.

CodeStatement
P301IF SWALLOWED:
P301+P316IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P301+P317IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Chemicals using P301+P312

No chemicals in our database list P301+P312 in their primary classification yet.

P301+P312 frequently asked questions

Is P301+P312 still used?

No. P301+P312 ("IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell") is marked as deleted in the GHS data we compile, so it is not part of the current GHS revision. It may still appear on older labels and safety data sheets.

What did P301+P312 say?

"IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell". It was a response precautionary statement.

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)