GHS precautionary statement
P302+P317: IF ON SKIN: Get medical help
- P302+P317
- Response
- Combined statement
P302+P317 says: “IF ON SKIN: Get medical help”. It is a response statement that combines P302, P317. P300 series: what to do after a spill, exposure or fire, including first-aid steps and when to call a poison center or doctor.
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:
Hazards that call for P302+P317
The GHS data recommends P302+P317 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H313 | May be harmful in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal — Category 5 | Warning |
Chemicals using P302+P317
No chemicals in our database list P302+P317 in their primary classification yet.
P302+P317 frequently asked questions
What does P302+P317 mean?
P302+P317 says: "IF ON SKIN: Get medical help". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series). It combines P302, P317.
Which hazards call for P302+P317?
In the GHS data, P302+P317 is recommended for hazard statements H313.
What type of statement is P302+P317?
P302+P317 is in the Response (P300 series). P300 series: what to do after a spill, exposure or fire, including first-aid steps and when to call a poison center or doctor.
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)