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GHS precautionary statement

P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

  • P309+P311
  • Response
  • Combined statement
  • Deleted

P309+P311 was the precautionary statement “IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician”. 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.

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
P309IF exposed or if you feel unwell Deleted
P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/... Deleted

Hazards that call for P309+P311

The GHS data we compile does not tie P309+P311 to a specific hazard statement. Suppliers select it according to the product's classification and intended use.

Chemicals using P309+P311

No chemicals in our database list P309+P311 in their primary classification yet.

P309+P311 frequently asked questions

Is P309+P311 still used?

No. P309+P311 ("IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician") 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 P309+P311 say?

"IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician". 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)