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GHS precautionary statement

P315: Get immediate medical advice/attention

  • P315
  • Response
  • Deleted

P315 was the precautionary statement “Get immediate medical advice/attention”. 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.

Hazards that call for P315

The GHS data we compile does not tie P315 to a specific hazard statement. Suppliers select it according to the product's classification and intended use.

Chemicals using P315

No chemicals in our database list P315 in their primary classification yet.

P315 frequently asked questions

Is P315 still used?

No. P315 ("Get immediate medical advice/attention") 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 P315 say?

"Get immediate medical advice/attention". 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)