GHS precautionary statement
P319: Get medical help if you feel unwell
- P319
- Response
P319 says: “Get medical help if you feel unwell”. It is a response statement. 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.
Hazards that call for P319
The GHS data recommends P319 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation — Category 3 | Warning |
| H336 | May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects — Category 3 | Warning |
| H372 | Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure — Category 1 | Danger |
| H373 | May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure — Category 2 | Warning |
Chemicals using P319
51 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P319 frequently asked questions
What does P319 mean?
P319 says: "Get medical help if you feel unwell". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series).
Which hazards call for P319?
In the GHS data, P319 is recommended for hazard statements H335, H336, H372, H373.
What type of statement is P319?
P319 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)