GHS precautionary statement
P342+P316: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergence medical help immediately
- P342+P316
- Response
- Combined statement
P342+P316 says: “If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergence medical help immediately”. It is a response statement that combines P342, P316. 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 P342+P316
The GHS data recommends P342+P316 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H334 | May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled | Sensitization, respiratory — Category 1, 1A, 1B | Danger |
Chemicals using P342+P316
4 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P342+P316 frequently asked questions
What does P342+P316 mean?
P342+P316 says: "If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergence medical help immediately". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series). It combines P342, P316.
Which hazards call for P342+P316?
In the GHS data, P342+P316 is recommended for hazard statements H334.
What type of statement is P342+P316?
P342+P316 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)