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GHS precautionary statement

P353: Rinse skin with water [or shower]

  • P353
  • Response

P353 says: “Rinse skin with water [or shower]”. 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 P353

The GHS data we compile does not tie P353 to a specific hazard statement. Suppliers select it according to the product's classification and intended use.

Chemicals using P353

No chemicals in our database list P353 in their primary classification yet.

P353 frequently asked questions

What does P353 mean?

P353 says: "Rinse skin with water [or shower]". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series).

Which hazards call for P353?

The GHS data we compile does not link P353 to specific hazard statements. It is chosen by the supplier based on the product's classification and use.

What type of statement is P353?

P353 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)