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GHS precautionary statement

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

  • P363
  • Response

P363 says: “Wash contaminated clothing before reuse”. 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 P363

The GHS data recommends P363 for these hazard statements.

CodeStatementHazard class and categorySignal word
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin corrosion/irritation — Category 1, 1A, 1B, 1C
Danger

Chemicals using P363

25 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.

P363 frequently asked questions

What does P363 mean?

P363 says: "Wash contaminated clothing before reuse". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series).

Which hazards call for P363?

In the GHS data, P363 is recommended for hazard statements H314.

What type of statement is P363?

P363 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)