GHS precautionary statement
P370+P372+P380+P373: In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives
- P370+P372+P380+P373
- Response
- Combined statement
P370+P372+P380+P373 says: “In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives”. It is a response statement that combines P370, P372, P380, P373. 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 P370+P372+P380+P373
The GHS data recommends P370+P372+P380+P373 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H204 | Fire or projection hazard | Explosives — Category 2B Explosives — Category 2C | Warning |
| H209 | Explosive | Explosives — Category 1 Explosives — Category 2A | Danger |
| H210 | Very sensitive | Explosives — Category 1 | Danger |
| H211 | Maybe sensitive | Explosives — Category 1 | Danger |
| H240 | Heating may cause an explosion | Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides — Type A | Danger |
Chemicals using P370+P372+P380+P373
No chemicals in our database list P370+P372+P380+P373 in their primary classification yet.
P370+P372+P380+P373 frequently asked questions
What does P370+P372+P380+P373 mean?
P370+P372+P380+P373 says: "In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series). It combines P370, P372, P380, P373.
Which hazards call for P370+P372+P380+P373?
In the GHS data, P370+P372+P380+P373 is recommended for hazard statements H204, H209, H210, H211, H240.
What type of statement is P370+P372+P380+P373?
P370+P372+P380+P373 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)