GHS precautionary statement
P372: Explosion risk
- P372
- Response
P372 says: “Explosion risk”. 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 P372
The GHS data recommends P372 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H200 | Unstable Explosive Deleted | Explosives — Unstable Explosive | Danger |
| H201 | Explosive; mass explosion hazard Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.1 | Danger |
| H202 | Explosive; severe projection hazard Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.2 | Danger |
| H203 | Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.3 | Danger |
| H205 | May mass explode in fire Deleted | Explosives — Div 1.5 | Danger |
Chemicals using P372
No chemicals in our database list P372 in their primary classification yet.
P372 frequently asked questions
What does P372 mean?
P372 says: "Explosion risk". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series).
Which hazards call for P372?
In the GHS data, P372 is recommended for hazard statements H200, H201, H202, H203, H205.
What type of statement is P372?
P372 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)