GHS precautionary statement
P376: Stop leak if safe to do so
- P376
- Response
P376 says: “Stop leak if safe to do so”. 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 P376
The GHS data recommends P376 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H282 | Extremely flammable chemical under pressure: may explode if heated | Chemicals under pressure — Category 1 | Danger |
| H283 | Flammable chemical under pressure: may explode if heated | Chemicals under pressure — Category 2 | Warning |
| H284 | Chemical under pressure: may explode if heated | Chemicals under pressure — Category 3 | Warning |
Chemicals using P376
No chemicals in our database list P376 in their primary classification yet.
P376 frequently asked questions
What does P376 mean?
P376 says: "Stop leak if safe to do so". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series).
Which hazards call for P376?
In the GHS data, P376 is recommended for hazard statements H282, H283, H284.
What type of statement is P376?
P376 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)