GHS precautionary statement
P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
- P390
- Response
P390 says: “Absorb spillage to prevent material damage”. 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 P390
The GHS data recommends P390 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H290 | May be corrosive to metals | Corrosive to Metals — Category 1 | Warning |
Chemicals using P390
1 chemical in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P390 frequently asked questions
What does P390 mean?
P390 says: "Absorb spillage to prevent material damage". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series).
Which hazards call for P390?
In the GHS data, P390 is recommended for hazard statements H290.
What type of statement is P390?
P390 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)