GHS precautionary statement
P391: Collect spillage
- P391
- Response
P391 says: “Collect spillage”. 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 P391
The GHS data recommends P391 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard — Category 1 | Warning |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard — Category 1 | Warning |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard — Category 2 | No signal word |
Chemicals using P391
33 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P391 frequently asked questions
What does P391 mean?
P391 says: "Collect spillage". It is a response precautionary statement in the Response (P300 series).
Which hazards call for P391?
In the GHS data, P391 is recommended for hazard statements H400, H410, H411.
What type of statement is P391?
P391 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)