GHS precautionary statement
P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
- P402+P404
- Storage
- Combined statement
P402+P404 says: “Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container”. It is a storage statement that combines P402, P404. P400 series: how and where to store the product, such as keeping it cool, dry, locked up or in a well-ventilated place.
About the storage group
P400 series: how and where to store the product, such as keeping it cool, dry, locked up or in a well-ventilated place. 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 P402+P404
The GHS data recommends P402+P404 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H260 | In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously | Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases — Category 1 | Danger |
| H261 | In contact with water releases flammable gas | Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases — Category 2 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases — Category 3 | Danger |
Chemicals using P402+P404
No chemicals in our database list P402+P404 in their primary classification yet.
P402+P404 frequently asked questions
What does P402+P404 mean?
P402+P404 says: "Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container". It is a storage precautionary statement in the Storage (P400 series). It combines P402, P404.
Which hazards call for P402+P404?
In the GHS data, P402+P404 is recommended for hazard statements H260, H261.
What type of statement is P402+P404?
P402+P404 is in the Storage (P400 series). P400 series: how and where to store the product, such as keeping it cool, dry, locked up or in a well-ventilated place.
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)