GHS precautionary statement
P402: Store in a dry place
- P402
- Storage
P402 says: “Store in a dry place”. It is a storage statement. 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.
Hazards that call for P402
The GHS data we compile does not tie P402 to a specific hazard statement. Suppliers select it according to the product's classification and intended use.
Chemicals using P402
No chemicals in our database list P402 in their primary classification yet.
P402 frequently asked questions
What does P402 mean?
P402 says: "Store in a dry place". It is a storage precautionary statement in the Storage (P400 series).
Which hazards call for P402?
The GHS data we compile does not link P402 to specific hazard statements. It is chosen by the supplier based on the product's classification and use.
What type of statement is P402?
P402 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)