GHS precautionary statement
P404: Store in a closed container
- P404
- Storage
P404 says: “Store in a closed container”. 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 P404
The GHS data we compile does not tie P404 to a specific hazard statement. Suppliers select it according to the product's classification and intended use.
Chemicals using P404
No chemicals in our database list P404 in their primary classification yet.
P404 frequently asked questions
What does P404 mean?
P404 says: "Store in a closed container". It is a storage precautionary statement in the Storage (P400 series).
Which hazards call for P404?
The GHS data we compile does not link P404 to specific hazard statements. It is chosen by the supplier based on the product's classification and use.
What type of statement is P404?
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)