GHS precautionary statement
P406: Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner
- P406
- Storage
P406 says: “Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner”. 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.
The dots (...) mark a blank that the supplier fills in with specific information, such as the equipment, material or temperature that applies to the product.
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 P406
The GHS data recommends P406 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 P406
1 chemical in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P406 frequently asked questions
What does P406 mean?
P406 says: "Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner". It is a storage precautionary statement in the Storage (P400 series).
Which hazards call for P406?
In the GHS data, P406 is recommended for hazard statements H290.
What type of statement is P406?
P406 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)