GHS precautionary statement
P410: Protect from sunlight
- P410
- Storage
P410 says: “Protect from sunlight”. 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 P410
The GHS data recommends P410 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H240 | Heating may cause an explosion | Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides — Type A | Danger |
| H241 | Heating may cause a fire or explosion | Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides — Type B | Danger |
| H242 | Heating may cause a fire | Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides — Type C, D Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides — Type E, F | Danger |
| H251 | Self-heating; may catch fire | Self-heating substances and mixtures — Category 1 | Danger |
| H252 | Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire | Self-heating substances and mixtures — Category 2 | Warning |
Chemicals using P410
No chemicals in our database list P410 in their primary classification yet.
P410 frequently asked questions
What does P410 mean?
P410 says: "Protect from sunlight". It is a storage precautionary statement in the Storage (P400 series).
Which hazards call for P410?
In the GHS data, P410 is recommended for hazard statements H240, H241, H242, H251, H252.
What type of statement is P410?
P410 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)