GHS precautionary statement
P502: Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling
- P502
- Disposal
P502 says: “Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling”. It is a disposal statement. P500 series: how to dispose of the product and its container, normally in line with local, regional, national and international rules.
About the disposal group
P500 series: how to dispose of the product and its container, normally in line with local, regional, national and international rules. See all precautionary statements for the full list.
Hazards that call for P502
The GHS data recommends P502 for these hazard statements.
| Code | Statement | Hazard class and category | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|
| H420 | Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere | Hazardous to the ozone layer — Category 1 | Warning |
Chemicals using P502
1 chemical in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P502 frequently asked questions
What does P502 mean?
P502 says: "Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling". It is a disposal precautionary statement in the Disposal (P500 series).
Which hazards call for P502?
In the GHS data, P502 is recommended for hazard statements H420.
What type of statement is P502?
P502 is in the Disposal (P500 series). P500 series: how to dispose of the product and its container, normally in line with local, regional, national and international rules.
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)