GHS precautionary statement
P503: Refer to manufacturer/supplier... for information on disposal/recovery/recycling
- P503
- Disposal
P503 says: “Refer to manufacturer/supplier... for information on disposal/recovery/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.
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 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 P503
The GHS data recommends P503 for these hazard statements.
Chemicals using P503
No chemicals in our database list P503 in their primary classification yet.
P503 frequently asked questions
What does P503 mean?
P503 says: "Refer to manufacturer/supplier... for information on disposal/recovery/recycling". It is a disposal precautionary statement in the Disposal (P500 series).
Which hazards call for P503?
In the GHS data, P503 is recommended for hazard statements H204, H209, H210.
What type of statement is P503?
P503 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)