GHS hazard statement
H315: Causes skin irritation
- H315
- Health hazards
- Warning
H315 means “Causes skin irritation”. It is a GHS hazard statement for Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), shown with GHS07 under the signal word “Warning”.
Hazard class and category
| Hazard class | Category | Pictogram | Signal word | UN transport class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 2 |  | Warning | — |
What H315 means
Skin corrosion is irreversible damage to the skin, visible as full-thickness destruction of skin tissue after an exposure of up to four hours. Skin irritation is reversible damage to the skin after an exposure of up to four hours. Corrosive materials are Category 1, and irritants are Category 2 (or 3 in some systems).
Contact can cause burns, redness, swelling or pain. Corrosive materials can cause permanent scarring.
What to do
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing, avoid contact, and wash exposed skin with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation continues or for any burn.
This is general guidance for the hazard class. The safety data sheet for your product always takes precedence.
Precautionary statements for H315
The GHS lists these precautionary statements for this hazard. Which ones appear on a label depends on the supplier's classification.
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P264 | Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| P302+P352 | IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
| P321 | Specific treatment (see ... on this label). |
| P332+P317 | If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
| P362+P364 | Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
Chemicals carrying H315
48 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
H315 frequently asked questions
What does H315 mean?
H315 means "Causes skin irritation". It is a GHS hazard statement in the health hazards group, covering Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2).
Which pictogram goes with H315?
H315 is shown with GHS07 (Exclamation Mark).
What signal word goes with H315?
The signal word for H315 is "Warning".
Which precautionary statements go with H315?
The GHS data lists 6 precautionary statements for H315, including P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317. They cover prevention, response, storage and disposal. The full list is on this page.
Hazard statements describe the hazard of a classified substance or mixture. The classification of a specific product can differ, so use the supplier's SDS.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)