GHS precautionary statement
P242: Use only non-sparking tools
- P242
- Prevention
P242 says: “Use only non-sparking tools”. It is a prevention statement. P200 series: actions to take before and during use to prevent or minimise harm, such as avoiding ignition sources, using ventilation and wearing protective equipment.
About the prevention group
P200 series: actions to take before and during use to prevent or minimise harm, such as avoiding ignition sources, using ventilation and wearing protective equipment. See all precautionary statements for the full list.
Hazards that call for P242
The GHS data recommends P242 for these hazard statements.
Chemicals using P242
52 chemicals in our database. Classification comes from each chemical's primary GHS source, so a supplier's SDS may differ.
P242 frequently asked questions
What does P242 mean?
P242 says: "Use only non-sparking tools". It is a prevention precautionary statement in the Prevention (P200 series).
Which hazards call for P242?
In the GHS data, P242 is recommended for hazard statements H224, H225, H226.
What type of statement is P242?
P242 is in the Prevention (P200 series). P200 series: actions to take before and during use to prevent or minimise harm, such as avoiding ignition sources, using ventilation and wearing protective equipment.
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)