GB12367-2025
Safety specification for electrostatic paint spraying
静电喷漆安全规范
GB 12367-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety specification for electrostatic paint spraying. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Aug 1, 2026.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the design, use, maintenance, and safety management of electrostatic paint spraying processes and equipment utilizing flammable or combustible liquid coatings. It is mandatory for all manufacturing facilities and operations involving electrostatic spray painting within China. It does not apply to powder coating or non-flammable coating processes.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive safety specifications across several core areas. Firstly, it defines the electrostatic spray painting area and mandates the classification of explosion hazard zones according to GB 50058. Equipment within these zones must meet strict explosion-proof ratings and clear safety signage requirements. Facilities must ensure proper zone classification and equipment selection to mitigate explosion risks. Secondly, the standard specifies requirements for electrostatic equipment, including handheld spray guns, high-voltage generators, and electrodes. It introduces new mandates for automatic spray painting equipment and spray painting robots, requiring safety interlocks, emergency stop circuits, and flame-retardant/anti-static protective clothing for robots. Automated systems must feature robust human-machine safety interlocks to prevent operational hazards. Thirdly, it details critical electrical and automatic control parameters. This includes safety grounding protocols, insulation resistance limits, and automatic shutoff mechanisms triggered by ventilation failures, gas leaks, or spark discharges. Systems must automatically cut high-voltage power and halt spraying upon detecting any predefined safety breach. Finally, the standard governs ventilation systems, paint storage, and operational safety. It limits paint storage in work areas to a single shift's usage and sets strict flow velocity limits to prevent static accumulation. It also introduces new requirements for emergency response plans and the flash point of cleaning solvents.
Testing methods
Compliance verification involves a combination of on-site inspections and documentation reviews. For equipment and facilities, verification includes checking safety distances, isolation facilities, and grounding installations, along with reviewing explosion-proof certificates and material proofs. Inspectors will validate actual equipment configurations against approved design drawings and explosion zone maps. For operational safety, verification requires auditing safety management systems, emergency response plans, training records, and on-site usage of personal protective equipment.
FAQs
What products and processes are regulated under GB 12367-2025?
It applies to the design, use, maintenance, and safety management of electrostatic paint spraying processes and equipment using flammable or combustible liquid coatings. It is mandatory for all relevant manufacturers and operators in China.
What are the main updates in GB 12367-2025 compared to the 2006 version?
The 2025 version removes the illuminance standard for booths, adds specific requirements for spray painting robots and water-based paint insulation systems, updates fire alarm linkage controls, and introduces new emergency response requirements and verification methods.
Does GB 12367-2025 reference other international or national standards?
It references several essential standards, including GB 50058 for electrical installations in explosive atmospheres, GB 12158 for general electrostatic accident prevention, and GB 11291.2 for industrial robot safety, ensuring comprehensive hazard control.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 12367-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your products and facilities entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 12367-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- C 67
- ICS
- 13.100
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Work Safety of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 12367-2006 (Current)