GB1256-2008
Working chemical - Arsenic trioxide
工作基准试剂 三氧化二砷
GB 1256-2008 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Working chemical - Arsenic trioxide. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 2009.
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 is applicable to working chemical reagents, specifically arsenic trioxide (As2O3), used for titration analysis. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing benchmark reagents for analytical chemistry in China. The standard defines the properties, specifications, testing methods, and packaging requirements for this highly toxic chemical.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies stringent physical and chemical requirements for arsenic trioxide. Chapter 4 and specific clauses regarding content determination are marked as mandatory. The core specifications cover the mass fraction of As2O3, which must fall within an extremely narrow tolerance band to qualify as a working benchmark. Additionally, the standard sets strict maximum limits for various impurities, including chlorides, sulfides, iron, copper, antimony, and lead. The reagent must also pass a clarity test and meet limits for ignition residue. Due to its nature as a highly toxic substance, specific packaging and labeling requirements, including prominent poison warnings, are also mandated.
Testing methods
Testing procedures involve gravimetric titration using an iodine standard titration solution to determine the exact As2O3 content. Impurity testing relies on visual colorimetry and turbidimetry for elements like sulfides, iron, and antimony. For trace metals such as copper and lead, the standard mandates anodic stripping voltammetry as outlined in GB/T 3914-2008. Strict sample preparation protocols, including drying in a sulfuric acid desiccator, are required prior to testing.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 1256-2008?
The standard applies to arsenic trioxide used specifically as a working chemical reagent for titration analysis. It is not intended for general industrial or commercial grade arsenic trioxide.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 1256-2008?
Compared to its predecessor GB 1256-1990, the 2008 version modified the standard's title and updated the determination method for the As2O3 content. Specific clauses regarding specifications and content determination are mandatory.
How does GB 1256-2008 relate to international ISO standards?
The standard references several methodologies that are modified or non-equivalent to ISO standards, such as GB/T 6682 (water specifications) and GB/T 9729 (chloride determination). However, GB 1256-2008 itself is a specific Chinese national standard tailored for domestic working reagent compliance.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- G61
- ICS
- 71.040.30
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB 1256-1990