GB15346-2012
Chemical reagent - Packaging and marking
化学试剂 包装及标志
GB 15346-2012 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Chemical reagent - Packaging and marking. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a labeling & classification focus and has an implementation date of Oct 1, 2013.
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 packaging and marking of chemical reagents, covering both general and hazardous chemical transport packaging. It is strictly applicable to manufacturers and distributors of laboratory chemicals within China. This standard does not apply to MOS reagents, clinical reagents, high-purity reagents, and fine chemical products.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive requirements for packaging materials, including glass bottles, plastic bottles, metal cans, and corrugated boxes. It mandates specific physical and chemical stability criteria, such as thermal shock resistance and chemical resistance for glass containers. Manufacturers must ensure that packaging materials do not react physically or chemically with the contained reagents. For packaging structure, the standard details the classification of inner packaging, in-between packaging, and outer packaging. It defines specific packaging units (net content per container) and requires adequate reserved capacity to prevent spillage due to thermal expansion. Outer packaging must contain a product packing list and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The marking and labeling section requires clear product labels with bilingual names, chemical formulas, grade, and net content. It utilizes a specific color-coding system to differentiate reagent grades (e.g., deep green for guaranteed reagent). Outer packaging must feature appropriate hazard symbols and transport pictograms as per GB 13690 and GB/T 191.
Testing methods
The standard outlines specific testing procedures to validate packaging integrity. Key tests include the thermal stability test for glass bottles, which evaluates resistance to sudden temperature changes. It also mandates a chemical stability test using methyl red acidic solution. For transport validation, packaging must undergo drop tests and static load stacking tests in accordance with referenced standards like GB/T 4857.5 and GB/T 4857.3.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 15346-2012?
It applies to the packaging and marking of general chemical reagents and hazardous chemical reagents. It excludes MOS reagents, clinical reagents, high-purity reagents, and fine chemical products.
Are there any major updates in GB 15346-2012 compared to the 1994 version?
It classifies packaging into general and hazardous chemical reagent transport packaging, adds Safety Data Sheet requirements inside outer packaging, introduces a 'Quality Safety' mark for licensed products, and modifies packaging unit categories and tolerances.
How does GB 15346-2012 relate to international dangerous goods transport standards?
It references various national standards for transport packaging, such as GB/T 4857.3 for static load stacking tests and GB/T 4857.5 for drop tests, aligning with general international transport testing principles.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 15346-2012. To ensure complete compliance for your chemical products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 15346-2012 today to access all detailed parameters, packaging tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Foundational
- CCS
- G60
- ICS
- 71.040.30
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB 15346-1994