GB17915-2013
Specifications for storage and preservation of corrosive goods
腐蚀性商品储存养护技术条件
GB 17915-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Specifications for storage and preservation of corrosive goods. It appears in the Machinery compliance cluster with a occupational safety focus and has an implementation date of Jul 1, 2014.
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
GB 17915-2013 applies to the storage and preservation of corrosive goods, which are defined as substances that cause severe damage to biological tissue on contact or severely damage other goods and transport vehicles through chemical action. This standard is mandatory for all facilities and personnel handling the storage of corrosive chemicals in China. It covers storage conditions, maintenance technologies, safety operations, and emergency handling. It is not applicable to the transportation of non-corrosive hazardous materials.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive mandatory requirements for the storage of corrosive goods. Facilities must be cool, dry, ventilated, and protected from direct sunlight, with buildings complying with GB 50046 for industrial anti-corrosion design. Corrosive goods must be strictly segregated by category, properties, and fire-fighting methods, and must not be stored together with incompatible materials. The standard defines specific temperature and relative humidity limits for various categories, including acidic, alkaline, and other corrosive items. For inbound acceptance, goods must undergo a dual-person verification system checking packaging labels (compliant with GB 15258), sensory properties, and physical integrity. Stacking requirements dictate specific clearances: main passages must be ≥180 cm, wall clearances ≥30 cm, and ceiling clearances ≥50 cm. During operations, personnel must hold operational qualification certificates and wear appropriate protective equipment. Operations such as repackaging and opening packages must be conducted outside the warehouse. The standard also mandates the availability of emergency facilities, such as eyewash stations, within the storage area.
Testing methods
The standard outlines specific inspection and maintenance procedures rather than laboratory testing methods. Key procedures include sensory inspection of packaging integrity, color, and viscosity during inbound acceptance. Routine quality checks involve randomly inspecting 1 to 2 items per product batch to monitor for leakage, discoloration, or deliquescence. Additionally, continuous environmental monitoring is required using thermohygrometers to ensure compliance with the specified temperature and humidity thresholds.
FAQs
What products and operations are regulated under GB 17915-2013?
It applies to the storage and preservation of corrosive goods, which are substances that cause severe damage to biological tissue on contact or severely damage other goods and transport vehicles through chemical action. It covers storage facilities, environmental conditions, and safety operations.
Are there any significant updates from the previous GB 17915-1999 version?
The 2013 version added specific terminology for corrosive goods, mandated that labels comply with GB 15258, introduced a dual-person verification system for inbound acceptance, and required warehouse operators to hold operational qualification certificates.
How does GB 17915-2013 relate to international dangerous goods standards?
While it references general classifications from GB 6944-2012, GB 17915-2013 is a mandatory Chinese national standard specifically focused on the domestic storage, preservation, and safety operations of corrosive materials, rather than international transport classifications.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 17915-2013. To ensure complete compliance for your chemical storage operations entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 17915-2013 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Management
- CCS
- A87
- Competent department
- China General Chamber of Commerce
- Technical committee
- China General Chamber of Commerce
Relationships
Replaces:GB 17915-1999