GB18583-2008
Indoor decorating and refurbishing materials - Limit of harmful substances of adhesives
室内装饰装修材料 胶粘剂中有害物质限量
GB 18583-2008 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Indoor decorating and refurbishing materials - Limit of harmful substances of adhesives. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a environmental protection focus and has an implementation date of Sep 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 applies to adhesives used for indoor decorating and refurbishing materials. It categorizes these adhesives into three main types: solvent-based, water-based, and bulk-type adhesives. It is mandatory for all manufacturers producing adhesives for the Chinese indoor decoration market. The standard does not apply to adhesives used for outdoor applications or industrial manufacturing outside of indoor decoration.
Technical requirements
Chapter 3 of GB 18583-2008 is mandatory and specifies the limit values for harmful substances across the three adhesive categories. For solvent-based adhesives (including neoprene, SBS, and polyurethane types), the standard sets strict limits on free formaldehyde, benzene, toluene + xylene, and toluene diisocyanate (TDI). It also regulates specific halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane and trichloroethylene. For water-based adhesives, the standard restricts the content of free formaldehyde, benzene, toluene + xylene, and total volatile organic compounds (TVOC). Manufacturers must ensure their water-based formulations comply with these specific thresholds to be sold in China. A new category introduced in this version is the bulk-type adhesive, which is subject to a specific limit for TVOC. Furthermore, the standard mandates that packaging labels must clearly indicate the names and maximum content of the regulated harmful substances. Compliance with these labeling requirements is strictly enforced.
Testing methods
The standard outlines specific testing methodologies in its normative appendices to verify compliance. Free formaldehyde is measured using the acetylacetone spectrophotometric method (Appendix A). Benzene, toluene, and xylene contents are determined via gas chromatography (Appendices B and C). Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) in polyurethane adhesives is also quantified using gas chromatography with an internal standard method (Appendix D). Halogenated hydrocarbons are tested via gas chromatography (Appendix E), and TVOC is calculated by subtracting water content from total volatiles, determined through oven drying and Karl Fischer titration or gas chromatography (Appendix F).
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 18583-2008?
GB 18583-2008 regulates adhesives used in indoor decorating and refurbishing materials, specifically categorized into solvent-based, water-based, and bulk-type adhesives.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 18583-2008?
Yes, compared to the 2001 version, GB 18583-2008 introduces the bulk-type adhesive category, adds and revises harmful substance limits for solvent-based adhesives (including new limits for halogenated hydrocarbons), and updates several testing methods in the appendices.
Is GB 18583-2008 mandatory or recommended?
Chapter 3 of GB 18583-2008, which contains the limit values for harmful substances, is mandatory. The remaining chapters are recommended. Compliance with the limit values is legally required for market access.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 18583-2008. To ensure complete compliance for your 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 18583-2008 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- G38
- ICS
- 83.180
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB 18583-2001