GB19359-2009
Safety code for inspection of packaging of dangerous goods transported by railway
铁路运输危险货物包装检验安全规范
GB 19359-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety code for inspection of packaging of dangerous goods transported by railway. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2010.
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 classification, coding, marking, requirements, performance inspection, and use appraisal of dangerous goods packaging transported by railway, excluding military products. It covers packaging for dangerous goods categories defined in Chapter 4, except for Class 2, Division 6.2, and Class 7. This standard is not applicable to pressure receptacles, packaging with a net weight exceeding 400 kg, or packaging with a capacity exceeding 450 L. It is essential for manufacturers and shippers of hazardous materials utilizing rail freight within China.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the classification of dangerous goods into 9 hazard classes and categorizes packaging into three groups: Packaging Category I (high danger), II (medium danger), and III (low danger). It mandates specific coding and marking requirements for packaging types, including the use of the UN symbol or RID symbol, container codes, and manufacturing year. Manufacturers must ensure all packaging bears durable and legible markings indicating compliance with the designated packaging category. General requirements dictate that packaging must be structurally sound, provide adequate protection, and be compatible with the hazardous contents. It must withstand normal transport conditions, including shocks, loading, and temperature variations. Containers must not allow any loss of contents during transport and should prevent dangerous reactions between the contents and the packaging material. Specific provisions are also outlined for liquid filling, requiring adequate ullage to prevent leakage due to thermal expansion. Special packaging requirements are detailed for Class 1 explosive goods and organic peroxides (Division 5.2). For explosives, packaging must prevent ignition or initiation risks and ensure contents do not disperse within the outer container. For organic peroxides, containers must feature effective seals and may require venting devices if internal pressure builds up, provided the emitted gas does not pose a hazard.
Testing methods
The standard outlines key performance inspection methods to validate packaging integrity, including the Drop Test (evaluating resistance to impact from various orientations), Leakproofness Test (assessing airtight sealing capabilities), Hydraulic Test (verifying internal pressure resistance), and Stacking Test (determining structural integrity under compressive loads). Specific test parameters vary based on the assigned packaging category.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19359-2009?
It regulates the packaging of dangerous goods transported by railway, excluding Class 2 gases, Division 6.2 infectious substances, Class 7 radioactive materials, pressure receptacles, and packages over 400 kg or 450 L.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 19359-2009?
Yes, this 2009 version replaced GB 19359.1-2003, GB 19359.2-2003, and GB 19359.3-2003. It aligns the technical content regarding packaging with the 15th revised edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
What marking is required on the packaging under this standard?
Packaging must bear durable markings including the UN or RID symbol, container type code, packaging category (X, Y, or Z), manufacturing year, country code (CN), manufacturer's code, and production batch.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Other
- CCS
- C66
- ICS
- 55.020
- Competent department
- Standardization Administration of China
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals Management of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 19359.2-2003, GB 19359.3-2003, GB 19359.1-2003