GB19432-2009
Safty code for inspection of large packagings for dangerous goods
危险货物大包装检验安全规范
GB 19432-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safty code for inspection of large packagings for dangerous goods. 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 inspection and identification of large packagings used for transporting dangerous goods. It covers packagings designed for mechanical handling with a net mass exceeding 400kg or a capacity exceeding 450L, but not exceeding 3m³. It is mandatory for manufacturers and shippers of hazardous materials utilizing large packagings in China. The standard explicitly excludes Class 2 (gases), Class 7 (radioactive materials), and Division 6.2 (infectious substances, UN3291) from its scope.
Technical requirements
GB 19432-2009 specifies comprehensive safety requirements for large packagings based on their material types, including metal, wood, flexible, fiberboard, and rigid plastic. Manufacturers must ensure that the packaging structure and closures prevent any leakage under normal transport conditions, including vibration and temperature variations. The standard details specific requirements regarding material compatibility with hazardous contents, structural integrity against transport stresses, and proper functioning of lifting and securing devices. For instance, fiberboard packagings must meet specific water resistance and puncture resistance limits, while plastic packagings require adequate UV resistance and anti-aging properties. Special provisions are outlined for packagings intended for organic peroxides (Class 5.2) and self-reactive substances (Class 4.1), including the necessity for emergency pressure relief devices. Furthermore, the standard mandates clear and durable UN markings, including the UN packaging symbol, packaging code, and maximum permissible gross mass.
Testing methods
The standard outlines four primary performance tests to validate the integrity of large packagings: Bottom Lift Test, Top Lift Test, Stacking Test, and Drop Test. These tests simulate the physical stresses encountered during mechanical handling and transport to ensure no loss of contents or hazardous deformation occurs. Specific test preparations are required depending on the material, such as temperature conditioning for plastics and humidity control for fiberboard packagings. The standard also defines use appraisal procedures, requiring visual inspections, compatibility checks, and verification of filling limits to ensure the packaging is correctly utilized for its intended hazardous cargo.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19432-2009?
It applies to large packagings for dangerous goods, which consist of an outer packaging containing multiple items or inner receptacles, designed for mechanical handling, with a net mass exceeding 400kg or a capacity exceeding 450L but not exceeding 3m³.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 19432?
This version consolidates and replaces the previous three-part standard (GB 19432.1-2004, GB 19432.2-2004, and GB 19432.3-2004). It aligns the technical content with the 15th revised edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Does GB 19432-2009 apply to all classes of dangerous goods?
The standard explicitly excludes Class 2 (gases), Class 7 (radioactive material), and Division 6.2 (infectious substances, specifically UN3291) from being transported in large packagings.
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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 19432.3-2004, GB 19432.1-2004, GB 19432.2-2004