GB19453-2009
Safety code for inspection of packaging of dangerous goods for calcium carbide
危险货物电石包装检验安全规范
GB 19453-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety code for inspection of packaging of dangerous goods for calcium carbide. 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 is applicable to the performance inspection and use appraisal of steel drums used for packaging dangerous goods calcium carbide (CaC2). It is mandatory for all manufacturers and users involved in the packaging and transport of calcium carbide. Other types of packaging for calcium carbide may refer to this standard.
Technical requirements
The standard mandates that calcium carbide packaging generally utilizes open steel drums. It specifies construction requirements including the use of appropriate steel plate thickness, welded body seams, and mechanically joined or welded chimes. Drums exceeding 60L capacity must feature at least two expanding or separate rolling hoops. Furthermore, if materials are incompatible with calcium carbide, appropriate inner protective coatings must be applied. For performance requirements, the standard outlines criteria for stacking, drop, and airtightness tests. For instance, samples must not rupture or leak during stacking, and drop tests require no leakage after internal/external pressure balance, with coatings showing no cracking. The airtightness test strictly requires zero leakage from the sample. Regarding use appraisal, the standard requires clear marking of hazardous goods labels and the explicit notation of "Nitrogen Filled". Packaging must be filled with 99.99% pure nitrogen to prevent acetylene formation, with internal acetylene content strictly not exceeding 1%. Sealing rings must meet tightening and sealing requirements, and chemical compatibility test reports are required for first-time use of coated drums.
Testing methods
The standard involves three primary performance tests: the Stacking Test (evaluating structural integrity under static load for 24 hours), the Drop Test (assessing impact resistance from a specific height), and the Airtightness Test (verifying zero leakage under a specific pressure). For use appraisal, it includes an Airtight Sealing Appraisal using a soap solution method and an Acetylene Content Determination using specialized testing instruments. These tests ensure the packaging can withstand normal transport conditions without hazardous gas leakage.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19453-2009?
The standard specifically regulates the steel drums used for packaging dangerous goods calcium carbide. It is mandatory for all manufacturers and users involved in the packaging and transport of calcium carbide. Other types of packaging for calcium carbide may refer to this standard.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 19453-2009?
This standard replaces the previous GB 19453.1-2004 and GB 19453.2-2004. It aligns the technical content with the 15th revised edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the 2006 IMDG Code. It consolidates performance inspection and use appraisal into a single mandatory document.
How does GB 19453-2009 differ from ISO standards?
The standard references GB/T 4857.5-1992 for drop test equipment and GB/T 17344 for airtightness test methods. It ensures compliance with international dangerous goods transport frameworks while specifying exact parameters like the 1.2m drop height and 20kPa test pressure.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 19453-2009. 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 19453-2009 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Method
- CCS
- A80
- Competent department
- Standardization Administration of China
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Hazardous Chemicals Management of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 19453.2-2004, GB 19453.1-2004