GB19454-2009
Safety code for inspection of portable tanks for dangerous goods
危险货物便携式罐体检验安全规范
GB 19454-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety code for inspection of portable tanks for dangerous goods. It appears in the Chemicals 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 specifies the requirements, marking, performance inspection, and use appraisal of portable tanks for dangerous goods. It is specifically applicable to the inspection of portable tanks used for the transport of Class 3 to Class 9 dangerous goods. It is mandatory for manufacturers and users of portable tanks transporting these hazardous materials in China. The standard aligns its technical content with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (15th revised edition).
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive technical requirements across several mandatory chapters. Chapter 5 specifies detailed marking requirements, mandating permanent metal nameplates with essential data like test pressure and maximum allowable working pressure. Chapter 6 covers general requirements, including protection against transport impacts, loading degree limits, and specific provisions for transporting Class 3, 5.2, 4.1, 7, and 8 substances. Manufacturers must ensure that materials and designs prevent dangerous reactions and withstand dynamic and thermal loads. Chapter 8 details use appraisal criteria, requiring that tanks be compatible with the hazardous contents and equipped with appropriate pressure relief devices, such as spring-loaded valves, frangible discs, or fusible plugs, designed according to ISO 4126-1.
Testing methods
The standard mandates several performance tests to verify the integrity of portable tanks. These include the impact test, which evaluates the tank's ability to withstand typical mechanical shocks during rail transport; the pressure test, checking for leaks under specified constant pressure; the leakproofness test, using water to inspect the shell and equipment; and the hydraulic test, ensuring no deformation or leakage under hydraulic pressure. These tests must be conducted before first use and periodically at 2.5 and 5-year intervals.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19454-2009?
GB 19454-2009 regulates portable tanks with a capacity greater than 450L used for transporting Class 3 to Class 9 dangerous goods.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 19454-2009?
Yes, this standard replaces GB 19454.1-2004, GB 19454.2-2004, and GB 19454.3-2004. It modifies technical content to be fully consistent with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (15th revised edition).
What are the periodic inspection intervals for portable tanks under this standard?
Portable tanks must undergo an intermediate periodic inspection at 2.5 years and a 5-year periodic inspection and test. Exceptional inspections are required if damage, corrosion, or leakage is detected.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 19454-2009. 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 19454-2009 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Other
- 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 19454.1-2004, GB 19454.3-2004, GB 19454.2-2004