GB19458-2004
Safety code for inspection of hazardous properties for dangerous goods--General specifications
危险货物危险特性检验安全规范 通则
GB 19458-2004 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety code for inspection of hazardous properties for dangerous goods--General specifications. It appears in the Chemicals compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Oct 1, 2004.
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 of hazardous properties for all dangerous goods transported within China. It covers the classification, testing, marking, and inspection rules for various hazardous materials, including explosives, gases, flammable liquids, and toxic substances. It is applicable to manufacturers and shippers needing to classify new or existing chemical products for domestic transport.
Technical requirements
This standard establishes the mandatory requirements for classifying dangerous goods into 9 specific categories based on their primary hazard. It defines the criteria for explosives, gases, flammable liquids, and other hazardous materials. Packaging is categorized into three levels (I, II, III) based on the degree of danger, where the most stringent packaging category must be applied for goods with multiple hazards. The standard also specifies detailed marking requirements, utilizing 21 distinct diamond-shaped hazard labels to indicate primary and secondary risks. Refer to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods for the baseline classification framework.
Testing methods
The standard mandates testing procedures aligned with the UN classification tests for the 9 classes of dangerous goods. It requires preliminary small-scale tests for suspected explosive substances to determine sensitivity to mechanical and thermal stimuli. For multi-hazard materials not explicitly listed in the UN dangerous goods list, a strict sequential testing procedure must be followed to determine the predominant hazard class. All tests must accurately reflect transport conditions, including temperature and density parameters.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 19458-2004?
It regulates the inspection of hazardous properties for all dangerous goods, categorizing them into 9 specific classes, including explosives, flammable liquids, toxic substances, and radioactive materials.
How does GB 19458-2004 relate to international standards?
This standard is technically aligned with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Model Regulations, 13th revised edition), adapting its classification and testing principles into the Chinese national regulatory framework.
When is a manufacturer required to apply for hazardous properties inspection?
Manufacturers must apply for inspection during new product launch, major material or process changes, resumption of production after a halt, and routinely every six months during normal production.
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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