GB30000.15-2013
Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals - Part 15: Oxidizing solids
化学品分类和标签规范 第15部分：氧化性固体
GB 30000.15-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals - Part 15: Oxidizing solids. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a labeling & classification focus and has an implementation date of Nov 1, 2014.
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 and labelling of oxidizing solids entering the Chinese market, aligning with the UN *Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)*. It is applicable to solid substances and mixtures that may cause or contribute to combustion by releasing oxygen. This standard is mandatory for manufacturers and suppliers of oxidizing solids in China. It does not apply to organic substances or mixtures where oxygen, fluorine, or chlorine are only chemically bonded to carbon or hydrogen, nor to inorganic substances lacking oxygen or halogen atoms.
Technical requirements
GB 30000.15-2013 specifies the classification criteria, decision logic, and labelling requirements for oxidizing solids. The standard classifies these substances into three hazard categories based on their potential to intensify fire. Category 1 represents the highest hazard level, indicating substances that can cause combustion or explosion, while Categories 2 and 3 indicate substances that can intensify combustion. The standard mandates specific label elements including hazard pictograms, signal words (Danger or Warning), and hazard statements. Compliance with the labelling requirements is mandatory for all regulated products. The standard also provides guidance on precautionary statements covering general, prevention, response, storage, and disposal measures, referencing the UN *Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods*.
Testing methods
The classification of oxidizing solids is determined using Test O.1 as described in the UN *Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria*. This test involves mixing the substance with cellulose in specific ratios (4:1 or 1:1 by mass) and comparing its average burning time to that of a reference mixture of potassium bromate and cellulose. The testing evaluates the substance's ability to ignite and sustain combustion.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 30000.15-2013?
GB 30000.15-2013 regulates oxidizing solids, which are solid substances or mixtures that are not necessarily combustible themselves but can release oxygen and cause or contribute to the combustion of other materials.
Are there any updates from the previous version of this standard?
Yes, GB 30000.15-2013 replaces the older GB 20590-2006. The main updates include aligning the technical content with the fourth revised edition of the UN *GHS*, modifying the standard's name, and restructuring the classification criteria and labelling elements into normative and informative annexes.
How does GB 30000.15-2013 relate to international standards?
The technical content of GB 30000.15-2013 is consistent with the UN *Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)* (Fourth Revised Edition) and references the UN *Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods*.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 30000.15-2013. 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 30000.15-2013 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Foundational
- CCS
- A80
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Relationships
Replaces:GB 20590-2006