The expected structure of GB 30000 Rules for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals and the national standards to be replaced are:
——Part 1: General (replaces GB 13690-2009);
——Part 2: Explosives (replaces GB 20576-2006);
——Part 3: Flammable gases (replaces GB 20577-2006);
——Part 4: Aerosol (replaces GB 20578-2006);
——Part 5: Oxidizing gases (replaces GB 20579-2006);
——Part 6: Gases under pressure (replaces GB 20580-2006);
——Part 7: Flammable liquids (replaces GB 20581-2006);
——Part 8: Flammable solids (replaces GB 20582-2006);
——Part 9: Self-reactive substances and mixtures (replaces GB 20583-2006);
——Part 10: Pyrophoric liquids (replaces GB 20585-2006);
——Part 11: Pyrophoric solids (replaces GB 20586-2006);
——Part 12: Self-reactive substances and mixtures (replaces GB 20584-2006);
——Part 13: Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (replaces GB 20587-2006);
——Part 14: Oxidizing liquids (replaces GB 20589-2006);
——Part 15: Oxidizing solids (replaces GB 20590-2006);
——Part 16: Organic peroxides (replaces GB 20591-2006);
——Part 17: Corrosive to metals (replaces GB 20588-2006);
——Part 18: Acute toxicity (replaces GB 20592-2006);
——Part 19: Skin corrosion/irritation (replaces GB 20593-2006);
——Part 20: Serious eye damage/eye irritation (replaces GB 20594-2006);
——Part 21: Respiratory or skin sensitization (replaces GB 20595-2006);
——Part 22: Germ cell mutagenicity (replaces GB 20596-2006);
——Part 23: Carcinogenicity (replaces GB 20597-2006);
——Part 24: Reproductive toxicity (replaces GB 20598-2006);
——Part 25: Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure (replaces GB 20599-2006);
——Part 26: Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure (replaces GB 20601-2006);
——Part 27: Aspiration hazard;
——Part 28: Hazardous to the aquatic environment (replaces GB 20602-2006);
——Part 29: Hazardous to the ozone layer;
——Part 30: Warning Signs in Chemical Workplaces;
This is Part 21 of GB 30000.
1 Scope
This Part of GB 30000 stipulates the terms and definitions, general descriptions, classification standards, judgment logic and labelling of chemicals with respiratory or skin sensitization.
This part is applicable to the classification and labelling of chemicals with respiratory or skin sensitization according to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB 13690 General rule for classification and hazard communication of chemicals
GB 16483 General rules for preparation of chemical safety data sheet
The United Nations Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods: Model regulations (Rev.17)
The United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (Rev.4)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB 13690 and the following apply.
3.1
respiratory sensitizer
Substance that cause respiratory allergies after inhalation.
3.2
skin sensitizer
Substance that cause allergies after skin contact.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General description
5 Classification standards
6 Judgment logic
7 Labelling
Annex A (Informative) Judgment logic of respiratory or skin sensitizers
Annex B (Normative) Allocation of label elements for respiratory or skin sensitizer.
Annex C (Normative) Classification standards and label elements for respiratory or skin sensitizer.
Annex D (Informative) Hazard statement and precautionary statement of respiratory or skin sensitizer
Annex E (Informative) Label example of respiratory or skin sensitizer.
