1 Scope This Standard specifies terms and definitions, classification, decision logic and guidance, category and precautionary labelling, category and allocation of label elements and precautionary statements for corrosive to metals. This Standard is applicable to the corrosive to metals under hazards classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements given in the United Nations "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals". 2 Normative References The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. GB/T 700 Carbon Structural Steels GB 6944-2005 Classification and Code of Dangerous Goods The United Nations "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals" (GHS) UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods-Manual of Tests and Criteria" (Fourth revised edition) (TDG/MR) UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations (Thirteenth revised edition) 3 Term and Definition Corrosive to metals A substance or a mixture that is corrosive to metal is a substance or a mixture which by chemical action will materially damage, or even destroy, metals. 4 Classification A substance or a mixture which is corrosive to metals is classified in a single category for this class, using the test in Part III, sub-section 37.4 of the "UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Manual of tests and Criteria", according to the following table:
