Standard No.:	GB 20580-2006
English Name:	Safety rules for classification、precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Gases under pressure
Chinese Name:	化学品分类、警示标签和警示性说明安全规范 压力下气体
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	AQSIQ; SAC
Issued on:	2006-10-24
Implemented on:	2008-1-1
Status:	superseded
Superseded by:	GB 30000.6-2013 Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals—Part 6:Gases under pressure
Superseded on:	2014-11-1
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	4000 words
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1 Scope This standard specifies terms and definitions, classification, judgment flow and guidance, category and precautionary labelling of gases under pressure, arrangements of category and labelling element, and general requirements of precautionary statements. This standard is applicable to hazardous classification, precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of gases under pressure according to the United Nations "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals". 2 Normative References The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to research the latest editions of these references are applicable. For undated references, its latest edition is applicable to this standard. GB 6944-2005 "Classification and Code of Dangerous Goods" GB 20577-2006 "Safety Rules for Classification, Precautionary Labelling and Precautionary Statements of Chemicals - Flammable Gases" GB 20579-2006 "Safety Rules for Classification, Precautionary Labelling and Precautionary Statements of Chemicals - Oxidizing Gases" The United Nations "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals" (GHS) The United Nations "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulation " (Thirteenth Revision)

Foreword I 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 Classification 5 Judgment Flow and Guidance 6 Category and Precautionary Labelling 7 Arrangements of Category and Labelling Element 8 Precautionary Statements