Standard No.:	GB 20579-2006
English Name:	Safety rules for classification、precautionary labelling and precautionary statements of chemicals - Oxidizing gases
Chinese Name:	化学品分类、警示标签和警示性说明安全规范 氧化性气体
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Status:	superseded
Superseded by:	GB 30000.5-2013 Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals—Part 5:Oxidizing gases
Superseded on:	2014-11-1
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	3000 words
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1 Scope This Standard specifies terms and definitions, classification, decision logic and guidance, category and precautionary labeling, category and allocation of label elements and precautionary statements for oxidizing gases. This Standard is applicable to the oxidizing gases under hazards classification, precautionary labeling 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 6944-2005 Classification and Code of Dangerous Goods ISO 10156: 1996 Gases and Gas Mixtures - Determination of Fire Potential and Oxidizing Ability for the Selection of Cylinder Valve Outlets The United Nations "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals" (GHS) UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations (Thirteenth revised edition) 3 Term and Definition