Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals — Part 4: Aerosols
1 Scope
This part of GB 30000 specifies the terms and definitions, classification, judgment logic and guidance and labelling of aerosols.
This part is applicable to the classification and labelling of aerosols according to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (hereinafter referred to as 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 6944-2012 Classification and code of dangerous goods
GB 13690 General rule for classification and hazard communication of chemicals
GB 30000.3
GB 30000.7
GB 30000.8 Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals — Part 3: Flammable gases
Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals — Part 7: Flammable liquids
Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals — Part 8: Flammable solids
The United Nations Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (Rev.4)
The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations (Rev.17)
United Nations Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria (Rev.5)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB 13690 and the following apply.
3.1
aerosols
suspended solid or liquid particles or foam, paste or powder in the gas or in the form of liquid or gas ejected from a nebulizer (any non-refillable container made of metal, glass or plastic) containing compressed, liquefied or pressurized dissolved gas (with or without liquid, paste or powder) and equipped with a release gear for ejecting the contents.
4 Classification standards
4.1 See GB 13690 for general principles of classification and labelling of aerosol.
4.2 If the aerosol contains any component classified as flammable according to GHS, the aerosol shall be classified as flammable, namely:
(1) Flammable liquids, see GB 30000.7;
(2) Flammable gases, see GB 30000.3;
(3) Flammable solids, see GB 30000.8.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification standards
5 Judgment logic and guidance
6 Labelling
Annex A (Informative) Judgment logic and guidance
Annex B (Normative) Allocation of label elements
Annex C (Normative) Aerosol classification standards and label elements
Annex D (Informative) Aerosol hazard statements and precautionary statements
Annex E (Informative) Examples of aerosol label
