The GB 20584 was referred to and evolved from the GHS standard in its compiling process by the AQSIQ and SAC, however, there are some minor distinctions between them .
It details the classification, precautionary labeling and precautionary statements of chemicals for self-heating substances.
expounding the determination and classification process for the substances, and classified the substances into 2 categories by their different hazardous properties;
For each of the category, elements of the precautions such as diagrams, designations and hazardous statement have been demonstrated;
setting collocation of the precaution elements;
providing precaution statements for the substance or mixture, such as physical hazard;
Precautions of health hazards from misuses and exposures;
measures for accidental treatment;
Emergency treatment;
measures for environmental protection and disposals;
specific statements for the consumers.