The GB 20592 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 detailed the classification, precautionary labeling and precautionary statements of chemicals for acute toxicity.
expounding the determination and classification process for acute toxicity of chemicals, and classifying acute toxicity into 5 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.