Sinopec: background
Sinopec Limited was established in February 2000 and listed in Hong Kong, New York and London in October 2000, raising 3.5 billion dollars, and a Shanghai listing followed in 2001.
Sinopec · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone for Sinopec
Sinopec is a Beijing-headquartered state-controlled energy and chemicals group and the world's largest oil refining conglomerate. It operates refineries, petrochemical complexes and upstream units such as Shengli Oilfield in Shandong, and the Zhenhai base in Ningbo, upgraded to 40 million tonnes a year. If you are specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Sinopec, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereSinopec
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Sinopec: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned for Q4 2026. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Sinopec
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Sinopec: Refinery process units, Petrochemical plants, Oil and gas production facilities | Classified by the site operator |
Product · China
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in China. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The organisation · Sinopec
Working with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec): sites and classified areas
The main sites and the hazardous-area types a portable device is likely to meet at this organisation.
Sites and areas
- Zhenhai refinery and petrochemical base (Ningbo)
- Maoming refining and chemical company
- Shengli Oilfield (Shandong)
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Petrochemical plants
- Oil and gas production facilities
Supplier approval · Sinopec
How suppliers reach Sinopec
Sinopec buys largely through its own EPEC.com procurement portal, and only suppliers certified by Sinopec can sell on it; confirm current certification steps with Sinopec. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · Sinopec
More about Sinopec that matters for portable equipment
Sinopec: geography and layout
Sinopec Group is based in Chaoyang District, Beijing, and is administered by SASAC on behalf of the State Council, with listed subsidiary Sinopec Limited traded in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Sinopec: who works there
Sinopec Group is a Beijing-based state-owned enterprise, administered by SASAC for the State Council.
Sinopec: industry on the ground
The Jiujiang Petrochemical Complex was first built in 1975, has been upgraded repeatedly and processes about 8 million tonnes of crude oil a year, so old and modern plant sit together on one site.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Sinopec. A Sinopec reviewer assessing a handset for Zhenhai, Maoming or the Shengli Oilfield would expect a certificate of conformity, schedule of conditions and marking. ATEX and IECEx evidence helps international contractors, licensors and EPCs working on Sinopec refineries and petrochemical complexes. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and nothing has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Sinopec
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Sinopec
Frequently asked questions
Can Sinopec buy the IS-04Z1 today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Sinopec cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
How does Sinopec approve suppliers?
Sinopec buys largely through its own EPEC.com procurement portal, and only suppliers certified by Sinopec can sell on it; confirm current certification steps with Sinopec.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
Which Sinopec sites typically contain Zone 1 areas?
Typical Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas are found at refineries, ethylene and petrochemical plants, tank farms, loading terminals and fuel stations. Classification is site-specific, so request the area classification drawings from the plant's safety department before choosing handheld devices.
What certification marks do Chinese refineries expect on portable equipment?
Chinese plants commonly expect equipment for explosive atmospheres to hold the national explosion-protection certificate and marking, sometimes alongside international certificates. Confirm with the specific plant which approvals are accepted, and whether an inspection or registration step applies.
What differs between Zhenhai and the Shengli Oilfield for a handset?
Zhenhai is a coastal refinery and petrochemical base with humid salty air, while Shengli is an upstream oilfield in Shandong with colder winters. Their area classifications also differ. Compare the device marking with each site's documents. The IS-04Z1 is not yet certified. Confirm with Sinopec's HSE team.
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Enquiry · Sinopec
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Sinopec, China
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Sinopec
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Sinopec?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.