Merger
HD Hyundai Chemical absorbed Lotte Chemical's Daesan unit to form H&L Advanced, launched at the Daesan plant on 4 September 2026.
Daesan · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone in Daesan
Daesan is a petrochemical complex in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, on the Yellow Sea coast. HD Hyundai Oilbank, which is headquartered in Seosan, and the merged H&L Advanced petrochemical business operate there, so process areas are Zone 1 and Zone 2. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Daesan, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereDaesan
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Daesan: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Daesan
| 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 | Daesan: Naphtha cracker and petrochemical units, Refinery process units, Tank farms | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Daesan
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 Daesan. 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 site · Daesan
Daesan: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- H&L Advanced (HD Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Chemical, 50% each)
- HD Hyundai Oilbank
Classified areas to expect
- Naphtha cracker and petrochemical units
- Refinery process units
- Tank farms
- Hydrogen handling
Local conditions · Daesan
What Daesan means for portable equipment
Ownership
HD Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Chemical each hold 50% and each contributed 600 billion won.
Field notes · Daesan
More about Daesan that matters for portable equipment
Daesan: climate and equipment wear
In spring, strong winds carry fine Asian dust from the Chinese mainland, prompting many residents to wear masks, so dust protection and cleaning matter for equipment used outdoors.
Daesan: logistics and access
Seosan is the west coast transport hub where the Seohaean and Daejeon-Dangjin Expressways and National Highways 29, 32, 38 and 45 meet, which helps trucking and equipment delivery.
Daesan: climate and equipment wear
The summer monsoon lasts about three weeks in June or July with strong winds and heavy rain, and mild typhoons can affect the area in summer, so outdoor work is often rescheduled.
Daesan: projects and investment
Upgrades completed by 2021 lifted Daesan capacity to about 1.5 million tonnes a year of ethylene and 1.1 million of propylene, and let the plant also crack propane.
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 Daesan. A procurement reviewer at Daesan would expect ATEX and IECEx evidence for a handheld used in the naphtha cracker, refinery units, tank farms or hydrogen handling, since licensors and turnaround contractors work internationally. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress, so only a datasheet is available. The merged operator decides what it accepts.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Daesan
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 · Daesan
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Daesan 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 smartphone in Daesan 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.
Which areas at Daesan would use it?
Likely candidates are naphtha cracker and petrochemical units, refinery process units, tank farms, hydrogen handling. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
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.
Where is Daesan and how do I reach it for site work?
Daesan is part of Seosan on the Yellow Sea coast, about 125 km south of Seoul, and the area is served by the Seohaean Expressway and several national highways. Most visitors travel by road from Seoul or Daejeon, so plan equipment transport accordingly.
What weather issues affect handheld devices at Daesan?
Spring Asian dust, a short but heavy summer monsoon, occasional typhoons and cold winters all occur. Typically devices need good dust and water ingress protection and a reliable battery in the cold, and sites may pause outdoor work in severe weather.
Does hydrogen handling affect which phone can be used?
Yes. Hydrogen is a Group IIC gas, so equipment for those areas needs a suitable gas-group marking. The IS-04Z1 target marking includes IIC but no certificate has been issued. Ask the operator which Daesan areas it classes as hydrogen hazards.
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Enquiry · Daesan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Daesan, South Korea
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Daesan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Daesan?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.