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Jurong Island · Ex-proof

Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Jurong Island

Jurong Island is Singapore's integrated energy and chemicals park of about 3,000 hectares, formed from seven small islands and developed by JTC. It hosts over 100 global companies in refining, olefins and chemical manufacturing, so gas and vapour (Zone 1) areas are widespread. Distribution partners for Jurong Island are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Jurong Island, front view
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicEx-proof
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereJurong Island

Short answer. Jurong Island has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.

Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · Ex-proof

Checklist: Ex-proof mobile phone for Jurong Island

Specification checklist against the IS-04Z1 today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
Ex markingGroup, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature classII 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target)
Gas groupIIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawingIIC (target)
Temperature classT-class below the ignition temperature of the gasT4, 135 °C (target)
Where it appliesJurong Island: Underground rock cavern storage, Marine jetties, Refinery and cracker process unitsClassified by the site operator
Product · Jurong Island

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Jurong Island. 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 · Jurong Island

Jurong Island at a glance: who is there, what is classified

A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.

Operators and companies on site

  • ExxonMobil
  • BASF
  • Chevron Oronite
  • Mitsui Chemicals Group

Classified areas to expect

  • Underground rock cavern storage
  • Marine jetties
  • Refinery and cracker process units
  • Chemical and petrochemical plants
Local conditions · Jurong Island

Conditions in Jurong Island that affect handheld equipment

Energy and water security

JTC states that the island also hosts power generation and desalination plants and supports Singapore's natural gas supply, so work there covers utilities as well as process plants.

Dense cluster

Many operators sit close together, so contractors often move between plants that each run separate permit and approval systems.

Field notes · Jurong Island

More about Jurong Island that matters for portable equipment

Jurong Island: industry on the ground

Singapore Refining Company runs a refinery on Jurong Island able to process 290,000 barrels of crude a day, producing fuel products and chemical feedstocks for domestic and export markets.

Jurong Island: industry on the ground

Singapore produces no crude oil or feedstock of its own, so Jurong Island plants run on imported material delivered by sea, which makes jetties, tank farms and transfer lines a constant feature of the site.

Jurong Island: infrastructure

The caverns hold about 9.2 million barrels across five isolated storage caverns and store crude oil, condensate, naphtha and gasoil, so vapour-handling surface facilities sit above a very large underground inventory.

Jurong Island: logistics and access

Visitors enter through the Jurong Island Checkpoint, where they exchange an identity card or passport for a Jurong Island visitor pass before travelling on to the plant they are visiting.

The term · Ex-proof

What “Ex-proof” means for a smartphone

“Ex-proof” is shorthand for equipment carrying an explosion-protection marking (the Ex mark) that matches the area it enters. The marking states the protection concept, gas or dust group and temperature class, and it must be backed by a certificate issued by a recognised body, so a phone described as Ex-proof should come with a certificate number you can check.

The IS-04Z1 is designed to carry the marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. That is a target: certification is in progress, no certificate has been issued, and SAMS will publish the certificate numbers when they exist.

In Jurong Island. A cluster of refineries, crackers and petrochemical plants means gas groups can vary by plant, so a marking check should read zone, gas group and temperature class from each operator's classification. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. Whether IIC is required is for the operator to say.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Jurong Island

A distributor for Jurong Island would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.

What SAMS looks for in a partner

Operator relationships
Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Jurong Island.
Ex-competent staff
People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.

And equally important

Local-language support
Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
Service capability
Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Jurong Island

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an Ex-proof mobile phone in Jurong Island today?

Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.

What does an Ex-proof mobile phone in Jurong Island cost?

SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined quantity and site.

What Ex marking will the IS-04Z1 carry?

The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. It becomes a marking only when the certificate is issued; until then it is a design target.

Which areas at Jurong Island would use it?

Likely candidates are refinery and cracker process units, chemical and petrochemical plants, lng storage and loading, underground rock cavern storage. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.

How do I become a SAMS distributor for Jurong Island?

Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Jurong Island.

Are the underground storage caverns a hazardous area?

The caverns store crude oil, condensate, naphtha and gasoil, so hydrocarbon vapour hazards are expected around the facility's surface operations. The actual zone boundaries are set by the operator's area classification drawings, so confirm them before taking any portable device near the site.

How do visitors get onto Jurong Island?

Visitors typically apply for a Jurong Island visitor pass at the island checkpoint, exchanging an identity card or passport, and then collect a separate security pass at the plant. Each plant sets its own induction, escort and screening steps, so book the visit through a named sponsor.

Does underground rock cavern storage change the requirement?

Jurong Rock Caverns hold crude oil and petrochemical products below ground, adding confined-space and below-ground classified areas. The plant sets the classification and entry rules. Ask the operator which zone applies and whether handhelds are permitted, and check that the marking suits that zone.

Enquiry · Jurong Island

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Jurong Island, Singapore

Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.

Enquiry · Jurong Island

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