Rio hinterland
Itaborai lies east of Guanabara Bay and is linked to Niteroi by road.
Itaborai Petrochemical · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone in Itaborai Petrochemical
Itaborai has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area since the mid-2000s, linked to the chemical and petroleum industries and related construction. Its gas processing unit, fed by the 355 km Rota 3 pipeline from the Santos Basin pre-salt, has operated commercially since November 2024 and reached 21 million cubic metres a day of capacity with a second train in May 2025. If you are specifying an Ex-proof mobile phone for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj), 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereItaborai Petrochemical
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ex marking | Group, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature class | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target) |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawing | IIC (target) |
| Temperature class | T-class below the ignition temperature of the gas | T4, 135 °C (target) |
| Where it applies | Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): Natural gas processing unit, Gas pipeline receiving area, LPG and C5+ product handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Itaborai Petrochemical
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 Itaborai Petrochemical. 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 · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) 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
- Petrobras
Classified areas to expect
- Natural gas processing unit
- Gas pipeline receiving area
- LPG and C5+ product handling
- Planned refining and lubricant units
Local conditions · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Site conditions at Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): what wears and what limits equipment
Pre-salt gas
The site receives rich gas that is processed into natural gas, LPG and C5+ for the petrochemical and fuel markets.
Field notes · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
More about Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) that matters for portable equipment
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): industry on the ground
Comperj's refining unit has a processing capacity of 165,000 barrels of oil a day, and it was initially planned to run heavy oil from the Marlim field in the Campos Basin.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): industry on the ground
Original plans described two refineries and a petrochemical plant with a 2.8 billion pound per year ethylene unit, polyethylene at 960,000 t/y and polypropylene at 900,000 t/y, plus an aromatics area.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): rules and approvals
Part of the 19,508 hectare Bacia do Rio Macacu protection area and the Guanabara Ecological Station lie within the municipality, so environmental permitting is a standing factor for site work.
Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj): industry on the ground
The aromatics section of the original design included butadiene at 154,000 t/y, styrene at 400,000 t/y and benzene at 355,000 t/y, so flammable liquids and vapours were central to the plan.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj). With gas, LPG and C5+ handling, a marking check here should look closely at gas group and temperature class for light hydrocarbons, after confirming zone suitability. The IS-04Z1 target marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 is not yet certified, and the operator decides what is acceptable.
The route · specification
Specifying an Ex-proof mobile phone for Itaborai Petrochemical
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 · Itaborai Petrochemical
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof mobile phone in Itaborai Petrochemical today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an Ex-proof mobile phone in Itaborai Petrochemical 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.
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 Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj) would use it?
Likely candidates are natural gas processing unit, gas pipeline receiving area, lpg and c5+ product handling, planned refining and lubricant units. 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.
Does the surrounding protected area affect equipment use?
It mainly affects environmental permitting rather than device choice, since parts of the municipality lie in the Macacu river basin protection area. For instruments, the site's permit conditions and spill-prevention rules are the practical guide, so ask the HSE team.
What hazardous areas would a petrochemical complex like Itaborai have?
Typically cracker, polymer, aromatics and tank farm areas, with gas groups from IIA through IIC where hydrogen is present. The operator's classification drawings define zones and temperature classes, so ask for them before choosing mobile devices.
Does pre-salt gas change what I should look for in a handset?
The site processes rich gas into natural gas, LPG and C5+, so light hydrocarbons are present. Check that the gas group and temperature class on the label suit the operator's classification of each unit. Do not assume a single marking covers every area.
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Enquiry · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj), Brazil
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Itaborai (Boaventura Energy Complex, formerly Comperj)
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Itaborai Petrochemical?
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