Sinopec: who works there
Sinopec Group is a Beijing-based state-owned enterprise, administered by SASAC for the State Council.
Sinopec · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone for Sinopec
Sinopec is a Beijing-headquartered state-controlled energy and chemicals group and the world's largest oil refining conglomerate. Sinopec's filling stations are common along China's roads and rivers, so forecourt and inland waterway fuelling points are part of its hazardous-area footprint alongside refineries and chemical parks. This page explains what to look for in an explosion proof mobile phone for Sinopec, 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
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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.
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 · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof mobile phone for Sinopec
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Protection concept | Flameproof (Ex d) or intrinsic safety (Ex i) | Intrinsic safety, level ib |
| Zone suitability | Zone 1 gas and Zone 21 dust | Design target for Zone 1 and 21 |
| Certificate | Number, issuing body and schedule of conditions | 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
Supplier registration at 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: 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.
Sinopec: projects and investment
A joint-venture ethylene plant in Wuhan was completed at the end of 2012 with a South Korean partner, designed to provide about 800,000 tonnes a year of ethylene.
Sinopec: industry on the ground
The Fujian refinery was revamped under a 2007 agreement to triple its capacity to 240,000 barrels a day by 2009, showing how refinery expansion has added new process units to older sites.
The term · explosion proof
What “explosion proof” means for a smartphone
“Explosion proof” is the phrase most buyers use for equipment that may be taken into a classified hazardous area. Strictly, it covers several protection concepts: a flameproof enclosure (Ex d) contains an internal explosion, while intrinsic safety (Ex i) limits electrical energy so that an ignition cannot start. Phones are normally intrinsically safe, because a flameproof handset would be too heavy to carry all shift.
The IS-04Z1 uses intrinsic safety, with a marking target of Ex ib IIC T4, and is designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21. It is pre-launch, certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
In Sinopec. At Zhenhai and Maoming, 'explosion-proof' is a casual phrase covering several concepts. Flameproof Ex d protects fixed motors and enclosures in large process units, while intrinsic safety limits the energy of a portable device. A phone carried through a refinery is a handheld, so the IS-04Z1 is designed around intrinsic safety.
The route · specification
Specifying an explosion proof 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 explosion proof 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 explosion proof or intrinsically safe?
It is intrinsically safe (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), which is the usual way to make a phone for hazardous areas. It is not a flameproof (Ex d) design, and certification is still in progress.
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
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