Sinopec: industry on the ground
The SECCO ethylene derivatives plant in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, built from 2005, produces over 3.2 million tonnes of petrochemical products a year, and Sinopec bought out its partner's stake in 2017.
Sinopec · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Smartphone Supplier for Sinopec
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. 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. This page sets out how an explosion proof smartphone supply route to Sinopec will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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. An explosion proof smartphone for Sinopec cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof smartphone 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
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec): operations and where an Ex phone fits
A short profile of its operations and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
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: 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: 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.
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 · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Sinopec
There is no stock to order for Sinopec yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, certification is in progress, and supply will run through authorised distributors after the certificates are issued. Procurement teams can prepare now with the datasheet, the certification schedule and a safe-area evaluation.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
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Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Sinopec
Frequently asked questions
Can Sinopec buy the IS-04Z1 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 explosion proof smartphone for Sinopec cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
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.
How will SAMS supply Sinopec?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Do chemical industry parks such as Shanghai add extra rules for contractors?
Large chemical industry parks usually apply park-wide safety rules, access control and contractor induction on top of each plant's own permit system. Check with both the plant operator and the park management what training and equipment approvals are needed before bringing devices on site.
How does coastal humidity in eastern China affect phone selection?
Eastern coastal plants are often hot and humid in summer with salt-laden air near the coast, which stresses seals, connectors and batteries. Look for good ingress protection and corrosion resistance, and ask the plant about its environmental limits for portable electronics.
Can a supplier sell a handset to Sinopec through EPEC.com?
Only suppliers certified by Sinopec can sell on its EPEC.com portal, so certification comes first. Confirm the current steps with Sinopec. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet and SAMS has appointed no distributor, so no sales route is open. A datasheet and schedule can be shared now.
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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?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.