Borouge: who works there
The business has two parts: Abu Dhabi Polymers Company, the production company in Abu Dhabi, and Borouge Pte Ltd, which is based in Singapore.
Borouge · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Supplier for Borouge
Borouge is a polyolefins producer making polyethylene and polypropylene at Ruwais, founded in 1998 through a partnership between ADNOC and Borealis. Since 31 March 2026 Borouge Plc has been part of Borouge Group International AG, formed from Borouge, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals. This page sets out how an IECEx smartphone supply route to Borouge 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
Search topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSupply
WhereBorouge
Short answer. An IECEx smartphone for Borouge 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.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Borouge
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | Borouge: Polyethylene and polypropylene plants, Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) plant, Polymer powder and pellet handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · United Arab Emirates
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 United Arab Emirates. 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 · Borouge
Borouge Plc (part of Borouge Group International AG): 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
- Ruwais
Classified areas
- Polyethylene and polypropylene plants
- Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) plant
- Polymer powder and pellet handling
Supplier approval · Borouge
How suppliers reach Borouge
Borouge's e-procurement page directs suppliers to register on the ADNOC Commercial Directory (not applicable in Asia Pacific, where the local Borouge office is the contact); confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams. 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 · Borouge
More about Borouge that matters for portable equipment
Borouge: projects and investment
The Borouge 4 expansion at Ruwais, agreed in 2021 for about 6.2 billion US dollars, was designed to add 1.4 million tonnes a year of polyethylene.
Borouge: who works there
In March 2025 ADNOC and OMV announced the merger of Borouge with Borealis and the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals, creating a polyolefins group ranked fourth in the world by capacity.
Borouge: background
Borouge was founded in 1998 as a polyolefins joint venture of ADNOC and Borealis, and in 2022 it listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, raising about 2 billion US dollars.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Borouge. The Ruwais complex is being expanded through the Borouge 4 project, which draws international EPCs and construction contractors, many of whom know the IECEx scheme. A reviewer should read the certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 is designed for IECEx, and certification is in progress.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Borouge
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Borouge starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel at launch.
- 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.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Borouge
Frequently asked questions
Can Borouge 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 IECEx smartphone for Borouge 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.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
How does Borouge approve suppliers?
Borouge's e-procurement page directs suppliers to register on the ADNOC Commercial Directory (not applicable in Asia Pacific, where the local Borouge office is the contact); confirm current requirements with its procurement and HSE teams.
How will SAMS supply Borouge?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What hazardous areas does a polyolefin site like Borouge involve?
Ethane cracker and polyethylene and polypropylene units typically have flammable gas zones around reactors, compressors and storage, and powder and pellet handling brings combustible dust zones. Borouge classifies each unit, so ask for the area drawing, gas and dust group and temperature class.
How has the 2026 group restructuring affected Borouge procurement?
Since 31 March 2026 Borouge Plc has been part of Borouge Group International AG, formed from Borouge, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals. Supplier registration may now follow group processes, so confirm current requirements with Borouge procurement and HSE before assuming older procedures still apply.
Is Borouge 4 already operating?
The sheet's start-up status for Borouge 4 comes only from a search snippet, so it should not be assumed. It describes the Ruwais complex as being expanded with a new ethane cracker and polyethylene plants. Confirm current status with Borouge. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch with no certificate.
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Enquiry · Borouge
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Borouge, United Arab Emirates
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Borouge
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Borouge?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.