Ownership
HD Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Chemical each hold 50% and each contributed 600 billion won.
Daesan · industrial
Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in Daesan
Daesan is a petrochemical complex in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, on the Yellow Sea coast. Upgrades completed by 2021 lifted Daesan capacity to about 1.5 million tonnes a year of ethylene and 1.1 million of propylene, and let the plant also crack propane. Distribution partners for Daesan are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch 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 topicindustrial
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereDaesan
Short answer. Daesan 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.
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 · industrial
Checklist: industrial mobile phone for Daesan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Daesan: Tank farms, Hydrogen handling, Naphtha cracker and petrochemical units | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Daesan
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 Daesan. 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 · Daesan
Working in Daesan: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- H&L Advanced (HD Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Chemical, 50% each)
- HD Hyundai Oilbank
Classified areas to expect
- Naphtha cracker and petrochemical units
- Refinery process units
- Tank farms
- Hydrogen handling
Local conditions · Daesan
What Daesan means for portable equipment
Hydrogen
A hydrogen shipment centre began operating at the Daesan plant in November 2025.
Field notes · Daesan
More about Daesan that matters for portable equipment
Daesan: industry on the ground
HD Hyundai Chemical is owned 60% by HD Hyundai Oilbank and 40% by Lotte Chemical, and in late 2025 the partners agreed to consolidate their Daesan naphtha crackers, subject to ministry approval.
Daesan: people and language
Seosan had a population of roughly 175,000 in the 2017 census, which sets the scale of the local labour pool beside the coastal industrial area.
Daesan: geography and layout
Daesan lies within Seosan city on the Yellow Sea coast of South Chungcheong Province, about 125 km south of Seoul and 34 km north-west of Naepo New Town.
Daesan: who works there
The Daesan refining and petrochemical platform is a 50/50 joint venture between Hanwha and TotalEnergies, commissioned in 1991 and covering about 3.3 million square metres, making fuels and polymers on one integrated site.
The term · industrial
What “industrial” means for a smartphone
“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.
In Daesan. The Daesan plant is run by a newly merged operator, so contractor lists and device policies may be in transition. A managed fleet under EMM or MDM should follow whichever approval route the operator confirms, with enrolment before arrival. Charging belongs in safe areas.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Daesan
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Daesan yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
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 Daesan.
- 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 · Daesan
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial mobile phone in Daesan 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 industrial mobile phone in Daesan 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.
Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?
Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.
Which areas at Daesan would use it?
Likely candidates are naphtha cracker and petrochemical units, refinery process units, tank farms, hydrogen handling. 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 Daesan?
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 Daesan.
Do I need local approvals before using phones in Daesan petrochemical plants?
Each plant sets its own rules for portable electronics and controls entry with permits and inductions. Typically only devices with the certification the operator specifies are allowed in classified areas, so confirm the requirement with the plant's safety department first.
Is Daesan suitable for stocking spares and chargers for a long project?
A transport hub location helps, since expressways link it to Seoul and Daejeon, so replacements can usually arrive within a day or two. Confirm lead times with your supplier and keep spare batteries and chargers on site for continuous operations.
Who is the buyer now that Daesan operators have merged?
Daesan now has H&L Advanced, a merged petrochemical business owned half each by HD Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Chemical, alongside the refinery operator HD Hyundai Oilbank. Procurement routes may still be changing. Confirm requirements with the site operator before sending documents.
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Enquiry · Daesan
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Daesan, South Korea
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 · Daesan
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Daesan?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.