Ownership
HD Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Chemical each hold 50% and each contributed 600 billion won.
Daesan · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone Distributor in Daesan
Daesan is a petrochemical complex in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, on the Yellow Sea coast. 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. An intrinsically safe smartphone distributor in Daesan would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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 topicintrinsically safe
DeviceSmartphone
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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe smartphone for Daesan
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Level of protection | ia, ib or ic matched to the zone | ib, for Zone 1 |
| Entity parameters | Uo, Io and Po within the device limits | Published with the certificate |
| Accessories | Chargers and cases certified with the device | Defined at certification |
| 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
Conditions in Daesan that affect handheld 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: climate and equipment wear
In spring, strong winds carry fine Asian dust from the Chinese mainland, prompting many residents to wear masks, so dust protection and cleaning matter for equipment used outdoors.
Daesan: logistics and access
Seosan is the west coast transport hub where the Seohaean and Daejeon-Dangjin Expressways and National Highways 29, 32, 38 and 45 meet, which helps trucking and equipment delivery.
Daesan: climate and equipment wear
The summer monsoon lasts about three weeks in June or July with strong winds and heavy rain, and mild typhoons can affect the area in summer, so outdoor work is often rescheduled.
Daesan: projects and investment
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.
The term · intrinsically safe
What “intrinsically safe” means for a smartphone
Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so that neither a spark nor a hot surface can ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even when a fault occurs. The ib level, used for Zone 1, tolerates one fault. It is the usual way to make a handheld device that a worker carries continuously through a hazardous area.
The IS-04Z1 is designed on this principle for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4). Intrinsic safety is a design basis, not a certificate: certification is in progress and none has been issued yet.
In Daesan. Rounds across a cracker, refinery units and tank farms are long, and turnaround crews work in tight windows. A handheld intrinsically safe phone is intended for photographs, readings and checklists in those areas. Use depends on certification in progress and on the operator's own permit rules.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Daesan
A distributor for Daesan would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 intrinsically safe smartphone 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 intrinsically safe smartphone in Daesan 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.
What does ‘intrinsically safe’ mean for the IS-04Z1?
The circuits are designed to limit energy so a spark or hot surface cannot ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even with one fault (level ib, Zone 1). Certification of that design is 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
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 · 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.