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Standard ID GB 21668-2025 (GB21668-2025)
Description (Translated English) Safety technical specifications of vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods
Sector / Industry National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard T59
Classification of International Standard 43.160
Word Count Estimation 30,323
Date of Issue 2025-10-05
Date of Implementation 2026-07-01
Older Standard (superseded by this standard) GB 21668-2008, GB 20300-2018, GB 36220-2018
Issuing agency(ies) State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration of China

GB 21668-2025: Safety technical specifications of vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods



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ICS 43.160 CCST59 National Standards of the People's Republic of China Replaces GB 20300-2018, GB 21668-2008, and GB 36220-2018 Safety Technical Conditions for Vehicles Transporting Dangerous Goods Published on 2025-10-05 Implemented on July 1, 2026 State Administration for Market Regulation The State Administration for Standardization issued a statement.

Table of contents

Preface III 1.Scope 1 2 Normative References 1 3 Terms and Definitions 4.Vehicle Types 5 General safety requirements 5 6.Specific safety requirements 10 7.Accompanying documents 14 8.Implementation of the Standard 14 Appendix A (Normative) Load Capacity Sequence Table 15 Appendix B (Normative) Safety Signs 16 Appendix C (Normative) Requirements and Examples for the Installation of Orange Reflective Strips, Safety Signs, and Speed Limit Signs on Vehicles 18 Appendix D (Normative) Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Rear Protective Devices of Atmospheric Pressure Tank Vehicles Transporting Dangerous Goods 21 Reference 23

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document supersedes GB 20300-2018 "Safety Technical Conditions for Road Transport Vehicles Carrying Explosives and Highly Toxic Chemicals" and GB 21668-2008. The structural requirements for vehicles transporting dangerous goods, GB 36220-2018 "Safety Technical Conditions for Oil Tankers and Refueling Vehicles", and GB 20300- Compared with GB.2018, GB 21668-2008, and GB 36220-2018, the main technical changes are as follows, apart from structural adjustments and editorial modifications. ---The term "dangerous goods" and its definition have been changed (see 3.1, GB 21668-2008 3.1); ---The terms "explosives" and "canister volume" and their definitions have been removed (see sections 3.1 and 3.3 of GB 20300-2018); ---The terms "residual fuel level," "tire blowout emergency safety device," and "rollover prevention control system" and their definitions have been removed (see GB 36220-2018). Chapter 3); ---Added the terms "dangerous goods transport vehicle", "dangerous goods transport truck", "atmospheric pressure tank type dangerous goods transport vehicle", and "pressure tank". "Dangering Goods Transport Vehicles", "Medical Waste", "Light Fuel", "Temperature Control", "Volume", "Combustion Heater", "Dangering Goods Vehicles" "Signs", "Safety signs", "Electrically controlled vehicle stability control system" and their definitions (see 3.2, 3.4~3.11); ---The term "highly toxic chemicals" and its definition have been changed (see 3.3, 3.2 of GB 20300-2018); ---The classification of vehicles transporting dangerous goods has been changed (see Chapter 4, 3.2~3.6 of GB 21668-2008); ---The loading weight and tank volume restrictions for vans transporting highly toxic chemicals, explosive substances, and materials have been removed (see [link]). GB 20300-2018, sections 4.2.4.2 and 4.2.5, and Amendment No. 1); ---The requirements for the installation of cargo securing devices have been changed [see 5.1.3, 6.1.6g), 4.2.7.5 of GB 20300-2018]; ---Added requirements for crane tail plates (see 5.1.14 and 6.1.4); ---Added requirements for tire pressure monitoring system, axle lift prevention, electronic stability control system, and active safety devices (see...) (5.1.6, 5.1.8, 5.1.10~5.1.13) ---Requirements for safety accessories have been added (see 5.2); ---Added standards for automotive cables (see 5.3.1.1); ---The requirement for coupling devices between tractor units and full trailers has been removed (see section 4.2.8.4 of GB 20300-2018 and section 21668-2008). 4.6.2); ---The requirements for fire extinguishers have been changed (see 5.4.1, 4.2.10 of GB 20300-2018); ---The requirements for the fuel system have been changed (see 5.4.2, 4.4.2 of GB 21668-2008); ---The term "fuel oil heater" has been changed to "combustion heater" and the relevant requirements have been modified (see 5.4.6, 4.4.6 of GB 21668-2008); ---The requirement for an electronically controlled pneumatic braking system (EBS) has been added (see 5.7.2); ---The term "driving recorder" has been changed to "vehicle terminal," and the relevant requirements have been modified (see 5.8, 4.2.11 of GB 20300-2018); ---Added requirements for markings on vehicles transporting dangerous goods (see 5.9.3); ---The style and requirements for safety signs have been changed (see 5.9.4 and Appendix B, Appendix B of GB 20300-2018); ---Added requirements for the style and location of speed limit signs (see 5.9.5 and Appendix C); ---The requirement for the safety distance at the rear of the tank has been changed (see 6.2.1.6, 4.2.6.1 of GB 20300-2018); ---The strength requirements for the top accessory overturning protection device have been changed (see 6.2.1.7, 4.2.6.2 of GB 20300-2018); ---Added requirements for the location of loading and unloading valves (see 6.2.2.3 and 6.2.3.3); ---The content regarding dedicated components and systems has been modified (see 6.2.2.4 and 6.2.2.5, 4.2 of GB 36220-2018); ---Added specific requirements for vehicles transporting dangerous goods containers, specific requirements for CT-type vehicles, and requirements for vehicles used to transport specific categories of dangerous goods. Specific requirements for vehicles used for the transport of goods and specific requirements for pure electric vehicles used for the transport of dangerous goods (see 6.3 to 6.6). Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents. This document was proposed and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China. The release history of this document and the document it replaces is as follows. ---GB 20300, first published in.2006, first revised in.2018; ---GB 21668, first published in.2008, this is the first revision; ---GB 36220, first released in.2018. Safety Technical Conditions for Vehicles Transporting Dangerous Goods

1 Scope

This document specifies the types of vehicles used for transporting dangerous goods and their safety technical requirements. This document applies to N-class vehicles, O-class semi-trailers, and semi-trailer truck trains transporting dangerous goods.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are not included. For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies. This document. GB 1589 Limits for the overall dimensions, axle load and mass of automobiles, trailers and automobile combinations GB 2893 Safety Colors GB/T 3836.1 Explosive Atmospheres – Part 1.General Requirements for Equipment GB/T 3836.2 Explosive atmospheres – Part 2.Equipment protected by flameproof enclosures “d” GB/T 3836.3 Explosive atmospheres – Part 3.Equipment protected by increased safety type “e” GB/T 3836.4 Explosive atmospheres – Part 4.Equipment protected by intrinsic safety type “i” GB/T 3836.9 Explosive Atmospheres – Part 9.Equipment Protected by Encapsulation “m” GB/T 4208 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) GB 4351 Portable fire extinguishers GB/T 4606 Basic dimensions and installation and interchangeability dimensions of the No. 50 towing pin for semi-trailer road vehicles GB 4715 Point-type smoke detectors GB/T 5008.1 Starting lead-acid batteries - Part 1.Technical conditions and test methods GB 6944-2025 Classification and Code of Dangerous Goods GB 8624-2012 Classification of fire performance of building materials and products GB 11564-2024 Retroreflective Devices for Motor Vehicles GB 11567 Requirements for Side and Rear Underrun Protection of Motor Vehicles and Trailers GB 11806 Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials GB 12268 List of Dangerous Goods GB 12676 Technical requirements and test methods for braking systems of commercial vehicles and trailers GB 13365 Motor vehicle exhaust spark arresters GB 13392 Road transport vehicle markings for dangerous goods GB/T 13594 Anti-lock braking performance and test methods for motor vehicles and trailers GB/T 13880 Interchangeability of Towing Heads for Road Vehicles GB/T 15088 Road vehicle towing pin strength test GB 18296 Safety performance requirements and test methods for automobile fuel tanks and their installation GB 18564.1 Tank Vehicles for Road Transport of Liquid Dangerous Goods - Part 1.Technical Requirements for Metal Atmospheric Pressure Tanks GB 18564.2 Tank Vehicles for Road Transport of Liquid Dangerous Goods - Part 2.Technical Requirements for Non-metallic Atmospheric Pressure Tanks GB/T 19056 Vehicle Driving Recorder
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