GOST 3885-73 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 3885-73 — «Реактивы и особо чистые вещества. Правила приемки, отбор проб, фасовка, упаковка, маркировка, транспортирование и хранение» (English: "Reagents and superpure substances. Regulations of acceptance, sampling, packing, marking, transportation and storage"). This interstate standard establishes uniform rules for acceptance, sampling and registration of samples, methods of packing and packaging, marking/labeling, and requirements for transportation and storage of chemical reagents and specially pure substances.

Abstract

GOST 3885-73 sets administrative and technical rules intended to ensure consistency of reagent quality and traceability during handling from manufacturer to end user. The standard covers the procedures for inspection at receipt, sampling for analysis, permitted forms and groups of packaging, mandatory marking elements (batch, net/gross mass, production date, shelf life and regulatory references), and general transport and storage conditions for a wide range of laboratory and industrial chemical reagents.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (document retained and referenced in later national standards and collections).
• Publication date: Approved by the State Committee for Standards on 23 November 1973; date of introduction (in force) 1 January 1975.
• Publisher: Approved by Gosstandart (State Committee for Standards of the USSR); maintained in Russian standards collections (now under national/regulatory bodies such as Rosstandart in compilations).
• ICS / categories: ICS / OKS: 71.040.30 (Chemical reagents / Analytical chemistry).
• Edition / version: Original designation GOST 3885-73 (1973); text published/entered into force 1975; amended by Changes/Amendments N°1–N°5 (1979–1992) with those amendments integrated in later reprints.
• Number of pages: Typically 18 pages in the standard's common reprints (some electronic editions list 18–19 pages depending on publisher/format).

Scope

This standard applies to chemical reagents and specially pure substances used in analytical, laboratory and industrial practice. It defines the mandatory procedures for acceptance of reagent consignments, selection and preservation of analytical samples, grouping and types of consumer and transport packaging, required marking content and formats, basic transport rules and recommended storage conditions to preserve reagent integrity and enable correct traceability from manufacturer to consumer. It is intended for use wherever reagents and high‑purity chemicals are produced, shipped, stored, or used.

Key topics and requirements

• Rules for acceptance of reagent consignments: inspection of packaging, documents, conformity to order and batch registration.
• Sampling procedures: how to take representative samples for quality control, storage and labeling of retained samples (including registration and retention periods).
• Packing and packaging classifications: consumer vs transport packaging, permitted materials and grouping of packaging types for various reagent forms (solids, liquids, gases).
• Mandatory marking/labeling elements: designation, batch number, gross/net mass, manufacturer, production date (month, year), guaranteed storage period and required handling symbols.
• Transport rules: general limitations and packaging requirements to allow movement by conventional transport modes in compliance with applicable cargo rules.
• Storage conditions: recommended storage environments for reagents and specially pure substances (packaging in manufacturer’s container, protected warehouses, temperature considerations for crystallizable substances, etc.).
• Traceability and documentation: recordkeeping for batches, samples, and alterations; integration of amendments and reference to related normative documents.

Typical use and users

Primary users include chemical reagent manufacturers, producers of specially pure substances, laboratory managers, quality control and analytical laboratories, chemical warehouses and logistics providers, and regulatory or standards bodies. The standard is used to define supplier quality obligations, receiving inspections at laboratories, packaging specifications for domestic and export shipments, and safe storage/transport practices for reagents.

Related standards

GOST 3885-73 is referenced by and complements other analytical and reagent standards. It replaced or updated earlier editions (e.g., ГОСТ 3885-66) and is cited by later national standards on reagent preparation, impurity determination and laboratory ware (examples include standards on reagent preparation and analytical methods that reference GOST 3885-73 for packaging/marking/sampling requirements). The standard also appears in compilations and collections of reagent methods and is cross‑referenced by later GOST/R publications in analytical chemistry.

Keywords

GOST 3885-73; reagents; superpure substances; acceptance; sampling; packaging; packing; marking; labeling; transportation; storage; analytical reagents; chemical reagents; ICS 71.040.30.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 3885-73 is the interstate/state standard that specifies rules for acceptance, sampling, packaging, marking, transportation and storage of chemical reagents and specially pure substances. It was approved in 1973 and entered into force on 1 January 1975.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures for inspection and acceptance of reagent consignments, representative sampling and preservation of samples, types and grouping of packaging and packing, mandatory labeling elements and marking formats, recommended transport practices and storage conditions, and recordkeeping for batches and samples.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Chemical manufacturers and packagers, suppliers and distributors of reagents, laboratory quality control and analytical staff, storage and logistics operators handling reagents, and standards/regulatory authorities who reference packaging and labeling requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 3885-73 remains listed as in force in Russian/GOST collections and compilations; it has been amended (Changes N1–N5, 1979–1992) and its text appears in later reprints and collections of reagent standards. Some aspects may be referenced or supplemented by later national standards for specific analytical methods or materials, so users should check current national/regional normative documents for additional or newer requirements applicable to particular reagents.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the set of standards covering reagents and analytical chemistry (classification ICS 71.040.30) and is published alongside other GOSTs that establish reagent specifications, preparation methods and testing procedures. It replaced the earlier ГОСТ 3885-66 and is cross-referenced by later standards in the reagent/analytical chemistry area.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Reagents; superpure substances; sampling; packaging; marking; transport; storage; batch acceptance; analytical reagents; GOST 3885-73; ICS 71.040.30.