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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-692/annex-IX/division-A/division-1",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-692/annex-IX/division-A/division-1.json",
  "legislation": "eur/2008/692",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 of 18 July 2008 implementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-692",
  "path": "annex/IX/division/A/division/1",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "1",
  "heading": "Technical data on fuels for testing vehicles with positive-ignition engines",
  "text": "Type: Petrol (E5)\nThe values quoted in the specifications are ‘true values’. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels shall nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 shall be applied.\nThe fuel may contain oxidation inhibitors and metal deactivators normally used to stabilise refinery gasoline streams, but detergent/dispersive additives and solvent oils shall not be added.\nEthanol meeting the specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to the reference fuel.\nThe actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.\nThere shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.\nParameter\nUnit\nLimits\nTest method\nMinimum\nMaximum\nResearch octane number, RON\n95,0\n—\nEN 25164\nprEN ISO 5164\nMotor octane number, MON\n85,0\n—\nEN 25163\nprEN ISO 5163\nDensity at 15 °C\nkg/m3\n743\n756\nEN ISO 3675\nEN ISO 12185\nVapour pressure\nkPa\n56,0\n60,0\nEN ISO 13016-1 (DVPE)\nWater content\n% v/v\n0,015\nASTM E 1064\nDistillation:\n— Evaporated at 70 °C,\n% v/v\n24,0\n44,0\nEN-ISO 3405\n— evaporated at 100 °C,\n% v/v\n48,0\n60,0\nEN-ISO 3405\n— evaporated at150 °C,\n% v/v\n82,0\n90,0\nEN-ISO 3405\n— final boiling point,\n°C\n190\n210\nEN-ISO 3405\nResidue\n% v/v\n—\n2,0\nEN-ISO 3405\nHydrocarbon analysis:\n— olefins,\n% v/v\n3,0\n13,0\nASTM D 1319\n— aromatics,\n% v/v\n29,0\n35,0\nASTM D 1319\n— benzene,\n% v/v\n—\n1,0\nEN 12177\n— saturates,\n% v/v\nReport\nASTM 1319\nCarbon/hydrogen ratio\nReport\nCarbon/oxygen ratio\nReport\nInduction period\nminutes\n480\n—\nEN-ISO 7536\nOxygen content\n% m/m\nReport\nEN 1601\nExistent gum\nmg/ml\n—\n0,04\nEN-ISO 6246\nSulphur content\nmg/kg\n—\n10\nEN ISO 20846\nEN ISO 20884\nCopper corrosion\n—\nClass 1\nEN-ISO 2160\nLead content\nmg/l\n—\n5\nEN 237\nPhosphorus content\nmg/l\n—\n1,3\nASTM D 3231\nEthanol\n% v/v\n4,7\n5,3\nEN 1601\nEN 13132\nType: Petrol (E10):\nThe values quoted in the specifications are ‘ true values ’ . In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels shall nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 shall be applied.\nA correction factor of 0,2 for MON and RON shall be subtracted for the calculation of the final result in accordance with EN 228:2008.\nThe fuel may contain oxidation inhibitors and metal deactivators normally used to stabilise refinery gasoline streams, but detergent/dispersive additives and solvent oils shall not be added.\nEthanol is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to the reference fuel. The Ethanol used shall conform to EN 15376.\nThe actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.\nThere shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.\n( 2 ) Equivalent EN/ISO methods will be adopted when issued for properties listed above.\nParameter\nUnit\nLimits\nTest method\nMinimum\nMaximum\nResearch octane number, RON\n95,0\n98,0\nEN ISO 5164\nMotor octane number, MON\n85,0\n89,0\nEN ISO 5163\nDensity at 1 5 °C\nkg/m 3\n743,0\n756,0\nEN ISO 12185\nVapour pressure (DVPE)\nkPa\n56,0\n60,0\nEN 13016-1\nWater content\nmax 0,05 % v/v\nAppearance at – 7 °C: clear and bright\nEN 12937\nDistillation:\n—\nevaporated at 70 °C\n% v/v\n34,0\n46,0\nEN ISO 3405\n—\nevaporated at 100 °C\n% v/v\n54,0\n62,0\nEN ISO 3405\n—\nevaporated at 150 °C\n% v/v\n86,0\n94,0\nEN ISO 3405\n—\nfinal boiling point\n°C\n170\n195\nEN ISO 3405\nResidue\n% v/v\n—\n2,0\nEN ISO 3405\nHydrocarbon analysis:\n—\nolefins\n% v/v\n6,0\n13,0\nEN 22854\n—\naromatics\n% v/v\n25,0\n32,0\nEN 22854\n—\nbenzene\n% v/v\n—\n1,0\nEN 22854\nEN 238\n—\nsaturates\n% v/v\nreport\nEN 22854\nCarbon/hydrogen ratio\nreport\nCarbon/oxygen ratio\nreport\nInduction Period\nminutes\n480\n—\nEN ISO 7536\nOxygen content\n% m/m\n3,3\n3,7\nEN 22854\nSolvent washed gum\n(Existent gum content)\nmg/100 ml\n—\n4\nEN ISO 6246\nSulphur content\nmg/kg\n—\n10\nEN ISO 20846\nEN ISO 20884\nCopper corrosion 3 hrs, 50 °C\n—\nclass 1\nEN ISO 2160\nLead content\nmg/l\n—\n5\nEN 237\nPhosphorus content\nmg/l\n—\n1,3\nASTM D 3231\nEthanol\n% v/v\n9,0\n10,0\nEN 22854\nType: Ethanol (E85)\nThe values quoted in the specifications are ‘true values’. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels shall nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 shall be applied.\nIn cases of dispute, the procedures for resolving the dispute and interpretation of the results based on test method precision, described in EN ISO 4259 shall be used.\nIn cases of national dispute concerning sulphur content, either EN ISO 20846 or EN ISO 20884 shall be called up similar to the reference in the national annex of EN 228.\nThe actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.\nThe unleaded petrol content can be determined as 100 minus the sum of the percentage content of water and alcohols\nThere shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.\nEthanol to meet specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to this reference fuel.\nParameter\nUnit\nLimits\nTest method\nMinimum\nMaximum\nResearch octane number, RON\n95\n—\nEN ISO 5164\nMotor octane number, MON\n85\n—\nEN ISO 5163\nDensity at 15 °C\nkg/m3\nReport\nISO 3675\nVapour pressure\nkPa\n40\n60\nEN ISO 13016-1 (DVPE)\nSulphur content\nmg/kg\n—\n10\nEN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884\nOxidation stability\nminutes\n360\nEN ISO 7536\nExistent gum content (solvent washed)\nmg/100ml\n—\n5\nEN-ISO 6246\nAppearance This shall be determined at ambient temperature or 15 °C whichever is higher.\nClear and bright, visibly free of suspended or precipitated contaminants\nVisual inspection\nEthanol and higher alcohols\n% (V/V)\n83\n85\nEN 1601\nEN 13132\nEN 14517\nHigher alcohols (C3-C8)\n% (V/V)\n—\n2\nMethanol\n% (V/V)\n0,5\nPetrol\n% (V/V)\nBalance\nEN 228\nPhosphorus\nmg/l\n0,3\nASTM D 3231\nWater content\n% (V/V)\n0,3\nASTM E 1064\nInorganic chloride content\nmg/l\n1\nISO 6227\npHe\n6,5\n9\nASTM D 6423\nCopper strip corrosion (3h at 50 °C)\nRating\nClass 1\nEN ISO 2160\nAcidity, (as acetic acid CH3COOH)\n% (m/m) (mg/l)\n—\n0,005-40\nASTM D 1613\nCarbon/hydrogen ratio\nreport\nCarbon/oxygen ration\nreport\nType: LPG\nThis method may not accurately determine the presence of corrosive materials if the sample contains corrosion inhibitors or other chemicals which diminish the corrosivity of the sample to the copper strip. Therefore, the addition of such compounds for the sole purpose of biasing the test method is prohibited.\nParameter\nUnit\nFuel A\nFuel B\nTest method\nComposition:\nISO 7941\nC3-content\n% vol\n30 ± 2\n85 ± 2\nC4-content\n% vol\nBalance\nBalance\n< C3, > C4\n% vol\nMaximum 2\nMaximum 2\nOlefins\n% vol\nMaximum 12\nMaximum 15\nEvaporation residue\nmg/kg\nMaximum 50\nMaximum 50\nprEN 15470\nWater at 0 °C\nFree\nFree\nprEN 15469\nTotal sulphur content\nmg/kg\nMaximum 10\nMaximum 10\nASTM 6667\nHydrogen sulphide\nNone\nNone\nISO 8819\nCopper strip corrosion\nRating\nClass 1\nClass 1\nISO 6251\nOdour\nCharacteristic\nCharacteristic\nMotor octane number\nMinimum 89\nMinimum 89\nEN 589 Annex B\nType: NG/Biomethane\nInerts (different from N2) + C2 + C2+.\nValue to be determined at 293,2 K (20 °C) and 101,3 kPa.\nValue to be determined at 273,2 K (0 °C) and 101,3 kPa.\nCharacteristics\nUnits\nBasis\nLimits\nTest method\nminimum\nmaximum\nReference fuel G20\nComposition:\nMethane\n% mole\n100\n99\n100\nISO 6974\nBalance\n% mole\n—\n—\n1\nISO 6974\nN2\n% mole\nISO 6974\nSulphur content\nmg/m3\n—\n—\n10\nISO 6326-5\nWobbe Index (net)\nMJ/m3\n48,2\n47,2\n49,2\nReference fuel G25\nComposition:\nMethane\n% mole\n86\n84\n88\nISO 6974\nBalance\n% mole\n—\n—\n1\nISO 6974\nN2\n% mole\n14\n12\n16\nISO 6974\nSulphur content\nmg/m3\n—\n—\n10\nISO 6326-5\nWobbe Index (net)\nMJ/m3\n39,4\n38,2\n40,6\nType: Hydrogen for internal combustion engines\nNot to be condensed.\nCombined water, oxygen, nitrogen and argon: 1,900 μmol/mol.\nThe hydrogen shall not contain dust, sand, dirt, gums, oils, or other substances in an amount sufficient to damage the fuelling station equipment of the vehicle (engine) being fuelled.\nCharacteristics\nUnits\nLimits\nTest method\nminimum\nmaximum\nHydrogen purity\n% mole\n98\n100\nISO 14687-1\nTotal hydrocarbon\nμmol/mol\n0\n100\nISO 14687-1\nWater\nμmol/mol\n0\nISO 14687-1\nOxygen\nμmol/mol\n0\nISO 14687-1\nArgon\nμmol/mol\n0\nISO 14687-1\nNitrogen\nμmol/mol\n0\nISO 14687-1\nCO\nμmol/mol\n0\n1\nISO 14687-1\nSulphur\nμmol/mol\n0\n2\nISO 14687-1\nPermanent particulates\nISO 14687-1\nType: Hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles\nThe hydrogen fuel index is determined by subtracting the total content of non-hydrogen gaseous constituents listed in the table (Total gases), expressed in mole percent, from 100 mole percent. It is less than the sum of the maximum allowable limits of all non-hydrogen constituents shown in the Table.\nThe value of total gases is summation of the values of the non-hydrogen constituents listed in the table, except the particulates.\nCharacteristics\nUnits\nLimits\nTest method\nminimum\nmaximum\nHydrogen fuel\n% mole\n99,99\n100\nISO 14687-2\nTotal gases\nμmol/mol\n0\n100\nTotal hydrocarbon\nμmol/mol\n0\n2\nISO 14687-2\nWater\nμmol/mol\n0\n5\nISO 14687-2\nOxygen\nμmol/mol\n0\n5\nISO 14687-2\nHelium (He), Nitrogen (N 2 ), Argon (Ar)\nμmol/mol\n0\n100\nISO 14687-2\nCO 2\nμmol/mol\n0\n2\nISO 14687-2\nCO\nμmol/mol\n0\n0,2\nISO 14687-2\nTotal sulphur compounds\nμmol/mol\n0\n0,004\nISO 14687-2\nFormaldehyde (HCHO)\nμmol/mol\n0\n0,01\nISO 14687-2\nFormic acid (HCOOH)\nμmol/mol\n0\n0,2\nISO 14687-2\nAmmonia (NH 3 )\nμmol/mol\n0\n0,1\nISO 14687-2\nTotal halogenated compounds\nμmol/mol\n0\n0,05\nISO 14687-2\nParticulates size\nμm\n0\n10\nISO 14687-2\nParticulates concentration\nμg/l\n0\n1\nISO 14687-2\nType: H2NG\nThe hydrogen and the NG/biomethane fuels composing a H2NG mixture, must comply separately with their corresponding characteristics, expressed in this Annex.",
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    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 136/2014 of 11 February 2014 amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and Commission Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 as regards emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) (Text with EEA relevance)."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 630/2012 of 12 July 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, as regards type-approval requirements for motor vehicles fuelled by hydrogen and mixtures of hydrogen and natural gas with respect to emissions, and the inclusion of specific information regarding vehicles fitted with an electric power train in the information document for the purpose of EC type-approval (Text with EEA relevance)."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f1",
      "text": "The values quoted in the specifications are ‘true values’. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels shall nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 shall be applied."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f2",
      "text": "The fuel may contain oxidation inhibitors and metal deactivators normally used to stabilise refinery gasoline streams, but detergent/dispersive additives and solvent oils shall not be added."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "Ethanol meeting the specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to the reference fuel."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f4",
      "text": "The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f5",
      "text": "There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f6",
      "text": "The values quoted in the specifications are ‘ true values ’ . In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels shall nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 shall be applied."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f7",
      "text": "A correction factor of 0,2 for MON and RON shall be subtracted for the calculation of the final result in accordance with EN 228:2008."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f8",
      "text": "The fuel may contain oxidation inhibitors and metal deactivators normally used to stabilise refinery gasoline streams, but detergent/dispersive additives and solvent oils shall not be added."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f9",
      "text": "Ethanol is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to the reference fuel. The Ethanol used shall conform to EN 15376."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f10",
      "text": "The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f11",
      "text": "There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f12",
      "text": "The values quoted in the specifications are ‘true values’. In establishment of their limit values the terms of ISO 4259 Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test have been applied and in fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero has been taken into account; in fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference is 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this measure, which is necessary for technical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels shall nevertheless aim at a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and at the mean value in the case of quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Should it be necessary to clarify whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 shall be applied."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f13",
      "text": "In cases of dispute, the procedures for resolving the dispute and interpretation of the results based on test method precision, described in EN ISO 4259 shall be used."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f14",
      "text": "In cases of national dispute concerning sulphur content, either EN ISO 20846 or EN ISO 20884 shall be called up similar to the reference in the national annex of EN 228."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f15",
      "text": "The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f16",
      "text": "Ethanol to meet specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to this reference fuel."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f17",
      "text": "The unleaded petrol content can be determined as 100 minus the sum of the percentage content of water and alcohols"
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f18",
      "text": "There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f19",
      "text": "This method may not accurately determine the presence of corrosive materials if the sample contains corrosion inhibitors or other chemicals which diminish the corrosivity of the sample to the copper strip. Therefore, the addition of such compounds for the sole purpose of biasing the test method is prohibited."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f20",
      "text": "Inerts (different from N2) + C2 + C2+."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f21",
      "text": "Value to be determined at 293,2 K (20 °C) and 101,3 kPa."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f22",
      "text": "Value to be determined at 273,2 K (0 °C) and 101,3 kPa."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f23",
      "text": "Not to be condensed."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f24",
      "text": "Combined water, oxygen, nitrogen and argon: 1,900 μmol/mol."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f25",
      "text": "The hydrogen shall not contain dust, sand, dirt, gums, oils, or other substances in an amount sufficient to damage the fuelling station equipment of the vehicle (engine) being fuelled."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f26",
      "text": "The hydrogen fuel index is determined by subtracting the total content of non-hydrogen gaseous constituents listed in the table (Total gases), expressed in mole percent, from 100 mole percent. It is less than the sum of the maximum allowable limits of all non-hydrogen constituents shown in the Table."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f27",
      "text": "The value of total gases is summation of the values of the non-hydrogen constituents listed in the table, except the particulates."
    }
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