{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-692/annex-IX/division-A/division-2",
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  "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/2",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "2",
  "heading": "Technical data on fuels for testing vehicles with compression ignition engines",
  "text": "Type: Diesel (B5)\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 range for cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations.\nThe actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.\nEven though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice shall be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life.\nFAME content to meet the specification of EN 14214.\nOxidation stability can be demonstrated by EN-ISO12205 or by EN 14112. This requirement shall be reviewed based on CEN/TC19 evaluations of oxidative stability performance and test limits.\nParameter\nUnit\nLimits\nTest method\nMinimum\nMaximum\nCetane number\n52,0\n54,0\nEN-ISO 5165\nDensity at 15 °C\nkg/m3\n833\n837\nEN-ISO 3675\nDistillation:\n—\n50 % point\n°C\n245\n—\nEN-ISO 3405\n—\n95 % point\n°C\n345\n350\nEN-ISO 3405\n—\nfinal boiling point\n°C\n—\n370\nEN-ISO 3405\nFlash point\n°C\n55\n—\nEN 22719\nCFPP\n°C\n—\n– 5\nEN 116\nViscosity at 40 °C\nmm2/s\n2,3\n3,3\nEN-ISO 3104\nPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons\n% m/m\n2,0\n6,0\nEN 12916\nSulphur content\nmg/kg\n—\n10\nEN ISO 20846/EN ISO 20884\nCopper corrosion\n—\nClass 1\nEN-ISO 2160\nConradson carbon residue (10 % DR)\n% m/m\n—\n0,2\nEN-ISO10370\nAsh content\n% m/m\n—\n0,01\nEN-ISO 6245\nWater content\n% m/m\n—\n0,02\nEN-ISO12937\nNeutralisation (strong acid) number\nmg KOH/g\n—\n0,02\nASTM D 974\nOxidation stability\nmg/ml\n—\n0,025\nEN-ISO12205\nLubricity (HFRR wear scan diameter at 60 °C)\nμm\n—\n400\nEN ISO 12156\nOxidation stability at 110 °C\nh\n20,0\nEN 14112\nFAME\n% v/v\n4,5\n5,5\nEN 14078\nType: Diesel (B7):\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 range for cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations.\nEven though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice shall be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life.\nFAME content to meet the specification of EN 14214.\nParameter\nUnit\nLimits\nTest method\nMinimum\nMaximum\nCetane Index\n46,0\nEN ISO 4264\nCetane number\n52,0\n56,0\nEN ISO 5165\nDensity at 15 °C\nkg/m 3\n833,0\n837,0\nEN ISO 12185\nDistillation:\n— 50 % point\n°C\n245,0\n—\nEN ISO 3405\n— 95 % point\n°C\n345,0\n360,0\nEN ISO 3405\n— final boiling point\n°C\n—\n370,0\nEN ISO 3405\nFlash point\n°C\n55\n—\nEN ISO 2719\nCloud point\n°C\n—\n– 10\nEN 23015\nViscosity at 40 °C\nmm 2 /s\n2,3\n3,3\nEN ISO 3104\nPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons\n% m/m\n2,0\n4,0\nEN 12916\nSulphur content\nmg/kg\n—\n10,0\nEN ISO 20846\nEN ISO 20884\nCopper corrosion 3 hrs, 50 °C\n—\nClass 1\nEN ISO 2160\nConradson carbon residue (10 % DR)\n% m/m\n—\n0,2\nEN ISO 10370\nAsh content\n% m/m\n—\n0,01\nEN ISO 6245\nTotal contamination\nmg/kg\n—\n24\nEN 12662\nWater content\nmg/kg\n—\n200\nEN ISO 12937\nAcid number\nmg KOH/g\n—\n0,1\nEN ISO 6618\nLubricity (HFRR wear scan diameter at 60 °C)\nμm\n—\n400\nEN ISO 12156\nOxidation stability at 110 °C\nh\n20,0\nEN 15751\nFAME\n% v/v\n6,0\n7,0\nEN 14078",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "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": "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 range for cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f4",
      "text": "Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice shall be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f5",
      "text": "Oxidation stability can be demonstrated by EN-ISO12205 or by EN 14112. This requirement shall be reviewed based on CEN/TC19 evaluations of oxidative stability performance and test limits."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f6",
      "text": "FAME content to meet the specification of EN 14214."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f7",
      "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": "f8",
      "text": "The range for cetane number is not in accordance with the requirements of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms of ISO 4259 may be used to resolve such disputes provided replicate measurements, of sufficient number to archive the necessary precision, are made in preference to single determinations."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f9",
      "text": "Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice shall be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f10",
      "text": "FAME content to meet the specification of EN 14214."
    }
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