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Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/220/EEC (repealed)
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Type: Unleaded petrol
a The values quoted in the specification 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 statistical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should 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 the question as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 should be applied. | |||||
b The month of publication will be completed in due course. | |||||
c The reference fuel used to approve a vehicle against the limit values set out in row B of the table in section 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to this Directive shall have a maximum aromatics content of 35 % v/v. The Commission will as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 1999, bring forward a modification to this Annex reflecting the market average for fuel aromatics content in respect of the fuel defined in Annex III of Directive 98/70/EC. | |||||
d The fuel may contain oxidation inhibitors and metal deactivators normally used to stabilise refinery gasoline streams, but detergent/dispersive additives and solvent oils must not be added. | |||||
e The actual oxygen content of the fuel for the Type I and IV tests shall be reported. In addition the maximum oxygen content of the reference fuel used to approve a vehicle against the limit values set out in row B of the table in section 5.1.3.4 of the Annex I to this Directive shall be 2,3 %. The Commission will as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 1999, bring forward a modification to this Annex reflecting the market average for fuel oxygen content of the fuel defined in Annex III of Directive 98/70/EC. | |||||
f The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type I test shall be reported. In addition the reference fuel used to approve a vehicle against the limit values set out in row B of the table in section 5.1.3.4 of Annex I to this Directive shall have a maximum sulphur content of 50 ppm. The Commission will as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 1999, bring forward a modification to this Annex reflecting the market average for fuel sulphur content in respect of the fuel defined in Annex III of Directive 98/70/EC. | |||||
Parameter | Unit | Limitsa | Test Method | Publication | |
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Minimum | Maximum | ||||
Research octane number, RON | 95,0 | — | EN 25164 | 1993 | |
Motor octane number, MON | 85,0 | — | EN 25163 | 1993 | |
Density at 15 oCN | kg/m | 748 | 762 | ISO 3675 | 1995 |
Reid vapour pressure | kPa | 56,0 | 60,0 | EN 12 | 1993 |
Distillation: | |||||
— initial boiling point | oC | 24 | 40 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— evaporated at 100 oC | % v/v | 49,0 | 57,0 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— evapored at 150 oC | % v/v | 81,0 | 87,0 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— final boiling point | oC | 190 | 215 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1998 |
Residue | % | — | 2 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1998 |
Hydrocarbon analysis: | |||||
— olefins | % v/v | — | 10 | ASTM D 1319 | 1995 |
— aromaticsc | % v/v | 28,0 | 40,0 | ASTM D 1319 | 1995 |
— benzene | % v/v | — | 1,0 | pr. EN 12177 | [1998]b |
— saturates | % v/v | — | balance | ASTM D 1319 | 1995 |
Carbon/hydrogen ratio | report | report | |||
Oxidation stabilityd | min. | 480 | — | EN-ISO 7536 | 1996 |
Oxygen contente | % m/m | — | 2,3 | EN 1601 | [1997]b |
Existent gum | mg/ml | — | 0,04 | EN-ISO 6246 | [1997]b |
Sulphur contentf | mg/kg | — | 100 | pr. EN-ISO/DIS 14596 | [1998]b |
Copper corrosion at 50 oC | — | 1 | EN-ISO 2160 | 1995 | |
Lead content | g/l | — | 0,005 | EN 237 | 1996 |
Phosphorus content | g/l | — | 0,0013 | ASTM D 3231 | 1994 |
Type: Diesel fuel
a The values quoted in the specification 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 statistical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should 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 the question as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 should be applied. | |||||
b The range for cetane number is not in accordance with the requirement of a minimum range of 4R. However, in the case of a dispute between fuel supplier and fuel user, the terms in 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. | |||||
c The month of publication will be completed in due course. | |||||
d The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported. In addition the reference fuel used to approve a vehicle against the limit values set out in row B of the table in section 5.1.3.4 of Annex I to this Directive shall have a maximum sulphur content of 50 ppm. The Commission will as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 1999, bring forward a modification to this Annex reflecting the market average for fuel sulphur content in respect of the fuel defined in Annex III of Directive 98/70/EC. | |||||
e Even though oxidation stability is controlled, it is likely that shelf life will be limited. Advice should be sought from the supplier as to storage conditions and life. | |||||
Parameter | Unit | Limitsa | Test Method | Publication | |
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Min | Max | ||||
Cetane numberb | 52,0 | 54,0 | EN-ISO 5165 | 1998c | |
Density at 15 oC | kg/m | 833 | 837 | EN-ISO 3675 | 1995 |
Distillation | |||||
— 50 % point | oC | 245 | — | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— 95 % point | oC | 345 | 350 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— final boiling point | oC | — | 370 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
Flash point | oC | 55 | — | EN 22719 | 1993 |
CFPP | oC | — | -5 | EN 116 | 1981 |
Viscosity at 40 oC | mm 2/s | 2,5 | 3,5 | EN-ISO 3104 | 1996 |
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | % m/m | 3 | 6,0 | IP 391 | 1995 |
Sulphur contentd | mg/kg | — | 300 | pr. EN-ISO/DIS 14596 | 1998c |
Copper corrosion | — | 1 | EN-ISO 2160 | 1995 | |
Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR) | % m/m | — | 0,2 | EN-ISO 10370 | 1995 |
Ash content | % m/m | — | 0,01 | EN-ISO 6245 | 1995 |
Water content | % m/m | — | 0,05 | EN-ISO 12937 | [1998]c |
Neutralisation (stron acid) number | mg KOH/g | — | 0,02 | ASTM D 974-95 | 1998 |
Oxidation stabilitye | mg/ml | — | 0,025 | EN-ISO 12205 | 1996 |
New and better method for polycyclic aromatics under development | % m/m | — | — | EN 12916 | [1997]c |
Type: Unleaded premium petrol
a Petrol having the specification in the above table must be used in low ambient temperature Type VI testing, if the manufacturer does not specifically choose the fuel in section 1 of this Annex in accordance with section 3.4 of Annex VII. | |||||
b The values quoted in the specification 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 statistical reasons, the manufacturer of fuels should 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 the question as to whether a fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the terms of ISO 4259 should be applied. | |||||
c The month of publication will be completed in due course. | |||||
d The reference fuel used to approve a vehicle against the limit values set out in row B of the table in section 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to this Directive shall have a maximum aromatics content of 35 % v/v. The Commission will as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 1999, bring forward a modification to this Annex reflecting the market average for fuel aromatics content in respect of the fuel defined in Annex III of Directive 98/70/EC. | |||||
e The fuel may contain oxidation inhibitors and metal deactivators normally used to stabilise refinery gasoline streams, but detergent/dispersive additives and solvent oils must not be added. | |||||
f The actual oxygen content of the fuel used for the Type I and IV tests shall be reported. In addition the maximum oxygen content of the reference fuel used to approve a vehicle against the limit values set out in row B of the table in section 5.1.3.4 of Annex I to this Directive shall be 2,3 %. The Commission will as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 1999, bring forward a modification to this Annex reflecting the market average for fuel oxygen content in respect of the fuel defined in Annex III of Directive 98/70/EC. | |||||
g The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type I test shall be reported. In addition the reference fuel used to approve a vehicle against the limit values set out in row B of the table in section 5.1.3.4 of Annex I to this Directive shall have a maximum sulphur content of 50 ppm. The Commission will as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 1999, bring forward a modification to this Annex reflecting the market average for fuel sulphur content in respect of the fuel defined in Annex III of Directive 98/70/EC.’” | |||||
Parameter | Unit | Limitsb | Test Method | Publication | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min | Max | ||||
Research octane number, RON | 95,0 | — | EN 25164 | 1993 | |
Motor octane number, MON | 85,0 | — | EN 25163 | 1993 | |
Density at 15 oC | kg/m | 748 | 775 | ISO 3675 | 1995 |
Reid vapour presssure | kPa | 56,0 | 95,0 | EN 12 | 1993 |
Distillation | |||||
— initial boiling point | oC | 24 | 40 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— evaporated at 100 oC | % v/v | 49,0 | 57,0 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— evaporated at 150 oC | % v/v | 81,0 | 87,0 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
— final boiling point | oC | 190 | 215 | EN-ISO 3405 | 1988 |
Residue | % | — | 2 | EN-ISO 3405 | |
Hydrocarbon analysis: | |||||
— olefins | % v/v | — | 10 | ASTM D 1319 | 1995 |
— aromaticsd | % v/v | 28,0 | 40,0 | ASTM D 1319 | 1995 |
— benzene | % v/v | — | 1,0 | pr. EN 12177 | [1998]c |
— saturates | — | balance | ASTM D 1319 | 1995 | |
Carbon/hydrogen ratio | report | report | |||
Oxidation stabilitye | mn. | 480 | — | EN-ISO 7536 | 1996 |
Oxygen contentf | % m/m | — | 2,3 | EN 1601 | [1997]c |
Existent gum | mg/ml | — | 0,04 | EN-ISO 6246 | [1997]c |
Sulphur contentg | mg/kg | — | 100 | pr. EN-ISO/DIS 14596 | [1998]c |
Copper corrosion at 50 oC | — | 1 | EN-ISO 2160 | 1995 | |
Lead content | g/l | — | 0,005 | EN 237 | 1996 |
Phosphorous content | g/l | — | 0,0013 | ASTM D 3231 | 1994 |
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