Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

ANNEX IX

39. Annex IX is replaced by the following text:

“‘ANNEX IX SPECIFICATIONS OF REFERENCE FUELS

1. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE REFERENCE FUEL TO BE USED FOR TESTING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POSITIVE-IGNITION ENGINES

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
		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

2. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE REFERENCE FUEL TO BE USED FOR TESTING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE

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
		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

3.

TECHNNICAL DATA OF THE REFERENCE FUEL TO BE USED FOR TESTING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POSITIVE-IGNITION ENGINES AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TYPE VI TEST^a

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