Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008Show full title

ANNEX IX U.K. SPECIFICATIONS OF REFERENCE FUELS

A. REFERENCE FUELS U.K.

1. Technical data on fuels for testing vehicles with positive-ignition engines U.K.

Type: Petrol (E5)

a 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.
b 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.
c Ethanol meeting the specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to the reference fuel.
d The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.
e There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.
Parameter	Unit	Limitsa		Test method
		Minimum	Maximum
Research octane number, RON		95,0	—	EN 25164 prEN ISO 5164
Motor octane number, MON		85,0	—	EN 25163 prEN ISO 5163
Density at 15 °C	kg/m3	743	756	EN ISO 3675 EN ISO 12185
Vapour pressure	kPa	56,0	60,0	EN ISO 13016-1 (DVPE)
Water content	% v/v		0,015	ASTM E 1064
Distillation:
— Evaporated at 70 °C,	% v/v	24,0	44,0	EN-ISO 3405
— evaporated at 100 °C,	% v/v	48,0	60,0	EN-ISO 3405
— evaporated at150 °C,	% v/v	82,0	90,0	EN-ISO 3405
— final boiling point,	°C	190	210	EN-ISO 3405
Residue	% v/v	—	2,0	EN-ISO 3405
Hydrocarbon analysis:
— olefins,	% v/v	3,0	13,0	ASTM D 1319
— aromatics,	% v/v	29,0	35,0	ASTM D 1319
— benzene,	% v/v	—	1,0	EN 12177
— saturates,	% v/v	Report		ASTM 1319
Carbon/hydrogen ratio		Report
Carbon/oxygen ratio		Report
Induction periodb	minutes	480	—	EN-ISO 7536
Oxygen contentc	% m/m	Report		EN 1601
Existent gum	mg/ml	—	0,04	EN-ISO 6246
Sulphur contentd	mg/kg	—	10	EN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884
Copper corrosion		—	Class 1	EN-ISO 2160
Lead content	mg/l	—	5	EN 237
Phosphorus contente	mg/l	—	1,3	ASTM D 3231
Ethanolc	% v/v	4,7	5,3	EN 1601 EN 13132

[F1 Type: Petrol (E10):

Textual Amendments

F1 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).

a 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.
b 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.
c 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.
d Ethanol is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to the reference fuel. The Ethanol used shall conform to EN 15376.
e The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.
f There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.
( 2 ) Equivalent EN/ISO methods will be adopted when issued for properties listed above.]
Parameter	Unit	Limits a		Test method
		Minimum	Maximum
Research octane number, RON b		95,0	98,0	EN ISO 5164
Motor octane number, MON b		85,0	89,0	EN ISO 5163
Density at 1 5 °C	kg/m 3	743,0	756,0	EN ISO 12185
Vapour pressure (DVPE)	kPa	56,0	60,0	EN 13016-1
Water content		max 0,05 % v/v Appearance at – 7 °C: clear and bright		EN 12937
Distillation:
— evaporated at 70 °C	% v/v	34,0	46,0	EN ISO 3405
— evaporated at 100 °C	% v/v	54,0	62,0	EN ISO 3405
— evaporated at 150 °C	% v/v	86,0	94,0	EN ISO 3405
— final boiling point	°C	170	195	EN ISO 3405
Residue	% v/v	—	2,0	EN ISO 3405
Hydrocarbon analysis:
— olefins	% v/v	6,0	13,0	EN 22854
— aromatics	% v/v	25,0	32,0	EN 22854
— benzene	% v/v	—	1,0	EN 22854 EN 238
— saturates	% v/v	report		EN 22854
Carbon/hydrogen ratio		report
Carbon/oxygen ratio		report
Induction Period c	minutes	480	—	EN ISO 7536
Oxygen content d	% m/m	3,3	3,7	EN 22854
Solvent washed gum (Existent gum content)	mg/100 ml	—	4	EN ISO 6246
Sulphur content e	mg/kg	—	10	EN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884
Copper corrosion 3 hrs, 50 °C		—	class 1	EN ISO 2160
Lead content	mg/l	—	5	EN 237
Phosphorus content f	mg/l	—	1,3	ASTM D 3231
Ethanol d	% v/v	9,0	10,0	EN 22854

Type: Ethanol (E85)

a 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.
b 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.
c 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.
d The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.
e The unleaded petrol content can be determined as 100 minus the sum of the percentage content of water and alcohols
f There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.
g Ethanol to meet specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to this reference fuel.
Parameter	Unit	Limitsa		Test methodb
		Minimum	Maximum
Research octane number, RON		95	—	EN ISO 5164
Motor octane number, MON		85	—	EN ISO 5163
Density at 15 °C	kg/m3	Report		ISO 3675
Vapour pressure	kPa	40	60	EN ISO 13016-1 (DVPE)
Sulphur contentc d	mg/kg	—	10	EN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884
Oxidation stability	minutes	360		EN ISO 7536
Existent gum content (solvent washed)	mg/100ml	—	5	EN-ISO 6246
Appearance This shall be determined at ambient temperature or 15 °C whichever is higher.		Clear and bright, visibly free of suspended or precipitated contaminants		Visual inspection
Ethanol and higher alcoholsg	% (V/V)	83	85	EN 1601 EN 13132 EN 14517
Higher alcohols (C3-C8)	% (V/V)	—	2
Methanol	% (V/V)		0,5
Petrole	% (V/V)	Balance		EN 228
Phosphorus	mg/l	0,3f		ASTM D 3231
Water content	% (V/V)		0,3	ASTM E 1064
Inorganic chloride content	mg/l		1	ISO 6227
pHe		6,5	9	ASTM D 6423
Copper strip corrosion (3h at 50 °C)	Rating	Class 1		EN ISO 2160
Acidity, (as acetic acid CH3COOH)	% (m/m) (mg/l)	—	0,005-40	ASTM D 1613
Carbon/hydrogen ratio		report
Carbon/oxygen ration		report

Type: LPG

a 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.
Parameter	Unit	Fuel A	Fuel B	Test method
Composition:				ISO 7941
C3-content	% vol	30 ± 2	85 ± 2
C4-content	% vol	Balance	Balance
< C3, > C4	% vol	Maximum 2	Maximum 2
Olefins	% vol	Maximum 12	Maximum 15
Evaporation residue	mg/kg	Maximum 50	Maximum 50	prEN 15470
Water at 0 °C		Free	Free	prEN 15469
Total sulphur content	mg/kg	Maximum 10	Maximum 10	ASTM 6667
Hydrogen sulphide		None	None	ISO 8819
Copper strip corrosion	Rating	Class 1	Class 1	ISO 6251a
Odour		Characteristic	Characteristic
Motor octane number		Minimum 89	Minimum 89	EN 589 Annex B

Type: NG/Biomethane

a Inerts (different from N2) + C2 + C2+.
b Value to be determined at 293,2 K (20 °C) and 101,3 kPa.
c Value to be determined at 273,2 K (0 °C) and 101,3 kPa.
Characteristics	Units	Basis	Limits		Test method
			minimum	maximum
Reference fuel G20
Composition:
Methane	% mole	100	99	100	ISO 6974
Balancea	% mole	—	—	1	ISO 6974
N2	% mole				ISO 6974
Sulphur content	mg/m3 b	—	—	10	ISO 6326-5
Wobbe Index (net)	MJ/m3 c	48,2	47,2	49,2
Reference fuel G25
Composition:
Methane	% mole	86	84	88	ISO 6974
Balancea	% mole	—	—	1	ISO 6974
N2	% mole	14	12	16	ISO 6974
Sulphur content	mg/m3 b	—	—	10	ISO 6326-5
Wobbe Index (net)	MJ/m3 c	39,4	38,2	40,6

[F2 Type: Hydrogen for internal combustion engines

Textual Amendments

F2 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).

a Not to be condensed.
b Combined water, oxygen, nitrogen and argon: 1,900 μmol/mol.
c 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.
Characteristics	Units	Limits		Test method
		minimum	maximum
Hydrogen purity	% mole	98	100	ISO 14687-1
Total hydrocarbon	μmol/mol	0	100	ISO 14687-1
Water a	μmol/mol	0	b	ISO 14687-1
Oxygen	μmol/mol	0	b	ISO 14687-1
Argon	μmol/mol	0	b	ISO 14687-1
Nitrogen	μmol/mol	0	b	ISO 14687-1
CO	μmol/mol	0	1	ISO 14687-1
Sulphur	μmol/mol	0	2	ISO 14687-1
Permanent particulates c				ISO 14687-1

Type: Hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles

a 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.
b The value of total gases is summation of the values of the non-hydrogen constituents listed in the table, except the particulates.
Characteristics	Units	Limits		Test method
		minimum	maximum
Hydrogen fuel a	% mole	99,99	100	ISO 14687-2
Total gases b	μmol/mol	0	100
Total hydrocarbon	μmol/mol	0	2	ISO 14687-2
Water	μmol/mol	0	5	ISO 14687-2
Oxygen	μmol/mol	0	5	ISO 14687-2
Helium (He), Nitrogen (N 2 ), Argon (Ar)	μmol/mol	0	100	ISO 14687-2
CO 2	μmol/mol	0	2	ISO 14687-2
CO	μmol/mol	0	0,2	ISO 14687-2
Total sulphur compounds	μmol/mol	0	0,004	ISO 14687-2
Formaldehyde (HCHO)	μmol/mol	0	0,01	ISO 14687-2
Formic acid (HCOOH)	μmol/mol	0	0,2	ISO 14687-2
Ammonia (NH 3 )	μmol/mol	0	0,1	ISO 14687-2
Total halogenated compounds	μmol/mol	0	0,05	ISO 14687-2
Particulates size	μm	0	10	ISO 14687-2
Particulates concentration	μg/l	0	1	ISO 14687-2

Type: H2NG

The hydrogen and the NG/biomethane fuels composing a H2NG mixture, must comply separately with their corresponding characteristics, expressed in this Annex.]

2. Technical data on fuels for testing vehicles with compression ignition engines U.K.

Type: Diesel (B5)

a 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.
b 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.
c The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 1 test shall be reported.
d 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.
e FAME content to meet the specification of EN 14214.
f 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.
Parameter	Unit	Limitsa		Test method
		Minimum	Maximum
Cetane numberb		52,0	54,0	EN-ISO 5165
Density at 15 °C	kg/m3	833	837	EN-ISO 3675
Distillation:
— 50 % point	°C	245	—	EN-ISO 3405
— 95 % point	°C	345	350	EN-ISO 3405
— final boiling point	°C	—	370	EN-ISO 3405
Flash point	°C	55	—	EN 22719
CFPP	°C	—	– 5	EN 116
Viscosity at 40 °C	mm2/s	2,3	3,3	EN-ISO 3104
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons	% m/m	2,0	6,0	EN 12916
Sulphur contentc	mg/kg	—	10	EN ISO 20846/EN ISO 20884
Copper corrosion		—	Class 1	EN-ISO 2160
Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR)	% m/m	—	0,2	EN-ISO10370
Ash content	% m/m	—	0,01	EN-ISO 6245
Water content	% m/m	—	0,02	EN-ISO12937
Neutralisation (strong acid) number	mg KOH/g	—	0,02	ASTM D 974
Oxidation stabilityd	mg/ml	—	0,025	EN-ISO12205
Lubricity (HFRR wear scan diameter at 60 °C)	μm	—	400	EN ISO 12156
Oxidation stability at 110 °Cd f	h	20,0		EN 14112
FAMEe	% v/v	4,5	5,5	EN 14078

[F1 Type: Diesel (B7):

a 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.
b 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.
c 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.
d FAME content to meet the specification of EN 14214.]
Parameter	Unit	Limits a		Test method
		Minimum	Maximum
Cetane Index		46,0		EN ISO 4264
Cetane number b		52,0	56,0	EN ISO 5165
Density at 15 °C	kg/m 3	833,0	837,0	EN ISO 12185
Distillation:
— 50 % point	°C	245,0	—	EN ISO 3405
— 95 % point	°C	345,0	360,0	EN ISO 3405
— final boiling point	°C	—	370,0	EN ISO 3405
Flash point	°C	55	—	EN ISO 2719
Cloud point	°C	—	– 10	EN 23015
Viscosity at 40 °C	mm 2 /s	2,3	3,3	EN ISO 3104
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons	% m/m	2,0	4,0	EN 12916
Sulphur content	mg/kg	—	10,0	EN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884
Copper corrosion 3 hrs, 50 °C		—	Class 1	EN ISO 2160
Conradson carbon residue (10 % DR)	% m/m	—	0,2	EN ISO 10370
Ash content	% m/m	—	0,01	EN ISO 6245
Total contamination	mg/kg	—	24	EN 12662
Water content	mg/kg	—	200	EN ISO 12937
Acid number	mg KOH/g	—	0,1	EN ISO 6618
Lubricity (HFRR wear scan diameter at 60 °C)	μm	—	400	EN ISO 12156
Oxidation stability at 110 °C c	h	20,0		EN 15751
FAME d	% v/v	6,0	7,0	EN 14078

B. REFERENCE FUELS FOR TESTING EMISSIONS AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES — TYPE 6 TEST U.K.

Type: Petrol (E5)

a 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.
b 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.
c Ethanol to meet specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to this reference fuel.
d The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 6 test shall be reported.
e There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.
Parameter	Unit	Limitsa		Test method
		Minimum	Maximum
Research octane number, RON		95,0	—	EN 25164 prEN ISO 5164
Motor octane number, MON		85,0	—	EN 25163 prEN ISO 5163
Density at 15 °C	kg/m3	743	756	ISO 3675 EN ISO 12185
Vapour pressure	kPa	56,0	95,0	EN ISO 13016-1 (DVPE)
Water content	% v/v		0,015	ASTM E 1064
Distillation:
— evaporated at 70 °C	% v/v	24,0	44,0	EN-ISO 3405
— evaporated at 100 °C	% v/v	50,0	60,0	EN-ISO 3405
— evaporated at 150 °C	% v/v	82,0	90,0	EN-ISO 3405
— final boiling point	°C	190	210	EN-ISO 3405
Residue	% v/v	—	2,0	EN-ISO 3405
Hydrocarbon analysis:
— olefins	% v/v	3,0	13,0	ASTM D 1319
— aromatics	% v/v	29,0	35,0	ASTM D 1319
— benzene	% v/v	—	1,0	EN 12177
— saturates	% v/v	Report		ASTM D 1319
Carbon/hydrogen ratio		Report
Carbon/oxygen ratio		Report
Induction periodb	minutes	480	—	EN-ISO 7536
Oxygen contentc	% m/m	Report		EN 1601
Existent gum	mg/ml	—	0,04	EN-ISO 6246
Sulphur contentd	mg/kg	—	10	EN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884
Copper corrosion		—	Class 1	EN-ISO 2160
Lead content	mg/l	—	5	EN 237
Phosphorus contente	mg/l	—	1,3	ASTM D 3231
Ethanolc	% v/v	4,7	5,3	EN 1601 EN 13132

[F1 Type: Petrol (E10):

a 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.
b 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.
c 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.
d Ethanol is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to the reference fuel. The ethanol used shall conform to EN 15376.
e The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 6 test shall be reported.
f There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.
( 2 ) Equivalent EN/ISO methods will be adopted when issued for properties listed above.]
Parameter	Unit	Limits a		Test method
		Minimum	Maximum
Research octane number, RON b		95,0	98,0	EN ISO 5164
Motor octane number, MON b		85,0	89,0	EN ISO 5163
Density at 15 °C	kg/m 3	743,0	756,0	EN ISO 12185
Vapour pressure (DVPE)	kPa	56,0	95,0	EN 13016-1
Water content		max 0,05 % v/v Appearance at – 7 °C: clear and bright		EN 12937
Distillation:
— evaporated at 70 °C	% v/v	34,0	46,0	EN ISO 3405
— evaporated at 100 °C	% v/v	54,0	62,0	EN ISO 3405
— evaporated at 150 °C	% v/v	86,0	94,0	EN ISO 3405
— final boiling point	°C	170	195	EN ISO 3405
Residue	% v/v	—	2,0	EN ISO 3405
Hydrocarbon analysis:
— olefins	% v/v	6,0	13,0	EN 22854
— aromatics	% v/v	25,0	32,0	EN 22854
— benzene	% v/v	—	1,0	EN 22854 EN 238
— saturates	% v/v	report		EN 22854
Carbon/hydrogen ratio		report
Carbon/oxygen ratio		report
Induction Period c	minutes	480	—	EN ISO 7536
Oxygen content d	% m/m	3,3	3,7	EN 22854
Solvent washed gum (Existent gum content)	mg/100 ml	—	4	EN ISO 6246
Sulphur content e	mg/kg	—	10	EN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884
Copper corrosion 3 hrs, 50 °C		—	class 1	EN ISO 2160
Lead content	mg/l	—	5	EN 237
Phosphorus content f	mg/l	—	1,3	ASTM D 3231
Ethanol d	% v/v	9,0	10,0	EN 22854

Type: Ethanol (E75)

a The values referred to in the specifications are ‘ true values ’ . When establishing the value limits, the terms of ISO 4259 Petroleum products — Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test were applied. When fixing a minimum value, a minimum difference of 2R above zero was taken into account. When fixing a maximum and minimum value, the minimum difference used was 4R (R = reproducibility). Notwithstanding this procedure, which is necessary for technical reasons, fuel manufacturers shall aim for a zero value where the stipulated maximum value is 2R and for the mean value for quotations of maximum and minimum limits. Where it is necessary to clarify whether fuel meets the requirements of the specifications, the ISO 4259 terms shall be applied.
b 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.
c 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.
d The actual sulphur content of the fuel used for the Type 6 test shall be reported.
e The unleaded petrol content may be determined as 100 minus the sum of the percentage content of water and alcohols.
f There shall be no intentional addition of compounds containing phosphorus, iron, manganese, or lead to this reference fuel.
g Ethanol to meet specification of EN 15376 is the only oxygenate that shall be intentionally added to this reference fuel.]
[F3 Parameter	Unit	Limits a		Test method b
		Minimum	Maximum
Research octane number, RON		95	—	EN ISO 5164
Motor octane number, MON		85	—	EN ISO 5163
Density at 15 °C	kg/m 3	report		EN ISO 12185
Vapour pressure	kPa	50	60	EN ISO 13016-1 (DVPE)
Sulphur content c d	mg/kg	—	10	EN ISO 20846 EN ISO 20884
Oxidation stability	minutes	360	—	EN ISO 7536
Existent gum content (solvent washed)	mg/100ml	—	4	EN ISO 6246
Appearance shall be determined at ambient temperature or 15 °C whichever is higher		Clear and bright, visibly free of suspended or precipitated contaminants		Visual inspection
Ethanol and higher alcohols g	% (V/V)	70	80	EN 1601 EN 13132 EN 14517
Higher alcohols (C 3 – C 8 )	% (V/V)	—	2
Methanol		—	0,5
Petrol e	% (V/V)	Balance		EN 228
Phosphorus	mg/l	0,3 f		EN 15487 ASTM D 3231
Water content	% (V/V)	—	0,3	ASTM E 1064 EN 15489
Inorganic chloride content	mg/l	—	1	ISO 6227 — EN 15492
pHe		6,5	9	ASTM D 6423 EN 15490
Copper strip corrosion (3h at 50 °C)	Rating	Class 1		EN ISO 2160
Acidity (as acetic acid CH 3 COOH)	% (m/m)		0,005	ASTM D1613 EN 15491
	mg/l		40
Carbon/hydrogen ration		report
Carbon/oxygen ration		report

Textual Amendments

F3 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 566/2011 of 8 June 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (Text with EEA relevance).