94/55/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by road
Council Directive 94/55/EC harmonizes laws across EU Member States concerning the road transport of dangerous goods to ensure safety and facilitate free movement of goods and transport services. It applies to road transport within and between Member States, excluding vehicles of the armed forces. The Directive aligns with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), extending uniform safety rules to national transport, including packaging, labeling, vehicle construction, and driver training. Member States retain certain rights to regulate specific national transport operations and apply stricter measures for safety, environmental protection, or national security. Transitional provisions allow continued use of vehicles and packaging meeting prior standards until updated requirements are adopted. The Directive permits derogations under defined conditions and mandates cooperation between Member States and the Commission to adapt the rules to technical progress. It also addresses the vocational training of drivers and underscores the need for consistent application of safety standards while allowing flexibility for national specificities and temporary exemptions, thereby promoting road safety and the integration of dangerous goods transport within the EU internal market.
Purpose
Council Directive 94/55/EC aims to harmonize the laws of EU Member States regarding the transport of dangerous goods by road within and between their territories. It is designed to ensure a high level of safety for both national and international transport operations and to facilitate the free movement of goods, services, vehicles, and transport equipment across the EU internal market. The Directive aligns national legislation with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and establishes uniform rules for the packaging, labeling, vehicle construction, and operation concerning the road transportation of dangerous goods.
This Directive recognizes the increasing volume of dangerous goods transport by road, the need to reduce risks in transport accidents, and the importance of eliminating national divergences that impede market freedom. It also ensures consistency with other EU policies such as worker safety, environmental protection, and vehicle construction standards. Provisions are made for flexibility and derogations to accommodate technological, national, or transitional arrangements.
Key Obligations
Prohibition and Authorization: Dangerous goods listed as prohibited in Annexes A and B must not be transported by road. Other dangerous goods may be transported only if they comply with conditions on packaging, labeling, and vehicle construction and operation as set out in the Annexes.
Harmonization with ADR: Member States are required to align their national rules with the ADR to ensure uniformity across the Union. Vehicles registered in non-member states may transit the EU if compliant with ADR.
National Provisions and Derogations:
- Member States may maintain or impose specific national rules relating to transport for reasons other than transport safety (e.g., national security, environmental protection).
- More stringent or lenient safety provisions may be applied for vehicles registered or operating exclusively within a Member State.
- Specific exemptions exist concerning older vehicles, packaging, tanks, and certain substances until transitional deadlines (mainly 1998-1999).
Quality Control and Safety Reporting: Quality controls based on ISO standards may be maintained temporarily for certain high-risk substances. Member States must notify the Commission of urgent safety measures proposed after incidents, subject to approval.
Flexibility for Technological Developments: Temporary derogations may be granted for trials or adaptation to new technologies, with appropriate Commission notification.
Training and Driver Qualification: Provisions concerning vocational training for certain drivers are integral to the Directive and lead to the repeal of prior training directives (such as Directive 89/684/EEC).
Language and Documentation: Member States may allow use of languages other than those in the Annexes for transport operations limited to their territory.
Affected Products and Actors
Products: Includes all classes of dangerous goods defined by Annexes A and B, except biological agents and genetically modified micro-organisms regulated under separate directives.
Vehicles: Motor vehicles with at least four wheels and a maximum design speed over 25 km/h used for transporting dangerous goods; agricultural tractors, forestry machines, and rail-bound vehicles are excluded. Both new vehicles and existing national fleets affected by transitional provisions.
Operators: Transport undertakings, consignors, hauliers, and consignees involved in the road transport of dangerous goods, including those from third countries operating within the EU under ADR compliance.
Authorities and Commission: National authorities monitor compliance and report urgent measures; the European Commission oversees coordination and adapts the Directive to technical progress via an expert committee.
Implementation Timeline
Entry into Force: The Directive was adopted on 21 November 1994.
Key Deadlines:
- End of 1996: Member States to maintain certain national provisions in force as per safety and environmental considerations.
- 31 December 1998: Deadline for the Commission report on quality control measures; expiration date for many transitional provisions related to vehicle construction, packaging, tanks, and national derogations.
- 1 January 1999: Final date for using certain national standard tanks and receptacles constructed before Directive standards came fully into force.
Ongoing: The Directive provides a mechanism (via Article 8 and 9) to adapt Annexes A and B to scientific and technical progress to keep pace with amendments to the ADR, ensuring continuous updating.
The Directive thus establishes a framework for the safe and harmonized transport of dangerous goods by road within the EU, accommodating transition arrangements while setting the stage for gradual full compliance based on international agreements and evolving safety standards.
This Directive applies to the transport of dangerous goods by road within or between EU Member States. It covers any road transport operation involving dangerous substances and articles, excluding vehicles of the armed forces, vehicles running on rails, agricultural and forestry tractors, and mobile machinery. The Directive aligns national rules with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) to harmonize safety conditions and facilitate free movement of vehicles and services. It sets conditions for packaging, labeling, vehicle construction, and operation with respect to dangerous goods, including explosives, toxic gases, flammable substances, radioactive materials, and others specified in its annexes. Member States can regulate or prohibit transport of certain dangerous goods for reasons other than transport safety and may apply national rules for specific transport operations, including those involving vehicles registered locally or for certain quantities and types of hazardous substances.
Die Richtlinie 94/55/EG harmonisiert die Rechtsvorschriften der EU-Mitgliedstaaten für den Transport gefährlicher Güter auf der Straße, um die Sicherheit zu erhöhen und den freien Waren- und Dienstleistungsverkehr zu erleichtern. Sie erstreckt sich auf nationale wie grenzüberschreitende Beförderungen mit Fahrzeugen ab 25 km/h, ausgenommen militärische Fahrzeuge. Die Richtlinie setzt das ADR-Abkommen in Gemeinschaftsrecht um und legt Anforderungen an Klassifizierung, Verpackung, Kennzeichnung, Fahrzeugbau, Ausrüstung und Fahrerqualifikation fest. Mitgliedstaaten dürfen strengere Vorschriften für in ihrem Hoheitsgebiet zugelassene Fahrzeuge erlassen, jedoch nur unter bestimmten Ausnahmen und zeitlich begrenzten Übergangsfristen. Abweichungen sind zulässig, um technischen Fortschritt und nationale Besonderheiten zu berücksichtigen, wobei die Kommission eingebunden ist, um die Einheitlichkeit zu wahren. Die Richtlinie erlaubt auch spezielle Regelungen aus Gründen der nationalen Sicherheit oder des Umweltschutzes und stellt sicher, dass veraltete nationale Vorschriften schrittweise durch gemeinschaftliche Standards ersetzt werden. Ziel ist ein hohes Sicherheitsniveau im Gefahrguttransport sowie die Vermeidung von Handelshemmnissen innerhalb der EU.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 94/55/EG des Rates zielt auf die Harmonisierung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union zur Beförderung gefährlicher Güter auf der Straße ab. Insbesondere soll die Richtlinie einheitliche Sicherheitsstandards für den innerstaatlichen und grenzüberschreitenden Straßenverkehr mit Gefahrgut schaffen, um das Unfallrisiko zu reduzieren und den freien Waren- und Dienstleistungsverkehr innerhalb der EU zu erleichtern.
Bislang bestanden widersprüchliche nationale Vorschriften, die den grenzüberschreitenden Verkehr behinderten. Die Richtlinie setzt die Bestimmungen des Europäischen Übereinkommens über die internationale Beförderung gefährlicher Güter auf der Straße (ADR) für den kompletten Gemeinschaftsbereich um und schafft damit ein einheitliches Regelwerk.
Wesentliche Verpflichtungen
Anwendung des ADR: Die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter auf Straßen im Gebiet der Mitgliedstaaten hat gemäß den Anhängen A und B der Richtlinie (welche das ADR umsetzen) zu erfolgen. Gefährliche Güter, die nach den Anhängen verboten sind, dürfen nicht transportiert werden.
Sicherheitsanforderungen: Vorschriften umfassen Verpackung, Kennzeichnung, den Bau, die Ausrüstung und den Betrieb der Fahrzeuge zur Beförderung gefährlicher Güter.
Abweichungen und Übergangsregelungen: Mitgliedstaaten können bestehende nationale Vorschriften bis zu definierten Fristen weiterverwenden. Weiterhin sind bis Ende 1998 Übergangsregelungen für gewisse Fahrzeuge, Geräte und Verpackungen zulässig.
Qualitätssicherung: Es besteht die Möglichkeit, Anforderungen an Unternehmen gemäß ISO 9001/9002 im innerstaatlichen Verkehr beizubehalten, insbesondere für hochgefährliche Güter.
Nationale Regelungen für Ausnahmen: Die Mitgliedstaaten dürfen aus anderen Gründen als der Transportsicherheit (z. B. nationaler Sicherheit, Umweltschutz) strengere Regelungen erlassen oder Transporte verbieten.
Informationspflichten und Zusammenarbeit: Bei dringendem Handlungsbedarf, der sich aus Unfällen oder Zwischenfällen ergibt, müssen Mitgliedstaaten die Kommission informieren; diese entscheidet dann über weitere Maßnahmen im Einklang mit der Richtlinie.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
Gefährliche Güter: Stoffe und Gegenstände, deren Transport den Bedingungen der Richtlinie (unter Berücksichtigung des ADR) unterliegen, einschließlich Stoffklassen wie explosive Stoffe, Gase, brennbare Flüssigkeiten, radioaktive Stoffe usw.
Fahrzeuge: Kraftfahrzeuge mit mindestens vier Rädern und mehr als 25 km/h Höchstgeschwindigkeit, die zur Teilnahme am Straßenverkehr bestimmt sind, sowie ihre Anhänger. Ausgenommen sind Schienenfahrzeuge sowie land- und forstwirtschaftliche Zug- und Arbeitsmaschinen.
Transportunternehmen und Fahrer: Müssen Schulungen und Anforderungen erfüllen. Die Richtlinie stellt sicher, dass Fahrer entsprechend ausgebildet sind, um die Sicherheit bei der Beförderung zu gewährleisten.
Mitgliedstaaten: Verantwortlich für die Umsetzung und Überwachung der Richtlinie; sie können zudem nationale Ausnahmen und spezifische Verkehrsregeln erlassen.
Kommission und Rat: Zuständig für Berichterstattung, Anpassung der Vorschriften, und für Entscheidungen über dringliche Maßnahmen.
Umsetzungszeitraum
Die Richtlinie wurde am 21. November 1994 erlassen.
Übergangsfristen für bestimmte Vorschriften, Nutzung von Fahrzeugen, Verpackungen und Tanks enden größtenteils am 31. Dezember 1998.
Vor dem 31. Dezember 1998 sollte die Kommission dem Rat einen Bericht vorlegen, der die Bewertung bestimmter Sicherheitsaspekte einschließlich Vorschlägen zur Verlängerung oder Aufhebung von Übergangsregelungen umfasst.
Bis zur vollständigen Harmonisierung dürfen Mitgliedstaaten nationale Vorschriften für bestimmte innerstaatliche Transporte beibehalten, insbesondere bei hochgefährlichen Gütern.
Die Richtlinie sieht ein Verfahren für laufende Anpassungen vor, um technische und industrielle Entwicklungen zu berücksichtigen.
Diese Richtlinie bildet die Grundlage für den gemeinsamen Sicherheitsstandard beim Gefahrguttransport auf der Straße innerhalb der EU und ist damit zentral für den Schutz von Personen, Umwelt und Infrastruktur sowie für die Schaffung eines einheitlichen Binnenmarktes im Bereich Gefahrgutverkehr.
Die Richtlinie 94/55/EG gilt für den Transport gefährlicher Güter auf der Straße innerhalb eines Mitgliedstaats oder zwischen Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union. Sie umfasst alle zur Teilnahme am Straßenverkehr bestimmten Kraftfahrzeuge mit mindestens vier Rädern und einer bauartbedingten Höchstgeschwindigkeit von mehr als 25 km/h sowie deren Anhänger, ausgenommen Fahrzeuge der Streitkräfte. Die Richtlinie regelt insbesondere die Beförderung von Stoffen und Gegenständen, deren Transport gefährlich ist, mit besonderem Augenmerk auf Verpackung, Kennzeichnung, Bau, Ausrüstung und Betrieb der Transportfahrzeuge. Ziel ist die Harmonisierung der Sicherheitsvorschriften für den innerstaatlichen und grenzüberschreitenden Gefahrguttransport, um die Verkehrssicherheit zu erhöhen und den freien Verkehr und Dienstleistungsverkehr innerhalb der Gemeinschaft zu gewährleisten. Ausnahmen und zusätzliche nationale Vorschriften sind unter bestimmten Bedingungen möglich, etwa für innerstaatliche Transporte mit dort zugelassenen Fahrzeugen oder besondere Verkehrsregeln.
La directive 94/55/CE vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres concernant le transport routier des marchandises dangereuses. Elle applique les règles uniformes de l'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) aux transports intérieurs, afin de garantir un niveau élevé de sécurité et faciliter la libre circulation des véhicules et des services de transport. La directive couvre les exigences relatives à l'emballage, à l'étiquetage, à la construction et à l’équipement des véhicules, ainsi qu’à la formation des conducteurs. Elle autorise aussi des dérogations temporaires et des règles nationales spécifiques pour certains transports, notamment en fonction des risques ou pour des raisons autres que la sécurité du transport, comme la sûreté nationale ou la protection de l’environnement. Les États membres peuvent appliquer des règles plus strictes pour les véhicules immatriculés sur leur territoire et maintenir certaines normes nationales pendant les périodes transitoires. Enfin, la directive prévoit des procédures pour adapter rapidement les règles aux progrès techniques et instaure un comité de coopération entre la Commission et les États membres.
Objet
La directive 94/55/CE du Conseil, adoptée le 21 novembre 1994, vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres de l’Union européenne concernant le transport routier des marchandises dangereuses. Face à l’augmentation significative de ce type de transport, tant national qu’international, cette directive a pour objet de garantir un niveau élevé de sécurité, de faciliter la libre circulation des véhicules et services de transport, et d’éliminer les disparités entre les réglementations nationales. Elle transpose notamment l’Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) dans le droit communautaire, étendant son champ d’application aux transports intérieurs nationaux.
Principales obligations
Respect des règles ADR : Les marchandises dangereuses ne peuvent être transportées par route que dans les conditions fixées par les annexes A et B de la directive, qui reprennent et adaptent les prescriptions de l’ADR (emballage, étiquetage, construction et équipement des véhicules).
Interdiction et autorisation de transport : Certaines marchandises dont le transport est interdit ne peuvent être transportées par route. Les autres sont autorisées sous réserve du respect des conditions de sécurité.
Harmonisation des exigences nationales : Les États membres doivent aligner leur législation interne sur la directive, tout en conservant la possibilité d’appliquer des règles spécifiques compatibles avec les recommandations des Nations unies ou nationales dans certains cas.
Formation professionnelle : La directive intègre des dispositions relatives à la formation des conducteurs des véhicules transportant des marchandises dangereuses, en abrogeant la directive précédente 89/684/CEE sur ce sujet.
Dérogations et restrictions :
- Les États membres peuvent conserver certaines règles nationales temporaires notamment concernant les véhicules immatriculés sur leur territoire, la sûreté nationale, la protection de l’environnement, ainsi que pour des matières très dangereuses ou le choix d’itinéraires.
- Possibilité d’autoriser les transports par route de marchandises classées selon des règles applicables au transport maritime ou aérien lorsque ce transport est combiné.
- Autorisation de maintenir l’utilisation de véhicules et emballages anciens sous certaines conditions de sécurité jusqu’à des dates-limites définies.
Information et coopération : Les États membres doivent informer préalablement la Commission européenne des mesures nationales d’urgence envisagées pour limiter les risques lors d’accidents.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Produits concernés : Toutes les marchandises classées comme dangereuses selon l’ADR, incluant notamment :
- Matières explosives (classe 1)
- Gaz (classe 2)
- Matières inflammables, toxiques, corrosives, radioactives, etc.
Acteurs concernés :
- Les transporteurs routiers de marchandises dangereuses,
- Les conducteurs professionnels de véhicules transportant ces marchandises,
- Les entreprises exploitant des véhicules immatriculés dans les États membres,
- Les autorités nationales responsables de la réglementation et du contrôle du transport routier.
Exclusions : Les véhicules militaires et certains véhicules spéciaux ne sont pas soumis à la directive.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
La directive prévoit une période transitoire pour la mise en conformité totale des États membres et des opérateurs transportant des marchandises dangereuses.
Certaines dispositions nationales peuvent être maintenues temporairement jusqu’au 31 décembre 1998 (par exemple, exigences sur la construction des véhicules, l’utilisation d’emballages antérieurs à cette date, ou règles spécifiques sur certaines matières).
Un rapport d’évaluation est prévu avant le 31 décembre 1998 par la Commission sur certaines exigences nationales, notamment en matière de qualité (certifications ISO 9001 et 9002).
La directive instaure également la création d’un comité technique pour permettre son adaptation rapide aux progrès techniques et pour coordonner les mesures d’urgence à prendre en cas d’incidents liés au transport.
Cette directive marque une étape essentielle dans l’harmonisation européenne du transport routier de marchandises dangereuses, assurant à la fois un haut niveau de sécurité et la libre circulation des marchandises et des services au sein du marché commun.
La directive 94/55/CE s'applique aux transports de marchandises dangereuses par route effectués à l'intérieur des États membres de l'Union européenne ou entre eux. Elle exclut cependant les transports réalisés par des véhicules appartenant aux forces armées. La directive couvre les véhicules à moteur de plus de quatre roues et adaptés à la circulation routière, ainsi que leurs remorques, sauf certaines exceptions comme les véhicules sur rails ou les tracteurs agricoles. Elle vise à harmoniser les règles applicables au transport des marchandises dangereuses, notamment en ce qui concerne l'emballage, l'étiquetage, la construction des véhicules, et les mesures de sécurité, conformément à l'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR). Les États membres peuvent toutefois appliquer des règles spécifiques ou plus strictes pour certains aspects nationaux, notamment en matière de sécurité, circulation, ou assurance de qualité, et ils peuvent aussi réglementer ou interdire certains transports pour des raisons autres que la sécurité, comme la protection de l'environnement.
Direktiva 94/55/ESz ureja približevanje zakonodaje držav članic EU glede prevoza nevarnega blaga po cesti, da bi zagotovila visoko stopnjo varnosti in prosti pretok blaga ter storitev znotraj Skupnosti. Vključuje uskladitev notranjega in mednarodnega prevoza nevarnih snovi po cestah, s čimer uvaja enotna pravila, podrobno določena v prilogah k direktivi, ki izhajajo iz Evropskega sporazuma o mednarodnem prevozu nevarnega blaga po cesti (ADR). Direktiva določa zahteve glede embaliranja, označevanja, konstrukcije vozil in upravljanja prevoza, hkrati pa dopušča določena začasna odstopanja in posebne nacionalne ureditve za notranji promet. Državam članicam je omogočeno urejati ali prepovedovati prevoz nevarnega blaga na podlagi razlogov, ne povezanih z varnostjo, ter ohraniti nekatere nacionalne zahteve do določenih datumov. Direktiva vzpostavlja tudi postopek za posodobitev predpisov v skladu s tehnološkim razvojem in predvideva sodelovanje med državami članicami in Komisijo prek odbora za prevoz nevarnega blaga. Cilj je zagotavljanje varnega, usklajenega in učinkovitog cestnega prevoza nevarnih snovi v EU.
Namen
Direktiva Sveta 94/55/ES z dne 21. novembra 1994 ureja približevanje zakonodaje držav članic glede prevoza nevarnega blaga po cesti znotraj Evropske unije. Namen direktive je zagotoviti visoko stopnjo varnosti pri notranjem in mednarodnem prevozu nevarnega blaga po cesti, hkrati pa omogočiti svobodo opravljanja prevoznih storitev in svoboden pretok vozil in prevozne opreme po Skupnosti. Direktiva je usklajena z določbami Evropskega sporazuma o mednarodnem prevozu nevarnega blaga po cesti (ADR). Cilji so tudi povezani z varstvom okolja, varnostjo delavcev in postopnim usklajevanjem različnih nacionalnih predpisov.
Ključne obveznosti
- Prevoz nevarnega blaga je dovoljen le pod pogoji, določenimi v prilogah k direktivi (Prilogi A in B), ki urejata embaliranje, označevanje, konstrukcijo vozil in druge varnostne zahteve.
- Vozila, ki prevažajo nevarno blago, morajo izpolnjevati konstrukcijske in tehnične zahteve.
- Države članice lahko za notranji promet ohranijo nekatere posebne nacionalne predpise, dokler se ne uveljavijo sorodni evropski predpisi.
- Za nekatere nevarne snovi so določene omejitve glede količine in vrste embalaže.
- Komisija ima pristojnost za prilagajanje pravil tehnološkemu napredku ter za preučevanje in odobritev nujnih ukrepov v primeru nesreč ali incidentov.
- Državam članicam je dovoljena uporaba strožjih ukrepov pri prevozu z vozili, registriranimi na njihovem ozemlju, če ne posegajo v konstrukcijske zahteve.
- Obstoječi dvostranski sporazumi med državami članicami o prevozu nevarnega blaga se lahko uporabljajo do konca prehodnega obdobja.
- Za določen čas so dovoljene izjeme in začasna odstopanja za vozila in embalažo, ki ne ustrezajo popolnoma zahtevam, če se vzdržujejo varnostni standardi.
Zadevni izdelki in akterji
- Nevarno blago, kot so opredeljene snovi in predmeti po Prilogi A in B, ki jih definirajo nevarnost in pogoji prevoza.
- Vozila za prevoz nevarnega blaga, ki morajo ustrezati tehničnim zahtevam direktive, z izjemo vozil vojaških sil, kmetijskih in gozdarskih traktorjev ter nekaterih delovnih strojev.
- Prevozniki, distributerji in drugi gospodarski subjekti, ki opravljajo prevoz nevarnega blaga znotraj EU po cestah.
- Državni organi, pristojni za izdajo dovoljenj, nadzor in izvajanje ukrepov varnosti.
- Evropska komisija in odbor za prevoz nevarnega blaga, ki spremljata in prilagajata zakonodajo.
Časovni okvir izvedbe
- Direktiva je bila sprejeta 21. novembra 1994.
- Države članice so morale prenesti določbe direktive v svojo nacionalno zakonodajo do 1. januarja 1997.
- Začetno prehodno obdobje za uporabo nekaterih posebnih nacionalnih predpisov in začasnih odstopanj traja največ do 31. decembra 1998 oziroma do 1. januarja 2000 za nekatere tipe prevoza.
- Komisija je do 31. decembra 1998 morala predložiti poročilo o varnostnih vidikih direktive z morebitnim predlogom za njeno razširitev ali razveljavitev.
- Po preteku prehodnih obdobij morajo biti vsi prevozniki, vozila in embalaža skladni z zahtevami unijske zakonodaje in ADR.
Direktiva 94/55/ES predstavlja ključen pravni okvir za zagotavljanje usklajenih in visokih standardov varnosti pri prevozu nevarnega blaga po cestah v Evropski uniji, s posebnim poudarkom na uskladitvi z mednarodnimi standardi in omogočanju prostega pretoka blaga.
Direktiva 94/55/EC ureja prevoz nevarnega blaga po cesti znotraj držav članic EU ali med njimi. Ne velja za vozila oboroženih sil ali za prevoze zunaj javnih cest, na primer na zaprtih območjih. Namenjena je usklajevanju zakonodaje glede prevoza nevarnih snovi in predmetov, katerih prevoz je bodisi prepovedan ali dovoljen le pod določenimi pogoji. Vključuje zahteve glede embaliranja, označevanja ter konstrukcije in opreme vozil, ki prevažajo nevarno blago. Državam članicam je dopuščeno uveljavljati dodatne oziroma strožje pogoje za notranje prevoze, zaradi primerov specifičnih nacionalnih razmer, varstva okolja, varnosti ali drugih nevarnostnih razlogov, kot so prepovedi določenih blaga ali uporaba drugih prevoznih poti. Prav tako direktiva omogoča začasne odstopanja in uporabo obstoječih dvostranskih sporazumov ter vključuje določbe za prevoz nekaterih snovi z vozili, ki niso povsem skladna s pravili direktive, če so vzdrževana na ravni varnostnih standardov.
General Information
This document specifies the minimum requirements for inspection at time of filling of battery vehicles and multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) for compressed and liquefied gases.
The elements of battery vehicles and MEGCs covered by this document are:
— seamless steel or seamless aluminium alloy cylinders or tubes, and
— composite cylinders or tubes (hoop-wrapped or fully-wrapped)
with a water capacity up to 3000 l.
This document is not applicable to MEGCs using tanks as elements.
This document is not applicable to the automotive components of a battery trailer.
NOTE Acetylene battery-vehicles are covered by EN 13720 [1].
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This document specifies the minimum requirements for inspection at time of filling of battery vehicles and multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) for compressed and liquefied gases.
The elements of battery vehicles and MEGCs covered by this document are:
— seamless steel or seamless aluminium alloy cylinders or tubes, and
— composite cylinders or tubes (hoop-wrapped or fully-wrapped)
with a water capacity up to 3000 l.
This document is not applicable to MEGCs using tanks as elements.
This document is not applicable to the automotive components of a battery trailer.
NOTE Acetylene battery-vehicles are covered by EN 13720 [1].
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the design and testing of spring loaded pressure relief valves and thermal expansion valves for use in:
- static LPG pressure vessels,
NOTE The pressure vessels can be situated above ground, underground or mounded.
- transportable LPG welded steel pressure drums,
- LPG pressure vessels on road tankers, rail tankers, tank-containers or demountable tanks.
This document does not address relief valves for LPG cylinders, which are identified in EN 13953.
This document does not address production testing.
Normative Annex B prescribes testing with conditioning at - 40 °C for valves for use under extreme low temperature conditions.
The requirements for pressure relief valve accessories such as isolating devices, changeover manifolds and vent pipes are specified in EN 14071.
EN 14570 identifies the requirements for the pressure relief valve capacities for static pressure vessels.
EN 12252 identifies the requirements for the pressure relief valve capacities for road tankers.
Valves designed in accordance with this standard are specifically for use in LPG applications. Valves manufactured in accordance with EN ISO 4126 1 may also be used in certain LPG applications.
Terms used with LPG pressure relief valves are described graphically in Annex A.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the design and testing of spring loaded pressure relief valves and thermal expansion valves for use in:
- static LPG pressure vessels,
NOTE The pressure vessels can be situated above ground, underground or mounded.
- transportable LPG welded steel pressure drums,
- LPG pressure vessels on road tankers, rail tankers, tank-containers or demountable tanks.
This document does not address relief valves for LPG cylinders, which are identified in EN 13953.
This document does not address production testing.
Normative Annex B prescribes testing with conditioning at - 40 °C for valves for use under extreme low temperature conditions.
The requirements for pressure relief valve accessories such as isolating devices, changeover manifolds and vent pipes are specified in EN 14071.
EN 14570 identifies the requirements for the pressure relief valve capacities for static pressure vessels.
EN 12252 identifies the requirements for the pressure relief valve capacities for road tankers.
Valves designed in accordance with this standard are specifically for use in LPG applications. Valves manufactured in accordance with EN ISO 4126 1 may also be used in certain LPG applications.
Terms used with LPG pressure relief valves are described graphically in Annex A.
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This document specifies the requirements for inspection and maintenance of LPG cylinder valves, either manually operated or self-closing, for reuse. It applies when the valve is either inspected or refurbished at the time of periodic inspection of the cylinder.
This document may also be applied at any other time, for example, when maintenance of the valve is necessary.
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This document:
— specifies minimum requirements for materials, design, construction, prototype testing and routine manufacturing inspections of fully wrapped composite cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) exposed to ambient temperatures, with a test pressure of at least 30 bar;
— is only applicable to cylinders which are fitted with a pressure relief valve (see 4.1.3);
— is applicable to cylinders with a liner of metallic material (welded or seamless) or non-metallic material (or a mixture thereof), reinforced by fibres of glass, carbon or aramid (or a mixture thereof);
— is also applicable to composite cylinders without liners.
Cylinders manufactured to this document are suitable for temperatures down to −40 °C.
This document does not address the design, fitting and performance of removable protective sleeves. Where these are fitted, the choice of material and sleeve performance are expected to be considered separately.
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This document specifies the diameter, length, wall thickness and shoulder geometry of flexible cylindrical plastic tubes.
It is applicable to tubes used for packing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food and other domestic and industrial products.
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This document specifies the diameter, length, wall thickness and shoulder geometry of flexible cylindrical plastic tubes.
It is applicable to tubes used for packing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food and other domestic and industrial products.
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This document:
— specifies minimum requirements for materials, design, construction, prototype testing and routine manufacturing inspections of fully wrapped composite cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) exposed to ambient temperatures, with a test pressure of at least 30 bar;
— is only applicable to cylinders which are fitted with a pressure relief valve (see 4.1.3);
— is applicable to cylinders with a liner of metallic material (welded or seamless) or non-metallic material (or a mixture thereof), reinforced by fibres of glass, carbon or aramid (or a mixture thereof);
— is also applicable to composite cylinders without liners.
Cylinders manufactured to this document are suitable for temperatures down to −40 °C.
This document does not address the design, fitting and performance of removable protective sleeves. Where these are fitted, the choice of material and sleeve performance are expected to be considered separately.
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This document specifies the requirements for inspection and maintenance of LPG cylinder valves, either manually operated or self-closing, for reuse. It applies when the valve is either inspected or refurbished at the time of periodic inspection of the cylinder.
This document may also be applied at any other time, for example, when maintenance of the valve is necessary.
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This document specifies, as far as the pressure risk is concerned, the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers with a metallic body which comply with the requirements of EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007.
This part of EN 3 applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This document also applies to the marking of metallic propellant gas cartridges (see Annex E).
This document does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
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This document specifies, as far as the pressure risk is concerned, the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers with a metallic body which comply with the requirements of EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007.
This part of EN 3 applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This document also applies to the marking of metallic propellant gas cartridges (see Annex E).
This document does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
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This document provides requirements for the selection of safe combinations of metallic cylinder and valve materials and cylinder gas content.
The compatibility data given is related to single gases and to gas mixtures.
Seamless metallic, welded metallic and composite gas cylinders and their valves, used to contain compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases are considered.
NOTE In this document the term "cylinder" refers to transportable pressure receptacles, which also include tubes and pressure drums.
Aspects such as the quality of delivered gas product are not considered.
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This document gives guidance on the application of a quality management system in the manufacture, measuring and monitoring of design type approved dangerous goods packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging.
This document does not include guidance specific to other management systems, such as those for environmental management, occupational health and safety management, or financial management.
It is applicable to an organization that:
a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements; and
b) aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
All the guidance in this document is generic and intended to be applicable to any organization, regardless of its type or size, or the products and services it provides.
NOTE In this document, the terms "product" or "service" only apply to products and services intended for, or required by, a customer.
It does not apply to design type testing, for which reference is made to 6.1.5, 6.3.5, 6.5.6 and 6.6.5 of the UN Model Regulations[27].
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This document provides requirements for the selection of safe combinations of metallic cylinder and valve materials and cylinder gas content.
The compatibility data given is related to single gases and to gas mixtures.
Seamless metallic, welded metallic and composite gas cylinders and their valves, used to contain compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases are considered.
NOTE In this document the term "cylinder" refers to transportable pressure receptacles, which also include tubes and pressure drums.
Aspects such as the quality of delivered gas product are not considered.
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This document specifies the requirements for valve protection caps and valve guards used on cylinders for liquefied, dissolved or compressed gases.
Valve protection caps and valve guards are some of the options available to protect cylinder valves, including valves with integral pressure regulators (VIPRs) during transport.
This document is applicable to valve protection caps and valve guards which inherently provide the primary protection of a cylinder valve. It can also be used to test other equipment (e.g., handling devices) attached to cylinder packages, even in cases where the cylinder valve is inherently able to withstand damage without release of the content.
This document excludes protection devices for cylinders with a water capacity of 5 l or less and cylinders whereby the protection device is fixed by means of lugs welded or brazed to the cylinder, or is welded or brazed directly to the cylinder. This document does not cover valve protection for breathing apparatus cylinders.
NOTE Small cylinders (e.g., medical cylinders) are commonly transported in an outer-packaging (e.g., pallet) to meet transport regulations.
This document does not specify requirements that could be necessary to enable the valve protection device to be used for lifting the cylinder.
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This document gives guidance on the application of a quality management system in the manufacture, measuring and monitoring of design type approved dangerous goods packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging.
This document does not include guidance specific to other management systems, such as those for environmental management, occupational health and safety management, or financial management.
It is applicable to an organization that:
a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements; and
b) aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
All the guidance in this document is generic and intended to be applicable to any organization, regardless of its type or size, or the products and services it provides.
NOTE In this document, the terms "product" or "service" only apply to products and services intended for, or required by, a customer.
It does not apply to design type testing, for which reference is made to 6.1.5, 6.3.5, 6.5.6 and 6.6.5 of the UN Model Regulations[27].
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This document specifies the minimum requirements for the design, construction and testing during manufacture of transportable refillable brazed steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 15 l, exposed to ambient temperatures.
This document applies only to cylinders having a circular cross-section without any longitudinal joint.
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This document specifies the requirements for valve protection caps and valve guards used on cylinders for liquefied, dissolved or compressed gases.
Valve protection caps and valve guards are some of the options available to protect cylinder valves, including valves with integral pressure regulators (VIPRs) during transport.
This document is applicable to valve protection caps and valve guards which inherently provide the primary protection of a cylinder valve. It can also be used to test other equipment (e.g., handling devices) attached to cylinder packages, even in cases where the cylinder valve is inherently able to withstand damage without release of the content.
This document excludes protection devices for cylinders with a water capacity of 5 l or less and cylinders whereby the protection device is fixed by means of lugs welded or brazed to the cylinder, or is welded or brazed directly to the cylinder. This document does not cover valve protection for breathing apparatus cylinders.
NOTE Small cylinders (e.g., medical cylinders) are commonly transported in an outer-packaging (e.g., pallet) to meet transport regulations.
This document does not specify requirements that could be necessary to enable the valve protection device to be used for lifting the cylinder.
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This document specifies the minimum requirements for the design, construction and testing during manufacture of transportable refillable brazed steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 15 l, exposed to ambient temperatures.
This document applies only to cylinders having a circular cross-section without any longitudinal joint.
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ISO 15996:2017 specifies design, type testing and marking requirements for cylinder valves incorporating residual pressure devices, hereinafter referred to as residual pressure valves (RPVs). This document applies to the following types of RPVs:
a) cylinder valves intended to be fitted to refillable transportable gas cylinders;
b) main valves (excluding ball valves) for cylinder bundles;
c) cylinder valves or main valves with integrated pressure regulator (VIPR);
d) valves for pressure drums and tubes;
which convey compressed or liquefied gases.
NOTE Where there is no risk of ambiguity, cylinders, pressure drums, tubes and cylinder bundles are addressed with the collective term "cylinder" within this document.
These requirements are in addition to those in ISO 10297.
For RPD stand-alone devices this document can also be applied.
ISO 15996:2017 does not apply to RPVs for portable fire extinguishers, cryogenic equipment, low pressure refrigerant gases (cylinder test pressure less than 50 bar), dissolved gases or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
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ISO 15996:2017 specifies design, type testing and marking requirements for cylinder valves incorporating residual pressure devices, hereinafter referred to as residual pressure valves (RPVs). This document applies to the following types of RPVs:
a) cylinder valves intended to be fitted to refillable transportable gas cylinders;
b) main valves (excluding ball valves) for cylinder bundles;
c) cylinder valves or main valves with integrated pressure regulator (VIPR);
d) valves for pressure drums and tubes;
which convey compressed or liquefied gases.
NOTE Where there is no risk of ambiguity, cylinders, pressure drums, tubes and cylinder bundles are addressed with the collective term "cylinder" within this document.
These requirements are in addition to those in ISO 10297.
For RPD stand-alone devices this document can also be applied.
ISO 15996:2017 does not apply to RPVs for portable fire extinguishers, cryogenic equipment, low pressure refrigerant gases (cylinder test pressure less than 50 bar), dissolved gases or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
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This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, construction and testing during manufacture of transportable refillable welded steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l.
This European Standard applies only to cylinders having a circular cross-section.
Cylinders designed and constructed to the requirements of this European Standard may be over-moulded; additional requirements for these cylinders set out in Annex B.
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ISO 11114-4: 2017 specifies test methods and the evaluation of results from these tests in order to qualify steels suitable for use in the manufacture of gas cylinders (up to 3 000 l) for hydrogen and hydrogen bearing embrittling gases.
This document only applies to seamless steel gas cylinders.
The requirements of this document are not applicable if at least one of the following conditions for the intended gas service is fulfilled:
- the working pressure of the filled embrittling gas is less than 20 % of the test pressure of the cylinder;
- the partial pressure of the filled embrittling gas of a gas mixture is less than 5 MPa (50 bar) in the case of hydrogen and other embrittling gases, with the exception of hydrogen sulphide and methyl mercaptan; in such cases, the partial pressure shall not exceed 0,25 MPa (2,5 bar).
NOTE In such cases, it is possible to design the cylinder as for ordinary (non-embrittling) gases.
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ISO 11114-4: 2017 specifies test methods and the evaluation of results from these tests in order to qualify steels suitable for use in the manufacture of gas cylinders (up to 3 000 l) for hydrogen and hydrogen bearing embrittling gases.
This document only applies to seamless steel gas cylinders.
The requirements of this document are not applicable if at least one of the following conditions for the intended gas service is fulfilled:
- the working pressure of the filled embrittling gas is less than 20 % of the test pressure of the cylinder;
- the partial pressure of the filled embrittling gas of a gas mixture is less than 5 MPa (50 bar) in the case of hydrogen and other embrittling gases, with the exception of hydrogen sulphide and methyl mercaptan; in such cases, the partial pressure shall not exceed 0,25 MPa (2,5 bar).
NOTE In such cases, it is possible to design the cylinder as for ordinary (non-embrittling) gases.
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This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, construction and testing during manufacture of transportable refillable welded steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l.
This European Standard applies only to cylinders having a circular cross-section.
Cylinders designed and constructed to the requirements of this European Standard may be over-moulded; additional requirements for these cylinders set out in Annex B.
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ISO 16148:2016 gives procedures for the use of acoustic emission examination (AT) and ultrasonic examination (UT) follow-up during the periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel cylinders and tubes with a water capacity of up to 3 000 l used for compressed and liquefied gases. This examination provides acoustic emission (AE) indications and locations that are evaluated by a secondary examination using UT for a possible flaw in the cylinder or tube. Methods other than UT for the secondary examination are not covered by this International Standard.
ISO 16148:2016 does not cover composite cylinders.
CAUTION ? Some of the tests specified in this International Standard involve the use of processes which could lead to a hazardous situation.
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ISO 16148:2016 gives procedures for the use of acoustic emission examination (AT) and ultrasonic examination (UT) follow-up during the periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel cylinders and tubes with a water capacity of up to 3 000 l used for compressed and liquefied gases. This examination provides acoustic emission (AE) indications and locations that are evaluated by a secondary examination using UT for a possible flaw in the cylinder or tube. Methods other than UT for the secondary examination are not covered by this International Standard.
ISO 16148:2016 does not cover composite cylinders.
CAUTION ? Some of the tests specified in this International Standard involve the use of processes which could lead to a hazardous situation.
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ISO 11120:2015 specifies minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes, examinations and tests at manufacture of refillable quenched and tempered seamless steel tubes of water capacities exceeding 150 l up to and including 3 000 l for compressed and liquefied gases exposed to extreme world-wide ambient temperatures, normally between ?50 °C and 65 °C.
ISO 11120:2015 is applicable to tubes with a maximum tensile strength, Rma, of less than 1 100 MPa. These tubes can be used alone or in batteries to equip trailers or multiple element gas containers (ISO modules or skids) for the transportation and distribution of compressed gases.
ISO 11120:2015 is applicable to tubes having an opening at each end.
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This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, construction and testing during manufacture of transportable refillable welded steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l, exposed to temperatures of -20 °C to +65 °C. It allows alternative design and construction methods to those required in EN 1442, including coated cylinders, over-moulded cylinders and cylinders for hot air balloons.
This European Standard applies only to pressure receptacles with a circular cross-section.
This European Standard does not include the equipping of the cylinders with valves and other service equipment.
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ISO 11120:2015 specifies minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes, examinations and tests at manufacture of refillable quenched and tempered seamless steel tubes of water capacities exceeding 150 l up to and including 3 000 l for compressed and liquefied gases exposed to extreme world-wide ambient temperatures, normally between ?50 °C and 65 °C.
ISO 11120:2015 is applicable to tubes with a maximum tensile strength, Rma, of less than 1 100 MPa. These tubes can be used alone or in batteries to equip trailers or multiple element gas containers (ISO modules or skids) for the transportation and distribution of compressed gases.
ISO 11120:2015 is applicable to tubes having an opening at each end.
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This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, construction and testing during manufacture of transportable refillable welded steel Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l, exposed to temperatures of -20 °C to +65 °C. It allows alternative design and construction methods to those required in EN 1442, including coated cylinders, over-moulded cylinders and cylinders for hot air balloons.
This European Standard applies only to pressure receptacles with a circular cross-section.
This European Standard does not include the equipping of the cylinders with valves and other service equipment.
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ISO 7866:2012 specifies minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes and tests at time of manufacture of refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders of water capacities up to and including 150 litres for compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases for worldwide use (normally up to +65 °C).
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DOR should have been 2012-09-15.
2012-02-17 EMA: Draft for // vote received in ISO/CS (see notification of 2012-02-16 in dataservice).
2010-08-18 EMA: ENQ text received in ISO/CS according to notification received in dataservice on 2010-08-18.
2010-08-10 EMA: Directive updated and Consultant added following e-mail from PM sent to dataservice on 2010-08-09.
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ISO 7866:2012 specifies minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes and tests at time of manufacture of refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders of water capacities up to and including 150 litres for compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases for worldwide use (normally up to +65 °C).
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This International Standard specifies the design, content (i.e. hazard symbols and text) and application of precautionary labels intended for use on individual gas cylinders containing single gases or gas mixtures. Labels for cylinders of bundles and labels for bundles are not covered by this International Standard.
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This European Standard specifies a colour coding system for the secondary method of identification of the contents of gas cylinders for industrial gases, breathing gas application and gases for medical use with particular reference to the properties of the gas or gas mixture.
This European Standard does not apply to cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to refrigerant gases, to portable fire extinguishers or stationary cylinder extinguishing. Cylinder bundles are not covered in this document, for bundle identification see ISO 10961.
NOTE LPG includes substances carried under the UN number 1965 "Hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, N.O.S."
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This European Standard specifies a colour coding system for the secondary method of identification of the contents of gas cylinders for industrial gases, breathing gas application and gases for medical use with particular reference to the properties of the gas or gas mixture.
This European Standard does not apply to cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to refrigerant gases, to portable fire extinguishers or stationary cylinder extinguishing. Cylinder bundles are not covered in this document, for bundle identification see ISO 10961.
NOTE LPG includes substances carried under the UN number 1965 "Hydrocarbon gas mixture, liquefied, N.O.S."
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ISO 11114-3:2010 specifies a test method to determine the autogenous ignition temperature of non-metallic materials in pressurized gaseous oxygen.
The autogenous ignition temperature is one criterion for ranking materials, and can be used to assist with the choice of materials used in the presence of gaseous oxygen.
A comprehensive bibliography of the published material on which ISO 11114-3:2010 is based is included.
It is intended that ISO 11114-3:2010 be used for the selection of non-metallic materials for gas cylinders and accessories, for example to select the materials in order to meet the requirement for type testing for oxygen compatibility of all cylinder valves for highly oxidizing gases as specified in ISO 10297.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements concerning material, design, construction and workmanship, procedures and tests at manufacture of refillable transportable welded cylinders made of carbon steel, justified by experimental methods, of water capacities from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l for compressed or liquefied gases and of a test pressure up to 90 bar.
NOTE This European Standard may also be used as a guideline for cylinders less than 0,5 l water capacity.
This European Standard is primarily intended for industrial gases other than LPG but may also be applied for LPG. However, for dedicated LPG cylinders see EN 14140 [5], prepared by CEN/TC 286.
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ISO 11114-3:2010 specifies a test method to determine the autogenous ignition temperature of non-metallic materials in pressurized gaseous oxygen.
The autogenous ignition temperature is one criterion for ranking materials, and can be used to assist with the choice of materials used in the presence of gaseous oxygen.
A comprehensive bibliography of the published material on which ISO 11114-3:2010 is based is included.
It is intended that ISO 11114-3:2010 be used for the selection of non-metallic materials for gas cylinders and accessories, for example to select the materials in order to meet the requirement for type testing for oxygen compatibility of all cylinder valves for highly oxidizing gases as specified in ISO 10297.
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This European Standard specifies minimum requirements concerning material, design, construction and workmanship, procedures and tests at manufacture of refillable transportable welded cylinders made of carbon steel, justified by experimental methods, of water capacities from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l for compressed or liquefied gases and of a test pressure up to 90 bar.
NOTE This European Standard may also be used as a guideline for cylinders less than 0,5 l water capacity.
This European Standard is primarily intended for industrial gases other than LPG but may also be applied for LPG. However, for dedicated LPG cylinders see EN 14140 [5], prepared by CEN/TC 286.
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This standard specifies a method of determination of the thickness of the tube body material of aluminium tubes. It is applicable to tubes used for packing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food and other domestic and industrial products.
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This standard specifies a method of determination of the thickness of the tube body material of aluminium tubes. It is applicable to tubes used for packing pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food and other domestic and industrial products.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of safety valves for cryogenic service, that is to say for operation with cryogenic fluids (as defined in EN 1251-1) below – 10 °C in addition to operation at ambient temperature. It is a requirement of this European Standard that the valves comply with EN ISO 4126 1 or EN ISO 4126-4. In the event of different requirements, the requirements for cryogenic service shall be applied.
NOTE 1 A cryogenic fluid (refrigerated liquefied gas) is a gas which is partially liquid because of its low temperature (including totally evaporated liquids and supercritical fluids).
This European Standard is restricted to valves not exceeding a size of DN 100 for category B. The valves of category A are limited to DN 25 and set pressures up to 40 bars. Both categories are designed to relieve single phase vapours or gases. A valve can be specified, constructed and tested such that it is suitable for use with more than one gas or with mixtures of gases.
NOTE 2 All safety valves covered in this European Standard correspond to category IV of PED (Directive 97/23/EC) and category 3 of TPED (Directive 99/36/EC).
NOTE 3 This European Standard does not provide methods for determining the capacity of relief valve(s) for a particular cryogenic vessel. Such methods are provided in EN 13648 3.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of valves for cryogenic service, i.e. for operation with cryogenic fluids (as defined in EN 1251-1) below - 10 °C as well as at ambient conditions to allow for start-up and run-down. It specifies additional requirements for cryogenic service for the appropriate valve product standard.
NOTE a cryogenic fluid (refrigerated liquefied gas) is a gas which is partially liquid because of its low temperature (including totally evaporated liquids and supercritical fluids).
It applies to sizes up to DN 150 including vacuum jacketed cryogenic valves.
This European Standard is not applicable to safety valves and valves for liquefied natural gas (LNG).
It is intended that the valve be designed and tested to satisfy a pressure rating (PN or Class). Valves may then be selected with a PN or Class equal to or greater than the maximum allowable pressure (PS) of the equipment with which it is to be used.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of safety valves for cryogenic service, that is to say for operation with cryogenic fluids (as defined in EN 1251-1) below – 10 °C in addition to operation at ambient temperature. It is a requirement of this European Standard that the valves comply with EN ISO 4126 1 or EN ISO 4126-4. In the event of different requirements, the requirements for cryogenic service shall be applied.
NOTE 1 A cryogenic fluid (refrigerated liquefied gas) is a gas which is partially liquid because of its low temperature (including totally evaporated liquids and supercritical fluids).
This European Standard is restricted to valves not exceeding a size of DN 100 for category B. The valves of category A are limited to DN 25 and set pressures up to 40 bars. Both categories are designed to relieve single phase vapours or gases. A valve can be specified, constructed and tested such that it is suitable for use with more than one gas or with mixtures of gases.
NOTE 2 All safety valves covered in this European Standard correspond to category IV of PED (Directive 97/23/EC) and category 3 of TPED (Directive 99/36/EC).
NOTE 3 This European Standard does not provide methods for determining the capacity of relief valve(s) for a particular cryogenic vessel. Such methods are provided in EN 13648 3.
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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of valves for cryogenic service, i.e. for operation with cryogenic fluids (as defined in EN 1251-1) below - 10 °C as well as at ambient conditions to allow for start-up and run-down. It specifies additional requirements for cryogenic service for the appropriate valve product standard.
NOTE a cryogenic fluid (refrigerated liquefied gas) is a gas which is partially liquid because of its low temperature (including totally evaporated liquids and supercritical fluids).
It applies to sizes up to DN 150 including vacuum jacketed cryogenic valves.
This European Standard is not applicable to safety valves and valves for liquefied natural gas (LNG).
It is intended that the valve be designed and tested to satisfy a pressure rating (PN or Class). Valves may then be selected with a PN or Class equal to or greater than the maximum allowable pressure (PS) of the equipment with which it is to be used.
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ISO 7225:2005 specifies the design, content (i.e. hazard symbols and text) and application of precautionary labels intended for use on individual gas cylinders containing single gases or gas mixtures. Labels for cylinders of bundles and labels for bundles are not covered by ISO 7225:2005.
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ISO 7225:2005 specifies the design, content (i.e. hazard symbols and text) and application of precautionary labels intended for use on individual gas cylinders containing single gases or gas mixtures. Labels for cylinders of bundles and labels for bundles are not covered by ISO 7225:2005.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 94/55/EC covers "Transport of dangerous goods by road". There are 534 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 94/55/EC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 94/55/EC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.