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 BS 4250 : 1997

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British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee
PTI/10, Liquefied petroleum gases, upon which the following bodies were
represented:

British Compressed Gases Association

British Fire Services' Association
British Gases plc
Chemical Industries Association
Department of Trade and Industry (Oil and Gas Division)
Institute of Petroleum
LP Gas Association
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited
United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association Ltd.

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Sector Board for
Materials and Chemicals, was
published under the authority of
the Standards Board and comes
into effect on
15 October 1997

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Amendments issued since publication
First published as BS 4250
January 1968 Amd. No. Date Text affected
Second edition August 1975
Third edition published as Part 1
September 1987
Fourth edition August 1995
Fifth edition as BS 4250
October 1997

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference PTI/10
Draft for comment 96/125986 DC

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Contents
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Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
Specification
Introduction 1
1 Scope 1
2 References 1
3 Sampling 1
4 Composition 1
5 Properties of commercial butane and commercial propane 1
6 Precision and interpretation of test results 2
Annexes
A (normative) Method of calculation of gauge vapour pressure from
composition analysis of commercial butane or commercial butane or
commercial propane 4
B (normative) Method of test for odour of commercial butane or commercial
propane 4
C (normative) Method for determination of hydrogen sulfide in commercial
butane or commercial propane 6
D (informative) Explanatory notes on properties and test methods 8
Tables
1 Limiting requirements for properties of commercial butane and
commercial propane 3
A.1 Factors for determining the gauge vapour pressure of commercial butane
and commercial propane 4
D.1 Gauge vapour pressures 8
Figures
B.1 Apparatus for assessing odour of commercial butane or commercial
propane 5
C.1 Test paper holder 7
C.2 Apparatus for determination of hydrogen sulfide in commercial butane or
commercial propane 7
List of references 10

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Foreword
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This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee PTI/10. It supersedes
BS 4250 : Part 1 : 1995, which is withdrawn.
BS 4250 was first published in 1968 as a specification for commercial butane and
propane in response to a request from the Ministry of Defence. Revisions were
published in 1975 and 1987. In the 1987 revision, the standard was divided into two
Parts, Part 1: Specification for commercial butane and propane and
Part 2: Specification for automotive LPG. BS 4250 : Part 2 was superseded by
BS EN 589 : 1993.
The 1995 edition of the specification for commercial butane and propane introduced
technical changes intended to bring the safety warnings up to date with the guidance
on occupational exposure limits described in HSE Guidance Note EH40/93. The
maximum limit for dienes content was reduced to 0.5 % mole and extended to apply to
propane. A limit for ammonia was introduced. Guidance was given on the selection of
gas chromatographic equipment for the quantitative measurement of components not
described in published test methods. The attention of users of this standard was drawn
to the implications of EC Directive No. 67/548/EEC [1] for the potential classification of
commercial butane and commercial propane as carcinogenic substances.
The changes in this edition of BS 4250 are intended to correct a number of errors in
the text of the 1995 edition and to reflect the publication of several standards which
were previously `in preparation'. Maximum values for R number and O number are
now specified rather than given for guidance.
This British Standard calls for the use of substances and/or procedures that may be
injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It referes only to technical
suitability and does not absolve the user from legal obligations relating to health and
safety at any stage. Attention is drawn to the safety warnings given in the introduction
to this standard.

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover.

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Introduction 2 References
2.1 Normative references
SAFETY WARNINGS This British Standard incorporates, by dated or
undated reference, provisions from other
Attention is drawn to the risk of fire and explosion publications. These normative references are made
when handling commercial butane or commercial at the appropriate places in the text and the cited
propane, and to the hazard to health which arises publications are listed on the inside back cover. For
through inhalation of excessive amounts of dated references, only the edition cited applies; any
commercial butane or commercial propane. subsequent amendments to or revisions of the cited
Commercial butane and commercial propane are publication apply to this British Standard only when
highly volatile hydrocarbon liquids which are incorporated in the reference by amendment or
normally stored under pressure. If the pressure is revision. For undated references, the latest edition of
released, large volumes of gas will be produced the cited publication applies, together with any
which form flammable mixtures with air typically amendments.
over the range 2 % (V/V) to 10 % (V/V). The
2.2 Informative references
procedures described in this British Standard
involve the sampling, handling and testing of This British Standard refers to other publications
commercial butane or commercial propane. All such that provide information or guidance. Editions of
procedures should be conducted away from sources these publications current at the time of issue of this
of ignition such as naked flames, unprotected standard are listed on the inside back cover, but
electrical equipment and electrostatic hazards. reference should be made to the latest editions.
Testing should be performed as far as practicable
under an electrically-safe ventilation hood. 3 Sampling
Commercial butane or commercial propane in liquid For all test methods, sampling shall be carried out
form can cause cold burns to the skin. Protective from the liquid phase in accordance with the
clothing such as gloves and goggles should be worn procedures described for liquefied gases in BS 5309 :
if contact with the skin is likely to occur. Part 1 and section 6 of BS 5309 : Part 3 : 1976. All
Unnecessary inhalation of commercial butane or sample containers used shall be fitted with two
commercial propane vapour should be avoided. The valves and an ullage tube.
operator should not be exposed to atmospheres NOTE. The method described in ASTM D 3700 [3] may be used,
containing more than 1000 ppm (1750 mg/m3) over subject to agreement between supplier and customer.
an 8 h time-weighted average reference period WARNING. Attention is drawn to the need to
(long-term exposure limit), or greater than 1250 ppm observe relevant safety precautions for handling
(2180 mg/m3) over a 15 min reference period commercial butane or commercial propane during
(short-term exposure limit). One of the tests sampling operations.
described in this standard involves the operator
inhaling a mixture of air and commercial butane or 4 Composition
commercial propane vapour, and particular attention
is drawn to the cautionary statement in 5.3. 4.1 Commercial butane
NOTE. These exposure limits are taken from HSE Guidance Note The product shall consist of a hydrocarbon mixture
EH 40/97 [2], which is revised annually. The occupational containing predominantly butanes and/or butenes.
exposure limits given in the latest edition should be observed.
4.2 Commercial propane
The product shall consist of a hydrocarbon mixture
1 Scope containing predominantly propane and/or propene.
This British Standard specifies requirements for
commercial butane and commercial propane as
supplied for general domestic and industrial fuel
5 Properties of commercial butane and
purposes. It applies to these products in cylinders commercial propane
and in bulk. 5.1 General
NOTE. The requirements apply at the point of custody transfer. The properties of the commercial butane and
Withdrawal or loss of product from the vapour phase will change
the composition of the product remaining in the liquid phase.
commercial propane shall be in accordance with
Hence the product may cease to meet specified requirements. table 1.
This standard does not cover gases for testing gas For gauge vapour pressure, either the direct
appliances, for which reference should be made to measurement method described in BS EN ISO 4256 or
BS EN 437. the calculation procedure described in annex A of
this standard shall be used. The method described in
BS EN ISO 4256 is the reference method and shall be
used in cases of dispute.

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5.2 Water content 5.4 Filling ratios and developed pressures

Commercial butane and commercial propane shall The maximum filling ratios and developed pressures
not contain free or suspended water on visual for the containers in which the commercial butane
inspection. Additionally, for commercial propane, the or propane is supplied shall conform to BS 5355.
content of dissolved water shall not be such as to
cause failure when tested in accordance with the
valve freeze method described in BS EN ISO 13758. 6 Precision and interpretation of test
NOTE. The addition of up to 0.125 % (V/V) of methanol to results
commercial propane will normally ensure that it conforms to this
requirement.
Most of the methods of test given in table 1 contain a
statement of the precision, i.e. repeatability and
5.3 Odour reproducibility, to be expected from them but, in
When tested in accordance with the procedure cases of dispute, the procedure described in
described in annex B, the odour of the gas shall be BS EN ISO 4259, which uses precision data in the
characteristic (i.e. distinctive and unpleasant) and interpretation of test results, shall be used.
detectable down to a concentration of the
commercial butane or commercial propane in air
of 20 % of the lower flammable limit.
NOTE 1. Odorants such as ethanethiol, tetrahydrothiophene or
dimethyl sulfide may be added so that the gas conforms to this
requirement, provided that the product is still in accordance with
table 1.
NOTE 2. If ethanethiol (ethyl mercaptan) is added as an odorant,
it may be assumed that the commercial butane or commercial
propane conforms to the above odour requirements provided that
the content of ethanethiol in the liquid phase is not less
than 14 cm3/m3.
NOTE 3. If tetrahydrothiophene is added as an odorant, a higher
concentration than that for ethanethiol is required because of the
lower olfactory response of tetrahydrothiophene. It may be
assumed that the commercial butane or commercial propane
complies with the above odour requirements provided that the
content of tetrahydrothiophene in the liquid phase is not less
than 77 cm3/m3.
CAUTION. In order to minimize the exposure of
personnel conducting the odour test, it is strongly
recommended that the test should only be performed
when it has been ascertained that commercial butane
or commercial propane already meets the other
specification limits detailed in table 1. The test
involves the operator inhaling a mixture of
commercial butane or commercial propane vapour
and air. There is a risk that the short-term and/or
long-term (8 h TWA reference period) occupational
exposure limits for substances contained in the
commercial butane or commercial propane may be
exceeded. The operator should consult relevant
safety and health regulations and ensure that
exposure during the sampling, handling and testing
of commercial butane or commercial propane does
not exceed the prescribed limits.
As a guide, and provided the commercial butane or
commercial propane being tested conforms to the
requirements listed in table 1, an operator will
normally remain within recommended occupational
exposure limits provided inhalation of the
commercial butane or commercial propane/air
mixture does not exceed three 10 s periods during
each test and not more than two tests per hour are
performed in the course of an 8 h working day. This
guidance only takes account of the operator's
exposure whilst conducting odour tests. Other
potential exposures should be assessed in order to
estimate total exposure.

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Table 1. Limiting requirements for properties of commercial butane and commercial propane
Property Limit Test method
Commercial butane Commercial propane

Gauge vapour pressure, at 40 ÊC 505 1550 BS EN ISO 4256 or

(measured or calculated) (kPa), max. annex A (see 5.1)
(see D.1)
Total sulfur content (mg/kg), max. 200 200 BS EN 242601)
Mercaptan sulfur content (mg/kg), max.2) 50 50 BS 2000 : Part 272
Hydrogen sulfide content (mg/m3), max. 0.75 0.75 Annex C
(see D.2)
Ammonia content (mg/m3 in the vapour 2.3 2.3 Absorption tube3)
phase), max.
Copper corrosion, 1 h at 40 ÊC Class 1 Class 1 BS EN ISO 6251
Tendency to freeze in valves Ð Pass BS EN ISO 13758
Dienes content4), mole percent, max. 0.5 0.5 BS EN 27941 5)
Ethylene content, mole percent, max. Ð 1.0 BS 3156 : Part 4 5)
Alkynes content, mole percent, max. 0.5 0.5 BS 3156 : Part 4 5)
C4 and higher hydrocarbons content, Ð 10.0 BS EN 27941 5)
mole percent, max.
C5 and higher hydrocarbons content6), 2.0 2.0 BS 3156 :
mole percent, max. Subsection 11.1.1
R number7) 10 max. 10 max. BS 2000 : Part 317
O number 33 max. 33 max. BS 2000 : Part 317
1) ASTM D 3246 [4] may be used, provided the total sulfur content is less than 100 mg/kg.
2)
The result, expressed in accordance with BS 2000 : Part 272 as x mg/m3, may be converted to y mg/kg by applying y = 0.39x for
commercial butane and y= 0.51x for commercial propane.
3)Absorption tubes for ammonia should be capable of detecting ammonia down to approximately 0.4 mg/m 3 (0.5 ppm). GASTEC 3L is a
suitable tube. This test is sensitive to volatile amine compounds. These materials, like ammonia, are corrosive towards metals that
may be used in LPG equipment. Therefore, a reading above the limit specified for ammonia should be regarded as failure to conform
with this standard, even though the level of ammonia present may be below the specified limit.
4) EC Directives 67/548/EEC [1] (substances) and 88/379/EEC [5] (preparations) classify commercial propane and commercial butane
according to their hazardous properties. LPG containing more than 0.1 % (m/m) of any substance classified as carcinogenic is also
required to be classified as carcinogenic. Users of this standard should be aware of this requirement when making contractual
arrangements, since commercial propane and commercial butane may contain the substance 1,3 butadiene which is classified as a
Class II carcinogen.
5) For components of commercial butane or commercial propane not described in BS EN 27941 or BS 3156 : Part 4, gas
chromatographic equipment such as that described in BS 5443 may be employed for the compositional measurement. Suitable columns
should be used and various types are available commercially. The equipment should be calibrated with appropriate reference gas
mixtures from a specialist supplier and the analyst should ensure that the equipment is capable of resolving satisfactorily components
at the concentration limits required by this standard.
6) For information on residue see the foreword.
7)
This test should be carried out prior to the addition of methanol since liquefied petroleum gases which contain alcohols may give
erroneous results when tested by this method.
NOTE. Annex D provides some explanatory notes on properties and test methods.

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Annex A (normative) Table A.1 Factors for determining the gauge

vapour pressure of commercial butane and
Method of calculation of gauge vapour commercial propane
pressure from compositional analysis of Component Gauge vapour pressure factor
commercial butane or commercial VP at 40 ÊC
propane kPa
A.1 Principle Ethane 5510
The composition of a sample of commercial butane or Ethylene 8720
commercial propane is determined using gas Propane 1251
chromatography. The gauge vapour pressure of the
sample is calculated from the partial gauge vapour Propene 1560
pressures of the components and their concentrations 2-methylpropane 430
obtained from the analysis.
n-butane 276
A.2 Determination But-1-ene 356
Use the method described in BS 3156 : 2-methylpropene 366
Subsection 11.1.1 to determine the concentration of
each constituent present at a concentration in excess Cis-but-2-ene 236
of 0.1 mole percent in the gas sample. Trans-but-2-ene 264
A.3 Calculation Buta-1,2-diene 171
A.3.1 Calculate the partial gauge vapour pressure Buta-1,3-diene 335
(in kPa) due to each component in the gas as follows: 2-methylbutane 50
Pentane 14
partial gauge vapour pressure = VP 3 C Pent-1-ene 40
NOTE. The above factors for gauge vapour pressure are
where empirical values to be used only in procedures described in this
method.
VP is the gauge vapour pressure factor of the
specific component at 40 ÊC indicated in Annex B (normative)
table A.1 (in kPa);
C is the mole fraction of the component in the Method of test for odour of commercial
gas. butane or commercial propane
B.1 General
A.3.2 Add the partial gauge vapour pressures due to
This annex describes a method for assessing the odour
all of the components determined and round the sum
of commercial butane or commercial propane which
up to the nearest 5 kPa.
has an odour due either to the presence of odorous
A.4 Reporting components or which is imparted by the addition of
Report the sum of the partial gauge vapour pressures odorants.
calculated as in A.3.2 as the gauge vapour pressure of For precautionary statement, see 5.3.
the commercial butane or commercial propane sample.
B.2 Principle
A.5 Precision The gas is vaporized and diluted with purified air so
Precision limits are not applicable to a calculation that the mixture contains the gas at a concentration
procedure. of 20 % of the lower flammable limit1) in air. The odour
of the gaseous mixture is assessed by at least three
observers.

1) The lower flammable limit in air may be taken as:

butane 1.9 % (V/V)
propane 2.4 % (V/V).

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B.3 Material B.4.4 Gas mixing bulb, approximately 30 mm in

Activated charcoal, particle size 1.18 mm to 1.70 mm, diameter with a jet 4 mm in diameter.
for purifying the air stream. B.4.5 Glass funnel, diameter approximately 75 mm.
B.4 Apparatus B.5 Procedure
NOTE. The apparatus is shown in figure B.1 and consists of the Pass air through the air purifying column (B.4.1) at the
parts detailed in B.4.1 to B.4.5.
specified rate as measured by the air flowmeter
B.4.1 Air purifying column, consisting of a drying (B.4.2). The air flow rate for propane shall be 8.5 l/min
tower of approximately 200 ml capacity. and that for butane shall be 10.5 l/min. Place the nose
inside the rim of the funnel (B.4.5) and inhale gently;
B.4.2 Flowmeter, such as one operating on the floating check that the air is odourless.
element principle, for air; range 5 l/min to 15 l/min.
Pass the stenched gas through the gas flowmeter
B.4.3 Flowmeter, such as one operating on the floating (B.4.3) at a rate of 40 ml/min. Assess the odour of the
element principle, for gas; range 5 ml/min gas-air mixture using at least three observers.
to 150 ml/min.
B.6 Expression of results
If the odour is judged to be distinctive and unpleasant
by all observers, the batch which the sample
represents shall be reported as conforming to BS 4250.

Figure B.1 Apparatus for assessing odour of commercial butane or commercial

propane

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Annex C (normative) to dry as completely as possible at room temperature

in an atmosphere free from H2S. When dry, cut off and
Method for determination of hydrogen discard the top and bottom 25 mm of the treated strips
sulfide in commercial butane or to leave the test papers.
commercial propane NOTE.1. Whatman No. 3 MM chromatography paper is suitable.
NOTE.2. There should be no stain visible on a test paper before
C.1 Principle use. Lead acetate papers purchased in bulk may be satisfactory if
A measured volume of vaporized gas is passed through cut to size (20 mm 3 50 mm) and damped with a fine spray of
water.
a prepared paper and the stain obtained is compared
with standard stains. The concentrations determined Store the test papers in a stoppered, wide necked, dark
are in the range 0.75 mg/m3 to 6 mg/m3. bottle to protect them from air and light. Use the test
papers within 14 days of preparation.
C.2 Apparatus
C.4 Procedure
NOTE. The stainless steel used for the apparatus is austenitic
stainless steel. Assemble the apparatus as shown in figure C.2 (but
see note 2 to C.2.1) with the coil and needle valve
C.2.1 Stainless steel sample container, not less (C.2.4) immersed in the water bath (C.2.3), maintained
than 200 ml capacity. at 40 ÊC ± 2 ÊC. Fit the test paper centrally between the
NOTE 1. The sample container shown in figure 10(c) of that gaskets of the test paper holder (C.2.5) and screw the
standard is suitable. The sample container should be used with the
ullage tube at the top. holder finger tight. Close the needle valve tightly and
NOTE 2. It is recommended that, where possible, this test be
open the lower valve on the sample container (C.2.1).
carried out on commercial butane or commercial propane drawn, Take the reading on the wet gas meter (C.2.7), open
as liquid, direct from the container rather than collected in a the needle valve and adjust it to give a flow rate of
sample container; this procedure avoids errors that may arise vaporized gas of 125 ml/min.
from the tendency of stainless steel to absorb hydrogen sulfide.
When the wet gas meter indicates that 1250 ml of gas
C.2.2 Stainless steel quick release pressure coupling. has passed through the system, turn the 3-way
stopcock to the vent position and close the lower valve
C.2.3 Water bath, capable of being maintained at
on the sample container. Remove the test paper from
40 ÊC ± 2 ÊC.
the holder and immediately compare the stain on it
C.2.4 Tubes and valves, sampling lines, a coil of with the reference stains (C.2.8).
approximately 2 m 3 3 mm outside diameter tube, If the test paper is stained on both sides, indicating
a 3-way stopcock and a needle valve for flow control, that the hydrogen sulfide has not been fully absorbed
all in stainless steel. by the paper, prepare fresh test papers and repeat the
C.2.5 Test paper holder, as shown in figure C.1. test. If both sides of the fresh test paper are stained,
repeat the test using a reduced volume of gas to give
C.2.6 Water manometer. an indication of the concentration of hydrogen sulfide
C.2.7 Wet gas meter, preferably passing 0.25 l of gas present.
per revolution.
C.2.8 Reference stains.
NOTE. A suitable set of reference stains is available from the
Institute of Petroleum, 61 New Cavendish Street, London
W1M 8AR. These reference stains comprise four standards
corresponding to 0.75 mg/m3, 1.5 mg/m3, 3.0 mg/m3, and 6.0 mg/m3.
Reference stains should be protected from exposure to light when
not being used.

C.3 Reagents
Lead acetate test papers are required, and are prepared
from reagents of recognized analytical grade and water
conforming to grade 3 of BS EN ISO 3696 as follows.
Dissolve 10 g of lead acetate trihydrate,
Pb(CH3COO)2.3H2O, in 90 ml of water. Add 5 ml of
acetic acid (glacial, 17 mol/l) and 10 ml of glycerol to
the solution and mix well. Prepare this solution freshly
for each batch of test papers.
Immerse strips of chromatographic paper 20 mm wide
and about 100 mm long, vertically in the solution,
contained in a 100 ml measuring cylinder, for 1 min.
Withdraw the strips from the liquid, allow the excess
liquid to drain off, suspend them vertically and allow

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Figure C.1 Test paper holder

Figure C.2 Apparatus for determination of hydrogen sulfide in commercial butane or

commercial propane

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Annex D (informative)
Explanatory notes on properties and test
methods
D.1 Gauge vapour pressure
The limits for gauge vapour pressure shown in
table 1 are given for a test temperature of 40 ÊC. For
comparison with previous data obtained at other test
temperatures, table D.1 shows equivalent gauge vapour
pressures.

Table D.1 Gauge vapour pressures

Temperature Commercial Commercial
butane (kPa) propane (kPa)
37.8 ÊC 470 1485
45 ÊC 586 1760

D.2 Hydrogen sulfide

The limiting value of the hydrogen sulfide content
specified is intended to ensure that the content of
hydrogen sulfide in any part of the distribution system
does not exceed 3 mg/kg. This is based on an
assumption of distribution factors between the liquid
and gaseous phases at normal ambient temperatures
of 10.5 ÊC for butane and 5.5 ÊC for propane. At these
levels, commercial butane or commercial propane can
be considered to be non-corrosive to metallic
equipment in the vapour phase.

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List of references (see clause 2)

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Normative references

BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London

BS 2000 : Methods of test for petroleum and its products

BS 2000 : Part 272 : 1993 Determination of mercaptan sulfur and hydrogen sulfide content of
LPG. Electrometric titration method
BS 2000 : Part 317 : 1995 Determination of residues in liquefied petroleum gases Ð Low
temperature evaporation method
BS 3156 Analysis of fuel gases
BS 3156 : Part 4 : 1969 Gas chromatographic analysis
BS 3156 : Part 11 : Methods for non-manufactured gases
Section 11.1 : Hydrocarbons and inert gases
Subsection 11.1.1 : 1986 Determination of hydrocarbons to C8 and inert gases by gas
chromatography
BS 5309 Methods for sampling chemical products
BS 5309 : Part 1 : 1976 Introduction and general principles
BS 5309 : Part 3 : 1976 Sampling of liquids
BS 5355 : 1976 Specification for filling ratios and developed pressures for liquefiable
and permanent gases
BS 5443 : 1977 Recommendations for a standard layout for methods of chemical
analysis by gas chromatography
BS EN 24260 : 1994 Methods of test for petroleum and its products Ð
[BS 2000 : Part 243 : 1994] Petroleum products and hydrocarbons Ð Determination of sulfur
content Ð Wickbold combustion method
BS EN 27941 : 1994 Methods of test for petroleum and its products Ð
[BS 2000 : Part 405 : 1994] Commercial propane and butane Ð Analysis by gas
chromatography
BS EN ISO 3696 : 1995 Water for analytical laboratory use Ð Specification and test methods
BS EN ISO 4256 : 1995 Methods for test for petroleum and its products Ð
[BS 2000 : Part 410 : 1995] Liquefied petroleum gases Ð Determination of vapour pressure Ð
LPG method
BS EN ISO 4259 : 1996 Petroleum products Ð Determination and application of precision
[BS 2000 : Part 367 : 1996] data in relation to methods of test
BS EN ISO 6251 : 1995 Liquefied petroleum gases Ð Corrosiveness to copper Ð
[BS 2000 : Part 411 : 1995] Copper strip test
BS EN ISO 13758 : 1997 Liquefied petroleum gases Ð Assessment of the dryness of propane
[BS 2000 : Part 395 : 1997] Ð Valve freeze method

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Informative references

BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London

BS EN 437 : 1994 Specification for test gases, test pressures and categories of
appliance, for gas appliances
BS EN 589 : 1993 Specification for automotive liquefied petroleum gas

Other publications
[1] EC Directive No. 67/548/EEC Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances
[2] Health and Safety Executive publication EH 40/97: Occupational exposure limits. 1997
[3] ASTM D 3700-94 Standard practice for containing hydrocarbon fluid samples using a floating piston cylinder
[4] ASTM D 3246-92 Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum gas by oxidative microcoulmetry
[5] EC Directive No. 88/379/EEC Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations
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