1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered automotive
liquefied petroleum gas ( LPG ), with LPG defined as low pressure liquefied gas composed of one or more light hydrocarbons
which are assigned to UN 1011, 1075, 1965, 1969 or 1978 only and which consists mainly
of propane, propene, butane, butane isomers, butenes with traces of other hydrocarbon
gases.
This standard is applicable to automotive LPG for use in LPG engine vehicles designed to run on automotive LPG .
NOTE For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms “% ( m / m )” and “% ( V / V )” are used to represent respectively the mass fraction, µ , and the volume fraction, φ .
WARNING — Attention is drawn to the risk of fire and explosion when handling LPG and to the hazard to health arising through inhalation of excessive amounts of LPG .
LPG is a highly volatile hydrocarbon liquid which is normally stored under pressure.
If the pressure is released large volumes of gas will be produced which form flammable
mixtures with air over the range of approximately 2 % ( V/V ) to 10 % ( V/V ). This European Standard involves the sampling, handling and testing of LPG . Naked flames, unprotected electrical equipment electrostatic hazards etc. are sources
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BS EN 589:2018+A1:2022 history
2024BS EN 589:2024 Automotive fuels. LPG. Requirements and test methods