96/49/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by rail
Council Directive 96/49/EC establishes a unified legal framework for the transport of dangerous goods by rail within the European Union. It aims to harmonize national regulations by aligning them with the international RID rules included in the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF). The Directive covers the safe handling, packaging, and documentation of hazardous materials during rail transport, ensuring high safety standards and reducing risks of accidents. It allows Member States to maintain specific national provisions temporarily, especially relating to technical aspects such as tank construction or climatic conditions, and permits derogations in certain cases like the Channel Tunnel or local controlled routes. The Directive also accommodates the transport of dangerous goods to and from third countries, including arrangements for states outside COTIF. It establishes a committee procedure to adapt the legislation to scientific and technical progress. Overall, this Directive facilitates the safe and efficient cross-border rail transport of dangerous goods, balances safety with operational flexibility, and supports the free movement of goods within the EU while ensuring environmental and worker protection.
Purpose
Council Directive 96/49/EC aims to harmonize the laws of EU Member States concerning the transport of dangerous goods by rail. The directive is designed to ensure high safety levels in both national and international rail transport operations involving dangerous goods, minimize accident risks, and eliminate competition distortions by guaranteeing free movement of goods and services across the Community. It aligns national laws with the regulations laid down in the RID (Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail), which is part of the COTIF Convention. The directive also acknowledges the need to consider specific national circumstances (such as environmental conditions and security concerns) and to preserve certain national provisions temporarily while technology and standards evolve.
Key Obligations
Scope of Application: The directive applies to the transport of dangerous goods by rail within or between Member States. Armed forces’ transport is exempted.
Uniformity and Harmonization: Member States must align national laws concerning dangerous goods transport by rail with RID regulations to establish consistent safety standards.
Prohibition and Authorization: Transport of dangerous goods prohibited under RID cannot be carried out. Otherwise, transport is authorized subject to compliance with the Directive’s Annex.
National Provisions and Derogations: Member States may retain specific safety-related national provisions until RID regulations are updated, but must notify the Commission accordingly.
Additional Restrictions: Member States retain the right to regulate or prohibit certain transports for reasons other than safety, such as national security or environmental protection.
Special Cases:
- More stringent measures may be applied for transport via the Channel Tunnel or tunnels with similar characteristics.
- Member States with ambient temperatures below -20°C may impose stricter standards on transport materials.
- Derogations are allowed for trial operations, local transport in ports or industrial areas, and small quantities of dangerous goods.
Transport Documentation and Packaging: Member States may apply national requirements for transport documentation and languages if transport is confined within their territory.
Interoperability with Other Modes: Dangerous goods classified and packed under maritime or air transport regulations may be authorized for rail transport if a sea or air voyage is involved.
Transport to/from Third Countries: Rail transport of dangerous goods between the EU and third countries must comply with RID. Specific rules apply for transport involving non-COTIF countries, particularly certain former Soviet Union republics.
Amendments and Technical Progress: The directive provides for a committee procedure to rapidly adapt the Annex based on technical and scientific developments, ensuring regulations remain current.
Affected Products and Actors
Products: All dangerous goods covered by the RID are subject to this directive. These include substances and articles whose transport is either prohibited or strictly regulated because of their hazardous properties.
Actors:
- Rail operators and carriers involved in transporting dangerous goods within or between Member States.
- National authorities responsible for implementing and enforcing rail transport regulations.
- Packaging and tank manufacturers must comply with RID and national safety standards.
- The Commission and Member States collaborate via the committee on dangerous goods transport to update regulations.
- Other stakeholders involved in loading, unloading, marshalling, and managing the transport of dangerous goods by rail.
Implementation Timeline
Immediate Application: The directive was adopted on 23 July 1996, with provisions applying from that date.
Transitional Provisions: Several national provisions, packaging standards, and tank construction requirements in force on 31 December 1996 could be maintained temporarily. For example:
- Use of older wagons and packaging was allowed under specific safety conditions until the end of 1998.
- National provisions for tanks and receptacles remained valid until references were added to the Annex, no later than 31 December 1998.
- Certain derogations and national agreements could remain in effect until 31 December 1998.
Ongoing Updates: Mechanisms are in place for the Commission, supported by a committee composed of Member State representatives, to amend the Directive’s Annex in line with:
- RID updates,
- Scientific and technical progress,
- Emerging safety measures, particularly concerning new dangerous goods categories or evolving transport technologies.
These provisions ensure the Directive remains relevant and effective while facilitating consistent and safe rail transport of dangerous goods across Member States.
This directive applies to the transport of dangerous goods by rail within and between EU Member States. It covers all operations involved in rail transport of dangerous goods, including loading, unloading, and transfer to other transport modes. The scope excludes transports performed entirely within an undertaking and allows Member States to exempt transport by armed forces. It governs substances and articles whose rail transport is prohibited or conditionally authorized according to the directive's annex. The directive also allows Member States to establish additional national safety requirements for rail transport operations not fully covered by the annex, such as train running rules, marshalling freight wagons, staff training, information management, and transport on passenger trains. Transport to and from third countries is permitted if compliant with related international regulations (RID). Specific provisions cater to transport in tunnels like the Channel Tunnel and to climatic conditions such as very low temperatures.
Die Richtlinie 96/49/EG harmonisiert die nationalen Rechtsvorschriften für die Eisenbahnbeförderung gefährlicher Güter innerhalb der EU und zielt auf ein hohes Sicherheitsniveau ab. Sie basiert auf dem Übereinkommen über den internationalen Eisenbahnverkehr (COTIF) und dessen Anhängen, insbesondere dem RID, der internationalen Ordnung für die Eisenbahnbeförderung gefährlicher Güter. Die Richtlinie gilt für Beförderungen innerhalb eines Mitgliedstaats und grenzüberschreitend, schließt jedoch militärische Transporte aus. Sie erlaubt Mitgliedstaaten, spezifische nationale Vorschriften beizubehalten oder einzuführen, sofern diese nicht mit den Anhangsvorschriften kollidieren, insbesondere bei besonderen lokalen Gegebenheiten wie dem Ärmelkanal-Tunnel oder extremen Temperaturen. Die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter ist nur zulässig, wenn sie den Anhangsvorschriften entspricht; verbotene Güter dürfen nicht transportiert werden. Übergangsregelungen ermöglichen die weitere Nutzung älterer Transportmittel und Verpackungen unter bestimmten Bedingungen. Die Richtlinie steht im Einklang mit anderen Gemeinschaftsvorschriften zum Arbeitsschutz und Umweltschutz und sieht ein Verfahren zur fortlaufenden Aktualisierung technischer Anforderungen vor.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 96/49/EG hat das Ziel, die Rechtsvorschriften der EU-Mitgliedstaaten bezüglich der Eisenbahnbeförderung gefährlicher Güter zu harmonisieren. Angesichts des zunehmenden Transportvolumens gefährlicher Güter und des damit verbundenen erhöhten Unfallrisikos soll ein hohes Sicherheitsniveau beim innerstaatlichen sowie grenzüberschreitenden Transport sichergestellt werden. Dabei orientiert sich die Richtlinie insbesondere am „RID“ (Ordnung für die internationale Eisenbahnbeförderung gefährlicher Güter), welches Teil des internationalen Übereinkommens über den internationalen Eisenbahnverkehr (COTIF) ist.
Die Harmonisierung soll Wettbewerbsverzerrungen vermeiden, den freien Waren- und Dienstleistungsverkehr in der EU erleichtern und gleichzeitig einen konsistenten Schutz von Umwelt und Arbeitnehmern gewährleisten. Gleichzeitig werden den Mitgliedstaaten gewisse Freiheiten eingeräumt, um unter besonderen Umständen oder aus nicht-sicherheitsrelevanten Gründen strengere oder ergänzende Vorschriften zu erlassen.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
Anwendung des RID: Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter mit der Eisenbahn gemäß den im Anhang der Richtlinie festgelegten Bestimmungen (RID) regeln. Gefährliche Güter, deren Beförderung laut Anhang verboten ist, dürfen nicht transportiert werden.
Abweichungen und Ausnahmen: Mitgliedstaaten können nationale Vorschriften, die den UN-Empfehlungen entsprechen, vorübergehend beibehalten, bis diese in die Richtlinie eingearbeitet wurden. Sie dürfen weiterhin spezifische nationale Sicherheitsregeln aufstellen, insbesondere für den Zugverkehr, die Güterwagenanordnung, Betriebsvorschriften, Personalschulungen oder für Tunnel mit besonderen Merkmalen (z.B. Ärmelkanal-Tunnel).
Strengere nationale Regelungen: Aus Gründen der nationalen Sicherheit oder des Umweltschutzes dürfen Mitgliedstaaten die Beförderung bestimmter gefährlicher Güter regeln oder sogar verbieten, sofern dies nicht mit Sicherheitsaspekten im Zusammenhang steht.
Übergangsregelungen: Es sind Übergangsfristen vorgesehen, in denen bestimmte, vor Inkrafttreten der Richtlinie gebaute Wagen, Verpackungen oder Tanks weiterverwendet werden dürfen, sofern sie den ursprünglichen Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen und ordnungsgemäß gepflegt werden.
Besondere Vorschriften für Transporte per See- und Luftweg: Für Beförderungen, die teilweise auf dem See- oder Luftweg erfolgen, können die Mitgliedstaaten ergänzende Vorschriften erlassen, die den internationalen Bestimmungen dieser Verkehrsträger Rechnung tragen.
Ermöglichung von Ausnahmen: Befristete Abweichungen können für Tests und Erprobungen neuer Technologien genehmigt werden, sofern die Sicherheit nicht beeinträchtigt wird.
Regelungen für den Verkehr mit Drittstaaten: Grenzüberschreitende Eisenbahntransporte gefährlicher Güter zwischen der Gemeinschaft und Drittländern sind zulässig, wenn sie gemäß RID erfolgen. Für Transports mit Ländern, die keine Vertragsparteien des COTIF sind, können ergänzende nationale Maßnahmen zur Wahrung eines gleichwertigen Sicherheitsniveaus getroffen werden.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
Gefährliche Güter: Stoffe und Gegenstände, deren Beförderung mit der Eisenbahn gemäß RID beschränkt oder verboten ist, z.B. entzündliche, explosive, toxische oder radioaktive Stoffe.
Eisenbahnverkehr: Alle Beteiligten an der Eisenbahnbeförderung gefährlicher Güter, einschließlich Eisenbahnunternehmen, Verlader, Beförderer, Empfänger und Kontrollbehörden.
Verpackungen, Tanks, Waggons: Für die Beförderung verwendete Transportmittel, insbesondere solche, die den Sicherheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie entsprechen müssen.
Nationale Behörden: Stellen sicher, dass die Vorschriften umgesetzt werden, genehmigen Ausnahmen und überwachen die Einhaltung der Sicherheitsstandards.
Umsetzungszeitplan
Die Richtlinie trat am 23. Juli 1996 in Kraft.
Übergangsfristen:
- Verwendung vor dem 1. Januar 1997 gebauter Eisenbahnwagen und bestimmter Verpackungen wurde bis zum 31. Dezember 1998 bzw. maximal 15 Jahre ab Herstellungsdatum erlaubt.
- Mitgliedstaaten konnten nationale Vorschriften zur Umstellung auf RID bis Ende 1998 beibehalten.
- Beförderungen, die vor dem 1. Januar 1997 nach nationalem Recht verpackt wurden, konnten bis zum 31. Dezember 1998 weiter zugelassen werden.
Nach Anhanganpassungen: Die Richtlinie sieht vor, dass der Anhang regelmäßig an den technischen Fortschritt angepasst wird. Dazu wurde ein Ausschuss eingerichtet, welcher Änderungen an den RID-Bestimmungen übernimmt.
Mit diesen Regelungen sollen Mitgliedstaaten ausreichend Zeit erhalten, um ihre Vorschriften anzupassen und einen reibungslosen, sicheren Eisenbahntransport gefährlicher Güter innerhalb der EU zu gewährleisten.
Die Richtlinie 96/49/EG gilt für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter mit der Eisenbahn sowohl innerhalb eines Mitgliedstaats als auch grenzüberschreitend zwischen Mitgliedstaaten. Ausgenommen sind Transporte mit militärischen Eisenbahntransportmitteln. Sie umfasst sämtliche Tätigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit der Beförderung, darunter Ein- und Ausladen, Umschlag und transportbedingte Aufenthalte, jedoch nicht Beförderungen ausschließlich innerhalb eines Betriebsgeländes. Die Richtlinie richtet sich auf Stoffe und Gegenstände, deren Transport mit der Eisenbahn verboten oder nur unter bestimmten Bedingungen erlaubt ist. Sie dient der Harmonisierung der Sicherheitsvorschriften auf EU-Ebene und bezieht sich auf die innerstaatliche sowie internationale Beförderung gemäß den Vorschriften des Anhangs (RID). Zusätzlich behalten die Mitgliedstaaten das Recht, nationale Sicherheitsvorschriften zu erlassen, sofern diese nicht im Widerspruch zu den einheitlichen Vorschriften stehen. Auch Regelungen für spezielle Tunnel, klimatische Besonderheiten oder bestehende nationale Sonderregelungen können beibehalten werden.
La directive 96/49/CE vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres de l’Union européenne concernant le transport de marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer. Elle s’appuie sur le règlement RID annexé à la convention relative aux transports internationaux ferroviaires (Cotif), définissant des exigences communes pour assurer un niveau élevé de sécurité dans les transports ferroviaires internes et internationaux. La directive permet aux États membres de conserver certaines règles nationales compatibles avec les recommandations internationales, notamment pour les transports intérieurs. Elle reconnaît aussi la possibilité d’adopter des mesures plus strictes en fonction de conditions spécifiques, comme le tunnel sous la Manche ou les températures ambiantes. Des périodes transitoires sont prévues pour l’adaptation aux normes uniformes, ainsi que des dérogations temporaires pour encourager l’innovation technologique sans compromis sur la sécurité. Par ailleurs, elle encadre les restrictions non liées à la sécurité, telles que la sûreté nationale ou la protection de l’environnement. La directive instaure un comité de suivi et une procédure d’adaptation rapide pour intégrer les évolutions techniques et réglementaires futures.
Objet
La directive 96/49/CE vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres de l’Union européenne relatives au transport par chemin de fer de marchandises dangereuses, afin d’assurer un niveau élevé de sécurité. Elle répond à l’accroissement significatif de ce type de transport et aux risques associés en cas d’accident. En s’appuyant sur la convention relative aux transports internationaux ferroviaires (Cotif) et notamment sur le règlement RID (Règlement concernant le transport international ferroviaire des marchandises dangereuses), cette directive cherche à uniformiser les règles, notamment pour les transports nationaux qui ne sont pas couverts par le RID.
L’objectif est également d’éliminer les distorsions de concurrence, de faciliter la libre circulation des marchandises et des services, tout en maintenant la cohérence avec d’autres législations communautaires, notamment celles relatives à la sécurité des travailleurs et à la protection de l’environnement. La directive prévoit aussi des adaptations possibles afin de tenir compte des spécificités techniques comme le transport dans le tunnel sous la Manche ou les températures basses.
Obligations clés
- L’interdiction de transport par rail de marchandises dangereuses non conformes aux prescriptions de l’annexe de la directive.
- L’obligation de se conformer aux règles harmonisées issues du RID pour le transport international et national de marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer.
- La possibilité pour les États membres d’appliquer des règles nationales spécifiques compatibles avec les recommandations des Nations unies, tant qu’elles ne sont pas intégrées au RID.
- Le maintien du droit des États membres de réglementer ou d’interdire certains transports pour des raisons non liées à la sécurité (exemple : sûreté nationale, protection environnementale).
- Des dérogations possibles, notamment :
- application de normes plus strictes dans certains tunnels (notamment tunnel sous la Manche),
- règles spécifiques pour le matériel ferroviaire dans des régions à températures basses,
- autorisation temporaire de wagons ou emballages construits avant l’entrée en vigueur de la directive,
- dérogations pour les petites quantités et transports ad hoc dans des conditions strictement contrôlées,
- dérogations temporaires pour essais techniques et industriels.
- Obligation d’information et de consultation de la Commission européenne pour certaines mesures nationales, notamment celles plus strictes ou pour les dérogations urgentes.
- Adaptation régulière de la directive aux évolutions techniques via un comité dédié et la procédure de coopération entre Commission et États membres.
Produits et acteurs concernés
- Toutes les marchandises classées comme dangereuses et dont le transport par rail est interdit ou soumis à conditions par l’annexe de la directive.
- Les opérateurs de transport ferroviaire, chargeurs, et autres acteurs impliqués dans le transport ferroviaire de marchandises dangereuses à l’intérieur des États membres ou entre États membres.
- Les autorités nationales responsables de la réglementation, de la surveillance et du contrôle de la sécurité dans le transport ferroviaire.
- Le matériel de transport (wagons, citernes, emballages) destiné au transport de marchandises dangereuses.
- Exceptions concernent les matériels appartenant aux forces armées, que les États membres peuvent exclure du champ d’application.
- Transports multimodaux incluant des parties maritimes ou aériennes sont partiellement concernés, avec des règles complémentaires applicables.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- La directive a été adoptée le 23 juillet 1996.
- Certaines dispositions nationales en vigueur au 31 décembre 1996 pouvaient être maintenues temporairement, afin de permettre la transition (ex. citernes, emballages, wagons).
- Une période transitoire a été mise en place, notamment jusqu’au 31 décembre 1998 pour la conformité des équipements et emballages plus anciens.
- La Commission est informée régulièrement des mesures nationales plus strictes ou des dérogations temporaires.
- La directive prévoit une procédure permettant une adaptation rapide et continue aux évolutions techniques à travers une collaboration étroite entre la Commission et les États membres.
- Un suivi particulier est prévu pour les accords bilatéraux existants entre États membres, qui ont une période de transition avant d’être remplacés par la réglementation harmonisée.
Cette directive établit ainsi un cadre juridique clair visant à sécuriser le transport ferroviaire de marchandises dangereuses au sein de l’Union européenne tout en respectant certaines spécificités nationales et techniques.
La directive 96/49/CE s'applique au transport de marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer à l'intérieur des États membres de l'Union européenne ou entre ceux-ci. Elle ne couvre pas les transports effectués avec du matériel appartenant aux forces armées. Le champ d'application inclut le transport ferroviaire national et international de substances et objets classés comme dangereux, sous réserve des règles fixées dans l'annexe de la directive, en alignement avec le règlement RID. Les États membres peuvent maintenir ou adopter des règles spécifiques concernant la sécurité, la circulation des trains, la formation du personnel ou des règles particulières pour certains transports, notamment dans des tunnels ou zones aux conditions climatiques spécifiques. La directive laisse la possibilité d'exceptions pour raisons non liées à la sécurité, telles que la sûreté nationale ou la protection de l’environnement. Elle couvre également les opérations connexes comme le chargement, le déchargement et les transferts intermodaux.
Direktiva 96/49/ES ureja približevanje zakonodaje držav članic glede prevoza nevarnega blaga po železnici z namenom zagotovitve visoke ravni varnosti. Uveljavlja uporabo pravilnika RID, ki določa enotna pravila za prevoz nevarnega blaga med državami članicami in ureja tudi nacionalne prevoze, čeprav države članice lahko obdržijo določene nacionalne predpise v skladu z direktivo. Dovoli določene izjeme in začasna odstopanja, denimo pri uporabi starejših vozil in embalaže ali pri prevozih skozi specifične predore, kot je Rokavski preliv. Prav tako omogoča prilagoditve direktive tehnološkemu napredku in oblikovanje sporazumov za izvedbo večstranskih odstopanj. Prevoz nevarnega blaga med Skupnostjo in tretjimi državami je dovoljen le, če ustreza zahtevam RID. Direktiva omogoča tudi uporabo dodatnih predpisov za multimodalni prevoz in varstvo okolja, hkrati pa ne posega v pravice držav članic z vidika nacionalne varnosti in varstva okolja. Države članice morajo zakonodajo uskladiti do 1. januarja 1997.
Namen
Direktiva Sveta 96/49/ESz z dne 23. julija 1996 ureja približevanje zakonodaje držav članic Evropske unije glede prevoza nevarnega blaga po železnici. Namen je zagotoviti visoko raven varnosti med prevozi nevarnih snovi po železnici tako znotraj posameznih držav članic kot med njimi, ob hkratnem lajšanju prostega pretoka blaga in storitev v Skupnosti ter odpravi morebitnih izkrivljanj konkurence. Direktiva temelji na uskladitvi zakonodaje držav članic s pravilnikom o mednarodnem železniškem prevozu nevarnega blaga (RID), ki je del Konvencije COTIF.
Ključne obveznosti
- Države članice morajo prilagoditi svoje nacionalne predpise o prevozu nevarnega blaga po železnici tako, da bodo usklajeni s pravilnikom RID, ki določa varnostne zahteve in postopke.
- Prepovedan je prevoz nevarnega blaga po železnici, če to določbe priloge k direktivi prepovedujejo.
- Prevoz nevarnega blaga je dovoljen le, če poteka v skladu z določbami priloge (RID).
- Države članice lahko za nacionalni prevoz začasno ohranijo predpise, skladne z priporočili Združenih narodov, dokler priloga ni ustrezno posodobljena.
- Države članice lahko sprejmejo strožje varnostne ukrepe, na primer za prevoze skozi predore, kot je Rokavski preliv, ali zaradi posebnih klimatskih pogojev.
- Države članice lahko začasno dovolijo odstopanja od predpisov zaradi tehnološkega razvoja, lokalnih potreb ali posebnih okoliščin.
- Prevozniki morajo spoštovati pravila glede embalaže, označevanja, dokumentacije in specifične pogoje za nevarno blago po železnici.
- Države članice imajo pravico, da omejijo ali prepovejo prevoz določenega nevarnega blaga po svojem ozemlju zaradi razlogov, ki niso povezani z varnostjo, kot so nacionalna varnost ali varstvo okolja.
- Prevoz nevarnega blaga med EU in tretjimi državami je dovoljen, če poteka v skladu z RID; za države nekdanje Sovjetske zveze obstaja pravica do posebnih predpisov ob zagotavljanju primerne ravni varnosti.
- Spremembe in posodobitve priloge zaradi tehničnega napredka se urejajo preko odbora za prevoz nevarnega blaga in sledijo določenemu upravnemu postopku.
Obseg in vpleteni subjekti
- Direktivna ureditev se nanaša na prevoz nevarnega blaga po železnici, bodisi znotraj ene države članice bodisi med državami članicami EU.
- Izključeni so prevozi, ki jih opravljajo oborožene sile.
- Urejeni so tako mednarodni kot nacionalni železniški prevozi nevarnega blaga.
- Zadevni so prevozniki, upravljavci železniškega materiala, logistična podjetja in drugi udeleženci pri prevozu nevarnega blaga (npr. natovarjanje, raztovarjanje in posredovanje).
- Direktivni okvir zajema tudi opremo za prevoz (vagoni, cisterne, embalaža) in operativne postopke.
Rok izvedbe in prehodi
- Države članice so morale sprejeti potrebne zakonodajne, upravne in druge ukrepe za uskladitev z direktivo najpozneje do 1. januarja 1997.
- Do 31. decembra 1996 je dovoljena uporaba nekaterih nacionalnih predpisov in opreme, ki ne ustrezajo še novim standardom, z določenimi prehodi in omejitvami.
- Prehodno obdobje vključuje postopno posodabljanje predpisov, opreme in prakso za prevoz nevarnega blaga, pri čemer so dovoljene začasne izjeme in odstopanja za zagotovitev nemotenega prehoda.
- Določeni sporazumi med državami članicami o posebnih pogojih prevoza, ki so bili sklenjeni pred direktivo, so bili obdržani do 31. decembra 1998.
Direktiva 96/49/ES predstavlja pomembno zakonodajno podlago za varno urejanje prevoza nevarnega blaga po železnici v EU, s ciljem združevanja varnostnih standardov, zaščite ljudi in okolja ter omogočanja prostega pretoka blaga.
Direktiva 96/49/ES se uporablja za prevoz nevarnega blaga po železnici znotraj držav članic EU ali med njimi. Obsega prevoze nevarnih snovi in predmetov, katerih prevoz po železnici je prepovedan ali dovoljen le pod določenimi pogoji, vključno z dejavnostmi natovarjanja, raztovarjanja in prenosa na drug način prevoza. Direktiva ne velja za prevoz nevarnega blaga z vojaškimi prevoznimi sredstvi. Poleg tega dovoljuje državam članicam, da določijo posebne varnostne predpise glede nacionalnih in mednarodnih prevozov, ki niso urejeni z direktivo, kot so vlakovni promet, ranžiranje tovornih vagonov, operativna pravila, usposabljanje osebja in posebni predpisi za potniške vlake. Direktiva spremlja in usklajuje pravila z mednarodnim pravilnikom RID, ki ureja mednarodni železniški prevoz nevarnega blaga, ter dopušča določene izjeme in začasna odstopanja za zagotavljanje visoke ravni varnosti in prilagoditev tehničnemu razvoju.
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].
- Standard10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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 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, 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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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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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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This Technical Report provides a rationale and technical justification for certain European Standards for transportable gas cylinders, produced in accordance with the requirements of the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED), to be used for applications currently listed in the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Its purpose is to allow gas cylinders manufactured to the European Standards and EEC directives listed in this Technical Report to be eligible for the application of a "CE" mark under the PED provided that their filling conditions fulfil the requirements of ADR/RID (P200, 4.1.4.1) in respect of portable fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus and other cylinders used as stationary pressure vessels.
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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 96/49/EC covers "Transport of dangerous goods by rail". There are 510 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 96/49/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 96/49/EC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.