ISO 10286:2021
(Main)Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
This document defines terms for gas cylinders.
Bouteilles à gaz — Vocabulaire
Le présent document définit les termes pour les bouteilles à gaz.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10286
NORME
Fifth edition
Cinquième édition
INTERNATIONALE 2021-11
Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
Bouteilles à gaz — Vocabulaire
Gasflaschen — Vokabular
Reference number
Numéro de référence
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10286
Fifth edition
2021-11
Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
Gasflaschen — Vokabular
Bouteilles à gaz — Vocabulaire
Reference number
© ISO 2021
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication may
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
3.1 Terms related to pressure receptacles . 1
3.1.1 All pressure receptacles . 1
3.1.2 All gas cylinders . 4
3.1.3 Composite gas cylinders . 4
3.1.4 Acetylene cylinders . 4
3.1.5 Bundles of cylinders, battery vehicles and MEGC . 5
3.2 Terms related to accessories . 6
3.3 Terms related to manufacture . . 10
3.4 Terms related to testing and inspection . 11
3.5 Terms related to characteristics, properties and pressures .13
Annex A (informative) Pressure system for pressure receptacles .19
Annex B (informative) Terms of Clause 3 and additional terminology — Equivalent terms
in French and German .20
Annex C (informative) Figures related to the additional terminology given in Annex B .37
Bibliography .50
iii
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58, Gas cylinders, in collaboration with
the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 23, Transportable gas
cylinders, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna
Agreement).
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 10286:2015), of which it constitutes a
minor revision. The changes are as follows:
— changes to the formatting and structure throughout;
— editorial changes to fully align with the rules in ISO/IEC Directives Part 2.
In addition to text written in the official ISO languages (English, French), this document gives text in
German. This text is published under the responsibility of the Member Body for Germany (DIN) and is
given for information only. Only the text given in the official languages can be considered as ISO text.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
iv
Introduction
The terms and definitions in this document are given in the following layout:
preferred term(s) in bold typeface
admitted term(s) or synonyms, in normal typeface
DEPRECATED: deprecated term deprecated term(s), in normal typeface, with the designation
“DEPRECATED”:
definition the definition, where available, in normal typeface
Note 1 to entry: notes to entry, cross-references and examples.
Figures/non-verbal representations
The terms in this document are sorted in systematic order as far as possible. Further guidance on
terminological presentation can be found in ISO 10241-1.
The definitions support the understanding of the terms used in this document. They have been prepared
with due regard to possible uses in different fields related to gas cylinders. However, it is possible that
they will require adaption for particular uses.
Within this document, the term “ADR” is for simplification used as to also include similar regulations
such as RID and ADN, where appropriate.
[4]
This document has been written so that it is suitable to be referenced in the UN Model Regulations .
Table 1 shows a hierarchical overview of pressure receptacles according to the UN Model Regulations.
Annex A shows the different pressures for pressure receptacles in relation to each other.
Annex B shows a table including equivalent terms for additional terminology.
Annex C shows figures related to the additional terminology given in Annex B.
Terms given in square brackets are not within the scope of this document. They are shown for
information only.
v
vi
Table 1 — Hierarchical overview of terms for pressure receptacles
small pressure receptacle
receptacle
containing
MEGC
gas (gas
[metal-
battery (multiple-
salvage [closed a
cartridge) [tank ]
pressure bundle of hydride
d
vehicle element gas
cylinder tube pressure cryogenic
drum cylinders storage
b
and container)
receptacle receptacle ]
c
system ]
aerosol
dispenser
a
In scope of CEN/TC 296 and CEN/TC 286.
b
In scope of ISO/TC 220.
c
In scope of ISO/TC 197.
d
This designation is used in the ADR.
NOTE Within this document, for simplification, the use of the term “ADR” also includes similar regulations such as RID and ADN, where appropriate.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 10286:2021(E)
Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
1 Scope
This document defines terms for gas cylinders.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1 Terms related to pressure receptacles
3.1.1 All pressure receptacles
3.1.1.1
pressure receptacle
DEPRECATED: receptacle
cylinder, tube, pressure drum, closed cryogenic receptacle, metal-hydride storage system, bundle of
cylinders or salvage pressure receptacle
EXAMPLE Seamless gas cylinder:
3.1.1.2
gas cylinder
cylinder
transportable pressure receptacle of a water capacity not exceeding 150 l
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58 standards, the term “gas cylinder” is frequently used for clarification.
3.1.1.3
tube
seamless transportable pressure receptacle of a water capacity exceeding 150 l but not more than
3 000 l
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58, standards for composite tubes also with a higher water capacity are under
development.
3.1.1.4
pressure drum
welded transportable pressure receptacle of a water capacity exceeding 150 l and of not more than
1 000 l
3.1.1.5
bundle of cylinders
cylinder bundle
DEPRECATED: cylinder pack
assembly of cylinders that are fastened together and which are interconnected by a manifold and
transported as a unit having a total water capacity not exceeding 3 000 l except that bundles intended
for the transport of toxic gases shall be limited to 1 000 l total water capacity
EXAMPLE
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58 standards, the term “bundle” is frequently used for simplification.
3.1.1.6
salvage pressure receptacle
pressure receptacle with a water capacity not exceeding 1 000 l into which are placed damaged,
defective, leaking or non-conforming pressure receptacle(s) for the purpose of transport, e.g. for
recovery or disposal
3.1.1.7
small receptacle containing gas
gas cartridge
non-refillable receptacle having a water capacity not exceeding 1 000 ml for receptacles made of metal
and not exceeding 500 ml for receptacles made of synthetic material or glass, containing under pressure
a gas or mixture of gases
Note 1 to entry: This definition is used in the ADR only. There is no definition in the UN Model Regulations.
Note 2 to entry: This note applies to the German language only.
3.1.1.8
aerosol dispenser
aerosol
non-refillable receptacle made of metal, glass or plastics and containing a gas, compressed, liquefied
or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder and fitted with a release device
allowing the contents to be ejected
EXAMPLE
Note 1 to entry: This note applies to t
...
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10286
NORME
Fifth edition
Cinquième édition
INTERNATIONALE 2021-11
Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
Bouteilles à gaz — Vocabulaire
Gasflaschen — Vokabular
Reference number
Numéro de référence
DOCUMENT PROTÉGÉ PAR COPYRIGHT
© ISO 2021
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication may
be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on
the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below
or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
Tous droits réservés. Sauf prescription différente ou nécessité dans le contexte de sa mise en œuvre, aucune partie de cette
publication ne peut être reproduite ni utilisée sous quelque forme que ce soit et par aucun procédé, électronique ou mécanique,
y compris la photocopie, ou la diffusion sur l’internet ou sur un intranet, sans autorisation écrite préalable. Une autorisation peut
être demandée à l’ISO à l’adresse ci-après ou au comité membre de l’ISO dans le pays du demandeur.
ISO copyright office
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Phone: +41 22 749 01 11
Email: copyright@iso.org
Website: www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
Publié en Suisse
ii
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10286
Fifth edition
2021-11
Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
Gasflaschen — Vokabular
Bouteilles à gaz — Vocabulaire
Reference number
© ISO 2021
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication may
be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on
the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below
or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
ISO copyright office
CP 401 • Ch. de Blandonnet 8
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva
Phone: +41 22 749 01 11
Email: copyright@iso.org
Website: www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
ii
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
3.1 Terms related to pressure receptacles . 1
3.1.1 All pressure receptacles . 1
3.1.2 All gas cylinders . 4
3.1.3 Composite gas cylinders . 4
3.1.4 Acetylene cylinders . 4
3.1.5 Bundles of cylinders, battery vehicles and MEGC . 5
3.2 Terms related to accessories . 6
3.3 Terms related to manufacture . . 10
3.4 Terms related to testing and inspection . 11
3.5 Terms related to characteristics, properties and pressures .13
Annex A (informative) Pressure system for pressure receptacles .19
Annex B (informative) Terms of Clause 3 and additional terminology — Equivalent terms
in French and German .20
Annex C (informative) Figures related to the additional terminology given in Annex B .37
Bibliography .50
iii
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58, Gas cylinders, in collaboration with
the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 23, Transportable gas
cylinders, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna
Agreement).
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 10286:2015), of which it constitutes a
minor revision. The changes are as follows:
— changes to the formatting and structure throughout;
— editorial changes to fully align with the rules in ISO/IEC Directives Part 2.
In addition to text written in the official ISO languages (English, French), this document gives text in
German. This text is published under the responsibility of the Member Body for Germany (DIN) and is
given for information only. Only the text given in the official languages can be considered as ISO text.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
iv
Introduction
The terms and definitions in this document are given in the following layout:
preferred term(s) in bold typeface
admitted term(s) or synonyms, in normal typeface
DEPRECATED: deprecated term deprecated term(s), in normal typeface, with the designation
“DEPRECATED”:
definition the definition, where available, in normal typeface
Note 1 to entry: notes to entry, cross-references and examples.
Figures/non-verbal representations
The terms in this document are sorted in systematic order as far as possible. Further guidance on
terminological presentation can be found in ISO 10241-1.
The definitions support the understanding of the terms used in this document. They have been prepared
with due regard to possible uses in different fields related to gas cylinders. However, it is possible that
they will require adaption for particular uses.
Within this document, the term “ADR” is for simplification used as to also include similar regulations
such as RID and ADN, where appropriate.
[4]
This document has been written so that it is suitable to be referenced in the UN Model Regulations .
Table 1 shows a hierarchical overview of pressure receptacles according to the UN Model Regulations.
Annex A shows the different pressures for pressure receptacles in relation to each other.
Annex B shows a table including equivalent terms for additional terminology.
Annex C shows figures related to the additional terminology given in Annex B.
Terms given in square brackets are not within the scope of this document. They are shown for
information only.
v
vi
Table 1 — Hierarchical overview of terms for pressure receptacles
small pressure receptacle
receptacle
containing
MEGC
gas (gas
[metal-
battery (multiple-
salvage [closed a
cartridge) [tank ]
pressure bundle of hydride
d
vehicle element gas
cylinder tube pressure cryogenic
drum cylinders storage
b
and container)
receptacle receptacle ]
c
system ]
aerosol
dispenser
a
In scope of CEN/TC 296 and CEN/TC 286.
b
In scope of ISO/TC 220.
c
In scope of ISO/TC 197.
d
This designation is used in the ADR.
NOTE Within this document, for simplification, the use of the term “ADR” also includes similar regulations such as RID and ADN, where appropriate.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 10286:2021(E)
Gas cylinders — Vocabulary
1 Scope
This document defines terms for gas cylinders.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1 Terms related to pressure receptacles
3.1.1 All pressure receptacles
3.1.1.1
pressure receptacle
DEPRECATED: receptacle
cylinder, tube, pressure drum, closed cryogenic receptacle, metal-hydride storage system, bundle of
cylinders or salvage pressure receptacle
EXAMPLE Seamless gas cylinder:
3.1.1.2
gas cylinder
cylinder
transportable pressure receptacle of a water capacity not exceeding 150 l
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58 standards, the term “gas cylinder” is frequently used for clarification.
3.1.1.3
tube
seamless transportable pressure receptacle of a water capacity exceeding 150 l but not more than
3 000 l
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58, standards for composite tubes also with a higher water capacity are under
development.
3.1.1.4
pressure drum
welded transportable pressure receptacle of a water capacity exceeding 150 l and of not more than
1 000 l
3.1.1.5
bundle of cylinders
cylinder bundle
DEPRECATED: cylinder pack
assembly of cylinders that are fastened together and which are interconnected by a manifold and
transported as a unit having a total water capacity not exceeding 3 000 l except that bundles intended
for the transport of toxic gases shall be limited to 1 000 l total water capacity
EXAMPLE
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58 standards, the term “bundle” is frequently used for simplification.
3.1.1.6
salvage pressure receptacle
pressure receptacle with a water capacity not exceeding 1 000 l into which are placed damaged,
defective, leaking or non-conforming pressure receptacle(s) for the purpose of transport, e.g. for
recovery or disposal
3.1.1.7
small receptacle containing gas
gas cartridge
non-refillable receptacle having a water capacity not exceeding 1 000 ml for receptacles made of metal
and not exceeding 500 ml for receptacles made of synthetic material or glass, containing under pressure
a gas or mixture of gases
Note 1 to entry: This definition is used in the ADR only. There is no definition in the UN Model Regulations.
Note 2 to entry: This note applies to the German language only.
3.1.1.8
aerosol dispenser
aerosol
non-refillable receptacle made of metal, glass or plastics and containing a gas, compressed, liquefied
or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder and fitted with a release device
allowing the contents to be ejected
EXAMPLE
Note 1 to entry: This note applies to t
...
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