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BRITISH STANDARD
Specification for
Filling ratios and

developed pressures for
liquefiable and
permanent gases
UDC 661.9.07:533.1
BS 5355:1976
BS 5355:1976
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Institute of Refrigeration
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This British Standard having

been prepared under the
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Vessel Standards Committee
was published under the
authority of the
Executive Board on
28 May 1976
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First published as
BS 1736:1951
First revision as BS 5355
May 1976
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standard:
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ISBN 0 580 09143 0
Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No.
Date of issue
Comments
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January 1981
Indicated by a sideline in the margin
BS 5355:1976
Contents
Page
Cooperating organizations
Inside front cover
Foreword
iii
1
Scope
1
2
References
1
3
Definitions
1
4
General
1
5
Filling ratios and developed pressures for
liquefiable gases for containers made to BS 5045,
BS 5045-1, BS 5045-2 and BS 5045-3 and HOAL 3 and 4
3
6
Containers made to specifications other than BS 5045-1,
BS 5045-2 and BS 5045-3 or HOAL 3 and 4
5
7
Developed pressure for permanent gases
16
8
Large containers
16
Appendix A Determination of filling ratios and developed pressures
17
Appendix B Filling ratios and developed pressures
not specified in this standard
18
Appendix C Filling ratios and developed pressure for
countries other than the United Kingdom
19
Table 1 Classification of gases
2
Table 2 Reference temperature in C for filling ratio
and for developed pressure for conveyance in the United Kingdom
3
Table 3 High pressure liquefiable gases
4
5
Table 5 Hydrogen chloride and refrigerant 13Bl
5
Table 6 Low pressure liquefiable gases, filling ratios
and physical properties
7
Table 7 Vapour pressure data for commercial
propane and commercial butane
11
Table 8 Filling ratios for liquefied saturated
hydrocarbon gases, reference temperature 33 C
12
Table 9 Filling ratios for liquefied unsaturated
12
13
13
hydrocarbon gases, reference temperature 42.5 C
14
14
15
15
Table 16 Relationships for permanent gases
between charging pressure at 15 C and the
pressure developed at reference temperature of 60 C
16
Table 17 Classification of countries and territories of the
world (other than the United Kingdom) into climatic areas
in relation to observed absolute maximum shade temperatures
20
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Table 18 Reference temperatures for filling ratio
and for developed pressures with respect to climatic areas
22
Table 19 Filling ratios and developed pressures applicable
to high pressure liquefiable gases in various size ranges of container at
the reference temperatures for the climatic areas given in Table 18
23
Table 20 Filling ratio and vapour pressure data applicable to low
pressure liquefiable gases in various size ranges of container at the
reference temperatures for the climatic areas given in Table 18
24
32
32
33
33
34
34
35
35
36
36
Table 31 Developed pressures applicable to permanent
gases in various size ranges of container at the reference
temperatures for the climatic areas given in Table 18
37
Publications referred to
Inside back cover
ii
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Foreword
This British Standard is one of a series based upon the recommendations in the
report (published in 1969) of the Home Office Gas Cylinders and Containers
Committee for materials, design, construction, testing, filling and maintenance of
containers intended for the conveyance by road of permanent and liquefiable
gases under pressure.
It has been prepared under the auspices of the Pressure Vessel Standards
Committee at the request of the Home Office in order to satisfy the technical
requirements of new legislation currently under consideration for such
conveyance.
This particular standard deals with filling ratios and developed pressures for
liquefiable and permanent gases filled into containers.
This British Standard replaces BS 1736 published in 1951 and presents a wider
scope in that filling ratios are specified for a greater number of liquefiable gases
and it also specifies the developed pressures for permanent gases. BS 1736 is now
withdrawn.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
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 to iv,
pages 1 to 40, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.
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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies the filling ratios and
developed pressures to be used when filling,
selecting or designing containers of 1 litre water
capacity and above for conveyance of liquefiable or
permanent gases by road within the
United Kingdom.
NOTE As guidance only, for overseas markets, corresponding
filling ratio and developed pressure data for climatic areas other
than the United Kingdom are given in Appendix C.
where filling ratios are calculated in accordance

with the requirements of Appendix A they shall be
maximum values and hence the filling mass charged
into a container must take account of the accuracy
of the filling procedure
2 References
3.7
developed pressure
The titles of the British Standards referred to in this

standard are listed on the inside back cover.
NOTE The water capacity stamped on the container may refer

to the minimum designed water capacity of the container without
fittings, in which case the net water capacity must be
ascertained.
Although water capacity is defined as a mass it may be expressed
as a volume.
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this British Standard the
following definitions apply.
3.1
critical temperature
the temperature above which the substance cannot
exist in a liquid state
3.2
liquefiable gas
a gas which is liquefiable by pressure at 10 C but
which is completely vapourized at 17.5 C when at
not more than 1 013 mbar1)
3.3
high-pressure liquefiable gas
a gas which has a critical temperature from 10 C
to 70 C inclusive
3.4
low-pressure liquefiable gas
a gas which has a critical temperature above 70 C
those toxic substances which are liquid
at 1 013 mbar1) pressure at 0 C but which boil at or
below 30 C at that pressure shall be treated as
low-pressure liquefiable gases
3.5
permanent gas
a gas which has a critical temperature
below 10 C
3.6
filling ratio
the ratio of the mass of gas introduced into a
container to the mass of water (water capacity)
at 15 C that fills the container fitted as for use,
i.e. complete with valve, dip tube, float
etc, as necessary
1)
the pressure developed by the contents of the

container at the pressure reference temperature as
given in Table 2
3.8
reference temperature for filling ratio
the temperature at which the liquid density is to be
evaluated for calculating the filling ratio
3.9
reference temperature for developed pressure
the temperature at which the developed pressure is
to be determined
3.10
maximum permissible pressure
the maximum permissible pressure in service is the
pressure developed by the contents at the pressure
reference temperature taking into account the
filling ratio for high pressure liquefiable gases and
the intended charging pressure at 15 C for
permanent gases
4 General
4.1 Table 1 classifies those gases conveyed in
commercial quantities for which data are given in
this standard. It also indicates any associated
hazard.
4.2 The reference temperatures for filling ratio and
for developed pressure referred to in this standard
vary with the size of container. The relationship
between reference temperature and container
volume is given in Table 2.
4.3 Where filling ratios and developed pressures are
not specified for gases or gas mixtures, the
procedure to be followed is included as Appendix B
to this standard.
1 013 mbar = 760 mmHg.
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Table 1 Classification of gases

Liquefiable gases
Permanent gases
(tc less than 10 C)
Air
Argon
a
Boron trifluoride
baCarbon monoxide
baCoal gas
ca
Fluorine
Helium
b
Hydrogen
b
Methane (natural gas
and town gas, excluding
coal gas)
Neon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
High pressure
(tc 10 C to 70 C)
Low pressure
(tc greater than 70 C)
aAmmonia
Carbon dioxide
b
ca
Ethane
Boron trichloride
b
b
Ethylene
Butadiene
caHydrogen chloride
Octafluorocyclobutane (R.C318)
Bromotrifluoromethane (R.13B1) bIso butane
cn-butane
Chlorotrifluoromethane (R.13)
caCarbonyl chloride
Nitrous oxide
ca
Sulphur hexafluoride
Chlorine
ca
Chlorine trifluoride
a
Cyanogen chloride
b
1-chloro-1, 1-difluoroethane (R.142b)
Chloropentafluoroethane (R.115)
b1, 1-difluoroethane (R.152a)
2-chloro-1, 1, 1-trifluoroethane (R.133a)
1, 2-dichlorotetrafluoroethane (R.114)
b
Dimethylether
b
Ethylamine
bEthyl chloride
baEthylene oxide
ba
Hydrogen cyanide
ca
Hydrogen fluoride
ca
Hydrogen sulphide
Bromochlorodifluoromethane (R.12B1)
Chlorodifluoromethane (R.22)
Dichlorofluoromethane (R.21)
Dichlorodifluoromethane (R.12)
b
Monomethylamine
b
Dimethylamine
bTrimethylamine
aMethyl bromide
ba
Methyl chloride
ca
Nitrogen tetroxide
ca
Nitrosyl chloride
b
Propane
bCyclopropane
bPropylene
ca
Sulphur dioxide
b
Vinyl chloride
Gas mixtures:
Azeotrope R500 (73.8 % R12
and 26.2 % R152a)
Azeotrope R502 (48.8 % R22
and 51.2 % R115)
a
Ethylene oxide 12 % and R12, 88 %
These gases are poisonous and are the once referred to in this standard are toxic. Other gases not so marked may have poisonous
properties in less degree or be suffocating in heavy concentrations.
b
For the purpose of transport these gases are considered to be flammable.
c These gases are considered corrosive for the purpose of periodic testing, (see BS 5430).
tc is the critical temperature.
Reference to refrigerants by number designation (e.g. R.12) is in accordance with international agreements (see BS 4580).
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Table 2 Reference temperature in C for filling ratio and for developed pressure for
conveyance in the United Kingdom (climatic area shade temperature u 35 C (u
u 95 F)
Type of
contents
Reference temperatures for developed pressure C
Container volume V
Container volume V
V up to
and
including
130 litres
Low
pressure
liquefiable 45
gases
Reference temperatures for filling ratio C
V greater
than 130
litres up to
and including
1 m3
V greater V greater
V up to
V greater
V greater
V greater
than 1 m3 than 5 m3
and
than 130 litres than 1 m3 up to than 5 m3
up to and
including
up to and
and including (see note)
including
130 litres including 1 m3 5 m3 (see note)
5 m3
(see note)
42.5
42.5
38b
High
pressure
liquefiable
gases
Permanent
gases
55
50
47.5
42.5
52.5a
52.5a
50
45
60
NOTE For the purpose of the above table when the ratio of the overall length of the container to the diameter exceeds 4.5, the
volume of the container shall be taken as that volume contained in a length 4.5 times the external diameter.
a When safety devices are fitted
b For containers exceeding 5 m3
to carbon dioxide containers this reference temperature may be reduced to 50 C.

in volume, the reference temperature for filling ratio may be reduced from 38 C to 33 C for the
winter period, November to April, provided that containers so filled are discharged before the following 1 May.
4.4 The developed pressure figures quoted in the

various tables are assumed to be for pure gases. If
impurities are present the effect on the developed
pressure must be taken into account, for example,
by treating the impure substance as a mixture for
the purposes of Appendix A.
4.5 The physical data for the majority of the gases in
this standard are taken from the Report of the Home
Office Gas Cylinders and Containers Committee,
published in 1969. Pressure values have been
converted from lbf/in2 to bar2) using a factor
of 0.068 947 6 and rounded to the same number of
significant figures as in the above report.
5 Filling ratios and developed

pressures for liquefiable gases for
containers made to BS 5045, BS 5045-1,
BS 5045-2 and BS 5045-3 and HOAL 3
and 43)
5.1 High pressure liquefiable gases
5.1.1 The chosen filling ratio shall be such that
1) The pressure developed by the contents at the
reference temperatures does not exceed the
maximum permissible pressure.
2)
3)
2) The pressure developed at 5 C above the

reference temperature does not exceed the
maximum permissible pressure by more
than 20 %.
5.1.2 Filling ratios and the associated developed
pressures at the reference temperatures applying in
the United Kingdom for different sizes of containers
are given in Table 3. If it is desired to use containers
designed for developed pressures other than those
given in Table 3, then the procedure in Appendix B
shall be followed.
Formulae for calculating filling ratios are given in
Appendix A. In calculating the filling ratio from the
physical data, allowance shall be made for the
negative degree of uncertainty in the accuracy of the
density data.
5.1.3 For impure gases and mixtures of high
pressure liquefiable gases with other gases, the
permissible filling ratio shall be determined
experimentally so as to comply with the
requirements of 5.1.1.
5.1.4 For guidance only for overseas markets,
corresponding filling ratio and developed pressure
data for climatic areas other than the
United Kingdom are given in Appendix C, Table 19.
1 bar = 105 N/m2 = 100 kPa.

Home Office specifications for aluminium alloy containers for the conveyance of compressed gases.
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Gas
Critical
temperature
Liquid
density
at 15 C
g/cm2
Carbon dioxide
31.1
0.824
Ethane
Ethylene
Hydrogen chloride
Nitrous oxide
Refrigerant 13
Refrigerant 13B1
Sulphur hexafluoride with
up to 1 % nitrogen
impurity (m/m)
32.1
9.7
51.3
36.5
28.9
67.0
45.5
(pure SF6)
0.370
0.86
0.817
0.99
1.61
1.44
0.75a
0.667a
0.36
0.325
0.78
0.75
1.09
1.60
1.46
Developed pressures bar (gauge)

45 C
152.3
120.8
135.8
145.5
127.9
142.7
160.8
147.1
148.1
50 C
173.5
136.8
150.3
157.9
153.2
163.4
177.5
170.2
166.9
52.5 C
184.1
144.8
157.2
164.1
165.9
173.7
186.3
182.0
175.8
A 0.667 filling ratio shall be used for fire extinguishing applications, a 0.75 filling ratio shall be used for all other applications.
5.2 Low pressure liquefiable gases

5.2.1 General. The chosen filling ratio shall be such
that in no circumstances shall the liquid portion of
the gas occupy more than 97 % of the volume of the
container at the filling ratio reference temperature,
nor shall the container be liquid full at a
temperature 5 C greater than the filling ratio
reference temperature.
Formulae for calculating filling ratios are given
in Appendix A. In calculating the filling ratio from
the physical data, allowance shall be made for the
negative degree of uncertainty in the accuracy of the
density data.
5.2.2 Filling ratios. The filling ratios to be used for
the commercially pure gases listed in Table 1 are
given in Table 6. Columns giving the vapour
pressure developed at the pressure reference
temperature associated with the filling ratio
reference temperature have also been included.
Vapour pressure data for commercial butane and
commercial propane as defined in BS 4250 are given
in Table 7.
5.2.3 Mixtures of low pressure liquefiable gases.
Except as allowed under 5.2.4 the density of a
mixture of low pressure liquefiable gases shall be
determined experimentally at the appropriate
filling ratio reference temperature, from which,
after allowance for the tolerance on the proportions
of the mixture, the filling ratio shall be determined
in accordance with 5.2.1. Alternatively the density
of the mixture may be calculated using the formula
given in Appendix A.
Filling ratio
5.2.4 Mixtures of liquefiable petroleum gases. For

mixtures of liquefiable petroleum gases Table 8
to Table 15 should be used for obtaining filling
ratios appropriate to the reference temperature.
The density of the mixture shall be determined
experimentally at a convenient temperature and for
any given reference temperature the maximum
permissible filling ratio is the value at the
intersection of the row beginning with the value
determined for the density and the column headed
by the temperature at which it was determined.
See 5.1.1 and Table 2 for the association of reference
temperature with size of container.
5.2.5 Mixtures of liquefiable petroleum gases
consisting wholly of saturated hydrocarbons.
Table 8, Table 10, Table 12 and Table 14 give the
maximum permissible filling ratios for mixtures of
liquefiable petroleum gases consisting wholly of
saturated hydrocarbons.
consisting wholly of unsaturated hydrocarbons or
containing more than 2 mol % of C2 hydrocarbons.
unsaturated hydrocarbons, or containing more
than 2 mol % of C2 hydrocarbons.
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containing both saturated and unsaturated
hydrocarbons. For mixtures consisting only partly of
unsaturated hydrocarbons the maximum
permissible filling ratio shall be determined
a) by reading from Table 9, Table 11 Table 13
or Table 15 as appropriate, or
b) by linear interpolation between the value
in Table 8, Table 10, Table 12 or Table 14 as
appropriate to the reference temperature for
filling ratio, density determined and tamperature
of density determination, and the corresponding
value in Table 9, Table 11, Table 13 or Table 15.
For example if x is the proportion by mass of
unsaturated hydrocarbons in the mixture, (FR)a
and (FR)b are the filling ratios given by Table 8,
Table 10, Table 12 or Table 14 and Table 9,
Table 11, Table 13 or Table 15 respectively for
the given density, temperature of density
determination and reference temperature,
and (FR)m is the filling ratio appropriate to the
mixture
(FR)m = (FR)a x [(FR)a (FR)b]
6 Containers made to specifications

other than BS 5045-1, BS 5045-2 and
BS 5045-3 or HOAL 3 and 44)
6.1 General. Other containers may be used for the
conveyance of compressed or liquefiable gases
provided that they are made
a) to one of the published specifications listed
below;
b) to any other specification which has been
approved by HM Inspector of Explosives and used
in accordance with the conditions of the above
mentioned approval.
6.2 Permanent gases. Containers made to BS 399,
BS 400 and BS 1045 and, provided that they have
been inspected by an approved inspecting authority,
BS 1287 and BS 1288, for a design pressure
of 124 bar5) may be filled to a charging pressure
at 15 C of 137 bar.
Containers made to HO S, HO T6), HOAL 1 and
HOAL 24) may be filled to a charging pressure
appropriate to the design pressure.
4)
Home Office specifications for
5)
1 bar = 105 N/m2 = 100 kPa.
6)
6.3 High pressure liquefiable gases

6.3.1 Containers made to the specifications given in
BS 399, BS 400, BS 401, BS 1045, BS 1287,
BS 1288 with a design pressure of 124 bar, and to
specifications HO S, HO T and HOAL 1 and
HOAL 2 with a minimum design pressure of 137 bar
may be used with the filling ratios listed in Table 4.
Gas
Critical
Liquid
Filling
temperature density
ratio
at 15 C
C
g/cm3
Carbon dioxide
31.1
0.824
Ethane
Ethylene
Hydrogen chloride
Nitrous oxide
Refrigerant 13
Refrigerant 13 B1
with up to 1 %
nitrogen impurity
(m/m)
32.1
9.7
51.3
36.5
28.9
67.0
0.370
0.86
0.817
0.99
1.61
0.75a
0.667a
0.36
0.325
0.78
0.75
1.09
1.60
45.5
1.44
1.46
a
A 0.667 filling ratio shall be used for fire extinguishing
applications; a 0.75 filling ratio shall be used for all other
applications.
6.3.2 For hydrogen chloride and refrigerant 13 B1,

containers made to other specifications approved by
HM Inspector of Explosives may be used with the
filling ratios listed in Table 5.
6.3.3 Cylinders made to BS 399, BS 400 and
BS 1045 are normally ordered to a nominal water
capacity; before use with a high pressure liquefiable
gas the minimum water capacity must be measured.
Table 5 Hydrogen chloride and
refrigerant 13 B1
Minimum design
pressure
Gas
Critical
Filling V up to and V greater
temperature ratio including
than
130 litres 130 litres
Hydrogen
C
chloride
51.3
Refrigerant
13 B1
67.0
0.65
75.0 bar
69.0 bar
1.31
26.0 bar
25.0 bar
aluminium alloy containers for the conveyance of compressed gears.
Home Office specifications for seamless alloy steel cylinders for the conveyance of compressed gases.
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6.4 Low pressure liquefiable gases. Low

pressure liquefiable gases may be carried in any
container made to the following specifications.
BS 401, BS 1500, BS 1515, HO paper S13, DSIR
Paper S12C and any other specification approved
by HM Inspector of Explosives provided that the
design pressure of the container according to the
specification or code to which it was made is not
less than the vapour pressure in the container at
the filling ratio reference temperature given
in Table 2.
The filling ratio shall be that appropriate to the

filling ratio reference temperature in Table 2 as
shown in Table 6, and Table 8 to Table 15.
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United Kingdom. Liquid density data for 43 C, 47.5 C and 50 C are quoted to ensure compliance with the over-rider on filling ratio given in 5.2.1. Except where stated, these data relate
to the pure gases. For certain gases the probable impurities are such that it would be necessary to reduce the filling ratio, and cases of doubt should be referred to HM Inspector of
Explosives.
Ammonia
Substance
Temp.
C
15
Boron
Butadiene n-butanec
Iso
Carbonyl
Chlorine Cyanogen Dimethyl Ethylamine
trichloride
1-3
butanec chloride Chlorine tri-fluoride chloridea
ether
Critical temperature
132.4
178.8
Normal boiling point
33.4
12.7
4.5
0.5
Liquid density
confidence limit
0.00
0.30
0.20
0.50
Liquid density g/cm3

0.617
1.344
Vapour pressure bar gauge
6.27
0.103
Vapour pressure bar absolute
33
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
g/cm3
38
Liquid density
Filling ratio

42.5 Vapour pressure bar gauge
Filling ratio
152
152
0.626
2.07
135
11.7
0.50
0.584
0.77
182
7.6
34.1
153
174b
12.0
13.0
0.20
0.50
126.9
24.9
16.6
0.40
1.385
0.31
1.424
4.76
1.840
0.13
1.179
0.10
0.676
0.688
3.37
0.958
1.00
183
0.20
0.566
1.54
144
0.30
0.590
0.572
1.300
1.223
0.605
0.585
0.563
0.543
0.543
0.524
1.341
1.298
1.371
1.324
1.784
1.727
1.139
1.099
0.647
0.621
0.667
0.645
0.582
0.564
1.293
1.216
0.598
0.578
0.556
0.536
0.537
0.518
1.328
1.285
1.355
1.309
1.768
1.711
1.128
1.088
0.638
0.612
0.661
0.639
0.575
15.63
0.558
1.283
1.67
1.206
0.592
3.65
0.573
0.551
3.05
0.533
0.531
4.60
0.512
1.317
2.26
1.275
1.341
11.02
1.295
1.754
2.39
1.698
1.116
1.88
1.077
0.630
8.45
0.605
0.655
1.46
0.633
Liquid density
g/cm3
0.574
1.282
0.591
0.550
0.530
1.316
1.339
1.752
1.115
0.629
0.654
45
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.571
0.553
1.278
1.202
0.588
0.569
0.548
0.528
0.527
0.508
1.310
1.268
1.333
1.287
1.745
1.689
1.110
1.071
0.626
0.601
0.652
0.630
47.5

0.567
18.02
1.273
2.08
0.585
4.32
0.545
3.65
0.524
5.36
1.304
2.79
1.324
12.54
1.739
3.04
1.104
2.37
0.621
9.71
0.649
1.90
50

0.563
19.31
1.268
2.31
0.582
4.67
0.542
3.95
0.520
5.78
1.297
3.08
1.316
13.35
1.729
3.41
1.098
2.64
0.617
10.38
0.646
2.14
55
Vapour pressure bar
22.08
2.81
5.45
4.62
6.64
3.70
15.04
4.23
3.23
11.83
2.68
43
gauge
filling ratios assume 1.5 % maximum HCN by mass.
See Table 7 for vapour pressure data for commercial butane and commercial propane.
BS 5355:1976
a
Densities and
b
Calculated.
c
BSI 08-1999
Table 6 Low pressure liquefiable gases, filling ratios and physical properties
Temp.
C
15
Ethyl
Ethylene Hydrogen Hydrogen Hydrogen Methylchloride
oxide
cyanide
fluoride sulphide
amine
187.2
195.8
183.5
188
12.3
10.8
25.7
19.5
Liquid density
confidence limit
0.50
0.50
2.50
0.50
Dimethylamine
Trimethylamine
100.4
156.9
164.6
160.2
60.4
6.3
6.9
2.9
1.00
Methylbromide
191
Methylchloride
143.1
3.5
24.1
1.00 u 45 C 1.0 u 45 C 1.0 1.00

> 45 C 2.0 > 45 C 2.0
0.20

0.900
0.876
0.694
0.978
0.800
0.666
0.661
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
0.16
0.20
14.53
1.43
0.36
Vapour pressure bar
absolute
0.67
0.86
0.639
0.57
1.690
0.58
0.927
3.28
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.873
0.842
0.852
0.822
0.668
0.631
0.942
0.909
0.751
0.721
0.643
0.617
0.640
0.614
0.617
0.592
1.641
1.575
0.894
0.865
38
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.865
0.834
0.845
0.815
0.660
0.624
0.932
0.899
0.737
0.707
0.635
0.609
0.633
0.607
0.610
0.586
1.627
1.562
0.884
0.855
42.5

Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
0.858
1.85
0.828
0.839
2.06
0.810
0.653
0.84
0.617
0.923
1.17
0.891
0.724
28.99
0.695
0.629
5.14
0.604
0.626
2.52
0.601
0.604
2.74
0.580
1.615
2.64
1.550
0.875
8.13
0.847
43
Liquid density
g/cm3
0.857
0.838
0.652
0.922
0.723
0.623
0.625
0.604
1.614
0.874
45
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.854
0.824
0.836
0.806
0.650
0.614
0.918
0.886
0.717
0.688
0.625
0.600
0.622
0.597
0.601
0.577
1.609
1.545
0.869
0.841
47.5

Vapour pressure bar
gauge
0.850
2.30
0.833
2.56
0.646
1.18
0.913
1.54
0.710
32.37
0.622
6.14
0.618
3.16
0.597
3.30
1.600
3.18
0.864
9.38
50

Vapour pressure bar
gauge
0.845
2.54
0.829
2.84
0.642
1.37
0.908
1.74
0.703
34.18
0.618
6.69
0.614
3.53
0.594
3.56
1.594
3.47
0.859
10.02
55
Vapour pressure bar
3.10
3.44
1.78
2.19
38.02
7.89
4.24
4.17
4.10
11.41
33
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Substance
gauge
BS 5355:1976
Substance
Temp.
C
15
Nitrogen
tetroxide
Nitrosyl
Sulphur
Vinyl Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant
Propane Cyclo-propane Propylene
chloride
dioxide chloride
12
21
22
158.0
173
96.8
124.4
91.8
157.5
156.5
112.0
178.5
96.0
21.0
5.9
42.1
32.9
47.8
10.0
13.8
29.8
8.9
40.8
Liquid density
confidence limit
0.50
See
Note 1
0.50

1.458
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Vapour pressure bar

absolute
0.72
1.312
1.34
0.509
6.33
1.414
1.364
1.266
1.215
0.482
0.465
0.589
0.568
0.491
0.474
1.347
1.303
0.884
0.853
1.280
1.239
1.346
1.304
1.163
1.126
1.401
1.352
1.253
1.203
0.474
0.457
0.582
0.561
0.482
0.466
1.333
1.290
0.874
0.843
1.261
1.221
1.334
1.292
1.142
1.106
1.388
1.56
1.340
1.241
5.01
1.179
0.466
13.51
0.449
0.575
11.03
0.555
0.474
16.19
0.458
1.319
6.04
1.277
0.866
5.47
0.835
1.243
9.20
1.203
1.322
2.17
1.281
1.122
15.44
1.087
0.50
0.30
0.615
4.90
0.20
0.50
1.395
1.80
0.920
1.87
0.524
7.91
0.15
0.10
1.346
3.90
0.10
1.390
0.26
1.231
6.94
33
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
38
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
42.5

Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
43
Liquid density
g/cm3
1.387
1.240
0.465
0.574
0.473
1.318
0.865
1.321
1.321
1.119
45
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
1.382
1.333
1.234
1.173
0.461
0.444
0.572
0.552
0.469
0.453
1.311
1.269
0.861
0.830
1.232
1.193
1.316
1.275
1.110
1.075
47.5
Liquid density
g/cm3
1.376
1.227
0.456
0.567
0.463
1.304
0.856
1.221
1.310
1.097
50
Liquid density
1.369
1.221
0.451
0.563
0.459
1.296
0.851
1.211
1.303
1.085
55
Vapour pressure bar
3.22
7.76
8.89
7.92
NOTE
t u 39 C. 1.1 % 39 C. < 51 C. 2.0 %.
g/cm
gauge
18.00
14.96
21.53
12.65
3.55
20.93
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BSI 08-1999
Temp.
C
15
Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant

Mixture
12B1
133a
C.318
114
R115
R142b
R152a
R500
R502
R12 88 %
Ethylene
oxide 12 %
153.8
144.2a
144.2
145.7
79.9
4.0
6.1
5.9
3.6
39.3
Liquid density
confidence limit
0.10
0.10
0.20
0.20

1.833
0.98
33.3
0.10
1.133
1.47
0.10
0.924
3.26
45.6
0.10
1.189
4.82
21.5
0.10
1.285
7.83
1.294
2.84
1.430
1.384
1.244
1.204
1.086
1.053
0.88
0.853
1.127
1.094
1.205
1.17
1.227
1.191
1.749
1.694
1.281
1.241
1.446
1.399
1.414
1.368
1.213
1.117
1.073
1.04
0.866
0.839
1.109
1.076
1.181
1.147
1.208
1.172
1.732
3.51
1.678
1.268
2.58
1.228
1.426
4.30
1.380
1.399
2.59
1.355
1.187
12.77
1.152
1.061
4.63
1.029
0.852
8.77
0.826
1.091
11.09
1.059
1.157
16.60
1.120
1.192
7.39
1.156
g/cm3
1.730
1.266
1.424
1.398
1.186
1.059
0.851
1.089
1.155
1.190
1.722
1.668
1.260
1.220
1.415
1.369
1.391
1.346
1.174
1.138
13.769
1.054
1.023
5.051
0.844
0.819
9.46
1.082
1.05
11.871
1.144
1.106
17.63
1.182
1.147
7.944
38
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
Liquid density g/cm

Filling ratio
g/cm3
47.5
Liquid density
Vapour pressure bar
50

Filling ratio
55
1.334
5.74
24.7
90.1
1.467
1.420
g/cm
45
1.486
0.51
0.10
105
1.297
1.256
Liquid density
Filling ratio
Liquid density
1.539
1.23
9.2
113.5
1.768
1.713
33
43
1.352
0.41
0.10
137

42.5 Vapour pressure bar gauge
Filling ratio
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
gauge
1.712
4.15
1.252
3.15
1.403
5.10
1.382
3.13
1.158
14.56
1.048
5.46
0.836
9.74
1.071
12.61
1.13
18.70
1.173
8.42
1.702
4.50
1.245
3.46
1.391
5.53
1.374
3.42
1.143
15.52
1.109
1.041
5.88
1.010
0.828
10.84
0.803
1.061
13.44
1.030
1.115
19.82
1.077
1.164
8.97
1.129
4.05
17.59
6.84
12.42
15.23
22.19
5.24
4.13
6.45
10.29
NOTE Refrigerant 114 (Dichlorotetrafluorethane). The data are those for 1,2-dichlor-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane. For 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluorethane the density is slightly greater
and the vapour pressure slightly less. The filling ratios and developed pressures recommended relate to the former isomer and are applicable to both isomers or to a mixture of these.
a
BSI 08-1999
Substance
Calculated.
BS 5355:1976
10
BS 5355:1976
Table 7 Vapour pressure data for

commercial propane and commercial butane
Reference
temperature
C
42.5
45
47.5
50
52.5
55
57.5
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
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Maximum developed saturation vapour

pressure, bar gauge
Commercial
propane
16.75
17.58
18.68
19.79
20.89
22.13
23.37
24.61
25.92
27.30
28.61
29.99
Commercial
butane
5.52
5.86
6.27
6.69
7.03
7.52
8.00
8.55
9.10
9.58
10.20
10.89
11
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
BSI 08-1999
Temperature
for density
determination
C

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.432
0.437
0.442
0.448
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.440
0.446
0.451
0.457
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.480
0.486
0.491
0.448
0.454
0.460
0.466
0.471
0.476
0.482
0.487
0.493
0.498
0.457
0.462
0.467
0.473
0.479
0.484
0.489
0.495
0.500
0.504
0.466
0.470
0.475
0.481
0.486
0.491
0.497
0.501
0.506
0.512
0.473
0.478
0.483
0.488
0.494
0.499
0.503
0.508
0.513
0.419
0.481
0.486
0.491
0.496
0.501
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.423
0.428
0.434
0.440
0.445
0.451
0.457
0.462
0.468
0.474
0.432
0.438
0.443
0.449
0.454
0.460
0.465
0.571
0.476
0.482
0.442
0.447
0.453
0.458
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.480
0.485
0.491
0.451
0.457
0.462
0.467
0.473
0.478
0.583
0.489
0.494
0.499
0.461
0.466
0.471
0.477
0.482
0.487
0.492
0.497
0.503
0.508
0.470
0.476
0.481
0.486
0.491
0.496
0.501
0.506
0.511
0.516
0.480
0.485
0.490
0.494
0.499
0.504
0.509
0.514
0.519
0.524
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.580
0.590
0.595
0.490
0.496
0.501
0.506
0.512
0.518
0.523
0.529
0.534
0.540
0.497
0.501
0.507
0.513
0.519
0.524
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.546
0.503
0.508
0.514
0.520
0.525
0.531
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.552
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.532
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.553
0.558
0.517
0.522
0.528
0.533
0.537
0.542
0.548
0.553
0.559
0.564
0.524
0.529
0.534
0.538
0.543
0.549
0.554
0.559
0.564
0.569
0.530
0.534
0.539
0.544
0.549
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.569
0.574
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.479
0.485
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.507
0.513
0.519
0.524
0.530
0.487
0.493
0.499
0.504
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.532
0.537
0.496
0.502
0.507
0.512
0.518
0.523
0.529
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.536
0.542
0.547
0.552
0.513
0.518
0.523
0.528
0.534
0.539
0.544
0.549
0.554
0.560
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.536
0.541
0.546
0.551
0.556
0.562
0.567
0.529
0.534
0.539
0.544
0.549
0.554
0.558
0.563
0.568
0.573
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.551
0.557
0.562
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.589
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.589
0.594
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.589
0.594
0.598
0.579
0.584
0.589
0.594
0.598
0.603
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.552
0.558
0.564
0.543
0.549
0.554
0.560
0.565
0.571
0.551
0.556
0.561
0.567
0.572
0.578
0.558
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.586
0.591
0.572
0.577
0.582
0.587
0.592
0.597
0.578
0.583
0.588
0.593
0.598
0.603
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12

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25

30
Density
g/cm3
Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.424
0.429
0.435
0.440
0.446
0.451
0.458
0.464
0.470
0.477
0.432
0.438
0.443
0.448
0.455
0.460
0.466
0.472
0.478
0.483
0.440
0.445
0.451
0.458
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.480
0.485
0.491
0.449
0.455
0.460
0.465
0.471
0.477
0.482
0.487
0.593
0.498
0.458
0.463
0.468
0.474
0.479
0.484
0.489
0.495
0.500
0.505
0.465
0.471
0.476
0.481
0.486
0.491
0.496
0.502
0.507
0.512
0.473
0.479
0.483
0.488
0.493
0.498
0.503
0.509
0.513
0.518
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.412
0.418
0.424
0.429
0.435
0.441
0.447
0.453
0.458
0.464
0.421
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.444
0.450
0.456
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.431
0.437
0.443
0.448
0.454
0.459
0.465
0.471
0.476
0.482
0.441
0.447
0.452
0.458
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.480
0.485
0.491
0.451
0.457
0.462
0.467
0.473
0.478
0.483
0.489
0.494
0.499
0.461
0.466
0.471
0.477
0.482
0.487
0.492
0.498
0.503
0.508
0.471
0.476
0.481
0.486
0.491
0.496
0.501
0.506
0.511
0.516
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.482
0.488
0.494
0.499
0.506
0.511
0.517
0.522
0.528
0.534
0.489
0.495
0.501
0.507
0.512
0.517
0.523
0.528
0.534
0.540
0.497
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.518
0.524
0.529
0.535
0.541
0.546
0.504
0.509
0.514
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.536
0.541
0.546
0.552
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.547
0.553
0.559
0.517
0.522
0.527
0.532
0.538
0.543
0.548
0.553
0.559
0.564
0.523
0.528
0.533
0.538
0.543
0.548
0.553
0.559
0.565
0.569
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.470
0.476
0.482
0.587
0.493
0.499
0.505
0.511
0.516
0.522
0.479
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.501
0.507
0.513
0.519
0.524
0.530
0.487
0.493
0.499
0.504
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.527
0.532
0.538
0.496
0.502
0.507
0.513
0.518
0.523
0.529
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.547
0.553
0.513
0.518
0.524
0.529
0.534
0.539
0.544
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.552
0.557
0.562
0.567
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.540
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.552
0.558
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.558
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.564
0.568
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.589
0.569
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.589
0.594
0.574
0.579
0.584
0.589
0.594
0.598
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.528
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.553
0.559
0.564
0.543
0.549
0.555
0.560
0.566
0.571
0.551
0.556
0.562
0.567
0.573
0.578
0.558
0.564
0.569
0.574
0.580
0.585
0.565
0.570
0.576
0.581
0.586
0.591
0.572
0.577
0.582
0.587
0.592
0.597
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10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
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Temperature
for density
determination
C

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.413
0.419
0.426
0.432
0.437
0.443
0.450
0.457
0.464
0.469
0.422
0.428
0.435
0.440
0.446
0.452
0.459
0.465
0.471
0.477
0.431
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.479
0.485
0.440
0.446
0.452
0.458
0.464
0.469
0.475
0.481
0.487
0.493
0.449
0.455
0.461
0.466
0.471
0.477
0.483
0.489
0.495
0.501
0.457
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.480
0.485
0.491
0.496
0.501
0.507
0.466
0.471
0.476
0.482
0.488
0.493
0.498
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.403
0.409
0.414
0.420
0.426
0.432
0.438
0.444
0.450
0.456
0.412
0.418
0.424
0.430
0.436
0.441
0.447
0.453
0.459
0.465
0.422
0.428
0.434
0.440
0.445
0.451
0.457
0.463
0.468
0.474
0.433
0.438
0.444
0.449
0.455
0.461
0.466
0.472
0.477
0.483
0.443
0.448
0.454
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.476
0.481
0.487
0.492
0.453
0.458
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.479
0.485
0.490
0.495
0.501
0.462
0.468
0.473
0.478
0.483
0.488
0.494
0.499
0.504
0.509
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.476
0.482
0.488
0.495
0.501
0.506
0.512
0.518
0.524
0.530
0.483
0.489
0.495
0.501
0.507
0.512
0.518
0.524
0.530
0.535
0.491
0.497
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.519
0.525
0.531
0.535
0.541
0.499
0.503
0.509
0.514
0.520
0.525
0.531
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.527
0.532
0.537
0.542
0.547
0.552
0.512
0.517
0.522
0.528
0.533
0.538
0.543
0.548
0.553
0.558
0.519
0.524
0.529
0.534
0.538
0.544
0.549
0.554
0.559
0.564
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.462
0.468
0.474
0.480
0.486
0.492
0.498
0.504
0.509
0.515
0.471
0.477
0.482
0.488
0.494
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.518
0.523
0.480
0.486
0.491
0.497
0.503
0.508
0.514
0.520
0.526
0.531
0.489
0.494
0.500
0.505
0.511
0.517
0.522
0.528
0.534
0.539
0.497
0.503
0.508
0.514
0.519
0.525
0.530
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.506
0.511
0.517
0.522
0.527
0.533
0.538
0.543
0.549
0.554
0.514
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.551
0.556
0.561
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.534
0.540
0.546
0.552
0.557
0.563
0.540
0.546
0.552
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.546
0.552
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.552
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.580
0.557
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.580
0.585
0.563
0.568
0.574
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.568
0.574
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.521
0.527
0.533
0.539
0.545
0.551
0.529
0.535
0.541
0.547
0.553
0.558
0.537
0.543
0.549
0.554
0.560
0.566
0.545
0.550
0.556
0.562
0.567
0.573
0.552
0.558
0.563
0.569
0.574
0.580
0.559
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.581
0.586
0.566
0.571
0.577
0.582
0.587
0.592
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Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25

30
Density
g/cm3
Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.411
0.416
0.422
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.446
0.452
0.459
0.466
0.419
0.425
0.430
0.435
0.442
0.448
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.445
0.451
0.458
0.464
0.470
0.475
0.481
0.435
0.442
0.448
0.453
0.460
0.466
0.471
0.477
0.483
0.488
0.445
0.451
0.457
0.463
0.468
0.474
0.479
0.485
0.490
0.496
0.453
0.460
0.465
0.470
0.475
0.481
0.486
0.492
0.497
0.503
0.462
0.468
0.473
0.478
0.483
0.488
0.493
0.499
0.504
0.509
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.397
0.403
0.409
0.415
0.421
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.445
0.451
0.407
0.413
0.419
0.425
0.431
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.454
0.460
0.417
0.423
0.429
0.435
0.441
0.446
0.452
0.458
0.464
0.470
0.428
0.433
0.439
0.445
0.450
0.456
0.462
0.467
0.473
0.479
0.438
0.444
0.449
0.455
0.460
0.466
0.471
0.477
0.482
0.488
0.448
0.454
0.459
0.464
0.470
0.475
0.481
0.486
0.491
0.497
0.458
0.463
0.468
0.474
0.479
0.484
0.489
0.495
0.500
0.505
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.489
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.519
0.525
0.479
0.485
0.491
0.497
0.503
0.508
0.514
0.519
0.525
0.531
0.487
0.492
0.498
0.504
0.509
0.515
0.520
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.494
0.500
0.505
0.511
0.516
0.521
0.527
0.532
0.539
0.545
0.501
0.506
0.512
0.517
0.522
0.528
0.534
0.539
0.546
0.551
0.508
0.513
0.518
0.523
0.529
0.535
0.540
0.546
0.551
0.557
0.514
0.519
0.524
0.529
0.535
0.541
0.546
0.551
0.558
0.563
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.457
0.463
0.469
0.475
0.481
0.488
0.494
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.466
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.514
0.520
0.475
0.481
0.487
0.493
0.499
0.505
0.510
0.516
0.522
0.528
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.507
0.513
0.519
0.524
0.530
0.536
0.493
0.499
0.504
0.510
0.516
0.521
0.527
0.532
0.538
0.543
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.518
0.524
0.529
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.551
0.510
0.516
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.547
0.552
0.558
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.531
0.538
0.543
0.548
0.554
0.561
0.538
0.543
0.548
0.554
0.561
0.567
0.545
0.550
0.554
0.561
0.567
0.573
0.551
0.556
0.561
0.567
0.573
0.579
0.558
0.563
0.568
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.518
0.524
0.530
0.536
0.542
0.548
0.526
0.531
0.537
0.543
0.549
0.555
0.534
0.539
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.563
0.541
0.547
0.553
0.558
0.564
0.570
0.549
0.554
0.560
0.565
0.571
0.577
0.556
0.561
0.567
0.572
0.578
0.583
0.563
0.568
0.573
0.579
0.584
0.589
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BS 5355:1976
7 Developed pressure for permanent

gases
7.5 For coal gas, the relationship between the

charging pressure and developed pressure at
reference temperature is dependent upon the
composition of the gas mixture. The relationships
given in Table 16 for methane shall apply to coal gas
except where specific approval has been obtained
under the terms of Appendix B for a defined coal gas
mixture.
7.6 As guidance only for overseas markets,
corresponding developed pressure data for climatic
areas other than the United Kingdom are given in
Appendix C, Table 31.
7.1 Table 16 shows, for the United Kingdom,

reference temperature of 60 C common to all sizes
of container for permanent gases, the relationships
between the maximum permissible charging
pressure at 15 C for the commonly used permanent
gases and their developed pressures at the reference
temperature. Linear interpolation is permissible to
derive other relationships between the charging
pressure at 15 C and the developed pressure at
reference temperature.
7.2 The compressibilities of the components of a
8 Large containers
mixture of permanent gases are not always additive.
Therefore, for mixtures the filling pressure at 15 C 8.1 For large insulated containers reference
temperatures lower than those specified in 5, 6
shall be obtained experimentally.
and 7 may be used with the agreement of HM
7.3 For boron trifluoride, the maximum filling
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pressure shall be 60 % of the maximum permitted
8.2 In the case of large insulated containers used for
developed pressure for which the container is
7)
the conveyance of high pressure liquefiable gases at
designed or 136.5 bar gauge, whichever is the
sub-normal temperatures, the mass of the gas to be
smaller.
filled into the containers shall be such that the
7.4 For fluorine, no container shall be filled with
liquid portion shall occupy not more than 98 % of
more than 5 kg of gas and the pressure at 15 C
the container volume at the highest temperature
shall not exceed 27.5 bar gauge. Containers shall be
likely to be reached in conveyance or at the pressure
designed for a maximum developed pressure
at which any safety devices fitted operate.
of 200 bar gauge at the reference temperature.
Table 16 Relationships for permanent gases between charging pressure at 15 C
and the pressure developed at reference temperature of 60 C
Charging pressure
at 15 C
bar
gauge
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
344.7
413.7
7)
lbf/in2
gauge
500
1 000
1 500
1 800
1 980
2 500
3 000
3 300
3 500
3 600
4 000
5 000
6 000
Developed pressure, bar gauge
Methane
41.11
84.6
130.6
159.9
177.6
231.3
281.1
311.6
332.8
342.8
382.5
Oxygen
40.5
81.9
124.3
150.3
166.0
212.2
257.3
284.9
303.6
313.0
350.8
441.9
534.0
Argon
40.3
81.9
124.3
150.3
166.0
212.1
257.4
285.0
303.5
312.8
350.0
Carbon
monoxide
40.6
82.0
124.4
150.2
165.8
211.3
255.5
282.2
299.9
308.8
344.3
Air
40.4
81.7
123.9
149.7
165.3
210.3
254.1
280.4
298.4
307.4
343.2
431.4
519.3
Nitrogen
40.5
81.8
123.9
149.6
165.1
209.7
253.1
279.5
297.1
305.9
341.3
429.0
516.1
Neon
40.2
79.9
120.1
144.1
158.6
200.4
240.7
264.8
280.9
289.0
321.5
Hydrogen
39.8
79.7
119.8
143.8
158.2
199.7
239.8
263.9
279.9
288.1
321.0
Helium
39.3
79.8
119.7
143.5
157.9
199.7
241.1
265.1
281.0
288.9
320.8
1 bar = 105 N/m2 = 100 kPa.
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Appendix A Determination of filling

ratios and developed pressures
This appendix details the basis on which the filling

ratios and developed pressures are determined, and
defines the way in which they should be applied in
practice.
A.1 Low pressure liquefiable gases
A.1.1 Filling ratios for single components (see 4.4).
The filling ratio is defined so as to leave a
guaranteed free space of 3 % at the appropriate
reference temperature. It is normally calculated
from the formula
(formula 1)
where
l is the density of liquid phase of gas at the
reference temperature of filling ratio
C is the confidence limit on data for liquid
density %
w is the density of water at 15 C.
Formula 1 assumes that the whole of the contents
are in the liquid phase. If the mass of gas in the
vapour phase is allowed for, slightly greater ratios
could apply, calculated from the formula
(formula 2)
where
g is the density of gaseous phase of gas at the
reference temperature for developed pressure.
NOTE The adjustment afforded by formula 2 is of value only
when density of the gaseous phase exceeds 0.33 g/cm3.
A.1.2 Filling ratio for mixtures except hydrocarbon

gases (see Table 8 to Table 15). Where containers
are to be filled with a mixture of gases or of gases
and liquids, where the liquid densities of the
individual components are known, the filling ratio
can be calculated as follows.
An adjustment shall be made to the percentages of
the components in such a manner as to reduce the
filling ratio. When experience is available, and
figures for tolerances of filling are known, these can
be used. Otherwise a value of 2 % is recommended.
For example, for a mixture of 30 %/70 % H/L where
H is the heavier component, the ratio should be
calculated on the basis of 28 %/72 % H/L.
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The formula for a mixture of two components x1/y1

of a/b is
(formula 3)
where
a, b are the densities of liquid phase of
components a and b at the reference temperature
for filling ratio
Ca, Cb are the percentage confidence limits for
liquid densities of components a and b
x1, y1 are the nominal mass fractions of
components a and b
x2, y2 are the mass fractions of components a
and b after correction for tolerances.
The procedure can be extended for mixtures of three
or more components.
A.1.3 Pressure of mixtures (except hydrocarbon
gases). For the purposes of assessing the developed
pressure of a mixture of gases, the contents shall be
assumed to be 100 % of the component with the
highest vapour pressure. However for an azeotrope
which develops a pressure higher than any of its
individual components the pressure of the azeotrope
shall be the value which is to be used.
A.2 High pressure liquefiable gases
A.2.1 Filling ratio for single components (see 4.4).
A.2.1.1 Two phases. When the design of the
container is such that contents when carrying an
HP liquefiable gas are in two phases (e.g. cryogenic
conditions) then the filling ratio is defined as
in A.1.1, except 2 % guaranteed free space is
allowed.
(formula 4)
A.2.1.2 Single phase. Apart from cryogenic
conditions, it is more usual for a high pressure
liquefiable gas to be in a single phase at the
reference temperature. The pressure developed at a
given temperature is dependent on the filling ratio,
and must be determined experimentally.
The maximum filling ratio is that which produces,
at the reference temperature, a developed pressure
equal to the test pressure of the container, or equal
to such lower value as is appropriate depending on
the design of the container.
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A.2.2 Filling ratio for mixtures

A.2.2.1 Mixtures, which may be of high pressure
liquefiable gases alone or with low pressure
liquefiable gases, should only be assessed under
such conditions as enable formula 3 to apply i.e. the
filling ratios used are sufficiently low to ensure two
phase conditions (note that the densities used are
those of the liquids at the references temperature
for developed pressure).
A.2.2.2 Higher filling ratios than those obtained
under A.2.2.1 may be permissible but should be
backed by experimental evidence, and application
made under the procedures of Appendix B.
A.3 Permanent gases
A.3.1 Mixtures of permanent gases
A.3.1.1 If a mixture has one component of more
than 98 % by mass, then the charging pressure may
be determined as if the main component
were 100 % of the contents.
A.3.1.2 For mixtures other than those falling
under A.3.1.1 the charging pressure may be
determined as if the component with the highest
ratio of developed pressure at reference
temperature to charging pressure, were 100 % of
the contents (except that components present in
concentrations less than 0.5 % by mass can be
aggregated with the major component).
A.3.2 Mixtures of permanent and liquefiable
gases
A.3.2.1 If one component is a permanent gas of
concentration 98 % or more of the mixture by mass,
then the charging pressure may be determined as if
the main component were 100 % of the contents.
A.3.2.2 For mixtures other than A.3.2.1 approval
shall be sought under the procedures of Appendix B.
Appendix B Filling ratios and

developed pressures not specified in
this standard
For the conveyance by road of gases and gas
mixtures where the filling ratios and developed
pressures are not specified in this standard,
application shall be made to HM Inspectors of
Explosives. It may be necessary to support the
application with a statement of the relevant
chemical and physical properties of these gases or
gas mixtures.
The data should be supported wherever possible by
reference to published papers or by full details of
non-published experimental work, and include the
effect on the properties of specified limits of
impurity in the gas or gas mixture proposed.
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The temperature range over which the physical

properties are to be submitted should preferably be
that indicated in the following table for the class of
gas concerned to permit as the case may be, the
assessment of the developed pressure/charging
pressure at 15 C relationship for permanent gases
or the filling ratio and developed pressure
requirement for liquefiable gases.
Category of
gas
Property required
Permanent Pressure-volumetemperature relationships

High
Pressure-volumepressure
temperature relationships
liquefiable preferably as pressuretemperature for various
filling ratios
Low
Liquid density/
pressure
liquefiable
Vapour pressure/
Temperature
range C
1560
1552.5
1545
1555
The procedure for mixtures of gases of the same

class should follow the procedure laid down for that
class. Mixtures of different classes of gas, including
padding with inert gases for conveyance, are special
cases, and the fullest information shall be supplied
on their behaviour with temperature over the
intended range of mixture composition, following
the lines indicated in the above table.
Where liquefiable gases defined in clause 3 are to be
conveyed at sub-normal temperatures in insulated
containers, the ranges of temperature applicable for
conveyance in exposed naked containers do not
apply, since the contents are maintained, by means
of insulation and/or some form of refrigeration, at
sub-normal temperatures. In such cases the liquid
density/temperature and vapour
pressure/temperature relationships, inclusive of the
effects of any impurity and of any inerts, are
required relative to the maximum permissible
developed pressure, and these data should be given
for a temperature range from 10 C below the
temperature corresponding to the maximum
permissible developed pressure to 10 C above that
corresponding to the test pressure for which the
container is to be designed.
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Appendix C Filling ratios and

developed pressure for countries
other than the United Kingdom
C.5 Filling ratio and developed pressure data for

low pressure liquefiable gases at the reference
temperatures in Table 18 are given in Table 20.
C.1 This appendix gives details of the filling ratios

and developed pressures for liquefiable gases and
developed pressures for permanent gases which
may be used in the design and filling of containers
intended for export of gas from the United Kingdom.
Where the containers are to be filled with gas in the
country of distribution at the prevailing ambient
temperature, the container may be designed using
the criteria contained in the body of this standard.
Statutory requirements for the conveyance of gas
containers in ships or for their conveyance or use in
other countries may preclude the use of these data.
Those intending to export containers from the
United Kingdom, or those intending to supply
containers for shipboard use, should therefore
ascertain the statutory requirements before using
any of the data in this appendix.
C.2 Table 17 classifies countries according to the
absolute maximum shade temperature attained in
those countries.
C.3 Table 18 lists the reference temperatures for
filling ratios and developed pressures according to
the climatic areas given in Table 17.
C.4 Filling ratios and developed pressure data for
high pressure liquefiable gases at the reference
temperatures given in Table 18 are given in
Table 19.
C.6 For mixtures of liquefiable petroleum

gases, Table 21 to Table 30 should be used for
obtaining filling ratios appropriate to the reference
temperature. The density of the mixture should be
determined at a convenient temperature, and for
any given reference temperature the maximum
permissible filling ratio is the value at the
intersection of the row beginning with the value
determined for the density and the column headed
by the temperature at which it was determined.
saturated hydrocarbons.
Table 20, Table 24, Table 26, Table 28 and Table 30
give the maximum permissible filling ratios for
mixtures of liquefiable petroleum gases consisting
wholly of unsaturated hydrocarbons, or containing
more than 2 % by volume of C2 hydrocarbons.
For mixtures containing both saturated and
unsaturated hydrocarbons reference should be
made to 5.2.7.
C.7 Developed pressure data for permanent gases at
the reference temperatures given in Table 18 are
given in Table 31.
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NOTE
See 5.2.3 for mixtures of low pressure liquefiable gases.
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BS 5355:1976
Table 17 Classification of countries and territories of the world other than the
United Kingdom into climatic areas in relation to observed absolute maximum
shade temperatures
Values asterisked * are assumed, by relation to adjacent countries, in the absence of data for the country
or territory in question.
Values marked by a dagger are the recorded maximum for the country or territory but due to the relative
insufficiency of observations and the proximity of high recorded maxima in bordering countries, the
classification has been raised to avoid anomaly.
Class UK. Maximum shade temperature
Class A. Maximum shade temperature
less than or equal to 35 C
greater than 35 C and less than 37.5 C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
American Samoa
34
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Nauru
35
Cuba
35.5
Marshall Is.
36.5
Antarctica
New Hebrides
34.5
Curacao
35.5
Martinique
35.5
Ascension
35
Norway
35
Dominica
36
Montserrat
36.5
Azores
31
Peru
34
Dominican Republic 36.5
Nepal
36
Barbados
35
Pitcairn Is.
34
Ecuador
36.5
Netherlands Antillies
Bhutan
31.5*
Puerto Rico
34.5
Fiji Is.
36.5
(see Curacao
Cape Verde Is.
34.5
Reunion
29
Finland
36
and Aruba)
Channel Is.
34
St Helena
34
French Guiana
36
New Caledonia
37
Costa Rica
33.3
Sao Tome and
Galapagos Is.
35.5*
New Zealand
36.5
Denmark
35
Principe Is.
Nicaragua
36*
Easter Is.
31
Seychelles and
Niue Is.
36.5
Falkland Is.
29
Fernando Po
33
Sikkim
Greenland
30
Society Is.
35
South Georgia
29
St Pierre and
Miquelon
28
dependencies
33
Gilbert and Ellis Is. 35.5

Grenada
35.5*
33.5
St. Lucia
36
25*
Guadeloupe and
Panama
36
Panama Canal Zone
36
36*
Poland
36.5
Guyana
37
St.Christopher,
dependencies
Haiti
36.5
15.5
Honduras
36
St. Vincent
36*
Sweden
34.5
Hong Kong
36
Singapore
36
Tibet
31.5
Jamaica
36
Surinam
37
30.5
Tokelau Is.
35
Laccadive, Minicoy
Tonga Is.
36.5
30.5
Tristan Da Cunha
24
Mariana Is.
34.5
United Kingdom
35
Leeward Is.
36.5
Virgin Is. (British)
36.5*
Mauritius
35
Western Samoa
34
Malaysia
37
Virgin Is. (U.S.A.)
36.5*
Maldive Is.
36.5
Windward Is.
36.5*
Guam
34.5
Guatemala
33
Hawaii
32
Iceland
Irish Republic
Spitzbergen
(Svalbard)
and Amindivi Is. 37
Class A. Maximum shade temperature

greater than 35 C and less than 37.5 C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Andaman and
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Nevis and Anguilla 36.5
Turks and Caicos Is. 35.5
Class B. Maximum shade temperature equal to

or greater than 37.5 C, less than 42.5 C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
British Soloman Is. 35.5
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
36.5
Canton Is.
35.5*
Alaska
37.5
Comoro Is.
37.5
Antigua
36.5
Caroline Is.
36.5
Austria
37.5
Congolese Republic
39.5
Aruba
35.5*
Cayman Is.
36*
Belgium
38.5
Czechoslovakia
37.5
Bahamas
35.5
Chile
37
Bolivia
38.5
El Salvador
40.5
Nicobar Is.
Bermuda
37
Christmas Is.
36.5
Brazil
42
Gabon
38.5
Bonaire
35.5*
Colombia
36
Burundi
35.5
Gambia
41
British Honduras
36
Cook Is.
35.5
Canada
42
Germany
39.5
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Table 17 Classification of countries and territories of the world other than the
United Kingdom into climatic areas in relation to observed absolute maximum
shade temperatures
Class B. Maximum shade temperature equal
to or greater than 37.5 C, less than 42.5 C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Class C. Maximum shade temperature equal

Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Gibraltar
38.5
Papua
39*
Lesotho
44.5
South Yemen
41
Hungary
39.5
Philippines
40.5
Malawi
44
Spain
47
Indonesia
39
Portuguese Guinea
41
Monaco
34
Spanish Guinea
45.5*
Ivory Coast
41
Rumania
40.5
Mexico
47
Swaziland
37
Japan
39
Rwanda
35.5
Muscat and Oman
47
Syria
47
Kenya
40.5
Sierra Leone
39
Nigeria
47
Togo
45*
Korea, N.
39.5
Sri Lanka
40
Paraguay
44
Turkey
46
Korea, S.
39.5
Switzerland
39
Portugal
45.5
U.S.S.R.
45
Uruguay
43
Vatican City
45.5
Liberia
40.5
Taiwan (Formosa)
38.5
Qatar
45
Liechtenstein
38.5*
Tanzania
39
Rhodesia
45.5
*
Luxembourg
37
Thailand
42
San Marino
45.5
Vietnam (North)
43
Maderia Is.
39.5
Timor
38.5
Senegal
47
Vietnam (South)
42
Malta
40.5
Trinidad and Tobago 38.5
Somalia
47
Yemen Arab
Mongolia
38.5
Uganda
39.5
South Africa
44.5
Netherlands
37.5
Venezuela
40
S.W. Africa
Zaire
41
New Guinea,
Territory of
39
Class C. Maximum shade temperature equal

Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
(Namibia)
42
Republic
41
Yugoslavia
42
Zambia
44.5
Class D. Maximum shade temperature equal

Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Afghanistan
44
Mozambique
49
Corsica
39.5
Australia
51.5
Morocco
48
34
Cyprus
46.5
India
49.5
Niger
46.5
43
Dahomey
45
Iran
50.5
Saudi Arabia
48.5
Argentina
46.5
Ethiopia
46
Iraq
51.5
Spanish Western
Bahrain
45
France
44
Kuwait
48.5
Balearic Is.
40
French Somaliland
47
Malagasey Republic 48.5
Bangladesh
44*
Ghana
43
Mauretania
Botswana
44
Greece
45.5
Bulgaria
43.5
Guinea
43
Class E. Maximum shade temperature equal

to or greater than 52.5 C
Burma
44
Israel
46.5
Italy
45.5
Albania
36.5
Andorra
Angola
Cameroon Republic 45.5

Canary Is.
43
Central African
Republic
China
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Jordon
43
Khmer Republic
40
Sahara
Upper Volta
49.5
48
49
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Maximum
shade
temperature
C
Algeria
53
Sudan
53
55
47
Laos
45
Chad
49.5
Tunisia
46
Lebanon
41.5
Egypt
51
United States
Libya
58
Pakistan
53
of America
56.5
21
ts
C
Reference temperatures for filling ratio
Reference temperatures for developed pressure
Container volume V
Container volume V
V u 130 litres 130 litres < V u 1 m3 1 m3 < V u 5 m3 V > 5 m3 V u 130 litres 130 litres < V u 1 m3 1 m3 < V u 5 m3 V > 5 m3
45
45
47.5
50
52.5
55
42.5
42.5
47.5
50
52.5
55
42.5
42.5
47.5
50
52.5
55
38
40
45
47.5
52.5
55
55
57.5
60
65
67.5
70
50
52.5
57.5
62.5
65.0
70
47.5
50
55
60
62.5
67.5
42.5
45
50
55
60
65
Low
pressure
liquefiable
gases
UK
A
B
C
D
E
ts u 35
35 < ts < 37.5
37.5 u ts < 42.5
42.5 u ts < 47.5
47.5 u ts < 52.5
52.5 u ts
High
pressure
liquefiable
gases
UK
A
B
C
D
E
ts u 35
35 < ts < 37.5
37.5 u ts < 42.5
42.5 u ts < 47.5
47.5 u ts < 52.5
52.5 u ts
52.5
55
57.5
62.5
67.5
70a
52.5
55
57.5
62.5
67.5
70a
50
52.5
55
60
65.0
67.5
45
47.5
52.5
57.5
60
65
Permanent UK
gases
A
B
C
D
E
ts u 35
35 < ts < 37.5
37.5 u ts < 42.5
42.5 u ts < 47.5
47.5 u ts < 52.5
52.5 u ts
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
72.5
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
72.5
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
72.5
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
72.5
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Category of Climatic
Absolute
contents
area
maximum shade
temperature
When safety devices are fitted to carbon dioxide containers this reference temperature may be reduced to 67.5 C.
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Table 18 Reference temperatures for filling ratio and for developed pressures with respect to climatic areas
Substance
Carbon dioxide
Ethane
Ethylene
Hydrogen
chloride
Nitrous oxide
Refrigerant 13
Refrigerant
13B1
with up to 1 % nitrogen
impurity W/W
Reference Filling Pressure Filling Pressure Filling Pressure Filling Pressure Filling Pressure Filling Pressure Filling Pressure Filling
temperature ratio
(bar
ratio
(bar
ratio
(bar
ratio
(bar
ratio
(bar
ratio
(bar
ratio
(bar
ratio
gauge)
gauge)
gauge)
gauge)
gauge)
gauge)
gauge)
C
Pressure
(bar gauge)
49.9
152.3
162.9
173.5
184.1
194.7
205.4
216.1
226.8
237.6
248.3
259.1
0.36
33.1
135.8
142.7
150.3
157.2
164.1
171.7
178.6
185.5
193.1
199.9
206.8
0.325
70.3
145.5
151.7
157.9
164.1
171.0
177.2
183.4
189.6
195.8
202.0
208.9
0.78
127.9
140.6
153.2
165.9
0.75
44.1
142.7
153.1
163.4
173.7
183.4
193.7
204.1
215.1
226.1
237.2
248.2
1.09
160.8
169.2
177.5
186.3
194.2
1.60
147.1
158.5
170.2
182.0
1.46
148.1
157.5
166.9
175.8
15
45
47.5
50
52.5
55
57.5
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
0.667
49.9
120.8
128.7
136.8
144.8
152.9
161.1
169.3
177.5
185.7
194.0
202.2
0.32
33.1
93.1
98.6
104.8
110.3
115.8
121.3
126.8
132.4
138.6
144.1
150.3
0.270
57.9
109.6
114.5
118.6
122.7
126.9
131.0
135.8
140.0
144.1
148.2
153.1
0.70
87.6
97.2
107.6
117.9
127.6
137.2
147.5
157.2
167.5
177.9
188.2
0.667
44.1
106.2
113.8
122.0
129.6
137.2
145.5
153.1
161.3
169.6
177.9
186.2
0.97
99.3
105.5
111.7
117.9
124.1
130.3
136.5
142.7
148.9
155.1
161.3
1.51
89.6
99.3
108.2
117.9
126.9
136.5
146.9
156.5
166.2
176.5
186.2
1.34
94.5
102.0
109.6
117.9
125.5
133.8
141.3
148.9
157.2
164.8
172.4
15
45
47.5
50
52.5
55
57.5
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
0.60
49.9
108.3
114.7
121.2
127.7
134.2
140.8
147.4
154.0
160.7
167.8
174.0
0.60
68.9
75.8
82.0
88.9
96.5
104.1
111.0
117.9
125.5
132.4
140.0
0.625
44.1
0.91
80.7
86.2
91.0
96.5
102.0
106.9
112.4
117.9
122.7
128.2
133.8
1.27
72.4
78.6
85.5
91.7
97.9
104.1
111.0
117.2
123.4
130.3
136.5
NOTE
97.2
104.1
111.0
117.9
125.5
132.4
139.3
146.2
153.1
160.0
167.5
The values underlined are higher than the pressure developed by the contents. In these cases the requirement of 5.1.1 2) governs.
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0.75
15
45
47.5
50
52.5
55
57.5
60
62.5
65
67.5
70
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Table 19 Filling ratios and developed pressure applicable to high pressure liquefiable gases in various size ranges
of container at the reference temperature for the climatic areas given in Table 18
Liquid density data for 43 C and 60 C are quoted to ensure compliance with the over-rider on filling ratio given in 5.2.1.
Substance
Temp.
C
15
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NOTE
Ammonia
Boron
Butadiene
n-butane
trichloride
1-3
132.4
178.8
33.4
12.7
Liquid density
confidence limit
0.30
0.00

0.617
1.344
Vapour pressure bar
6.27
0.103
gauge
Vapour pressure bar
absolute
152
Iso
butane
152
135
4.5
0.5
11.7
0.20
0.50
0.626
2.07
0.50
0.584
0.77
Carbonyl
Chlorine Cyanogen Dimethyl
Chlorine
Ethylamine
chloride
trifluoride chloridea
ether
182
7.6
0.20
0.566
1.54
144
34.1
0.40
1.385
0.31
153
12.0
13.0
0.20
0.50
1.840
0.13
1.179
0.103
1.424
4.76
174b
126.9
24.9
1.00
183
16.6
0.30
0.676
0.688
3.37
0.958
0.590
0.572
1.300
1.223
0.605
0.585
0.563
0.543
0.543
0.524
1.341
1.298
1.371
1.324
1.784
1.727
1.139
1.099
0.647
0.621
0.667
0.645
33
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm
38
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.582
0.564
1.293
1.216
0.598
0.578
0.556
0.536
0.537
0.518
1.328
1.285
1.355
1.309
1.768
1.711
1.128
1.088
0.638
0.612
0.661
0.639
40
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.579
0.562
1.289
1.211
0.595
0.576
0.554
0.535
0.534
0.515
1.323
1.281
1.349
1.303
1.762
1.706
1.122
1.083
0.635
0.609
0.659
0.637
42.5

Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
0.575
15.63
0.558
1.283
1.67
1.206
0.592
3.65
0.573
0.551
3.05
0.533
0.531
4.60
0.512
1.317
2.26
1.275
1.341
11.02
1.295
1.754
2.39
1.698
1.116
1.88
1.077
0.630
8.45
0.605
0.655
1.46
0.633
43
Liquid density
g/cm3
0.574
1.282
0.591
0.550
0.530
1.316
1.339
1.752
1.115
0.629
0.654
g/cm3
45
Liquid density
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
gauge
0.571
16.80
0.553
1.278
1.88
1.202
0.588
3.97
0.569
0.548
3.34
0.528
0.527
4.99
0.508
1.310
2.50
1.268
1.333
11.86
1.287
1.745
2.68
1.689
1.110
2.12
1.071
0.626
9.07
0.601
0.652
1.68
0.630
47.5

gauge
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
0.567
18.02
0.549
1.273
2.08
1.197
0.585
4.32
0.566
0.545
3.68
0.526
0.524
5.36
0.506
1.304
2.79
1.262
1.324
12.54
1.279
1.739
3.04
1.683
1.104
2.37
1.065
0.621
9.71
0.596
0.649
1.90
0.628
50

gauge
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
0.563
19.31
0.546
1.268
2.31
1.193
0.582
4.67
0.563
0.542
3.95
0.523
0.520
5.78
0.501
1.297
3.08
1.255
1.316
13.35
1.271
1.729
3.41
1.674
1.098
2.64
1.059
0.617
10.38
0.592
0.646
2.14
0.624
52.5

gauge
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
0.558
20.59
0.542
1.262
2.56
1.186
0.578
5.05
0.560
0.538
4.30
0.520
0.516
6.21
0.498
1.291
3.37
1.250
1.307
14.19
1.263
1.723
3.80
1.668
1.092
2.92
1.054
0.612
11.09
0.588
0.643
2.40
0.622
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Table 20 Filling ratio and vapour pressure data applicable to low pressure liquefiable gases in various size ranges
of container at the reference temperatures for the climatic areas given in Table 18
Temp.
C
Substance
Ammonia
Boron
Butadiene
Iso
Carbonyl
Chlorine Cyanogen Dimethyl
n-butane
Chlorine
Ethylamine
trichloride
1-3
butane chloride
trifluoride chloridea
ether
55
Liquid density
g/cm3
0.554
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 22.08
Filling ratio
0.537
1.257
2.81
1.182
0.574
5.45
0.555
0.535
4.62
0.516
0.513 1.284
6.64 3.70
0.495 1.242
1.299
15.04
1.254
1.720
4.23
1.665
1.085
3.23
1.047
0.607
11.83
0.582
0.640
2.68
0.618
57.5
Liquid density
g/cm3
0.550
gauge 23.57
Vapour pressure bar
1.251
3.08
0.571
5.86
0.532
5.01
0.509 1.278
7.12 4.01
1.290
15.95
1.708
4.65
1.079
3.55
0.603
12.61
0.636
2.97
60
Liquid density
g/cm3
0.545
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 25.12
1.246
3.36
0.567
6.29
0.528
5.34
0.505 1.271
7.59 4.36
1.281
16.88
1.695
5.14
1.073
3.88
0.598
13.42
0.633
3.28
62.5
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 26.77
3.67
6.74
5.76
8.11
4.72
17.85
5.62
4.24
14.27
3.63
65
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 28.47
3.99
7.21
6.20
8.65
5.08
18.85
6.14
4.62
15.17
3.99
67.5
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 30.24
4.32
7.69
6.55
9.18
5.47
19.86
6.70
5.01
16.08
4.36
70
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 32.09
4.65
8.20
6.96
9.75
5.87
20.92
7.29
5.43
17.05
4.75
a
Densities
b
and filling ratios assume 1.5 % maximum HCN by mass.

Calculated.
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Table 20 Filling ratio and vapour pressure data applicable to low pressure liquefiable gases in various size ranges of container at
the reference temperatures for the climatic areas given in Table 18
Temp.
C
15
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Ethyl Ethylene Hydrogen Hydrogen Hydrogen Methylchloride

oxide
cyanidea fluoride sulphide
amine
Substance
187.2
195.8
183.5
12.3
10.8
25.7
19.5
0.50
0.50
2.50
0.50
Liquid density
confidence limit %
188
Dimethylamine
Trimethylamine
100.4
156.9
164.6
160.2
60.4
6.3
6.9
2.9
1.00
Methyl Methyl Nitrogen

bromide chloride tetroxide
191
3.5
1.00 u 45 C 1.0 u 45 C 1.0 1.00

> 45 C 2.0 > 45 C 2.0

0.900
0.876
0.694
0.978
0.800
0.666
0.661
0.16
0.20
14.53
1.43
0.36
0.67
0.86
0.639
0.57
1.690
0.58
143.1
158.0
24.1
21.0
0.20
0.50
0.927
1.458
3.28
0.72
33
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
38
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.865
0.834
0.845
0.815
0.660
0.624
0.932
0.899
0.737
0.707
0.635
0.609
0.633
0.607
0.610
0.586
1.627
1.562
0.884
0.855
1.401
1.352
40
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
0.862
0.832
0.843
0.813
0.657
0.621
0.928
0.896
0.731
0.702
0.633
0.608
0.630
0.605
0.608
0.583
1.623
1.558
0.880
0.852
1.395
1.346
42.5

Filling ratio
0.858
1.85
0.828
0.839
2.06
0.810
0.653
0.84
0.617
0.923
1.17
0.891
0.724
28.99
0.695
0.629
5.14
0.604
0.626
2.52
0.601
0.604
2.74
0.580
1.615
2.64
1.550
0.875
8.13
0.847
1.388
1.56
1.340
43
Liquid density
g/cm3
0.857
0.838
0.652
0.922
0.723
0.623
0.625
0.604
1.614
0.874
1.387
0.873
0.842
0.852
0.822
0.668
0.631
0.942
0.909
0.751
0.721
0.643
0.617
0.640
0.614
0.617
0.592
1.641
1.575
0.894
0.865
1.414
1.364
45
Liquid density g/cm

Filling ratio
0.854
2.03
0.824
0.836
2.30
0.806
0.650
1.00
0.614
0.918
1.35
0.886
0.717
30.22
0.688
0.625
5.64
0.600
0.622
2.92
0.597
0.601
3.02
0.577
1.609
2.91
1.545
0.869
8.74
0.841
1.382
1.85
1.333
47.5

Filling ratio
0.850
2.30
0.820
0.833
2.56
0.804
0.646
1.18
0.610
0.913
1.54
0.881
0.710
32.37
0.682
0.622
6.14
0.597
0.618
3.16
0.593
0.597
3.30
0.567
1.600
3.18
1.536
0.864
9.38
0.836
1.376
2.14
1.328
50

Filling ratio
0.845
2.54
0.815
0.829
2.84
0.800
0.642
1.37
0.607
0.908
1.74
0.876
0.703
34.18
0.675
0.618
6.69
0.593
0.614
3.53
0.583
0.594
3.56
0.564
1.594
0.859
3.47
10.02
1.530
0.831
1.369
2.48
1.321
52.5

Filling ratio
0.841
2.81
0.812
0.826
3.14
0.797
0.639
1.57
0.604
0.903
1.96
0.871
0.696
36.09
0.668
0.614
7.27
0.589
0.609
3.89
0.579
0.590
3.89
0.561
1.585
0.853
3.78
10.74
1.521
0.826
1.363
2.83
1.315
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Table 20 Filling ratio and vapour pressure data applicable to low pressure liquefiable gases in various size
ranges of container at the reference temperatures for the climatic areas given in Table 18
Temp.
C
Ethyl Ethylene Hydrogen Hydrogen Hydrogen Methyl- Dimethyl- Trimethyl- Methyl Methyl
chloride
oxide
cyanidea fluoride sulphide amine
amine
amine
bromide chloride
Substance
Nitrogen
tetroxide
55

Filling ratio
0.837
3.10
0.807
0.823
3.44
0.794
0.635
1.78
0.600
0.898
2.19
0.866
0.689
38.02
0.661
0.611 0.605
7.89 4.24
0.586 0.575
0.587
4.17
0.558
1.578
4.10
1.515
0.847
11.41
0.819
1.356
3.22
1.308
57.5

0.833
3.39
0.819
3.76
0.631
2.00
0.893
2.43
0.682
40.18
0.608 0.600
8.57 4.67
0.583
4.52
1.569
4.45
0.842
12.20
1.350
3.65
60

0.828
3.72
0.816
4.11
0.627
2.24
0.888
2.69
0.675
42.35
0.603 0.595
9.26 5.06
0.579
4.84
1.561
4.81
0.836
12.96
1.343
4.10
62.5
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
4.03
4.46
2.49
2.96
44.68
10.02
5.53
5.21
4.98
13.76
4.61
65
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
4.36
4.83
2.75
3.25
47.13
10.81
6.01
5.59
5.59
14.62
5.15
67.5
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
4.75
5.21
3.03
3.56
49.61
11.63
6.45
5.92
6.01
15.42
5.72
70
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
5.14
5.62
3.32
3.88
52.23
12.51
6.94
6.29
6.45
16.29
6.32
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Temp.
C
15
Liquid density
confidence limit
173
5.9
96.8
124.4
91.8
157.5
156.5
112.0
178.5
96.0
153.8
42.1
32.9
47.8
10.0
13.8
29.8
8.9
40.8
4.0
6.1
0.10
0.10
see note 0.50
0.50
0.30
0.20
0.50
0.15

1.312 0.509
0.615
0.524
1.395
0.920
1.346
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
1.34
6.33
4.90
7.91
1.80
1.87
3.90
Vapour pressure bar
absolute
0.10
0.10
1.390
0.26
1.231
6.94
144.2a
1.833
0.98
1.352
0.41
1.266
1.215
0.482
0.465
0.589
0.568
0.491
0.474
1.347
1.303
0.884
0.853
1.280
1.239
1.346
1.304
1.163
1.126
1.768
1.713
1.297
1.256
33
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm
38
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
1.253
1.203
0.474
0.457
0.582
0.561
0.482
0.466
1.333
1.290
0.874
0.843
1.261
1.221
1.334
1.292
1.142
1.106
1.749
1.694
1.281
1.241
40
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
1.248
1.188
0.470
0.454
0.579
0.559
0.479
0.463
1.327
1.284
0.870
0.840
1.253
1.213
1.329
1.287
1.133
1.098
1.741
1.687
1.275
1.236
42.5

Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
1.241 0.466
5.01 13.51
1.179 0.449
0.575
11.03
0.555
0.474
16.19
0.458
1.319
6.04
1.277
0.866
5.47
0.835
1.243
9.20
1.203
1.322
2.17
1.281
1.122
15.44
1.087
1.732
3.51
1.678
1.268
2.58
1.228
43
Liquid density
0.465
0.574
0.473
1.318
0.865
1.321
1.321
1.119
1.730
1.266
g/cm3
1.240
g/cm3
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CycloSulphur
Vinyl Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant
Propane
Propylene
chloride
propane
dioxide chloride
12
21
22
12B1
133a
Substance
45
Liquid density
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
gauge
1.234 0.461
5.50 14.33
1.173 0.444
0.572
11.79
0.552
0.469
17.20
0.453
1.311
6.63
1.269
0.861
5.92
0.830
1.232
9.83
1.193
1.316
2.42
1.275
1.110
16.45
1.075
1.722
3.83
1.668
1.260
2.85
1.220
47.5

Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
1.227 0.456
6.01 15.19
1.166 0.440
0.567
12.55
0.547
0.463
18.19
0.448
1.304
7.14
1.262
1.221
0.856
10.49
6.38
0.835
1.183
1.310
2.68
1.269
1.097
17.51
1.064
1.712
4.15
1.659
1.252
3.15
1.213
50

gauge
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
1.221 0.451
6.55 16.09
1.160 0.435
0.563
13.31
0.543
0.459
19.26
0.443
1.296
7.69
1.254
0.851
1.211
6.86
11.18
0.821
1.172
1.303
2.95
1.262
1.085
18.60
1.051
1.702
4.50
1.649
1.245
3.46
1.206
52.5

gauge
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
1.214 0.446
7.14 17.02
1.153 0.431
0.559
14.13
0.539
0.452
20.37
0.437
1.288
8.32
1.247
0.846
1.199
7.38
11.90
0.816
1.163
1.297
3.24
1.256
1.072
19.74
1.039
1.692
4.86
1.640
1.237
3.79
1.199
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Temp.
C
Substance
Nitrosyl
CycloSulphur Vinyl Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant
Propane
Propylene
chloride
propane
dioxide chloride
12
21
22
12B1
133a
55
Liquid density
Vapour pressure
Filling ratio
g/cm3
1.207
bar
gauge 7.76
1.135
0.441 0.554 0.447

18.00 14.96 21.53
0.425 0.534 0.432
1.280
8.89
1.239
0.841 1.189
7.92 12.65
0.811 1.151
1.290
3.55
1.250
1.059
20.93
1.026
1.682
5.24
1.629
1.229
4.13
1.190
57.5
Liquid density
Vapour pressure
g/cm3
1.200
bar
gauge 8.40
0.436 0.550 0.440

18.98 15.86 22.77
1.271
9.59
0.836 1.177
8.50 13.44
1.284
3.87
1.045
22.17
1.672
5.63
1.222
4.48
60
Liquid density
Vapour pressure
g/cm3
1.193
bar
gauge 9.11
0.431 0.546 0.434

20.04 16.75 24.02
1.263
10.22
0.831 1.165
9.10 14.24
1.277
4.21
1.031
23.46
1.661
6.05
1.214
4.87
62.5
Vapour pressure
bar
gauge 9.82
21.11
17.72
25.36
10.95
9.73
15.09
4.56
24.80
6.48
5.27
65
Vapour pressure
bar
gauge 10.58
22.22
18.68
26.75
11.71
10.39
15.98
4.94
26.19
6.93
5.70
67.5
Vapour pressure
bar
gauge 11.38
23.40
19.65
28.17
12.39
11.08
16.89
5.32
27.62
7.40
6.14
70
Vapour pressure
bar
gauge 12.22
24.56
20.62
29.67
13.14
11.80
17.79
5.72
29.05
7.87
6.58
NOTE
t u 39 C 1.0 % 39 C < t u 51 C 2.0 % t > 51 C 5 %.
Calculated.
Refrigerant 114 (Dichlorotetraflouroethane). The data are those for 1,2-dichlor-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane. For 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane the density is slightly greater and
the vapour pressure slightly less. The filling ratios and developed pressures recommended relate to the former isomer and are applicable to both isomers or to mixtures of them.
b
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Temp.
C
Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant

R115
R142b
R152a
114.2
145.7
79.9
5.9
3.6
39.3
Liquid density
confidence limit
0.20
0.20
15
Liquid density
g/cm3
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
33
Liquid density
Filling ratio
38
0.10
137
9.2
0.10
Refrigerant Refrigerant Mixture R12 88 %

R500
R502
Ethylene oxide 12 %
113.5
105
24.7
33.3
0.10
0.10
90.1
45.6
21.5
0.10
0.10
1.539
1.23
1.486
0.51
1.334
5.74
1.133
1.47
0.924
3.26
1.189
4.82
1.285
7.83
1.294
2.84
g/cm3
1.467
1.420
1.430
1.384
1.244
1.204
1.086
1.053
0.88
0.853
1.127
1.094
1.205
1.17
1.227
1.191
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
1.446
1.399
1.414
1.368
1.213
1.117
1.073
1.04
0.866
0.839
1.109
1.076
1.181
1.147
1.208
1.172
40
Liquid density
Filling ratio
g/cm3
1.437
1.391
1.408
1.363
1.203
1.167
1.067
1.035
0.860
0.834
1.101
1.068
1.170
1.134
1.201
1.165
42.5
Liquid density
g/cm3
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
1.426
4.30
1.380
1.399
2.59
1.355
1.187
12.77
1.152
1.061
4.63
1.029
0.852
8.77
0.826
1.091
11.09
1.059
1.157
16.60
1.120
1.192
7.39
1.156
43
Liquid density
1.424
1.398
1.186
1.059
0.851
1.089
1.155
1.190
1.415
4.70
1.369
1.391
2.85
1.346
1.174
13.77
1.138
1.054
5.05
1.023
0.844
9.46
0.819
1.082
11.87
1.05
1.144
17.63
1.106
1.182
7.94
1.149
1.048
5.46
0.836
9.74
1.071
12.61
1.13
18.70
1.173
8.42
g/cm3
g/cm3
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Refrigerant Refrigerant
C.318
114a
Substance
45
Liquid density
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
47.5
Liquid density
g/cm3
Vapour pressure bar
Filling ratio
1.403
5.10
1.358
1.382
3.13
1.338
1.158
14.56
50
Liquid density
g/cm
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
1.391
5.53
1.346
1.374
3.42
1.330
1.143
15.52
1.109
1.041
5.88
1.010
0.828
10.84
0.803
1.061
13.44
1.030
1.115
19.82
1.077
1.164
8.97
1.129
52.5
Liquid density
g/cm3
Vapour pressure bar
gauge
Filling ratio
1.379
5.98
1.335
1.365
3.72
1.321
1.128
16.488
1.094
1.035
6.497
1.004
0.820
11.60
0.795
1.050
14.343
1.019
1.100
20.97
1.061
1.154
9.667
1.120
gauge
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Temp.
C
Substance
Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant Refrigerant

C.318
114a
R115
R142b
R152a
R500
R502
Mixture R12 88 %
Ethylene oxide 12 %
55
Liquid density
g/cm3
1.367
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 6.45
Filling ratio
1.323
1.356
4.05
1.312
1.113
17.59
1.079
1.028
6.84
0.996
0.812
12.42
0.787
1.040
15.23
1.008
1.085
22.19
1.045
1.145
10.29
1.111
57.5
Liquid density
g/cm3
1.354
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 6.94
1.347
4.39
1.097
18.63
1.022
7.393
0.803
13.32
1.028
16.384
1.068
23.44
1.135
10.844
60
Liquid density
g/cm3
1.342
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 7.46
1.338
4.74
1.081
19.681
1.015
7.944
0.794
14.08
1.017
17.142
1.052
24.75
1.126
11.665
62.5
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 8.00
5.10
20.92
8.289
14.97
18.158
26.11
12.285
65
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 8.57
5.50
22.058
8.978
15.87
19.209
27.52
13.11
67.5
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 9.16
5.90
23.447
9.322
16.90
20.304
28.98
13.80
70
Vapour pressure bar
gauge 9.75
6.30
24.687
10.011
17.87
21.44
30.50
14.55
Refrigerant 114 (Dichlorotetrafluoroethane). The data are those for 1,2-dichlor-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane. For 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane the density is slightly greater
and the vapour pressure slightly less.
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10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
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Temperature
for density
determination
C

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.419
0.424
0.431
0.436
0.441
0.447
0.454
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.444
0.452
0.456
0.463
0.469
0.475
0.480
0.436
0.441
0.447
0.454
0.459
0.465
0.471
0.477
0.482
0.488
0.445
0.451
0.456
0.462
0.468
0.473
0.479
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.454
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.475
0.481
0.486
0.492
0.498
0.503
0.462
0.467
0.473
0.478
0.483
0.488
0.494
0.499
0.504
0.510
0.470
0.475
0.480
0.485
0.491
0.496
0.501
0.506
0.511
0.516
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.408
0.414
0.419
0.425
0.431
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.454
0.461
0.417
0.423
0.429
0.435
0.440
0.446
0.452
0.457
0.463
0.469
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.444
0.450
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.472
0.478
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.454
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.476
0.481
0.487
0.447
0.453
0.458
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.480
0.485
0.491
0.496
0.457
0.462
0.468
0.473
0.478
0.483
0.489
0.494
0.499
0.505
0.467
0.472
0.477
0.482
0.487
0.492
0.497
0.503
0.508
0.513
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.479
0.485
0.491
0.497
0.504
0.509
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.532
0.486
0.492
0.498
0.504
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.494
0.500
0.505
0.511
0.516
0.522
0.527
0.533
0.538
0.544
0.501
0.506
0.512
0.517
0.523
0.528
0.534
0.539
0.544
0.550
0.508
0.513
0.518
0.524
0.529
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.550
0.556
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.536
0.541
0.546
0.551
0.556
0.561
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.536
0.541
0.546
0.551
0.557
0.562
0.567
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.466
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.519
0.475
0.481
0.486
0.492
0.498
0.504
0.510
0.516
0.522
0.527
0.484
0.490
0.495
0.501
0.507
0.512
0.518
0.524
0.529
0.535
0.593
0.498
0.504
0.509
0.515
0.520
0.526
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.501
0.507
0.512
0.518
0.523
0.528
0.534
0.539
0.544
0.550
0.510
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.552
0.557
0.518
0.523
0.528
0.533
0.538
0.543
0.549
0.554
0.559
0.564
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.537
0.543
0.549
0.555
0.560
0.566
0.543
0.549
0.555
0.560
0.566
0.571
0.549
0.555
0.560
0.566
0.571
0.577
0.555
0.560
0.566
0.571
0.577
0.582
0.561
0.566
0.571
0.577
0.582
0.587
0.566
0.571
0.577
0.582
0.587
0.592
0.571
0.577
0.582
0.587
0.592
0.597
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.525
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.548
0.554
0.533
0.538
0.544
0.550
0.556
0.561
0.540
0.546
0.552
0.557
0.563
0.569
0.548
0.553
0.559
0.565
0.570
0.576
0.555
0.561
0.566
0.572
0.577
0.583
0.562
0.568
0.573
0.578
0.584
0.589
0.569
0.574
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
BS 5355:1976
32

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25

30
Density
g/cm3
Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.404
0.410
0.416
0.422
0.428
0.435
0.442
0.448
0.455
0.462
0.413
0.420
0.425
0.431
0.438
0.444
0.451
0.457
0.464
0.470
0.422
0.428
0.434
0.440
0.446
0.453
0.460
0.466
0.471
0.477
0.431
0.438
0.444
0.450
0.456
0.462
0.468
0.473
0.479
0.485
0.441
0.447
0.453
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.475
0.482
0.487
0.493
0.449
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.472
0.477
0.483
0.488
0.494
0.500
0.458
0.464
0.469
0.474
0.479
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.501
0.506
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.390
0.397
0.403
0.410
0.416
0.422
0.428
0.434
0.440
0.446
0.401
0.407
0.413
0.419
0.425
0.432
0.438
0.444
0.449
0.455
0.412
0.418
0.424
0.430
0.436
0.441
0.447
0.453
0.459
0.465
0.422
0.428
0.434
0.440
0.445
0.451
0.457
0.462
0.468
0.474
0.433
0.439
0.444
0.450
0.455
0.461
0.466
0.472
0.478
0.483
0.443
0.449
0.454
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.476
0.481
0.487
0.492
0.453
0.458
0.463
0.469
0.474
0.479
0.485
0.490
0.496
0.501
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.468
0.474
0.480
0.486
0.492
0.499
0.505
0.510
0.516
0.522
0.475
0.481
0.487
0.494
0.500
0.505
0.511
0.517
0.522
0.528
0.483
0.489
0.496
0.501
0.506
0.512
0.517
0.523
0.529
0.535
0.491
0.496
0.502
0.507
0.513
0.518
0.524
0.529
0.535
0.541
0.498
0.503
0.509
0.514
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.536
0.542
0.548
0.505
0.510
0 515
0.520
0.526
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.548
0.554
0.511
0.516
0.521
0.526
0.532
0.537
0.543
0.548
0.554
0.560
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.452
0.458
0.464
0.470
0.477
0.483
0.489
0.495
0.501
0.508
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.479
0.485
0.491
0.498
0.504
0.510
0.516
0.470
0.476
0.482
0.488
0.494
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.518
0.524
0.480
0.486
0.491
0.497
0.503
0.509
0.515
0.520
0.526
0.532
0.489
0.495
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.517
0.523
0.528
0.534
0.539
0.498
0.503
0.509
0.514
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.536
0.541
0.547
0.506
0.512
0.517
0.522
0.527
0.533
0.538
0.543
0.549
0.554
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.528
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.550
0.557
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.563
0.541
0.546
0.551
0.557
0.563
0.569
0.548
0.552
0.557
0.563
0.569
0.575
0.554
0.560
0.565
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.514
0.520
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.544
0.522
0.527
0.533
0.539
0.545
0.551
0.530
0.535
0.541
0.547
0.553
0.559
0.537
0.543
0.549
0.555
0.561
0.566
0.545
0.551
0.556
0.562
0.568
0.573
0.552
0.558
0.564
0.569
0.575
0.580
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.576
0.581
0.586
BS 5355:1976
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
NOTE The value underlined results from the over-riding condition that the container
may not be liquid full at a temperature 5 C above the reference temperature for filling
ratio.
33
BSI 08-1999

10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
BSI 08-1999
Temperature
for density
determination
C

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.397
0.404
0.410
0.417
0.424
0.431
0.438
0.445
0.451
0.459
0.408
0.415
0.421
0.427
0.434
0.441
0.447
0.453
0.461
0.467
0.417
0.424
0.430
0.436
0.442
0.449
0.456
0.462
0.468
0.474
0.427
0.434
0.440
0.446
0.452
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.476
0.482
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.490
0.446
0.451
0.458
0.464
0.469
0.474
0.480
0.485
0.491
0.497
0.455
0.461
0.466
0.471
0.476
0.481
0.488
0.493
0.498
0.503
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.383
0.390
0.397
0.403
0.410
0.417
0.423
0.429
0.436
0.442
0.394
0.401
0.407
0.414
0.420
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.445
0.451
0.405
0.412
0.418
0.425
0.431
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.455
0.460
0.417
0.423
0.429
0.435
0.441
0.446
0.452
0.458
0.464
0.470
0.428
0.434
0.439
0.445
0.451
0.456
0.462
0.468
0.473
0.479
0.438
0.444
0.449
0.455
0.461
0.466
0.472
0.477
0.483
0.488
0.448
0.454
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.475
0.481
0.486
0.492
0.497
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.465
0.471
0.477
0.483
0.489
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.514
0.520
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.491
0.497
0.503
0.509
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.480
0.486
0.492
0.498
0.503
0.509
0.515
0.521
0.526
0.532
0.488
0.493
0.499
0.504
0.510
0.516
0.521
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.496
0.501
0.507
0.512
0.517
0.522
0.527
0.533
0.539
0.545
0.502
0.507
0.513
0.518
0.523
0.528
0.534
0.539
0.545
0.551
0.509
0.514
0.519
0.524
0.529
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.448
0.454
0.460
0.466
0.473
0.479
0.485
0.491
0.497
0.504
0.457
0.463
0.469
0.475
0.481
0.487
0.494
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.466
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.514
0.520
0.476
0.482
0.487
0.493
0.499
0.505
0.511
0.517
0.522
0.528
0.485
0.491
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.519
0.525
0.531
0.536
0.494
0.499
0.505
0.511
0.516
0.522
0.527
0.533
0.538
0.544
0.503
0.508
0.513
0.519
0.524
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.546
0.551
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.525
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.547
0.553
0.531
0.537
0.543
0.548
0.553
0.560
0.538
0.543
0.548
0.553
0.560
0.566
0.545
0.548
0.553
0.560
0.566
0.571
0.551
0.558
0.563
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.510
0.516
0.522
0.528
0.535
0.541
0.518
0.524
0.530
0.536
0.542
0.548
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.544
0.550
0.556
0.534
0.540
0.546
0.552
0.558
0.563
0.542
0.548
0.553
0.559
0.565
0.570
0.549
0.555
0.561
0.566
0.572
0.577
0.557
0.562
0.567
0.573
0.578
0.584
NOTE The values underlined result from the over-riding condition that the container
ratio.
BS 5355:1976
34

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25

30
Density
g/cm3
Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.392
0.399
0.405
0.412
0.419
0.426
0.432
0.439
0.446
0.453
0.402
0.409
0.415
0.422
0.429
0.435
0.442
0.448
0.454
0.462
0.412
0.418
0.425
0.431
0.437
0.444
0.451
0.457
0.463
0.469
0.422
0.428
0.434
0.441
0.447
0.453
0.460
0.465
0.471
0.477
0.431
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.455
0.462
0.468
0.474
0.479
0.485
0.441
0.446
0.452
0.458
0.464
0.470
0.476
0.481
0.487
0.493
0.450
0.455
0.461
0.466
0.472
0.477
0.483
0.488
0.494
0.499
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.460
0.466
0.473
0.479
0.485
0.492
0.498
0.504
0.510
0.517
0.468
0.474
0.480
0.487
0.493
0.499
0.505
0.511
0.517
0.522
0.476
0.482
0.488
0.494
0.499
0.505
0.512
0.518
0.523
0.529
0.483
0.489
0.495
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.518
0.523
0.529
0.535
0.491
0.497
0.502
0.508
0.513
0.519
0.525
0.530
0.536
0.542
0.498
0.503
0.509
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.531
0.536
0.542
0.548
0.505
0.510
0.516
0.521
0.526
0.531
0.537
0.542
0.548
0.554
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.522
0.528
0.534
0.540
0.545
0.551
0.528
0.534
0.540
0.546
0.551
0.558
0.535
0.540
0.546
0.552
0.558
0.564
0.541
0.546
0.551
0.558
0.564
0.569
0.548
0.555
0.561
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.374
0.381
0.388
0.395
0.402
0.409
0.415
0.422
0.429
0.436
0.442
0.448
0.454
0.461
0.467
0.474
0.480
0.486
0.492
0.499
0.505
0.512
0.518
0.524
0.531
0.537
0.385
0.392
0.399
0.406
0.413
0.419
0.425
0.433
0.439
0.445
0.451
0.457
0.464
0.470
0.476
0.482
0.489
0.495
0.501
0.507
0.514
0.520
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.545
0.397
0.404
0.411
0.417
0.424
0.431
0.437
0.443
0.449
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.479
0.485
0.491
0.497
0.504
0.510
0.516
0.522
0.528
0.534
0.540
0.546
0.553
0.409
0.415
0.421
0.428
0.435
0.441
0.446
0.452
0.458
0.464
0.470
0.476
0.482
0.488
0.494
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.518
0.524
0.530
0.536
0.542
0.548
0.554
0.560
0.420
0.427
0.433
0.439
0.445
0.450
0.456
0.462
0.468
0.474
0.480
0.486
0.491
0.497
0.503
0.509
0.515
0.521
0.527
0.532
0.538
0.544
0.550
0.556
0.562
0.567
0.432
0.438
0.443
0.449
0.455
0.460
0.466
0.472
0.478
0.483
0.489
0.494
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.517
0.523
0.529
0.534
0.540
0.546
0.551
0.557
0.563
0.569
0.574
0.442
0.447
0.453
0.459
0.465
0.470
0.476
0.481
0.487
0.492
0.498
0.503
0.509
0.514
0.520
0.526
0.531
0.536
0.542
0.547
0.553
0.559
0.564
0.570
0.575
0.581
ratio.
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10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
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Temperature
for density
determination
C

Temperature
for density
determination
C
10
15
20
25
30
Density
g/cm3
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.388
0.394
0.401
0.408
0.415
0.421
0.427
0.434
0.442
0.448
0.397
0.403
0.410
0.417
0.424
0.430
0.437
0.444
0.450
0.457
0.407
0.413
0.420
0.427
0.433
0.440
0.446
0.452
0.459
0.465
0.417
0.423
0.429
0.436
0.442
0.448
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.426
0.432
0.438
0.444
0.450
0.457
0.464
0.470
0.475
0.481
0.436
0.442
0.447
0.453
0.460
0.466
0.472
0.477
0.483
0.489
0.445
0.450
0.456
0.462
0.468
0.473
0.479
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.500
0.505
0.510
0.515
0.520
0.525
0.530
0.535
0.540
0.545
0.365
0.372
0.380
0.387
0.394
0.401
0.407
0.415
0.422
0.429
0.377
0.384
0.391
0.398
0.405
0.412
0.418
0.425
0.433
0.440
0.389
0.396
0.402
0.409
0.416
0.423
0.430
0.437
0.443
0.450
0.401
0.407
0.414
0.421
0.427
0.434
0.441
0.447
0.453
0.459
0.413
0.419
0.426
0.433
0.439
0.445
0.451
0.457
0.463
0.469
0.425
0.431
0.437
0.444
0.450
0.455
0.461
0.467
0.473
0.479
0.436
0.442
0.448
0.454
0.460
0.465
0.471
0.477
0.482
0.488
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.456
0.462
0.469
0.475
0.481
0.488
0.494
0.500
0.507
0.514
0.464
0.470
0.477
0.483
0.489
0.495
0.502
0.508
0.514
0.520
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.509
0.515
0.521
0.527
0.479
0.485
0.491
0.497
0.503
0.509
0.515
0.521
0.527
0.533
0.487
0.493
0.498
0.504
0.510
0.517
0.523
0.528
0.533
0.539
0.495
0.500
0.505
0.512
0.518
0.523
0.529
0.534
0.539
0.546
0.502
0.507
0.513
0.519
0.524
0.529
0.534
0.540
0.546
0.552
0.550
0.555
0.560
0.565
0.570
0.575
0.580
0.585
0.590
0.595
0.436
0.443
0.449
0.456
0.462
0.469
0.475
0.482
0.488
0.495
0.446
0.452
0.459
0.465
0.471
0.478
0.484
0.491
0.497
0.503
0.456
0.462
0.468
0.475
0.481
0.487
0.493
0.500
0.506
0.512
0.465
0.472
0.478
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.514
0.520
0.475
0.481
0.487
0.493
0.499
0.505
0.511
0.517
0.523
0.529
0.484
0.490
0.496
0.502
0.508
0.514
0.519
0.525
0.531
0.537
0.493
0.499
0.505
0.510
0.516
0.522
0.527
0.533
0.539
0.544
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.520
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.544
0.549
0.526
0.532
0.538
0.544
0.549
0.556
0.532
0.538
0.544
0.549
0.556
0.562
0.539
0.544
0.549
0.556
0.562
0.568
0.545
0.552
0.559
0.600
0.605
0.610
0.615
0.620
0.625
0.501
0.508
0.514
0.521
0.527
0.533
0.510
0.516
0.522
0.529
0.535
0.542
0.518
0.525
0.531
0.537
0.543
0.550
0.527
0.533
0.539
0.545
0.551
0.557
0.535
0.541
0.547
0.553
0.559
0.565
0.543
0.548
0.554
0.560
0.566
0.572
0.550
0.556
0.561
0.567
0.573
0.578
ratio.
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Table 31 Developed pressures applicable to permanent gases in various size ranges

Gas
Charging pressure
at 15 C bar (gauge)
Developed pressure at reference temperature bar (gauge)

60.0 C
62.5 C
65.0 C
67.5 C
70.0 C
72.5C
Methane
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
41.1
84.6
130.6
159.9
177.6
231.3
281.1
311.6
332.8
342.8
382.5
41.4
85.4
132.1
161.7
179.9
234.4
285.2
316.5
337.8
347.8
388.2
41.8
86.3
133.6
164.0
182.2
237.6
289.4
321.2
342.5
352.9
394.1
42.2
87.2
135.1
166.0
184.4
240.6
293.5
325.7
347.4
357.9
400.0
42.5
88.0
136.7
168.0
186.7
243.9
297.7
330.3
352.2
362.9
405.9
42.9
88.9
138.2
170.0
189.0
247.2
301.9
335.0
357.0
368.0
411.8
Oxygen
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
344.7
413.7
40.5
81.9
124.3
150.3
166.0
212.2
257.3
284.9
303.6
313.0
350.8
441.9
534.0
40.8
82.7
125.8
152.1
167.8
214.4
260.0
288.1
307.0
316.5
354.4
447.3
540.7
41.2
83.5
126.9
153.6
169.4
216.7
262.9
291.2
310.3
320.1
358.8
452.7
547.4
41.5
84.2
128.0
155.0
171.1
218.9
265.8
294.4
313.7
323.6
362.9
458.1
554.0
41.8
84.9
129.2
156.4
172.7
221.2
268.7
297.6
317.1
327.1
367.1
463.4
560.6
42.1
85.7
130.4
158.0
174.4
223.4
271.4
300.8
320.5
330.5
370.9
468.8
567.2
Argon
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
40.3
81.9
124.3
150.3
166.0
212.1
257.4
285.0
303.5
312.8
350.0
40.6
82.7
125.5
151.8
167.7
214.3
260.1
288.1
307.0
316.4
354.0
41.0
83.4
126.7
153.3
169.3
216.5
263.0
291.3
310.4
319.9
358.1
41.3
84.1
127.8
154.8
170.9
218.8
265.9
294.5
313.8
323.4
362.2
41.6
84.8
129.0
156.2
172.5
221.0
268.6
297.6
317.2
327.0
366.2
42.0
85.6
130.2
157.7
174.2
223.2
271.4
300.8
320.5
330.5
370.3
Carbon
monoxide
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
40.6
82.0
124.4
150.2
165.8
211.3
255.5
282.2
299.9
308.8
344.3
40.9
82.7
125.5
151.8
167.4
213.5
258.1
285.2
303.2
312.1
348.0
41.2
83.5
126.7
153.2
169.1
215.6
260.8
288.1
306.3
315.4
351.7
41.6
84.2
127.9
154.6
170.6
217.7
263.4
291.1
309.5
318.7
355.4
41.9
84.9
129.0
156.0
172.3
219.9
266.1
294.1
312.8
322.1
359.2
42.1
85.7
130.2
157.5
173.9
222.0
268.8
297.0
315.9
325.3
362.9
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Gas
Charging pressure
at 15 C bar (gauge)

60.0 C
62.5 C
65.0 C
67.5 C
70.0 C
72.5C
Air
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
345.0
413.7
40.4
81.7
123.9
149.7
165.3
210.3
254.1
280.4
298.4
307.4
343.2
431.7
519.5
40.8
81.8
125.2
151.3
166.8
212.4
256.6
283.5
301.6
310.7
346.7
436.5
525.4
41.1
82.5
126.3
152.6
168.4
214.4
259.2
286.6
304.8
313.9
350.9
441.4
531.2
41.5
83.2
127.5
154.0
170.0
216.6
261.9
289.4
308.0
317.3
354.5
446.1
537.1
41.8
84.6
128.6
155.5
171.5
218.7
264.4
292.3
311.2
320.5
358.1
450.9
542.9
42.2
85.4
129.8
156.9
173.1
220.8
267.2
295.2
314.2
323.7
361.8
455.6
548.6
Nitrogen
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
345.0
413.7
40.5
81.8
123.9
149.6
165.1
209.7
253.1
279.5
297.1
305.9
341.3
429.2
516.3
40.9
82.5
125.1
151.0
166.6
211.8
255.7
282.3
300.2
309.1
344.9
433.9
521.9
41.2
83.2
126.2
152.4
168.2
213.8
258.2
285.2
303.3
312.3
348.5
438.5
527.6
41.5
83.9
127.4
153.8
169.7
215.9
260.8
288.0
306.4
315.5
352.0
443.2
533.2
41.8
84.6
128.4
155.2
171.1
218.0
263.4
290.9
309.5
318.7
355.6
447.8
538.8
42.2
85.3
129.6
156.6
172.8
220.0
266.0
293.8
312.6
322.0
359.2
452.4
544.5
Neon
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
40.2
79.9
120.1
144.1
158.6
200.4
240.7
264.8
280.9
289.0
321.5
40.3
80.6
121.1
145.3
159.9
202.0
242.6
267.0
283.1
291.3
324.0
40.6
81.2
122.0
146.4
161.1
203.5
244.4
269.2
285.3
293.6
326.6
40.9
81.9
122.9
147.6
162.3
205.1
246.3
271.4
287.5
295.8
329.2
41.2
82.5
123.8
148.6
163.5
206.7
248.2
273.6
289.7
298.1
331.6
41.5
83.1
124.7
149.8
164.8
208.2
250.1
275.9
291.9
300.3
335.1
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Gas
Charging
pressure at 15 C
bar (gauge)

60.0 C
62.5 C
65.0 C
67.5 C
70.0 C
72.5C
Hydrogen
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
39.8
79.7
119.8
143.8
158.2
199.7
239.8
263.9
279.9
288.1
321.0
40.1
80.4
120.7
144.9
159.3
201.4
241.7
265.9
282.0
290.3
323.6
40.4
81.0
121.6
146.0
160.5
202.9
243.4
267.9
284.1
292.5
326.3
40.8
81.6
122.6
147.1
161.7
204.4
245.3
269.9
286.3
294.8
329.0
41.0
82.2
123.5
148.2
162.9
206.0
247.1
271.9
288.3
297.0
331.7
41.3
82.8
124.4
149.3
164.1
207.5
248.9
273.9
290.5
299.2
334.4
Helium
34.5
68.9
103.4
124.1
136.5
172.4
206.8
227.5
241.3
248.2
275.8
39.3
79.8
119.7
143.5
157.9
199.7
241.1
265.1
281.0
288.9
320.8
39.6
80.5
120.6
144.6
159.1
201.2
242.8
267.1
283.0
291.0
323.1
39.9
81.1
121.5
145.8
160.2
202.7
244.5
269.0
285.1
293.2
325.4
40.3
81.7
122.4
146.8
161.5
204.2
246.2
271.0
287.2
295.3
329.8
40.6
82.2
123.3
147.8
162.6
205.7
247.9
272.9
289.2
297.4
332.0
40.9
82.9
124.2
148.9
163.8
207.2
249.7
274.8
291.2
299.5
334.4
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Publications referred to
BS 399, High carbon steel cylinders for the storage and transport of permanent gases.
BS 400, Low carbon steel cylinders for the storage and transport of permanent gases.
BS 401, Steel cylinders for the storage and transport of liquefiable gases.
BS 1045, Manganese steel gas cylinders for atmospheric gases.
BS 1287, High carbon steel gas cylinders for carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and ethylene.
BS 1288, Manganese steel gas cylinders for carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and ethylene.
BS 1500, Fusion welded pressure vessels for general purposes.
BS 1515, Fusion welded pressure vessels for use in the chemical, petroleum and allied industries.
BS 1736, Filling ratios for liquefiable gases.
BS 4250, Commercial butane and propane.
BS 4580, Number designation of organic refrigerants.
BS ...., Periodic inspection, maintenance and testing of gas containers (in preparation).
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