scope:

This European Standard specifies:-the properties and performance requirements for tubing, hoses and assemblies made of either rubber or plastics in sizes up to a nominal diameter of 12,5 mm for use with commercial propane and butane and mixtures thereof, in the vapour phase, for the connection of appliances (i.e. for instance, from a cylinder to a regulator, a regulator to an appliance or to a metal tube) in environments between a minimum ambient temperature of -30 °C and a maximum ambient temperature of + 60 °C.-the characteristics and performance requirements of the nozzles, hose connections and hose assemblies used with, or manufactured from rubber and plastic hoses and tubing at these temperatures. One class of tubing and three classes of hoses are specified. The class 1, 2 and 3 can be used inside or outside; class 4 hoses are only for outdoor use since their level of permeation is not appropriate for indoor use.