This European Standard specifies the properties and performance requirements for flexible rubber and plastics tubing and hoses up to a nominal bore of 12,5 for use with commercial
propane and butane and mixtures thereof in the vapour phase in appliances, in environments between a minimum ambient temperature of -30 °C and a maximum ambient temperature of
+60 °C.
The tests detailed in this standard are also applicable to tubing and hoses which form part of an assembly, such as that used for connecting a cylinder to a regulator.
NOTE 1: Attention is drawn to Part 2 of this standard for details
of nipples, couplings and assemblies.
NOTE 2: Flexible rubber and plastics tubing and hoses conforming to this standard may be used where contact with appliances having a maximum surface temperature of 90 °C
may occur.
This European Standard does not apply to hoses for welding purposes.