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Transportable gas cylinders ......-

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Foreword
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circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.

International Standard ISO 11114-1 was prepared by the European

Committee for Standardization (CEN) in collaboration with ISO Technical
Committee TC 58, Gas cylinders, in accordance with the Agreement on
technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).

ISO 11114 consists of the following parts, under the general title
Transportable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials
with gas contents:

Part 1: Metallic materials

Part 2: Non-metallic materials

Part 3: Autogenous ignition test in oxygen atmosphere

Annex A forms an integral part of this part of ISO 11114. Annex ZZ is for
information only.

Annex Z2 provides a list of corresponding International and European

Standards for which equivalents are not given in the text.

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Table of contents

Foreword ......................................................................................................................_..... 3
Introduction '0' ............................................................................................................... _ ••••• 4
1 Scope ..................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative references .................................................................................... 0 •••••• 5
3 Definitions ............................................................................................................. 6
4 Materials ................................................................................................................ 6
5 Compatibil ity criteria ............................................................................................. 7
6 Material compatibility ............................................................................................. 9
Annex A (normative) GasiMaterials NQSAB compatibility code ...................................... 32

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Foreword

The text of EN ISO 11114-1 :1997 has been prepared by Technical Committee CENfTC 23
"Transportable gas cylinders" the secretariat of which is held by BSI in collaboration with
Technical Committee Isorrc 58 "Gas cylinders".

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication
of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 1998, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by April 1998.

According to the CENICENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of

the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland. Ireland: Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United
Kingdom.

Introduction

This Standard is one part of a three-part standard concerning compatibility of gases and gas
mixtures with materials:

- Part 1 : Metallic materials ;

- Part 2 : Non metallic materials;
- Part 3 : Autogenous ignition test in oxygen atmosphere.

Industrial, medical and special gases (e.g. high purity gases, calibration gases) can be
transported or stored in gas cylinders. An essential requirement of the material from which
such gas cylinders and their valves are manufactured is compatibility with the gas contents.

Compatibility of cylinder materials with gas content has been established over many years by
practical application and experience. Existing national and international regulations and
standards do not fully cover this aspect.

This Standard is based on current international experience and knowledge.

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1 Scope

This standard gives guidance in the selection and evaluation of compatibility between metallic
gas cylinder and valve materials, and the gas content.

The compatibility data given is related to single component gases.

Seamless and welded gas cylinders used to contain compressed, liquefied and dissolved
gases, are considered.

Aspects such as quality of delivered product are not considered.

2 Normative references

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and
the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or
revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated
in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies.

EN 485-2 Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys - Sheets. strips

and plates - Part 2 : Mechanical properties.

EN 586-2 Aluminium and aluminium alloys forgings - Part 2 :

Mechanical and additional properties.

EN 720-2 Transportable gas cylinders - Gases and gas mixtures - Part

2 : Determination of flammability and oxidizing ability of
gases and gas mixtures

EN 849 Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinder valves - Specification

and type testing

prEN 1964-1 Transportable gas cylinders - Specification for the design

and construction of refillable transportable seamless steel
gas cylinders of capacity from 0,5 litre up to and including
150 litres - Part 1 : Seamless steel with a maximum Rm
value of 1100 N/mm 2

prEN 1975 Transportable gas cylinders - Specification for the design

and construction of refillable transportable seamless
aluminium alloy gas cylinders of capacity from 0,5 litre up to
150 litre

prEN ISO 11114-2 Transportable gas cylinde rs - Compatibility of cylinder and

valve materials with gas contents - Part 2 : Non metallic
materials

EN ISO 11114-3 Transportable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and

valve materials with gas contents - Part 3 : Autogenous
ignition test in oxygen atmosphere

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ISOIDIS 7866 Refillable transportable seamless aluminium alloy gas

cylinders for worldwide usage - Design, construction and
testing

ISOIDIS 9809-1 Transportable seamless steel gas cylinders - Design,

construction and testing - Part 1 : Quenched and tempered
steel cylinders with tensile strength below 1100 MPa

ISO 9328-5 Steel plates and strips for pressure purposes - Technical
delivery conditions - Part 5 : Austenitic steels

3 Definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard the following definitions apply:

3.1 Competent person

A person who has the necessary technical knowledge, experience and authority to assess
and approve materials for use with gases and to define any special conditions of use that are
necessary. Such a person will also normally be formally qualified in an appropriate technical
discipline.

3.2 Acceptable

A materiaVgas combination that is satisfactory under normal conditions of use, provided the
key compatibility features, given in Table 1, are taken into account.

3.3 Not recommended

A materiaVgas combination that may not be safe. Such combinations can be used where they
have been assessed and authorized by a competent person who specifies the conditions of
use.

4 Materials

4.1 Cylinder material

The metallic materials most commonly used in the manufacture of gas cylinders are specified
in the following standards:

Aluminium:

EN 485-2
EN 586-2
prEN 1975
ISOIDIS 7866

Steel:

ISO 9328-5
prEN 1964-1
ISOIDIS 9809-1

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4.2 Valve materials

The most commonly used materials for valve bodies for gas cylinders are brass and other
copper based alloys, carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium alloys.

In some special applications nickel or nickel plated alloys are used.

Some carbon steels, stainless steels and aluminium alloys for valve bodies are specified in
the same standard as those for gas cylinders (see 4.1).

4.3 Particular considerations

4.3.1 In particular cases non-compatible materials may be used if suitably plated or protected.
This can only be done, if all compatibility aspects have been considered and validated by a
competent person.

4.3.2 Non-metallic components, e.g. valve sealing, gland packing, O-ring etc ... shall be in
accordance with prEN ISO 11114-2. Sealing or lubricating materials, when used, at the valve
stem shall be compatible with the gas content.

Special precautions (see EN ISO 11114-3) shall be taken for oxidizing gases (see EN 720-2).

4.3.3 For cylinder valves, compatibility in wet condition shall be considered because of the
high risk of contamination by atmospheric moisture.

5 Compatibility criteria

5.1 General

Compatibility between a gas and the cylinder material is affected by chemical reactions and
physical influences, which can be classified into five categories:

- corrosion (probably the most frequent type of reaction which could be expected) ;

- hydrogen embrittlement :

- generation of dangerous products through chemical reaction;

- violent reactions (like ignition) ;

- embrittlement at low temperature.

5.2 Corrosion

Many types of corrosion mechanisms can occur due to the presence of the gas.

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5.2.1 Dry corrosion

Is the chemical attack by a dry gas on the cylinder material. The result is a reduction of the
cylinder wall thickness. This type of corrosion is not very common, because the rate of dry
corrosion is very low at ambient temperature.

5.2.2 Wet corrosion

Is the most common type of corrosion which only occurs in a gas cylinder due to the presence
of free water. However with some hygroscopic gases (e.g. HCI, C12) corrosion would occur
even if the water content is less than the saturation. Therefore some gas/material
combinations are not recommended, even if inert in the theoretical dry conditions. It is
therefore very important to prevent any water ingress in gas cylinders.

The most common sources of water ingress are:

- by the customer (retro-diffusion/backfilling or when the cylinder is empty, by air entry, if

the valve is not closed) ;

- during hydraulic testing;

.. during filling.

In some cases it is very difficult to prevent any water ingress - particularly when the gas is
hygroscopic (e.g. C1 2 • HCI). In cases where the filler cannot guarantee the dryness of gas and
cylinder, a cylinder material which is compatible with the ,wet gas shall be used, even if the dry
gas is not corrosive.

There are different types of "wet corrosion" in alloys:

- general corrosion: e.g. by acid gases (C02 , 802) or oxidizing gases (02' CI 2). Additionally
some gases, even inert ones, when hydrolysed could lead to the production of corrosive
products (e.g. 8iH 2 C12 ) ;

-localised corrosion: e.g. pitting corrosion by wet HCI in aluminium alloys or stress
corrosion cracking of highly stressed steels by wet CO/C02 mixtures.

5.2.3 Corrosion by impurities

Gases which themselves are inert (non-corrosive) can cause corrosion due to the presence of
impurities. Pollution of gases can occur, during filling, during use or if the initial product is not
properly purified.

The most common pollutants are :

- atmospheric air, in this case the harmful impurities can be moisture (see also 5.2.2)
and oxygen (e.g. in liquefied ammonia) ;

- aggressive products contained in some gases, e.g. H 2 S in natural gas;

- aggressive traces (acid, mercury. etc.) remaining from the manufacturing process of
some gases.

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When the effects of these types of corrosion are expected to be dangerous and the presence
of these impurities cannot be prevented, then cylinder materials compatibre with the impurities
shall be used.

5.3 Hydrogen embrittlement

Embrittlement by dry gas can occur at ambient temperature in the case of certain gases and
under service conditions which stresses the cylinder material. The best known example is
embrittlement caused by hydrogen.

This type of stress cracking phenomenon can, under certain conditions, lead to the failure of
gas cylinders containing hydrogen, hydrogen mixtures and hydrogen bearing compounds
including hydrides. The risk of hydrogen embrittlement only occurs if the partial pressure of
the gas and the stress level of the cylinder material is high enough.

NOTE: For 34 Cr Mo 4 Q and T steels and hydrogen equivalent partial pressures above
50 bar, the maximum UTS of the steel should be 950 MPa. Some standards specify
testing methods to select appropriate steels with appropriate maximum UTS for
hydrogen cylinders. Equivavent partial pressure for hydrogen sulphide and methyl
mercaptan is reduced to 2~5 bar at a maximum UTS of 950 MPa.

5.4 Generation of dangerous products

In some cases reactions of a gas with a metallic material, can lead to the generation of
dangerous products. Examples are the possible reaction of C 2 H2 with copper alloys containing
more than 70 % copper, CH CI in aluminium cylinders.
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5.5 Violent reactions (e.g. Ignition)

In principle such types of gas/metallic material reactions are not very common at ambient
temperatures, because high activation energies are necessary to initiate such reactions. In the
case of some non-metallic materials, this type of reaction can occur with some gases
(e.g. O2 , CI 2 ).

5.6 Embrittlement at low temperature

In some cases, for toxic gases when pumps or compressors are not recommended, the gas
cylinders are filled by cooling the gas cylinder using a cryogenic product (e.g. liquid nitrogen).
In such cases materials having good impact behaviour at low temperature (aluminium alloys,
stainless steels) shall be used and carbon or low alloyed steels shall be rejected. In some
other cases cylinders are regularly filled at low temperature e.g. with CO 2 , Materials used shall
have adequate impact behaviour at the minimum temperature in service.

6 Material compatibility

6.1 Table of compatibility

Before any gas/cylinder/valve combination is chosen a careful study of all "KEY

COMPATIBILITY CHARACTERISTICS" given in table 1 shall be made. Particular attention
shall be paid to any restrictions, which shall be applied to acceptable materials.

NOTE: The gases are listed in the English alphabetic order.

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6.2 Conventions and symbols used in table 1

Bold type face indicates that the material is commonly used ;

"A" means that the material is acceptable (see 3.2) ;

"NR" means that the material is not recommended (see 3.3) ;

IIOry" means no free water in the cylinders under any service conditions including at the
highest expected operating pressure and at the lowest expected operating temperature;

IIWet" means that the conditions as defined above for -dry" are not met.

6.3 Abbreviations for materials

N5 =Normalized steels and carbon steels;

QTS =Quenched and tempered steels;

AA =Aluminium alloys;

5S =Stainless steels;

B = Brass and copper alloys ;

CS = Carbon steels.

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Table 1 : Gas/material compatibility

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
1
ACETYLENE Ability to form explosive acetyl ides with NS B B(Cu
C2 H2 certain metals including pure copper. Use QTS CS >70%)
< 70 % Cu copper alloy. AA AA
SS 58
2
AMMONIA Risk of stress corrosion with brass (and NS CS
NH3 copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric OT8 S8 8
moisture. AA AA
SS
3
No reaction with any common materials in NS B
ARGON dry or wet conditions. QTS CS
Ar
AA SS
S8 M

NS B
4 Because of risk of hydroge n aTS CS
ARSINE embrittlement special OTS and NS with a AA SS
AsH3 limitation on the maximum strength shall S5 AA
be used. (see 5.3),
Some 88 alloys (e.g. AISI 304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement. Risk
of corrosion by impurities in wet
conditions has to be considered.

NS CS
Hydrolyses to hydrogen chloride in aTS AA SS AA
contact with moisture. In wet conditions SS B
5 BORON see specific risk of hydrogen chloride
TRICHLORIDE compatibility Le. severe corrosion of most
BCI3 of the materials and risk of hydrogen
embrittlement.

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
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BORON Hydrolyses to hydrogen fluoride in contact NS CS AA
TRIFLUORIDE with moisture. In wet conditions see QTS SS B
BF3 specific risk of hydrogen fluoride 8S
compatibility i.e. severe corrosion of most AA
of the materials and risk of hydrogen
embrittlement.
7
BROMOCHLORODI No reaction with any common materials NS B
FLUOROM ETHAN E when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
C BrC1F2 risk of corrosion. AA SS
(R12B1 ) SS AA

8
BROMOTRIFlUORO No reaction with any common materials NS B
-METHANE when dry. In the presence of water slight QTS CS
CBrF3 risk of corrosion. AA S8
(R13B1) SS AA

9
BROMOTRIFlUORO No reaction with any common materia's NS B
-ETHYLENE when dry. In the presence of water slight QTS CS
C2 BrF3 risk of corrosion. AA S8
S8 AA
10
BUTADIENE - 1,3 No reaction with any common materials: NS B
H2C:CHCH:CH2 however in wet conditions risk of aTS CS
corrosion from impurities has to be AA SS
considered. SS AA

11
BUTADIENE - 1,2 No reaction with any common materials; NS B
H2C:C:CHCH3 however in wet conditions risk of QTS CS
corrosion from impurities has to be AA 5S
considered. 55 AA

12
BUTANE No reaction with any common materials; NS B
C4 Hl0 however in wet conditions risk of aTS CS
corrosion from impurities has to be AA S5
considered. SS AA

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
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BUTENE - 1 No reaction with any common materials; NS B
CH3CH2CH:CH2 however in wet conditions risk of aTS CS
corrosion from impurities has to be AA 58
considered. SS AA

14
BUTENE-2 No reaction with any common materials; NS B
(CIS) however in wet conditions risk of aTS CS
CH3CHCHCH3 corrosion from impurities has to be AA SS
considered. 88 AA
15
BUTENE-2 No reaction with any common materials; NS B
(TRANS) however in wet conditions risk of QTS CS
CH3CHCHCH3 corrosion from impurities has to be AA SS
considered. 88 AA

16
CARBON No reaction with common materials when NS B
DIOXIDE dry. Forms slightly acidic carbonic acid in aTS CS
CO2 the presence of water; corrosive for NS, AA SS
aTS and es. SS AA
For NS and CS, risk of low temperature
embrittlement. Risk of stress corrosion in
presence of CO (see carbon monoxide)
and water.

17
CARBON Risk of formation of toxic metal carbonyls. NS B
MONOXIDE Highly sensitive to any traces of moisture QTS CS
CO (> 5 ppmV at 200 bar), in the presence of AA SS
C02 (> 5 ppmV). Industrial grades of SS AA
monoxide normally contain traces of CO2
This can result in risk of stress corrosion,
in the case of QTS. CS and NS cylinders
if used at the normal service stress levels.
18
CARBON No reaction with any common materials NS B
TETRAFLUORIDE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
CF4 risk of corrosion. AA SS
S8 AA
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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
19
CARBONYL Risk of formation of toxic metal carbonyls. NS B
SULPHIDE Highly sensitive to any traces of moisture OTS CS
COS (> 5 ppmV), in the presence of CO2 SS
(> 5 ppmV) ; industrial grades of carbonyl AA AA
sulphide normally contain traces of CO2. SS
This results in risk of stress corrosion, in
the case of OTS, NS et es.

20
CHLORINE HydroJyses to hypochlorous acid and to 'NS AA B AA
·C12 hydrogen chloride in contact with QTS CS
moisture. In wet condition see specific risk S8 SS
of hydrogen chloride compatibility i.e.
severe corrosion of most of the materials
and risk of hydrogen embrittlement.
Risk of violent reaction with AA.
21
CHLORODI· No reaction with any common materials NS B
FLUOROMETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight aTS CS
CHCIF2 risk of corrosion. AA S8
(R22) 5S AA

22
CHLOROMETHANE In the presence of water, slight risk of NS AA B AA
CH3C1 corrosion. Risk of violent reaction with M. aTS CS
(R40) SS SS

23
CHLOROPENTA- No reaction with any common materials NS B
FLUOROETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight OTS CS
C2C1F5 risk of corrosion. AA SS
lR11S) SS AA

24
CHLOROTETRA- No reaction with any common materials NS B
FLUOROETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS cs
CCIF2CHF2 risk of corrosion. AA 5S
SS AA

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
25
CHLOROTRIFLUOR No reaction with any common materials NS B
O-ETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
·CH2CICF3 risk of corrosion. AA SS
(R133a) S8 AA

26
CHLOROTRIFLUOR No reaction with any common materials NS B
O-ETHYLENE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
C2 C1F 3 risk of corrosion. AA SS
(R1113) S8 AA

27
CHLOROTRIFLUOR No reaction with any common materials NS B
O-METHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
CC1F3 risk of corrosion. M SS
(R13) S8 AA

28
CYCLOPROPANE No reaction with any com man materials in NS B
C3 H 6 dry or wet conditions. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
29
DEUTERIUM Because of risk of hydrogen QTS B
D2 embrittlement special QTS and NS with a NS CS
limitation on the maximum strength shall AA AA
be used (see 5.3). Some SS alloys (e.g. SS SS
AISI 304) may be sensitive to hydrogen
embrittlement.
30
DIBROMODIFLUOR No reaction with any common materials QTS B
O-METHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
CBr2F2 risk of corrosion AA AA
(R12B2) SS S8

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
31
DIBROMOTETRA- No reaction with any common materials QTS B
FLUOROETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
C2Br2 F4 risk of corrosion AA AA
(R114B2) 88 58

32
DIBORANE Because of risk of hydrogen QTS B·
B2 HS embrittlement special QTS and NS with a NS SS
limitation on the maximum strength shall AA AA
be used (see 5.3). S8 CS
Some SS alloys (e.g. AISI 304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement.

33
DICHLORODI- No reaction with any common materials QTS B
FLUOROMETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
CCI2F2 risk of corrosion. AA AA
(R12) SS S8

34
DICHLOROFlUO- No reaction with any common materials QTS B
ROMETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS C8
CHCI2F risk of corrosion. AA AA
(R21) SS SS

35
DICHLOROSILANE Hydrolyses to hydrogen chloride in OTS AA B M
SiH2CI2 contact with moisture. In wet conditions NS SS
see specific risk of hydrogen chloride SS CS
compatibility eJ. severe corrosion of most
of the materials and risk of hydrogen
embrittlement.
36
DICHLOROTETRA- No reaction with any common materials QTS B
FLUOROETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
C2CI2 F4 risk of corrosion. AA AA
(R114) SS SS

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name C}'linder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
37
CYANOGEN Corrosive in the presence of water except NS B
C2 N2 for high grade 88 Alloys. aTS C8
Risk of stress corrosion with brass (and SS AA
copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric AA SS
moisture.

38
1,1 DIFLUORO 1- No reaction with any common materials QTS B
CHLOROETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
CH3CCIF2 risk of corrosion. AA AA
(R142b) 58 55

39
1,1 DIFlUOROETHA No reaction with any common materials QTS B
NE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
CH3CHF2 risk of corrosion. AA AA
(R152a) SS SS

40
01 FlUORO-1 ,1 No reaction with any common materials aTS B
ETHYLENE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
C2 H2 F2 risk of corrosion. Brass should contain M AA
(R1132a) <70 % copper due to possibility of S8 SS
presence of acetylene as an impurity and
subsequent risk formation of copper
acetyl ide.

41
DIMETHYLAMINE Risk of stress corrosion with brass (and QTS CS B
(CH 3)2 NH copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric NSAA 55
moisture. AA
42
DIMETHYL ETHER No reaction with any common materials in NS B
(CH 3)20 dry or wet conditions. ars CS
AA AA
SS SS

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
43
DISILANE Because of risk of hydrogen NS B
Si2 H S embrittlement special QTS and NS with a AA CS
limitation on the maximum strength shall Q1S SS
be used (see 5.3). SS AA
Some S8 alloys (e.g. AISI 304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement.

44
ETHANE No reaction with any common materials in QTS B
C2 HS dry or wet conditions. AA CS
NS AA
S5 S5
45
ETHYLAMINE Risk of stress corrosion with brass (and QTS SS B
C2HSNH2 copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric NS CS
moisture. AA AA
58
46
ETHYL CHLORIDE No reaction with any common materials QTS AA B AA
C2H SCI when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS SS
(R160) risk of corrosion. SS C5

47
ETHYLENE No reaction with any common materials in QTS B
C2 H4 dry or wet conditions. AA CS
NS AA
SS SS
48
ETHYLENE OXIDE Ethylene oxide polymerizes. Ethylene QTS B
C2 H40 oxide polymerization increases in the NS CS
presence of moisture, rust, and other AA AA
contaminants. Use dry and clean SS SS
cylinders. Copper is not recommended.

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder I Valve
Formula A NR A NR
49
FLUORINE Hydrolyses to hydrogen fluoride in contact aTS AA B AA
F2 with moisture. In wet conditions see NS CS
specific risk of hydrogen fluoride 8S S8
compatibility, i.e. severe corrosion of
most of the materials and risk of
hydrogen embrittiement. Risk of violent
reaction with AA. Recommended
materials are also Monel and nickel.
50
FLUOROETHANE No reaction with any common materials QTS B
C2 H5 F when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
(R161) risk of corrosion. AA AA
S8 88
51
FLUOROMETHANE No reaction with any common materials QTS B
CH3F when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
(R41) risk of corrosion. AA AA
SS SS
52
TRIFLUOROMETHA No reaction. with any common materials QTS B
NE when dry. In the presence of water, slight NS CS
CHFS risk of corrosion. AA AA
(R23) SS SS
53
GERMANE Because of risk of hydrogen aTS B
GeH4 embrittlement special aTS and NS with a NS CS
limitation on the maximum strength are to AA SS
be used (see 5.3). SS AA
Some SS alloys (e.g. AISI 304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement.

54
HELIUM No reaction with any common materials in NS B
He dry or wet conditions. aTS CS
AA SS
SS AA

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
55
HEXAFLUOROETHA No reaction with any common materials NS B
NE when dry. I n the presence of water slight I QTS cs
F
C2 S risk of corrosion. AA S8
(R116) SS AA

56
HEXAFLUOROPRO No reaction with any common materials NS B
PENE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS cs
CgF6 risk of corrosion. AA S8
(R1216) SS AA

57
HYDROGEN Because of risk of hydrogen NS B
H2 embrittlement special QTS and NS with a QTS CS
limitation on the maximum strength shall AA S8
be used (see 5.3). SS AA
Some 55 alloys (e.g. AIS1304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement.
Risk of embrittlement due to the presence
of mercury has-to be considered
especially with M.

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder 'Valve
Formula A NR A NR
58
HYDROGEN This gas is highly hygroscopic and NS AA CS B
BROMIDE corrosive in wet conditions with most of QTS 55 AA
HBr the materials except some high grade SS S8
alloys (e.g. AISI 316). Because of risk of
hydrogen embrittlement special aTS and
NS with a limitation on the maximum
strength shall be used. (see 5.3). This
limitation also applies to mixtures
containing this gas and stored at a total
pressure greater than 1/2 the normal
service pressure of the cylinder.However
experience shows that a cylinder can be
safely used without any specific
requirements, providing the max.
pressure at 15°C in the cylinder is less
than TP/S. in order to maintain a low
stress level in the cylinder material.Some
S8 alloys (e.g. AISI 304) can be sensitive
to hydrogen embrittlement. Experience
shows plugging of B valves may occur.
Special bronze alloys can be used as well
as nickel and Monel.

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
59
HYDROGEN This compound is highly hygroscopic and NS AA CS AA
CHLORIDE corrosive in wet conditions with most of QTS S5 B
HCI the materials except some high grade SS SS
alloys (e.g. AISI 316). Because of risk of
hydrogen Embrittlement special QTS and
NS with a limitation on the maximum
strength shall be used.(see 5.3) This
limitation also applies to mixtures
containing this gas and stored ata total
pressure greater than 1/2 the normal
service pressure of the cylinder.
However experience shows that a cylinder
can be safely used without any specific
requirements, providing the max.
pressure at 15°C in the cylinder is less
than TP/5, in order to maintain a low
stress level in the cylinder material.
Some SS alloys (e.g, AISI 304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement.
Experience shows plugging of B valves
can occur. Special bronze alloys may be
used as well as nickel and Monel.

60
HYDROGEN This compound is highly hygroscopic. NS B
CYANIDE Slight risk of corrosion in wet conditions QTS CS
HeN depending on type of alloy. AA SS
SS AA
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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
61
HYDROGEN This gas is highly hygroscopic and NS AA CS AA
FLUORIDE corrosive in wet conditions with most of ars S5 B
HF the materials excepted some high grade SS
S8 alloys (e.g. AISI316). Because of risk
of hydrogen embrittlement special aTS
and NS with a limitation on the maximum
strength are to be used (see 5.3). This
limitation also applies to mixtures
containing this gas and stored at total
pressure greater than 1/2 normal selVice
pressure of the cylinder.However
experience shows that a cylinder can be
safely used without any specific
requirements, providing the max.
pressure at 15°C in the cylinder in less
than TP/5, in order to maintain a low
stress level in the cylinder material. Some
S5 alloys (e.g. AISI 304) can be sensitive
to hydrogen embrittlement. Experience
shows plugging of B valves may occur.
Special bronze alloys can be used as well
as nickel and Monel.

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
62
HYDROGEN This gas is highly hygroscopic and NS AA CS AA
IODIDE corrosive in wet conditions with most of ars SS B
HI the materials except some high grade SS SS
alloys (e.g. AISI316). Because of risk of
hydrogen embrittlement special aTS and
NS with a limitation on the maximum
strength shall be used (see 5.3). This t

i
limitation also applies to mixtures
containing this gas and stored at a total
pressure greater than 1/2 the normal
service pressure of the cylinder.
However experience shows that a cylinder
can be safely used without any specific
requirements, providing the max.
pressure at 15°C in the cylinder is less
than TP/S, in order to maintain a low
stress level in the cylinder material.
Some S8 alloys (e.g. AIS1304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement.
Experience shows plugging of B valves
can occur. Special bronze alloys may be
used as well as nickel and Monel.

63
HYDROGEN Corrosive in the presence of water except N5 B
SULPHIDE for high grade SS Alloys. In wet QTS CS
H2 S conditions risk of stress corrosion for AA 55
QTS. SS AA
Risk of hydrogen embrittlement with NS,
QTS and some 5S (e.g. AISI 304). For
mixtures containing this gas (> 5 ppmv)
and stored at a total pressure greater than
1/2 the normal service pressure of the
cylinder. NS, and QTS at a limited
strength shall be used.(see 5.3)

64
ISOBUTANE No reaction with any common materials; NS B
CH(CH 3)3 however in wet conditions risk of QTS CS
corrosion from impurities shall be AA S8
considered. 58 AA

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name C~linder Valve
Formula NR
A A NR
65
ISOBUTYLENE No reaction with any common materials ; NS B
CH2:C (CH 3)2 however in wet conditions risk of QTS CS
corrosion from impurities shall be SS SS
considered. AA AA
66
KRYPTON No reaction with any common materials in NS B
Kr the dry or wet conditions. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
67
METHANE No reaction with any common materials; NS B
CH4 however in wet conditions risk of QTS CS
corrosion from impurities such as traces AA S8
of CO, H2S. C02 shall be considered. SS AA
(See CO, H2S, C02 compatibility)

68
PROPYNE May contains traces of acetylene. Ability NS B
C3H 4 of forming explosive acetyl ides has to be QTS CS
considered. USE < 70 % Cu COPPER AA S8
ALLOY. SS AA
69
METHYL Corrosive in wet conditions except with NS AA B AA
BROMIDE high grade SS. QTS CS
CH3Br RISK OF VIOLENT REACTIONS WITH 88 S5
(R40B1) AA

70
METHYL Corrosive in the presence of water except NS B
MERCAPTAN for high grade S8 alloys. In wet QTS CS
CH3SH conditions risk of stress corrosion for AA SS
QTS. SS AA
Risk of hydrogen embrittlement with NS,
ars and some SS (e.g. AISI 304). For
mixtures containing this gas (> 5 ppmv)
and stored at a total pressure greater
than 1/2 the normal service pressure of
the cylinder, NS, and QTS at a limited
strength shall be used. (see 5.3)

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key c0rTIpatibil ity characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
71
METHYL SILANE Because of risk of hydrogen NS B
CH3SiH3 embrittlement special aTS and NS with a QTS CS
limitation on the maximum strength shan AA SS
be used. (see 5.3) SS AA
Some SS alloys (e.g. AIS1304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement.

72
METHYLAMINE Risk of stress corrosion with brass (and N5 CS B
CH3NH2 copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric QTS 55
moisture. AA AA
SS
73
NEON No reaction with any common materials in NS B
Ne dry or wet conditions. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
74
NITRIC Corrosive in the presence of water except NS CS B
OXIDE for high grade 5S alloys. Risk of stress QTS S5
NO corrosion with brass (and copper alloys) AA AA
valves due to atmospheric moisture. SS

75
NITROGEN No reaction with any common materials in NS B
N2 dry or wet conditions. QTS CS
M SS
S8 AA
76
NITROGEN Corrosive in the presence of water except NS CS B
DIOXIDE for high grade 5S alloys. RISK OF QTS SS
N02 STRESS CORROSION WITH BRASS AA AA
(and copper alloys) valves due to SS
atmospheric moisture.

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Qylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
77
NITROUS OXIDE In wet conditions, corrosive for NS, aTS NS B
N20 and Carbon steel and risk of stress QTS CS
corrosion for brass and copper alloys. AA 8S
The potential risk of violent reaction S8 AA
(ignition), especially for valves, shall be
considered at design stage. Brass and
copper alloy valves present a risk of
stress corrosion caused by atmospheric
moisture. Risk of low temperature
embrittlement for NS and CS.

78
NITROGEN No reaction with any common materials NS B
TRIFLUORIDE when dry. In the presence of water, slight aTS CS
NF3 risk of corrosion. SS S5
AA AA
79
OCTAFLUORO·2 No reaction with any common materials NS B
BUTENE when dry. In the presence of water, slight aTS CS
C4 Fa risk of corrosion. AA 88
S5 AA
80
OCTAFLUOROCYC No reaction with any common materials NS B
LOBUTANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
C4 F a risk of corrosion. AA SS
(RC318) S8 AA

81
OCTAFlUOROPRO No reaction with any com man materials NS B
PANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
C3 FS risk of corrosion. AA SS
(R218) SS AA

82
OXYGEN In presence of water NS, QTS and CS NS B
°2 are corroded. The potential risk of violent QTS CS
reaction (ignition), especially for valves. AA S8
shall be considered at design stage. S8 AA
Cylinder valves shall be subject to testing
to establish their suitability for the oxygen
service conditions and their resistance to
ignition (see prEN ISO 11114-2,
EN ISO 11114-3 and EN 849).

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
83
PHOSGENE In wet conditions phosgene is corrosive NS AA B AA
COCI2 with most of the materials particularly QTS CS
aluminium alloys (hydrolyzes to HCI). SS S8

84
PHOSPHINE Because of risk of hydrogen NS B
PH3 embrittlement special QTS and NS with a ars cs
limitation on the maximum strength shall AA SS
be used. (see 5.3). SS AA
Some 55 alloys (e.g. AIS1304) can be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement. Risk
of corrosion by impurities in the wet
conditions shall be considered.

85
PROPANE No reaction with any com mon materials; NS B
C3 Ha however in wet conditions risk of aTS CS
corrosion from impurities shall be AA SS
considered. S8 AA

86
PROPADIENE No reaction with any common materials; NS B
C3 H 4 however in wet conditions risk of aTS CS
corrosion from impurities shall be AA SS
conSidered. S5 AA

87
PROPYLENE No reaction with any common materials : NS B
C3Ha however in wet conditions risk of QTS CS
corrosion from impurities shall be AA SS
considered. 5S AA

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
88
PROPYLENE Propylene oxide polymerizes. The rate of NS B
OXIDE polymerization increases in the presence QTS CS
C3 H6 0 of mOisture, rust, and other contaminants. AA S8
Use a clean dry cylinder. Copper is not SS AA
recommended.

89
SILANE Because of risk of hydrogen embritUement NS B
SiH4 speCial aTS and NS with a limitation on ars cs
the maximum strength shall be used.(see AA SS
5.3). 55 AA
Some SS alloys (e.g. AISI 304) ca.n be
sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement. Risk
of corrosion by impurities in the wet
conditions shall be considered.

90
SILICON Hydrolyzes to hydrogen chloride in contact NS AA B AA
TETRACHLORIDE with moisture. In wet conditions see QTS CS
SiCI4 specific risk of hydrogen chloride S8 SS
compatibility Le. severe corrosion of most
of the materials.

91
SILICON Hydrolyzes to hydrogen fluoride in contact NS B
TETRAFLUORIDE with moisture. In wet conditions see QTS CS
SiF4 specific risk of hydrogen fluoride AA SS
compatibility i.e. severe corrosion of most SS AA
of the materials.

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Table 1 (continued)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
92
SULPHUR Highly hygroscopic. Sulphur dioxide NS B
DIOXIDE hydrolyzes in presence of water to QTS CS
S02 produce sulphurous acid which is highly AA SS
corrosive to steel. SS AA
In wet conditions some SS alloys e.g.
AISI 316 L are the most resistant. B might
suffer stress corrosion, in long term wet
conditions.

93
SULPHUR No reaction with any common materials in NS 8
HEXAFLUORIDE dry or wet conditions. QTS CS
SFS AA SS
SS AA
94
·SULPHUR In wet conditions, sulphur tetrafluoride is NS B
TETRAFLUORIDE highly corrosive. SS AISI 316 L, Monel QTS CS
SF4 and Inconel can be used. AA 58
5S AA
95
TETRAFLUOROETH No reaction with any common materials NS B
YLENE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
,C2F 4 risk of corrosion. AA SS
(R1114) SS AA

96
TRICHLOROSILANE Hydrolyzes to hydrogen chloride in NS B
SiHCI3 contact with moisture. In wet conditions QTS CS
see specific risk of hydrogen chloride AA SS
compatibility i.e. severe corrosion of most SS AA
of the materials.

97
TRICHLORO· No reaction with any common materials NS B
TRIFLUOROETHANE when dry. In the presence of water, slight QTS cs
C2 CI 3 F3 risk of corrosion. AA SS
(R113) SS AA

98
1,1,1 No reaction with any common materials . NS B
TRIFLUOROETHANE when dry~ In the presence of water, slight QTS CS
CH3CF3 risk of corrosion. AA 55
(R143a) SS AA

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Table 1 (concluded)

Gas number Key compatibility characteristics Materials

Name Cylinder Valve
Formula A NR A NR
99
TRIMETHYLAMINE Risk of stress corrosion with brass and NS CS B
( CH 3)3 N copper alloy valves due to atmospheric QTS 5S
moisture. AA AA
SS
100
TUNGSTEN Hydrolyzes to hydrogen fluoride in contact NS AA CS AA
HEXAFLUORIDE with moisture. In wet conditions see QTS 55
WFS specific risk of hyd rogen fluoride SS
compatibility i.e. severe corrosion of most
of the materials and risk of hydrogen
embrittle ment.
Due to the highly corrosive nature nickel
based alloys and nickel plated valves are
recommended.
101
VINYL Risk of corrosion in wet conditions, S5 NS AA B AA
BROMIDE can be affected depending on type. Brass aTS CS
C2 H3 Br should contain < 70 °/0 copper due to SS SS
(R1140B1) possibility of presence of acetylene as an
impurity and subsequent risk of formation
of copper acetyl ide.

102
VINYL Risk of corrosion in wet conditions, SS NS AA B AA
CHLORIDE can be affected depending on type. Brass aTS cs
C2 H 3C1 should contain < 70 °/0 copper due to SS SS
(R1140) possibility of presence of acetylene as an
impurity and subsequent risk of formation
of copper acetyl ide.

103
VINYL Risk of corrosion in wet conditions, SS NS M B AA
FLUORIDE can be affected depending on type. Brass QTS CS
C2 H3 F should contain < 70 % copper due to SS 88
(R1141) possibility of presence of acetylene as an
impurity and subsequent risk of formation
of copper acetylide.

104
XENON No reaction with any common materials in NS B
Xe dry or wet conditions. QTS CS
SS SS
AA AA

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Annex A (normative)

GasIMaterials NQSAB compatibility code

A.1 General

A five digit code allows a rating of the compatibility of each gas with five different classes of
materials for use with gas cylinders and cylinder valves. This code is termed the "NQSAB
Code" where N represents normalized and carbon steels, Q quenched and tempered steels,
S stainless steels, A aluminium alloys and B brass, copper and nickel alloys. The degree of
compatibility is identified by replacing the letter with the appropriate digit as described in A.2.

In AA the gases covered in this standard are divided into 11 groups depending on their
compatibility with cylinder and valve materials.

A.2 Material classes and compatibility identification

A.2.1 Normalized and carbon steels (N)

o : Not recommended ;

1 : May be used but check table 1, key compatibility characteristics;

9 : Can be used at low strength to avoid hydrogen embrjttlement.

A.2.2 Quenched and tempered steels (Q)

o : Not recommended ;
1 : May be used but check table 1, key compatibility characteristics;

9 : Can be used at low strength to avoid hydrogen embrittlement.

A.2.3 Stainless steels (S)

o ; Not recommended ;
1 : May be used but check table 1, key Gompatibility characteristics ;

2 : High grade (316 L or equivalent) can be used;

9 : Use stable austenitic steels or high grade (316 L or equivalent) to avoid hydrogen
embrittlement. .
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A.2.4 Aluminium Alloys (A)

o : Not recommended ;
1 : May be used but check table 1, key compatibility characteristics.

A.2.S Brass Copper and nickel alloys (8)

o : Not recommended ;
1 : May be used but check table 1, key compatibility characteristics;

2 : Use special corrosion resistant bronze or nickel alloys;

3 : Use Brass containing less than 70 % Cu.

A.3 NQSAB code

Table A.1 specifies the "NQSAB Code" for each gas. For gases where the compatibility rating
2, 3 or 9 are specified, refer also to table 1.

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Table A.1 : list of gas with the corresponding compatibility NQSAB code

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B

1
ACETYLENE C2 H2 1 1 1 1 3

2
AMMONIA NH3 1 1 1 1 0

3
ARGON Ar 1 1 1 1 1

4
ARSINE AsH3 9 9 9 1 1

5
BORON TRICHLORIDE BCI3 1 1 2 0 2

6
BORON TRIFLUORIDE BF3 1 1 2 0 2

7
BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHA CBrCIF2 (R12Bl) 1 1 1 1 1
NE

8
BROMOTRIFLUOROMETHANE CBrF3 (R13Bl) 1 1 1 1 1

9
BROMOTRIFLUOROETHYLENE C2 BrF3 1 1 1 1 1

10
BUTADI ENE w 1,3 H2C:CHCH:CH2 1 1 1 1 1

11
BUTADIENE - 1,2 H2C:C:CHCH3 1 1 1 1 1

12
BUTANE C4 H l0 1 1 1 1 1

13
BUTENE -1 CH3CH2CH:CH2 1 1 1 1 1

14
BUTENE - 2 (CIS) CH3CH:CHCH3 1 1 1 1 1

15
BUTENE-2 (TRANS) CHSCH:CHCH3 1 1 1 1 1

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and JIas number Formula N a s A B

16
CARBON DIOXIDE CO2 1 1 1 1 1
17
CARBON MONOXIDE CO 1 1 1 1 1

18
CARBON TETRAFLUORIDE CF4 1 1 1 1 1

19
CARBONYL SULPHIDE COS 1 1 1 1 1
20
CHLORINE CI2 1 1 2 0 1

21
CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE CHCIF2 (R22) 1 1 1 1 1
22
CHLOROMETHANE CH3C1 (R40) 1 1 1 0 1
23
CHLOROPENTAFLUOROETHANE C2C1Fs (R11S) 1 1 1 1 1
24
CHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE CCIF2-CHF2 1 1 1 1 1
25
CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE CH2CICF3 (R133a) 1 1 1 1 1
26
CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE C2 C1F3 (R1113) 1 1 1 1 1
27
CHLOROTRIFLUOROMETHANE CCIF3 (R13) 1 1 1 1 1
28
CYCLOPROPANE
C3 H 6 1 1 1 1 1
29
DEUTERIUM 9 9
D2 9 1 1
30
DIBROMODIFLUOROMETHANE CBr2F2 (R12B2) 1 1 1 1 1
31
DIBROMOTETRAFLUOROETHANE C2 Br2 F4 (R114B2) 1 1 1 1 1

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Table A.1(continued)

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B

32
DIBORANE B2 H 6 9 9 9 1 1

33
DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE CCI2F2 (R12) 1 1 1 1 1

34
DICHLOROFLUOROMETHANE CHCI2F (R21) 1 1 1 1 1

35
DICHLOROSILANE SiH2CI2 1 1 2 1 1

36
DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE C2CI2F4 (R114) 1 1 1 ·1 1

37
CYANOGEN C2 N2 1 1 1 ,1 0

38
1,1 DIFlUORO-1 CHLOROETHANE CH3CCIF2 (R142b) 1 1 1 1 1

39
1,1 DIFLUOROETHANE CH3CHF2 (R1S2a) 1 1 1 1 1

40
1,1 DIFLUOROETHYLENE C2H2F2 (R 1132a) 1 1 1 1 3

41
DIMETHYL AMINE (CH 3)2 NH 1 1 1 1 a
42
DIMETHYL ETHER (CH3)20 1 1 1 1 1

43
DISILANE Si2 H 6 9 9 9 1 1

44
ETHANE C2 H6 1 1 1 1 1

45
ETHYLAMINE C2 H 5 NH 2 1 1 1 1 0

46
ETHYL CHLORIDE C2HSC1 (R160) 1 1 1 ·0 1

47
ETHYLENE C2 H 4 1 l' 1 1 1

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and98s number Formula N Q S A 8

48
ETHYLENE OXIDE C2 H40 1 1 1 1 1
49
FLUORINE F2 1 1 2 0 1
50
FLUOROETHANE C2H5F (R161) 1 1 1 1 1
51
FLUOROMETHANE CH3F (R41) 1 1 1 1 1
52
TRIFLUOROMETHANE CHF3 (R23) 1 1 1 1 1
53
GERMANE GeH4 9 9 9 1 1
54
HELIUM He 1 1 1 1 1
55
HEXAFLUOROETHANE C2FS (R116) 1 1 1 1 1
56
HEXAFLUOROPROPENE C3FS (R1216) 1 1 1 1 1
57
HYDROGEN H2 9 9 9 1 1
58
HYDROGEN HBr 9 9 2 0 2
BROMIDE

59
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE Hel 9 9 2 0 2
60
HYDROGEN CYANIDE HeN 1 1 2 1 1
61
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE HF 9 9 2 0 2
62
HYDROGEN IODIDE HI 9 9 2 0 2
63
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE H2 S 9 9 9 1 1

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Table A.1 (continued) .

Name and Qas number Formula N Q S A B

64
ISOBUTANE CH( CH 3)3 1 1 1 1 1

65
ISOBUTYLENE CH2:C(CH3>2 1 1 1 1 1

66
KRYPTON Kr 1 1 1 1 1

67
METHANE CH4 1 1 1 1 1

68
PROPYNE C3 H4 1 1 1 1 3

69
METHYL BROMIDE CH3Br (R40B 1) . 1 1 2 0 2

70
METHYL MERCAPTAN CH3SH 9 9 9 1 1

71
METHYL SILANE CH3SiH3 9 9 9 1 1

72
METHYLAMINE CHSNH2 1 1 1 1 0

73
NEON Ne 1 1 1 1 1

74
NITRIC OXIDE NO 1 1 2 1 0

75
NITROGEN N2 1 1 1 1 1

76
NITROGEN DIOXIDE N02 1 1 2 1 0

77
NITROUS OXIDE N20 1 1 1 1 1

78
NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE NF3 1 ·1 1 1 1

79
OCTAFLUORO·2 BUTENE C4F S 1 1 1 1 1

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and _gas number Formula N Q S A B

80
OCTAFLUOROCYCLOBUTANE C4FS (RC318) 1 1 1 1 1
81
OCTAFLUOROPROPANE C3Fa (R218) 1 1 1 1 1

82
OXYGEN 1 1 1 1
°2 1
83
PHOSGENE COCI2 1 1 2 0 1
84
PHOSPHINE PH3 9 9 9 1 1
85
PROPANE
C3 Ha 1 1 1 1 1
86
PROPADIENE 1 1 1
CSH4 1 1
87
PROPYLENE
C3 H S 1 1 1 1 1
88
PROPYLENE OXIDE
C3 HSO 1 1 1 1 1
89
SILANE SiH4 9 9 9 1 1
90
SILICON TETRACHLORIDE SiCI4 1 1 2 1 1
91
SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE SiF4 1 1 2 1 1
92
SULPHUR DIOXIDE 80 2 1 1 1 1 1
93
SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE SF6 1 1 1 1 1
94
SULPHUR TETRAFLUORIDE SF4 1 1 2 1 1
95
TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE C2F4 (R1114) 1 1 1 1 1

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Table A.1 (concluded)

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B

96
TRICHLOAOSILANE SiHCI3 1 1 2 1 1

97
TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE C2CI3F3 (R113) 1 1 1 1 1

98
1,1,1 TRIFLUOROETHANE CH3CF3 (R143a) 1 1 1 1 1

99
TRIMETHYLAMINE (CH 3)3 N 1 1 1 1 0

100
TUNGSTEN HEXAFLUORIDE WF6 1 1 2 0 1

101
VINYL BROMIDE C2H3Br (R1140B1) 1 1 2 0 3

102
VINYL CHLORIDE C2H3C1 (R1140) 1 1 2 0 3

103
VINYL FLUORIDE C2H3F (R1141) 1 1 2 0 3

104
XENON Xe 1 1 1 1 1

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A.4 Groups of gases

In tables A.2 to A.12 gases are grouped by their compatibility with cylinder and valve materials
as follows:

Group 1 : Gases compatible with all materials (code 11111).

Group 2 : Gases compatible with all materials but requiring steels compatible for hydrogen
embrittlement (code 99911).

Group 3: Gases compatible with all materials but requiring alloys containing less than 70
0/0
of copper (code 11113).

Group 4 : Gases compatible with all materials but requiring high grade stainless steels
(code 11211).

Group 5 : Gases compatible with all materials except brass (code 11110).

Group 6 : Gases compatible with all materials except brass and requiring high grade
stainless
steels (code 11210).

Group 7 : Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium (code 11101).

Group 8 : Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium and requiring high grade
stainless steels (code 11201).

Group 9 : Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium and requiring high grade
stainless steels and high grade bronze or nickel alloys (code 11202).

Group 10 : Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium and requiring high grade
stainless steels and alloys containing less than 70 % of copper (code 11203).

Group 11 : Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium and requiring steels
compatible with hydrogen embrittlement, high grade stainless steels and high grade bronze
or nickel alloys (code 99202).

NOTE : All materials means materials covered in the standard.

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Table A.2 : Group 1

Gases compatible with all materials (Code 11111)

N° Gas name N° Gas name

3 Argon 47 Ethylene
7 Bromochlorodifluoromethane 48 Ethylene oxide
8 Bromotrifluoromethane 50 Fluoroethane
9 Bromotrifluoromethylene 51 Fluoromethane
10 Butadiene-1,3 52 Trifluoromethane
11 Butadiene-1 ,2 54 Helium
12 Butane 55 Hexafluoroethane
13 Butene-1 56 Hexafluoropropene
14 Butene-2 (cis) 64 Isobutane
15 Butene-2 (trans) 65 Isobutylene
16 Carbon dioxide 66 Krypton
17 Carbon monoxide 67 Methane
18 Carbon tetrafluoride 73 Neon
19 Carbonyl sulphide 75 Nitrogen
21 Chlorodifluoromethane 77 Nitrous oxide
23 Chloropentafluoroethane 78 Nitrogen trifluoride
24 Chlorotetrafluoroethane 79 Octafluoro-2-butene
25 Chlorotrifluoroethane 80 Octafluorocyclobutane
26 Chlorotrifluoroethylene 81 Octafluoropropane
27 Chlorotrifluoromethane 82 Oxygen
28 Cyclopropane 85 Propane
30 Dibromodifluoromethane 86 Propadiene
31 Dibromotetrafluoroethane 87 Propylene
33 Dichlorodifluoromethane 88 Propylene oxide
34 Dichlorofluoromethane 92 Sulphur dioxide
36 Dichlorotetrafluoroethane 93 Sulphur hexafluoride
38 1,1 Difluoro-1-chloroethane 95 Tetrafluoroethylene
39 1,1 Difluoroethane 97 Trichlorotrifluoroethane
42 Dimethyl ether 98 1 ,1,1 Trifluoroethane
44 Ethane 104 Xenon

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Table A.a : Group 2

Gases compatible with all materials, but

requiring steels compatible for hydrogen
embrittlement (Code 99911)

N° Gas name

4 Arsine
29 Deuterium
32 Diborane
43 Disilane
53 Germane
57 Hydrogen
63 Hydrogen sulphide
70 Methyl mercaptan
71 Methyl silane
84 Phosphine
89 Silane

Table A.4 : Group 3

Gases compatible with all materials but

requiring copper alloys containing less than
70% Cu (Code 11113)
N° Gas name

1 Acetylene
40 1,1 Difluoroethylene
68 Propyne

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Table A.5 : Group 4

Gases compatible with all materials but

requiring high grade stainless steels
(Code 11211)
N° Gas name

35 Dichlorosilane
60 Hydrogen cyanide
90 Silicon tetrachloride
91 Silicon tetrafluoride
94 Sulfphur tetrafluoride
96 Trichlorosilane

Table A.S : Group 5

Gases compatible with all materials except

brass (Code 11110)

N° Gas name

2 Ammonia
37 Cyanogen
41 Dimethylamine
45 Ethylamine
72 Methylamine
99 Trimethylamine

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Table A.7 : Group 6

Gases compatible with all materials except

brass and requiring high grade stainless steels
(Code 11210)

N° Gas name

74 Nitric oxide
76 Nitrogen dioxide

Table A.8 : Group 7

Gases compatible with all materials except

aluminium (Code 11101)
N° Gas name

22 Chloromethane
46 Ethyl chloride

Table A.9 : Group 8

Gases compatible with all materials except

aluminium and requiring high grade stainless
steels (Code 11201)
N° Gas name

20 Chlorine
49 Fluorine
83 Phosgene
100 Tungsten hexafluoride

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Table A.10 : Group 9

Gases compatible with all materials except

aluminium and requiring high grade stainless
steels and high grade bronze or nickel alloys
(Code 11202)
N° Gas name
5 Boron trichloride
6 Boron trifluoride
69 Methyl bromide

Table A.11 : Group 10

Gases compatible with all materials except

aluminium and requiring high grade stainless
steels and brass containing less than 70 % Cu
(Code 11203)
N° Gas name

101 Vinyl bromide

102 Vinyl chloride
103 Vinyl fluoride

Table A.12 : Group 11

Gases compatible with all materials except

aluminium and requiring steels compatible
with hydrogen embrittlement, high grade
stainless steels and high grade bronze or
nickel alloys (Code 99202)
N° Gas name

58 Hydrogen bromide
59 Hydrogen chloride
61 Hydrogen fluoride
62 Hydrogen iodide

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AnnexZZ
(informative)

Corresponding International and European Standards for which

equivalents are not given in the text
At the time of publication of this part of ISO 11114, the edition of the following document was valid. All standards are
subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 11114 are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent edition of the document indicated below. Members of ISO and lEG maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.

EN 485-2 ISO 6361 ~2, Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy sheets, strips and plates - Part 2:
Mechanical properties.

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