ISBN 0-626-18739-7 SANS 1598:2006

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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Unleaded petrol

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Table of changes
Change No. Date Scope

Foreword
This South African standard was approved by National Committee StanSA SC 5140.07A, Steering
committee for petroleum products, biofuels and lubricants – Petrol and diesel fuel, in accordance
with procedures of Standards South Africa, in compliance with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement.

This standard was published in December 2006. This edition cancels and replaces edition 1.5
(SABS 1598:2004).

Annexes A and B form an integral part of this standard. Annexes C, D, E and F are for information
only.

A reference is made in the note to clause 1, in table 1 and in table 2 to "regulations". In South Africa
this means the regulations regarding Petroleum Products Specifications and Standards
promulgated in terms of the Petroleum Product Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977).

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Contents
Page

Foreword

1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative references ................................................................................................................. 3
3 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 6
4 Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 6
5 Packing and marking .................................................................................................................. 9
6 Methods of test ......................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 10
6.2 Reid vapour pressure ............................................................................................................ 10
6.3 Flexible volatility index (FVI) .................................................................................................. 10
Annex A (normative) Notes to purchasers .................................................................................. 11
Annex B (normative) Sampling and compliance with this standard............................................ 11
Annex C (informative) Information pertinent to this standard....................................................... 12
Annex D (informative) Water tolerance test................................................................................. 13
Annex E (informative) Alcohol content test.................................................................................. 14
Annex F (informative) Quality verification of unleaded petrol ...................................................... 14
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................... 15

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Unleaded petrol

1 Scope
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered metal-containing
unleaded petrol and metal-free unleaded petrol grades suitable for use in spark-ignition
internalcombustion engines excluding aviation piston engines.

NOTE Some of the requirements contained in this standard are identical to those prescribed by regulations
(see foreword) for fuel quality.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. All
normative documents are subject to revision and, since any reference to a normative document is
deemed to be a reference to the latest edition of that document, parties to agreements based on
this document are encouraged to take steps to ensure the use of the most recent editions of the
normative documents indicated below. Information on currently valid national and international
standards can be obtained from Standards South Africa.

ASTM D86, Standard test method for distillation of petroleum products at atmospheric pressure.
ASTM D130, Standard test method for detection of copper corrosion from petroleum products by
the copper strip tarnish test.
ASTM D323, Standard test method for vapor pressure of petroleum products (Reid method).
ASTM D381, Standard test method for gum content in fuels by jet evaporation.
ASTM D525, Standard test method for oxidation stability of gasoline (induction period method).
ASTM D873, Standard test method for oxidation stability of aviation fuels (potential residue
method).
ASTM D1298, Standard test method for density, relative density (specific gravity), or API gravity of
crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products by hydrometer method.
ASTM D1319, Standard test method for hydrocarbon types in liquid petroleum products by
fluorescent indicator adsorption.
ASTM D2699, Standard test method for research octane number of spark-ignition engine fuel.
ASTM D2700, Standard test method for motor octane number of spark-ignition engine fuel.

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ASTM D3120, Standard test method for trace quantities of sulfur in light liquid petroleum
hydrocarbons by oxidative microcoulometry.
ASTM D3231, Standard test method for phosphorus in gasoline.
ASTM D3237, Standard test method for lead in gasoline by atomic absorption spectroscopy.
ASTM D3242, Standard test method for acidity in aviation turbine fuel.
ASTM D 3341, Standard test method for lead in gasoline – Iodine monochloride method.
ASTM D3348, Standard test method for rapid field test for trace lead in unleaded gasoline
(colorimetric method).
ASTM D3606, Standard test method for determination of benzene and toluene in finished motor and
aviation gasoline by gas chromatography.
ASTM D3831, Standard test method for manganese in gasoline by atomic absorption spectroscopy
ASTM D4052, Standard test method for density and relative density of liquids by digital density
meter.
ASTM D4057, Standard practice for manual sampling of petroleum and petroleum products.
ASTM D4177, Standard practice for automatic sampling of petroleum and petroleum products.
ASTM D4294,Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products by
energydispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry.
ASTM D4815, Standard test method for determination of MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE, tertiary-amyl
alcohol and C1 to C4 alcohols in gasoline by gas chromatography.
ASTM D4953, Standard test method for vapor pressure of gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends
(dry method).
ASTM D5059, Standard test methods for lead in gasoline by X-ray spectroscopy
ASTM D5191, Standard test method for vapour pressure of petroleum products (mini method).
ASTM D5443, Standard test method for paraffin, naphthene and aromatic hydrocarbon type
analysis in petroleum distillates through 200 degrees C by multidimensional gas chromatography.
ASTM D5453, Standard test method for determination of total sulphur in light hydrocarbons, spark
ignition engine fuel, diesel engine fuel, and engine oil by ultraviolet fluorescence.
ASTM D5580, Standard test method for determination of benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene,
p/mxylene, o-xylene, C9 and heavier aromatics, and total aromatics in finished gasoline by gas
chromatography.
ASTM D6730, Standard test method for determination of individual components in spark ignition
engine fuels by 100-metre capillary (with precolumn) high-resolution gas chromatography.
EN 238, Liquid petroleum products – Petrol – Determination pf benzene content by infrared
spectrometry.
EN 12177, Liquid petroleum products – Unleaded petrol – Determination of benzene content by gas
chromatography.

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IP 40, Petroleum products – Determination of oxidation stability of gasoline-induction period

method.
IP 69, Determination of vapour pressure – Reid method.
IP 123, Petroleum products – Determination of distillation characteristics at atmospheric pressure.
IP 131, Petroleum products – Gum content of light and middle distillates – Jet evaporation method.
IP 138, Determination of oxidation stability of aviation fuel – Potential residue method.
IP 154, Corrosiveness to copper – Copper strip method.
IP 160, Crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products – Laboratory determination of density –
Hydrometer method.
IP 228, Determination of lead content of gasoline – X-ray spectrometric method.
IP 236, Motor and aviation-type fuels – Determination of knock characteristics – Motor method.
IP 237, Motor fuels – Determination of knock characteristics – Research method.
IP 270, Petroleum products – Determination of lead content of gasoline – Iodine monochloride
method.
IP 336, Petroleum products – Determination of sulphur content – Energy-dispersive-X-ray
fluorescence method.
IP 352, Lead content of automotive gasoline – Energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry
method.
IP 354, Total acidity of aviation turbine fuel – Colour indicator titration method.
IP 365, Crude petroleum and petroleum products – Determination of density – Oscillating u-tube
method.
IP 362, Total lead content of gasoline – Atomic absorption spectroscopy method.
IP 456, Determination of potassium in gasoline – Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) method.
SANS 1518, Transport of dangerous goods - Design requirements for road vehicles and portable
tanks.
SANS 10229-1, Transport of dangerous goods - Packaging and large packaging for road and rail
transport Part 1: Packaging.
SANS 10232-1 (SABS 0232-1), Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information systems –
Part 1: Emergency information system for road transport.
SANS 10233 (SABS 0233), Transportation of dangerous goods – Intermediate bulk containers.

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3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply.

3.1
acceptable
acceptable to the authority administering this standard, or to the parties concluding the purchase
contract, as relevant

3.2
additive
compound added to petrol to improve either the performance of the petrol or its storage stability or
both

NOTE Such compounds include alcohols and certain other oxygenated compounds.

3.3
ASTM method
test method published by the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) International, 100
Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA.
<http://www.astm.org>

3.4
IP method
test method published by the Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7AR, UK.
http://www.energyinst.org.uk

4 Requirements

4.1 General

4.1.1 The petrol shall be a hydrocarbon fuel to which additives might have been added to improve
its performance or its storage stability (or both) and shall be suitable for use in spark-ignition
internal-combustion engines other than aviation piston engines. The petrol can also contain small
quantities of harmless colouring materials to give it a distinctive appearance.

4.1.2 At 20 ºC or at the ambient temperature (whichever is higher), the petrol shall be clear and
free from visible water, sediment, suspended matter and any other contaminant that can cause
malfunctioning of equipment designed to use this type of fuel.

4.2 Other requirements

4.2.1 The unleaded petrol shall be either a metal-containing grade or a metal-free grade.

4.2.2 The metal-free grade unleaded petrol shall comply with the requirements given in table 1
And table 3 (see also annex A).

4.2.2 The metal-containing grade unleaded petrol shall comply with the requirements given in
table 2 and table 3 (see also annex A).

4.2.3 Metal based additives shall not be included in metal-free unleaded petrol.

4.2.4 Phosphorus-containing compounds shall not be included in metal-free unleaded petrol.

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Table 1 — Requirements for metal-free unleaded

petrol prescribed in regulations (see foreword)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Property Requirement Test method
CF1 a CF2 b
Research octane number (RON), min. 95 93 91 95 93 ASTM D2699 or IP 4237
Lead content, mg Pb/L, max. ASTM D5059 or ASTM
D3237 or ASTM D3348 or
13 5 ASTM D3341 or IP 270 or IP
228 or IP 362 or IP 352
Aromatic contents, % volume fraction, max. ASTM D1319 or ASTM
50 35 D5580 or ASTM D5443
Benzene content, % volume fraction, max. EN 12177 or EN 238 or
5 1 ASTM D5580 or ASTM
D5443, or ASTM D3606 or
ASTM D6730
Sulphur content: ASTM D2622 or
a) Metal-Containing ULP d, mg/kg, max. Refer Table 3 n/a ASTM D5453, IP336, or
b) B0 Metal-free ULP d, mg/kg, max. Refer Table 3 10 ASTM D4294
Olefins (max.), % v/v Refer table 3 18 ASTM D1319
EN 14517

Table 2 — Requirements for metal-containing petrol

prescribed by regulations (see foreword)

1 2 3 4 5
Property Requirement Test method
Research octane number (RON), min. 95 93 91 ASTM D2699 or IP 4237
Lead content, mg Pb/L, max. ASTM D5059 or ASTM
D3237 or ASTM D3348 or
13 ASTM D3341 or IP 270 or IP
228 or IP 362 or IP 352
Manganese content, mg/L, max. ASTM D3831
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Potassium, content, mg/L, max. 10 IP 456
Phosphorus, content, mg/L, max. 14 ASTM D3231
Aromatic contents, % volume fraction, max. ASTM D1319, ASTM D5580
50 or ASTM D5443
Benzene content, % volume fraction, max. EN 12177 or EN 238 or
ASTM D5580, ASTM D5443,
5 ASTM D4815 or ASTM
D3606 or ASTM D6730

4.3 Storage stability

4.3.1 After conventional storage under normal conditions for a period of 6 months after the date of
receipt, the petrol shall still comply with all the requirements of this standard (other than the
requirements for potential gum content).
4.3.2 In the case of petrol that is to be stored for longer than 6 months, the storage stability of the
petrol shall be such that, in addition to complying with the requirements of 4.3.1, the petrol complies
with such other requirements as are agreed upon (see annex A).

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Table 3 — Other requirements for metal-free and metal-containing unleaded petrol grades
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Property Requirement Test method
CF1 a CF2 b

Octane for petrol containing less than 2 %

volume fraction alcohol:.
a) Research Octane Number, min. 95 93 91 95 93 ASTM D2699 or IP 237
b) Motor octane number (MON), min. 85 83 81 85 83 ASTM D2700 or IP 236
Octane for petrol blends containing more
than 2% volume fraction alcohol:.
a) Research Octane Number, min. 95 93 91 95 93 ASTM D2699 or IP 237
b) Motor octane number (MON), min 85 83 81 85 83 ASTM D2700 or IP 236
Density 0,710–0,785 720-775 kg/m³ ASTM D1298 or ASTM
Kg/L @ 20ºC (reportc @ 15ºC) D4052 or IP 160 or IP 365
Sulphur content: ASTM D2622 or
a) Metal-Containing ULP d, mg/kg, max. 1500 ASTM D5453, IP336, or
b) Metal-free ULP, mg/kg, max. 500 Refer table 1 ASTM D4294
Sediment uncontrolled 1 ASTM D5452
Distillation
Initial boiling point, ºC Report Report EN ISO 3405
a) Temperature, °C for:
10 % volume fraction evaporated, max. 65 ASTM D86 or IP 123
50 % volume fraction evaporated, max. 77–115 ASTM D86 or IP 123
90 % volume fraction evaporated, max. 185 ASTM D86 or IP 123
b) Final boiling point, °C, max. 215 210 EN ISO 3405
c) Residue, % v/v, max. 2,0 2.0 EN ISO 3405
d) Evaporated to 70 °C (E70), % v/v Report EN ISO 3405
1) Summer e 20 – 48 EN ISO 3405
2) Winter e 22 – 50 EN ISO 3405
e) Evaporated to 100ºC (E100), %v/v 46 – 71 EN ISO 3405
f) Evaporated to 150ºC (E150), %v/v min 75 EN ISO 3405
Reid vapour pressure (RVP), kPa 45–75
1) Summer e See 6.2 45 – 65 f See 6.2
2) Winter e 50 – 75 f
Flexible volatility index FVI = RVP + (0,7 E70): See 6.3
a) Inland:
1) FVI (summer e), max. 89
2) FVI (winter e), max. 94
b) Coastal:
1) FVI (summer e), max. 95
100
2) FVI (winter e), max.
Vapour Lock Index, VLI = 10RVP + (7 x E70):
a) Inland:
1) FVI (summer e), max. 890
2) FVI (winter e), max. 940
b) Coastal:
1) FVI (summer e), max. 950
2) FVI (winter e), max. 1000
Oxidation Stability (Induction period), minutes, ASTM D525 or IP 40 or
min. 360 ISO 7536
Unwashed gum, mg/100mL, max. uncontrolled 60 ASTM D381, IP 131 or EN
ISO 6246
Existent gum, mg/100 mL, max. ASTM D381 or IP 131 or
4 5 EN ISO 6246
Potential gum (2,5 h at 100 °C), ASTM D873 or IP 138
mg/100 mL, max. 4
Copper strip corrosion (3 h at 50 °C), max. Class 1 ASTM D130 or IP 154
Total acidity g, mg KOH/g, max. 0,03 ASTM D3242 or IP 354
Doctor Test or Uncontrolled Negative IP 30
Mercaptan Sulphur (max.), % m/m uncontrolled 0.0015 ATM D3227 or IP 342
Oxygen content h for: ASTM D4815
a) Inland, % mass fraction, max. 3,7 3.7 ASTM D4815
b) Coastal, % mass fraction, max. 2,8 3.7
Silicon uncontrolled No intentional ICP-AES
add
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Table 3 (concluded)
a CF1 = Clean Fuels 1 (no longer permitted after 28 February 2017)
b
CF2 = Clean Fuels 2
c
Density can be measured at 20ºC (714.8 – 771.2 kg/m³), but controlled and reported at 15ºC
d
ULP = Unleaded Petrol
e Summer = 1 October to 31 March (inclusive).

Winter = 1 April to 30 September (inclusive).

f
waiver +5kPa for ethanol
g Applicable only to fuels containing oxygenates.
h Any alcohol blended into the fuel shall contain a minimum of 90 % volume fraction ethanol with the balance i-

propanol and n-propanol, and only trace quantities of other alcohols.

3,7 % (by mass fraction) oxygen = approximately 20 % volume fraction MTBE

or
= approximately 9,5 % volume fraction ethanol
2,8 % (by mass fraction) oxygen = approximately 15 % % volume fraction MTBE
or
= approximately 7,5 % volume fraction ethanol
NOTE 1 ASTM D1250/IP 200 (Standard guide for use of the petroleum measurement tables) should be used for
correlation of densities at 15 °C and 20 °C respect ively.

NOTE 2 Ethers containing five or more carbon atoms per molecule can be included up to a maximum concentration
as indicated in table 3. The oxygen content of the blend will be determined by method ASTM D4815 (MTBE) and
such other methods that can be developed for other C5 ethers.

5 Packing and marking

5.1 Packing
The condition of drums, intermediate bulk containers and road tank vehicles into which the petrol is
filled shall be such as not to be detrimental to the quality of the petrol during normal transportation
and storage and shall comply with the requirements of the relevant of the following standards:

a) SANS 10229-1, in the case of drums;

b) SANS 10233, in the case of intermediate bulk containers; and

c) SANS 1518, in the case of road tank vehicles.

5.2 Marking
The information on each drum shall be in accordance with SANS 10229-1; information on each
intermediate bulk container shall be in accordance with SANS 10233; and information on each road
tank vehicle shall be in accordance with SANS 10232-1.

In the case of labelling, placarding and preparation of shipping documents for petrol that comply
with this standard, the following shall apply:

a) a hazard class diamond: as hazard class 3;

b) the proper shipping name, i.e. "PETROL";

c) the substance identification number (S.I.N.): 1203; and

d) other information including the supplier's brand name or trade mark, the fuel grade and the
quantity.

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6 Methods of test

6.1 General

6.1.1 Use the applicable method (or, when relevant, one of the applicable methods) listed in
column 5 of table 1 and in column 4 of table 2.

6.1.2 In the case of dispute regarding the determination of diesel properties listed in table 4, use
the given methods of test and use as a referee, the relevant given method.

Table 4 — Referee methods of test

1 2
Property Method of test
Lead content ASTM D3341
Aromatic contents ASTM D5443
Benzene content ASTM D5443
Sulphur content ASTM D5453

6.2 Reid vapour pressure

6.2.1 When testing petrol containing no alcohol, use test method ASTM D323 or IP 69 or
ASTM D5191.

6.2.2 When testing petrol blends containing oxygenates in the form of alcohols or alcohol/ether
mixtures, use test method ASTM D4953.
NOTE When alcohol is present in the petrol, the water introduced when test method ASTM D323 or IP 69 is
used will extract some of the alcohol, causing low Reid vapour pressure values to be obtained.

6.3 Flexible volatility index (FVI)

The flexible volatility index is an additional parameter which characterizes the volatility properties of
petrol, and is calculated using the formula

FVI = RVP + 0,7 E70

where

RVP is the Reid vapour pressure, in kilopascals;

E70 is the percentage volume fraction of petrol, evaporated to 70 °C.

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Annex A
(normative)

Notes to purchasers
A.1 The following requirement shall be specified in tender invitations and in each order or
contract:

The grade and octane number of petrol required (see table 1 and table 2).

A.2 The following requirement shall be agreed upon between the supplier and the purchaser:
When the petrol is to be stored for a period exceeding 6 months, any additional requirements for
storage stability (see 4.3.2).

Annex B
(normative)

Sampling and compliance with this standard

B.1 Sampling

B.1.1 General
The sampling procedure given in B.1.3 shall be applied in determining whether a lot complies with
the relevant requirements of this standard. The samples so drawn shall be deemed to represent the
lot.

B.1.2 Definitions
B.1.2.1
defective
a test sample of petrol that fails in one or more respects to comply with the relevant requirements of
this standard

B.1.2.2
lot
that quantity of petrol in containers bearing the same brand name or trade mark, grade designation
and batch identification, from one manufacturer, and submitted at any one time for inspection and
testing

B.1.3 Samples for inspection and testing

After checking for compliance with the relevant requirements of 5.1 and 5.2, use the relevant
sampling procedure described in method ASTM D4057 or ASTM D4177, as appropriate, to
determine whether a lot complies with this standard, and deem the samples so taken to represent
the lot for the respective properties.

B.2 Compliance with this standard

Deem the lot to comply with the relevant requirements of this standard if, on inspection of the
containers or tankers in the lot and on testing of the sample taken in accordance with B.1.3, no
defective is found.

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Annex C
(informative)

Information pertinent to this standard

C.1 Materials compatibility

It is recognized and accepted that there can be interactions (in the fuel system) between the
materials used in the manufacturing and assembly of motor vehicle fuel systems, and the fuel
supplied, such that malfunctioning of motor components can occur. In order to minimize such risks,
fuel suppliers and motor manufacturers have agreed that:
a) the petrol supplied will, as far as is within reason and technically possible, be compatible with the
fuel system component materials that have hitherto been used;
b) the vehicle fuel system component materials will, as far as is within reason and technically
possible, be compatible with the fuels that have hitherto been supplied; and
c) any significant changes to the petrol composition or to the fuel system component materials will
be subject to testing before introduction, to prove suitability for the purpose intended.

C.2 Deposit control additive

It is recommended that petrol that complies with the requirements of this standard contain a deposit
control additive.

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Annex D
(informative)

Water tolerance test

D.1 Scope
Blends of petrol and alcohol and oxygenates can, from time to time, cause problems with wet or dry
corrosion or both. The water tolerance test determines the ability of such blends to retain water in
solution or in a stable suspension at the specified temperature to which they are likely to be
exposed in use.

D.2 Apparatus and materials

D.2.1 Glass measuring cylinder, of capacity 100 mL and fitted with a ground-glass stopper.

D.2.2 Micropipette (complete with disposable tip), capable of accurately dispensing a volume
of 200 µL.

D.2.3 Water, distilled or de-ionized.

D.3 Procedure
NOTE Conduct the test at a temperature of 20 °C ± 2 °C.

D.3.1 Rinse the measuring cylinder (including its stopper) with the test sample and allow to drain.
D.3.2 Fill the measuring cylinder up to the 100 mL graduation mark with the test sample and,
using the micropipette, add 200 µL of the water.

D.3.3 Stopper the measuring cylinder, shake vigorously for 1 min, and then inspect the test
specimen for signs of phase separation or persistent haze.

D.3.4 Report the sample as having passed the test if no sign of phase separation or persistent
haze is visible.

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Annex E
(informative)

Alcohol content test

E.1 Scope
There may be a need from time to time in the field to establish whether or not a sample of petrol
contains alcohol. The alcohol content test is simple and quick and does not require sophisticated
equipment or specialist operator skills.

E.2 Apparatus and materials

NOTE Ensure that all glassware used is clean (for example, cleaned by flushing twice with acetone) and dry.

E.2.1 Glass mixing cylinder, graduated in millilitres and fitted with a ground-glass stopper. The
cylinder is capable of accepting a total volume of at least 125 mL with the stopper in place.

E.2.2 Glass measuring cylinder, of capacity 100 mL.

E.2.3 Ethylene glycol, analytical reagent grade, and that can contain, if so desired, a suitable
concentration of a water-soluble dye (for example 0,02 g of methyl violet per litre).

E.3 Procedure

E.3.1 Fill the mixing cylinder to exactly the 25 mL graduation mark with the ethylene glycol (taking
care not to wet the wall of the cylinder with the ethylene glycol) and, using the measuring cylinder,
add 100 mL of the petrol under test.

E.3.2 Stopper the mixing cylinder, invert it and shake it back and forth 25 times in 15 s, using
strokes each of length approximately 25 cm.

E.3.3 Immediately thereafter, place the mixing cylinder on a vibration-free surface, allow the
contents to settle undisturbed for 5 min, and then record, to the nearest 0,2 mL, the volume of the
layer of ethylene glycol and alcohol in the bottom of the cylinder.

E.3.4 Calculate the difference between the volume of the layer of ethylene glycol and alcohol and
the volume of the ethylene glycol used for the extraction (i.e. 25 mL), and report it as the
percentage, by volume, of alcohol in the petrol.

Annex F
(informative)

Quality verification of unleaded petrol

When a purchaser requires ongoing verification of the quality of unleaded petrol, it is suggested
that, instead of concentrating solely on evaluation of the final product, he also direct his attention to
the manufacturer's quality system. In this connection it should be noted that SANS 9001 covers the
provision of an integrated quality system.

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above-ground bulk installations.

SANS 10089-2 (SABS 089-2), The petroleum industry – Part 2: Electrical installations in the
distribution and marketing sector.

SANS 10089-3 (SABS 089-3), The petroleum industry – Part 3: The installation of underground
storage tanks, pumps/dispensers and pipework at service stations and consumer installations.

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