1 Scope
This document specifies minimum requirements for the construction, design, material,
performance, test methods and marking at manufacture of non-refillable liquefied petroleum
gas (LPG) cartridges.
This document is applicable to non-refillable LPG cartridges which:
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a) predominantly comprise butane fuel gas (iso/normal);
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b) have a total nominal capacity of up to 250 g net;
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c) are intended to deliver gas in the vapour state when either positioned upright or in a horizontal orientation;
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d) are used with certain types of gas appliances, e.g. portable gas cookers;
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e) are classified as UN 2037, RECEPTACLES, SMALL, CONTAINING GAS (GAS CARTRIDGES) without a release device, non-refillable for the transport of dangerous goods.