Defines a gas chromatographic method for the quantitative determination, in unleaded petrol having a final boiling point not greater than 220 degrees C, of individual organic oxygenate compounds in the range 0,17% (m/m) to 15% (m/m) in a direct analysis (without dilution), and total organically bound oxygen up to 3,9% (m/m).

This European Standard specifies a gas chromatographic method for the quantitative determination, in unleaded petrol having a final boiling point not greater than 220 °C, of individual organic oxygenate compounds in the range 0,17 % (m/m) to 15 % (m/m) in a direct analysis (without dilution), and total organically bound oxygen up to 3,9 % (m/m). For samples for which one of the oxygenate compounds content is higher than 15 % (m/m), a procedure with a dilution of the sample before the analysis is given. NOTE 1 The conversion from percent mass to percent volume is done using the calculation mentioned in 8.3 and 9.5.3. NOTE 2 Precision data are not available for an oxygenate compound content higher than 15 % (m/m); see Introduction. NOTE 3 For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms \'% (m/m)\' and \'% (V/V)\' are used to represent respectively the mass fraction, µ, respectively the volume fraction, ?. WARNING - The use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of users of this European Standard to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and health of personnel prior to application of the standard, and fulfil statutory and regulatory requirements for this purpose.