BS EN ISO 11114‑1:2020

BSI Standards Publication

Gas cylinders — Compatibility of cylinder

and valve materials with gas contents

Part 1: Metallic materials

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National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of
EN ISO 11114‑1:2020. It is identical to ISO 11114‑1:2020. It supersedes
BS EN ISO 11114‑1:2012+A1:2017, which is withdrawn.
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NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2020

ICS 23.020.35 Supersedes EN ISO 11114-1:2012

English Version

Gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve

materials with gas contents - Part 1: Metallic materials
(ISO 11114-1:2020)
Bouteilles à gaz - Compatibilité des matériaux des Gasflaschen - Verträglichkeit von Werkstoffen für
bouteilles et des robinets avec les contenus gazeux - Gasflaschen und Ventile mit den in Berührung
Partie 1: Matériaux métalliques (ISO 11114-1:2020) kommenden Gasen - Teil 1: Metallische Werkstoffe
(ISO 11114-1:2020)

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European foreword

This document (EN ISO 11114-1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58 "Gas
cylinders" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 23 “Transportable gas cylinders” the
secretariat of which is held by BSI.

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shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2020.

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This document supersedes EN ISO 11114-1:2012.

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4.2 Cylinder materials................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
4.3 Valve materials......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.3.2 Particular considerations.......................................................................................................................................... 3
5 Compatibility criteria....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.1 General............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.2 Corrosion...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.2 Corrosion in dry conditions.................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.3 Corrosion in wet conditions.................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.4 Corrosion by impurities.............................................................................................................................................. 4
5.3 Hydrogen embrittlement phenomenon............................................................................................................................. 5
5.4 Generation of dangerous products......................................................................................................................................... 5
5.5 Violent reactions (e.g. ignition)................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.6 Stress corrosion cracking................................................................................................................................................................ 5
6 Material compatibility..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.1 Table of compatibility for single gases................................................................................................................................ 5
6.2 Compatibility for gas mixtures................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.3 Using Table 1.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.3.1 Conventions and numbers........................................................................................................................................ 6
6.3.2 Abbreviations for materials.................................................................................................................................... 6
Annex A (informative) Gas/materials NQSAB compatibility code.......................................................................................37
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58, Gas cylinders, in collaboration with
the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 23, Transportable gas
cylinders, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna
Agreement).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 11114-1:2012), which has been
technically revised. It also incorporates the Amendment ISO 11114-1:2012/Amd.1:2017. The main
changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— inclusion of all changes in ISO 11114-1:2012/Amd.1:2017;
— clarification of the definition of dry;
— addition of notes in Table 1.
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Introduction
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 content.
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 document is based on current international experience and knowledge.
This document has been written so that it is suitable to be referenced in the UN Model Regulations[1].

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Gas cylinders — Compatibility of cylinder and valve

materials with gas contents —
Part 1:
Metallic materials

1 Scope
This document provides requirements for the selection of safe combinations of metallic cylinder and
valve materials and cylinder gas content.
The compatibility data given is related to single gases and to gas mixtures.
Seamless metallic, welded metallic and composite gas cylinders and their valves, used to contain
compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases are considered.
NOTE In this document the term “cylinder” refers to transportable pressure receptacles, which also include
tubes and pressure drums.

Aspects such as the quality of delivered gas product are not considered.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 10156, Gas cylinders — Gases and gas mixtures — Determination of fire potential and oxidizing ability
for the selection of cylinder valve outlets
ISO 10286, Gas cylinders — Terminology
ISO 10297, Gas cylinders — Cylinder valves — Specification and type testing
ISO 11114-2, Gas cylinders — Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents — Part 2:
Non-metallic materials
ISO 11114-3, Gas cylinders — Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents — Part 3:
Autogenous ignition test for non-metallic materials in oxygen atmosphere

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10286 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://​w ww​.iso​.org/​obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://​w ww​.electropedia​.org/​
3.1
competent person
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

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3.2
acceptable
A
material/gas combination that is safe under normal conditions of use, provided that any indicated
non‑compatibility risks are taken into account
Note 1 to entry: Low levels of impurities can affect the acceptability of some single gases or gas mixtures.

3.3
not acceptable
N
material/single gas combination that is not safe under all normal conditions of use
Note 1 to entry: For gas mixtures special conditions may apply (see 6.2 and Table 1).

3.4
dry
state in which there is no free water in a cylinder under any service conditions, including at the highest
expected operating pressure and at the lowest expected operating temperature
Note 1 to entry: For compressed gases at, for example, 200 bar and −20 °C, the maximum moisture content is
not to exceed 5 ppmV, to avoid condensation of free water. For other temperatures and pressures, the maximum
moisture content needed to avoid condensation of water will be different. Another source of moisture to be
considered is the cylinder itself which implies appropriate drying procedures such as purging and vacuuming.

3.5
wet
state in which the conditions as defined for dry (3.4) are not met
3.6
gas mixture
combination of different single gases deliberately mixed in specified proportions
3.7
single gas
gas which does not contain deliberately added content of another gas or gases

4 Materials

4.1 General
The compatibility of most materials used to manufacture gas cylinders and valves is identified in this
document.
Other materials whose compatibility is not identified in this document may be used if all compatibility
aspects have been considered and validated by a competent person.

4.2 Cylinder materials

The most commonly used metallic materials for cylinders are (among others) carbon manganese steel,
chromium molybdenum steel, chromium molybdenum nickel steel, stainless steel and aluminium
alloys, as specified in the following documents:
— aluminium and aluminium alloys: ISO 6361-2, ISO 7866 and ISO 11118;
— steel: ISO 4706, ISO 9328-5, ISO 9809-1, ISO 9809-2, ISO 9809-3, ISO 11118 and ISO 11120;
— stainless steel: ISO 9809-4 and ISO 15510.

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4.3 Valve materials

4.3.1 General

The most commonly used metallic materials for valve bodies and internal gas wetted parts are brass
and other similar copper-based alloys, carbon steel, stainless steel, refined nickel and nickel alloys, Cu–
Be (2 %) and aluminium alloys.

4.3.2 Particular considerations

4.3.2.1 In special cases, non‑compatible materials may be used for non-oxidizing gases if suitably
plated, protected or coated. This may only be done if all compatibility aspects have been considered and
validated by a competent person for the entire life of the valve.

4.3.2.2 Special precautions, in accordance with ISO 11114-3 (which addresses testing, not precautions
per se), shall be taken for oxidizing gases as specified in ISO 10156. In this case, non‑compatible materials
are not acceptable (see 3.3) for use in valves, even if plated, protected or coated.

4.3.2.3 For cylinder valves, compatibility in wet conditions shall be considered because of the high risk
of contamination by atmospheric moisture and an airborne contaminant.
NOTE Reference is made in this document to stainless steels by their commonly used AISI identification
numbers, i.e. 304. For example, the equivalent grades according to EN 10088-1 are as follows:

304 1.4301
304L 1.4306 and 1.4307
316 1.4401
316L 1.4404
316Ti 1.4571
321 1.4541
904L 1.4539

5 Compatibility criteria

5.1 General
Compatibility between a gas and the cylinder/valve material is affected by chemical reactions and
physical influences, which can be classified into five categories:
— corrosion;
— stress corrosion cracking;
— hydrogen embrittlement;
— generation of dangerous products through chemical reaction;
— violent reactions, such as ignition.
Non‑metallic components (valve sealing, gland packing, O‑ring, etc.) shall be in accordance
with ISO 11114-2.
Sealing or lubricating materials (when used) at the valve stem shall be compatible with the gas content.
NOTE Annex A gives the gas/materials NQSAB compatibility codes, for information.

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5.2 Corrosion

5.2.1 General

Many types of corrosion mechanisms can occur due to the presence of the gas, as outlined in 5.2.2 to 5.2.4.

5.2.2 Corrosion in dry conditions

This corrosion is affected by 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.

5.2.3 Corrosion in wet conditions

This is the most common type of corrosion, which only occurs in a gas cylinder due to the presence of
free water or aqueous solutions. However, with some hygroscopic gases (e.g. HCl, Cl2) corrosion would
occur even if the water content were less than the saturation value. Therefore, some gas/material
combinations are not recommended, even if inert in the theoretical dry conditions. It is thus very
important to prevent any water ingress into gas cylinders. The most common sources of or reasons for
water ingress are:
a) the customer, by retro‑diffusion/backfilling or when the cylinder is empty, by air entry, if the valve
is not closed,
b) ineffective drying following hydraulic testing, and
c) during filling.
In some cases, it is very difficult to completely prevent water ingress – particularly when the gas is
hygroscopic (e.g. HCl, Cl2). 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 several different types of “wet corrosion” in alloys:
1) general corrosion leading to the reduction of the wall thickness, e.g. by acid gases (CO2, SO2) or
oxidizing gases (O2, Cl2);
2) localized corrosion, e.g. pitting corrosion or grain boundary attack.
Additionally, some gases, even inert ones, when hydrolysed could lead to the production of corrosive
products.

5.2.4 Corrosion by impurities

Gases which themselves are inert (non‑corrosive) can cause corrosion due to the presence of impurities.
Contamination of gases can occur, during filling, during use or if the initial product is not properly
purified.
The most common pollutants are:
a) atmospheric air, in which case the harmful impurities can be moisture (see also 5.2.3) and oxygen
(e.g. in liquefied ammonia);
b) aggressive products contained in some gases, e.g. H2S in natural gas;
c) aggressive traces (acid, mercury, etc.) remaining from the manufacturing process of some gases.
The materials compatible with the impurities shall be used if the presence of these impurities cannot be
prevented and if the corresponding corrosion rate is unacceptable for the intended application.

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5.3 Hydrogen embrittlement phenomenon

Embrittlement caused by hydrogen can occur at ambient temperature in the case of certain gases and
under service conditions which stress the cylinder or valve material.
This type of stress cracking phenomenon can, under certain conditions, lead to the failure of gas
cylinders and/or valve components containing hydrogen, mixtures of hydrogen and other gases.

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 reactions of C2H2 with copper alloys containing more than 65 %
copper and of CH3Cl in aluminium alloy cylinders.

5.5 Violent reactions (e.g. ignition)

In principle, violent reactions of gas/metallic material are not very common at ambient temperatures,
because high activation energies are necessary to initiate such reactions. In the case where a
combination of non‑metallic and metallic materials is used, e.g. for valves, this type of reaction can
occur with some gases (e.g. O2, Cl2).

5.6 Stress corrosion cracking

Stress corrosion cracking can occur in many metallic materials subjected to stress, moisture and
a contaminant at the same time. Stress corrosion cracking can, under certain conditions, lead to the
failure of the gas cylinder or valve and/or its components (e.g. ammonia in contact with copper alloy
valves or carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide mixtures in steel cylinders).

6 Material compatibility

6.1 Table of compatibility for single gases

Before any gas/cylinder/valve combination is chosen a careful study of all the 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 generally listed in the table in English alphabetical order.

6.2 Compatibility for gas mixtures

Any gas mixtures containing single gases that are all compatible with a given material shall be
considered as being compatible with this material.
For gas mixtures containing gases causing embrittlement (see 5.3, and Clause A.4, groups 2 and 11) the risk
of hydrogen embrittlement only occurs if the partial pressure of the gas is greater than 5 MPa (50 bar) and
the stress level of the cylinder material is high enough. In a gas mixture, the partial pressure for hydrogen
sulphide and methyl mercaptan shall be less than 0,25 MPa (2,5 bar) at a maximum UTS (ultimate tensile
strength) of 950 MPa. If the stress level of the cylinder material is high, see Table 1, row 63.
Some International Standards, such as ISO 11114-4, specify test methods for selecting appropriate
steels with a maximum UTS greater than 950 MPa.
For the halogenated gases that are not compatible with aluminium alloy cylinders, the maximum
acceptable concentration in gas mixtures shall be limited to 0,1 % as indicated in Table 1 unless higher
concentrations have been validated after conducting specific tests (examples of such tests are given
in EIGA document 161/16[14]). The moisture content (dryness) in these mixtures shall be limited to a
maximum of 10 ppmV.

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For non-compatibility of some halogenated gases with aluminium alloys, the maximum acceptable
content is given in Table 1. The level of moisture can affect the acceptability of such mixtures.

6.3 Using Table 1

6.3.1 Conventions and numbers

In Table 1, bold face type indicates that the material is commonly used under normal service conditions:
— A = acceptable (see 3.2);
— N = not acceptable (see 3.3).
If there is no UN number listed for a gas (or liquid), the gas has no official UN number but may be shipped
using a generic NOS (not otherwise specified) number.
EXAMPLE UN 1954, Compressed gas, flammable, N.O.S.

6.3.2 Abbreviations for materials

CS carbon steels used for the manufacture of cylinder valve bodies

NS carbon steels heat treated by normalization that are used for the manufacture of seamless and
welded cylinders

QTS alloy steels that are treated by quenching and tempering and that are used for the manufacture
of seamless steel cylinders

SS austenitic type stainless steels used for the manufacture of seamless and welded cylinders and
some valve bodies and valve components

AA aluminium alloys specified in ISO 7866 when used for the manufacture of seamless cylinders;
for aluminium valve bodies, alloys not specified in ISO 7866 may also be used

B brass and other copper alloys used for the manufacture of cylinder valves

Ni nickel alloys used for the manufacture of cylinders, valves and valve components

Cu copper

ASB aluminium silicon bronze

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
1 NS B
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(UN 1001) ACETYLENE C 2H2 Ability to form explosive acetylides with certain B
metals, including copper and copper alloys. Use (Cu

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<65 % Cu and copper alloy. This also applies to mix- >65 %)
tures of more than 1 % C2H2. QTS CS
The acceptable limit of the silver content of alloys AA AA Cu-Be
should preferably be 43 % (by mass) but in no case (2 %)
exceeding 50 %.
SS SS
There is no known incompatibility between the sol-
Ni Ni
vents used and any metallic materials, this is more

2 NS CS
relevant for ISO 11114-2.
(UN 1005) AMMONIA NH3 Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and


other copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric QTS SS
contaminant. This applies to all gases and mixtures
containing even traces of NH3. AA AA B
SS Ni

3 NS B
Ni

QTS
(UN 1006) ARGON Ar No reaction with any common materials in dry or

AA
wet conditions. CS
SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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Table 1 (continued)
No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
4 NS B
QTS
(UN 2188) ARSINE AsH3 Because of risk of hydrogen embrittlement:
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AA SS
CS
— QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
strength of 950 MPa;
SS AA
— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and
springs when there is operating experience Ni
that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys can be sensitive to hydrogen


embrittlement.

5 NS
See special conditions for mixtures given in 6.2.

QTS
(UN 1741) BORON TRICHLORIDE BCl3 Hydrolyses to hydrogen chloride in contact with AA CS AA

Ni
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of SS B
hydrogen chloride compatibility, i.e. severe corro-
sion of most of the materials and risk of hydrogen SS
embrittlement. Ni
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas

6 NS
may be filled into AA cylinders.

QTS
(UN 1008) BORON TRIFLUORIDE BF3 Hydrolyses to hydrogen fluoride in contact with AA CS AA

Ni
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of SS B
hydrogen fluoride compatibility, i.e. severe corro-
sion of most of the materials and risk of hydrogen SS
embrittlement. Ni
Mixtures containing less than 0,1 % BF3 may be
filled into AA cylinders.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
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(UN 1974) BROMOCHLORODIFLUORO- CBrClF2 No reaction with any common materials when dry NS B
METHANE but in the presence of free water, corrosion can occur. QTS CS

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AA SS

8 NS B
SS AA
(UN 1009) BROMOTRIFLUOROMETHANE CBrF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry
but in the presence of free water, corrosion can occur. QTS CS
(R13B1)
AA SS

9 NS B
SS AA
(UN 2419) BROMOTRIFLUOROETHYLENE C2BrF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry
but in the presence of free water, corrosion can occur. QTS


CS
AA SS

10 NS B
SS AA
(UN 1010) BUTADIENE-1,3 H2C:​CHCH:​CH2 No reaction with any common materials. See 5.2.4
for the effect of impurities in wet conditions. QTS CS
AA SS

11 NS B
SS AA
(UN 1010) BUTADIENE-1,2 H2C:​C:​CHCH3 No reaction with any common materials. See 5.2.4
for the effect of impurities in wet conditions. QTS CS
AA SS

12 NS B
SS AA
(UN 1011) BUTANE C4H10 No reaction with any common materials. See 5.2.4
for the effect of impurities in wet conditions. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
13 (UN 1012) BUTENE-1 CH3CH2CH:​CH2 No reaction with any common materials. See 5.2.4 NS B
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for the effect of impurities in wet conditions. QTS CS

AA SS

14 NS B
SS AA
(UN 1012) BUTENE-2 CH3CH:​CHCH3 No reaction with any common materials. See 5.2.4
(CIS) for the effect of impurities in wet conditions. QTS CS
AA SS

15 NS B
SS AA
(UN 1012) BUTENE-2 CH3CH:​CHCH3 No reaction with any common materials. See 5.2.4
(TRANS) for the effect of impurities in wet conditions.


QTS CS
AA SS

16 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1013) CARBON DIOXIDE CO2 No reaction with any common materials when dry.

AA
Forms acidic carbonic in the presence of free water; CS
corrosive for NS, QTS and CS.
SS
Risk (for NS and QTS) of stress corrosion cracking
in presence of CO (see carbon monoxide) and water. SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
17 NS B
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QTS
(UN 1016) CARBON MONOXIDE CO Risk of formation of toxic metal carbonyls.

AA
CS

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Highly sensitive to any traces of moisture [>5 ppmV
at 20 MPa (200 bar)], in the presence of CO2 SS
(>5 ppmV). Industrial grades of carbon monoxide
normally contain traces of CO2. This can result in SS AA
risk of stress corrosion cracking, in the case of QTS,
CS and NS cylinders if used at the normal service
stress levels. Experience shows that this risk is
eliminated if the fill pressure at 15 °C is less than
50 % of the cylinder working pressure. For details,
see EIGA/CGA reference in the Bibliography.
For QTS, CS, and NS steels this risk of stress cor-


rosion cracking shall be considered for mixtures
containing down to 0,1 % CO.
Refined nickel gaskets used for some applications
are not compatible with CO.
NOTE   AA and SS are not affected by this stress
corrosion cracking phenomenon.
Nickel alloys also suffer from a high propensity to
form carbonyls. Alloys with less than 50% Nickel,

18 NS B
such as the Incoloy©1 may be acceptable[16].
(UN 1982) TETRAFLUORMETHANE CF4 (R14) No reaction with any common materials when dry
(CARBON TETRAFLUORIDE) but in the presence of free water, corrosion can occur. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
19
QTS
(UN 2204) CARBONYL SULPHIDE COS Risk of formation of toxic metal carbonyls at tem- NS B
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AA
perature >100 °C. CS
Highly sensitive to any traces of moisture SS
(>5 ppmV), in the presence of CO2 (>5 ppmV);
industrial grades of carbonyl sulphide normally SS AA
contain traces of CO2. This results in a risk of stress
corrosion cracking, in the case of QTS, NS and CS.

20 NS CS
See also CO (No.17).
(UN 1017) CHLORINE Cl2 Hydrolyses to hypochlorous acid and to hydrogen AA AA
chloride in contact with moisture. In wet condi- QTS Ba
tions, see specific risk of hydrogen chloride compat-
ibility, i.e. severe corrosion of most of the materials SS SS


and risk of hydrogen embrittlement. Ni
The service life of brass valves strongly depends on ASB
the operating service conditions.
Mixtures containing less than 0,1 % of this gas may

21 NS B
be filled into AA cylinders.

QTS
(UN 1018) CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE CHClF2 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R22)
AA SS
SS AA

22 NS B
ASB

QTS
(UN 1063) METHYL CHLORIDE CH3Cl In the presence of free water, corrosion can occur. AA AA
(R40) Mixtures of dry gas containing not more than 0,1 % CS
of this gas may be filled into AA cylinders.
SS SS
No reaction with any common materials when dry,
Ni Ni
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
23 NS B
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QTS
(UN 1020) CHLOROPENTAFLUOROETHANE C2ClF5 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS

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(R115)
AA SS

24 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1021) CHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE CClF2CHF2 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R124)
AA SS

25 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1983) CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE CH2ClCF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs.


(R133a) CS
AA SS

26 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1082) CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE C2ClF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R1113)
AA SS

27 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1022) CHLOROTRIFLUOROMETHANE CClF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R13)
AA SS

28 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1027) CYCLOPROPANE C3H6 No reaction with any common materials.
CS
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
29 (UN 1957) DEUTERIUM D2 Because of risk of hydrogen embrittlement: QTS B
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NS CS
— QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
AA AA
strength of 950 MPa;
SS SS
— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and
springs when there is operating experience
that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys can be sensitive to hydrogen


embrittlement.
See special conditions for mixtures given in 6.2.
Refined nickel is not acceptable for bursting disks
and other components.
Risk of embrittlement due to the presence of mer-
cury from certain production processes has to be

30 QTS B
considered, especially with AA.
(UN 1941) DIBROMODIFLUOROMETHANE CBr2F2 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS
(R12B2)
AA AA

31 QTS B
SS SS
(See 6.3.1) DIBROMOTETRAFLUORO- C2Br2F4 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
ETHANE but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS
AA AA
SS SS
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
32 QTS B
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NS SS
(UN 1911) DIBORANE B2H6 Because of risk of hydrogen embrittlement:

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— QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
AA CS
strength of 950 MPa;
SS Ni
— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and
springs when there is operating experience
that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys can be sensitive to hydrogen


embrittlement.

QTS B
See special conditions for mixtures given in 6.2.
33 (UN 1028) DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE CCl2F2 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS
(R12)
AA AA

34 QTS B
SS SS
(UN 1029) DICHLOROFLUOROMETHANE CHCl2F No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS
(R21)
AA AA

35 QTS
SS SS

NS
(UN 2189) DICHLOROSILANE SiH2Cl2 Hydrolyses to hydrogen chloride in contact with AA SS AA

Ni
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of hy- CS B
drogen chloride compatibility, i.e. severe corrosion of
most materials and risk of hydrogen embrittlement. SS
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas Ni
may be filled into AA cylinders.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
36 QTS B
NS
(UN 1958) DICHLOROTETRA- C2Cl2F4 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
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FLUOROETHANE but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS

(R114)
AA AA

37 NS
SS SS
(UN 1026) CYANOGEN C2N2 In the presence of free water, pitting corrosion can Ni B
occur. Pitting corrosion can be minimized by using QTS CS
SS alloys such as 316.
AA AA
Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and
other copper alloys) due to atmospheric moisture, SS SS

38 QTS B
whatever the concentration.

NS


(UN 2517) 1-CHLORO-1,1- CH3CClF2 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
DIFLUOROETHANE but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R142b)
AA AA

39 QTS B
SS SS

NS
(UN 1030) 1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE CH3CHF2 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R152a)
AA AA

40 QTS B
SS SS
(UN 1959) 1,1-DIFLUOROETHYLENE C 2H2F 2 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS
(R1132a)
AA AA

41 QTS
SS SS

NS
(UN 1032) DIMETHYLAMINE (CH3)2NH Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and CS B
other copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric SS
moisture, whatever the concentration. AA AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
42 NS B
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(UN 1033) DIMETHYL ETHER (CH3)2O No reaction with any common materials.
QTS CS

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AA AA

43 NS B
SS SS

AA
(see 6.3.1) DISILANE Si2H6 Because of risk of hydrogen embrittlement:

QTS SS
CS
— QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
strength of 950 MPa;
SS AA
— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and
springs when there is operating experience


that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys can be sensitive to hydrogen
embrittlement.

44 QTS B
See special conditions for mixtures given in 6.2.

AA
(UN 1035) ETHANE C2H6 No reaction with any common materials.
CS
NS AA

45 QTS SS
SS SS

NS CS
(UN 1036) ETHYLAMINE C2H5NH2 Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and B
other copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric
moisture, whatever the concentration.
AA AA
SS
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
46 QTS B
SS
(UN 1037) ETHYL CHLORIDE C2H5Cl No reaction with any common materials when dry AA AA
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but in the presence of free water, corrosion can occur. NS

(R160)
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas SS CS
may be filled into AA cylinders.

47 QTS B
Ni Ni

AA
(UN 1962) ETHYLENE C2H4 No reaction with any common materials.
CS
NS AA

48 QTS
SS SS

NS
(UN 1040) ETHYLENE OXIDE C2H4O Ethylene oxide polymerizes. Ethylene oxide polym- B Cu
erization increases in the presence of moisture,


CS
rust and other contaminants. Use dry and clean
cylinders. AA AA

49 QTS
Copper is not acceptable. SS SS

NS
(UN 1045) FLUORINE F2 Hydrolyses to hydrogen fluoride in contact with AA CS AA
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of SS Ba
hydrogen fluoride compatibility, i.e. severe corro-
sion of most of the materials and risk of hydrogen SS Ni
embrittlement. Ni
Risk of violent reaction with AA.
Recommended materials are also Ni alloy and re-
fined nickel.
Mixtures containing less than 0,1 % of this gas may

50 QTS B
be filled into AA cylinders.
(UN 2453) FLUOROETHANE C 2 H5 F No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS
(R161)
AA AA
SS SS
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
51 QTS B
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(UN 2454) FLUOROMETHANE CH3F No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS

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(R41)
AA AA

52 QTS B
SS SS
(UN 1984) TRIFLUOROMETHANE CHF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. NS CS
(R23)
AA AA

53 QTS B
SS SS

NS
(UN 2192) GERMANE GeH4 Because of risk of hydrogen embrittlement:

AA SS


CS
— QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
strength of 950 MPa;
SS AA
— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and
springs when there is operating experience
that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys can be sensitive to hydrogen
embrittlement.

54 B
See special conditions for mixtures in 6.2.

QTS
(UN 1046) HELIUM He No reaction with any common materials. NS
CS
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
55 B
QTS
(UN 2193) HEXAFLUOROETHANE C2F6 No reaction with any common materials when dry, NS
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but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS

(R116)
AA SS

56 B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1858) HEXAFLUOROPROPENE C3F6 No reaction with any common materials when dry, NS
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R1216)
AA SS

57 B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1049) HYDROGEN H2 Because of risk of hydrogen embrittlement: NS


CS
— QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
AA SS
strength of 950 MPa;
SS AA
— for seamless steel cylinders made to
ISO 9809-1 or ISO 11120 from Cr-Mo quenched Cu-Be
and tempered steels: unless they are (2 %)
validated by appropriate testing according
to ISO 11114-4, and with a hydrogen partial
pressure above 5 MPa (50 bar), the maximum
UTS of the steel shall not exceed 950 MPa;

— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and

springs when there is operating experience
that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
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NOTE   Some SS alloys are sensitive to hydrogen

embrittlement.

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See special conditions for mixtures given in 6.2.
Refined nickel is not acceptable for bursting disks
and other components.
Risk of embrittlement due to the presence of mer-
cury from certain production processes has to be

58 NS
considered, especially with AA.

QTS SS
(UN 1048) HYDROGEN BROMIDE HBr This compound is highly hygroscopic and corrosive AA CS B

Ni
in wet conditions with most of the materials except AA
some high corrosion resistant nickel alloys (e.g.


Hastelloy©1). QTS are limited to a maximum ulti- SS
mate tensile strength of 950 MPa. This limitation Ni
also applies to mixtures containing the gas stored
at a total pressure at 15 °C greater than half the
normal service pressure of the cylinder.
However, experience shows that a cylinder can be
safely used without any specific strength limitation
requirements, providing the maximum working
pressure at 15 °C in the cylinder is less than one-
fifth of the test pressure (TP/5), in order to main-
tain a low stress level in the cylinder material.
SS shall not be used for valve diaphragms or springs
except if the failure of such components does not
result in an unsafe situation.
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas
may be filled into AA cylinders.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
59 NS
QTS
(UN 1050) HYDROGEN CHLORIDE HCl This compound is highly hygroscopic and corrosive AA CS AA
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Ni
in wet conditions with most of the materials except SS B
some high corrosion resistant nickel alloys (e.g.
Hastelloy©1). QTS are limited to a maximum ulti- SS
mate tensile strength of 950 MPa. This limitation Ni
also applies to mixtures containing this gas and
stored at a total pressure at 15 °C greater than half
the normal service pressure of the cylinder.
However, experience shows that a cylinder can be
safely used without any specific strength limitation
requirements, providing the maximum working
pressure at 15 °C in the cylinder is less than one-


fifth of the test pressure (TP/5), in order to main-
tain a low stress level in the cylinder material.
SS shall not be used for valve diaphragm and
springs except if the failure of such components
does not result in an unsafe situation.
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas

60 NS B
may be filled into AA cylinders.
(UN 1050) HYDROGEN CYANIDE HCN This compound is highly hygroscopic. Risk of corro-
sion in wet conditions, depending on type of alloy. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
61 NS
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QTS SS
(UN 1052) HYDROGEN FLUORIDE HF This compound is highly hygroscopic and corrosive AA CS AA
in wet conditions with most of the materials except

Ni

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some high corrosion resistant nickel alloys (e.g.
Hastelloy©1). QTS are limited to a maximum ulti- SS
mate tensile strength of 950 MPa. This limitation
also applies to mixtures containing the gas stored Ni
at a total pressure at 15 °C greater than half the
normal service pressure of the cylinder.
However, experience shows that a cylinder can be
safely used without any specific strength limitation
requirements, providing the maximum pressure at
15 °C in the cylinder is less than one-fifth of the test


pressure (TP/5), in order to maintain a low stress
level in the cylinder material.
SS shall not be used for valve diaphragms or springs
except if the failure of such components does not
result in an unsafe situation.
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas
may be filled into AA cylinders.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
62 NS
QTS SS
(UN 2197) HYDROGEN IODIDE HI This compound is highly hygroscopic and corrosive AA CS AA
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Ni
in wet conditions with most of the materials, except B
some high corrosion resistant nickel alloys (e.g.
Hastelloy©1). QTS are limited to a maximum ulti- SS
mate tensile strength of 950 MPa. This limitation Ni
also applies to mixtures containing this gas and
stored at a total pressure at 15 °C greater than half
the normal service pressure of the cylinder.
However, experience shows that a cylinder can be
safely used without any specific strength limitation
requirements, providing the maximum pressure at
15 °C in the cylinder is less than one-fifth of the test


pressure (TP/5), in order to maintain a low stress
level in the cylinder material.
SS shall not be used for valve diaphragm and
springs except if the failure of such components
does not result in an unsafe situation.
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas
may be filled into AA cylinders.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
63 NS
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QTS SS
(UN 1053) HYDROGEN SULPHIDE H2 S — In the presence of free water, pitting corrosion CS B
can occur. Pitting corrosion can be minimized

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by using SS alloys such as 316.
AA AA
— In wet conditions, risk of stress corrosion SS
cracking for QTS. Risk of hydrogen
embrittlement with NS, QTS.

— SS shall not be used for springs or diaphragms

except if the failure of such components does
not result in an unsafe situation because of
possibility of hydrogen embrittlement.


— For mixtures with higher partial pressure
than the one defined in 6.2 and stored at a
total pressure greater than 50 % of the normal
service pressure of the cylinder, NS, and QTS at
a limited strength shall be used (see 6.2).

— Refined nickel is not acceptable for bursting

64 NS B
disks and components.
(UN 1969) ISOBUTANE CH(CH3)3 No reaction with any common materials; however,
in wet conditions risk of corrosion from impurities QTS CS
shall be considered.
AA SS

65 NS B
SS AA
(UN 1055) ISOBUTYLENE CH2:C (CH3)2 No reaction with any common materials; however,
in wet conditions risk of corrosion from impurities QTS CS
shall be considered.
SS SS
AA AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
66 B
QTS
(UN 1056) KRYPTON Kr No reaction with any common materials in dry or NS
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wet conditions. CS
AA SS

67 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1971) METHANE CH4 No reaction with any common materials; however,

AA
in wet conditions risk of corrosion from impurities CS
such as traces of CO, H2S, CO2 shall be considered
(see CO, H2S, CO2 compatibility). SS
NOTE   For natural gas see also specific compatibili- SS AA

68 NS B
ty requirements in ISO 11439.

CS


(See 6.3.1) PROPYNE C3H4 May contain traces of acetylene. The ability to form
explosive acetylides has to be considered. If the QTS
C2H2 content exceeds 1 % see C2H2.
AA SS

69 NS
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1062) METHYL BROMIDE CH3Br In the presence of free water pitting corrosion can AA B AA

SS
occur. Pitting corrosion can be minimized by using CS
(R40B1)
SS alloys such as 316.
SS
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas
may be filled into AA cylinders. Ni
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
70 NS B
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QTS
(UN 1064) METHYL MERCAPTAN CH3SH — In the presence of free water, pitting corrosion
can occur. Pitting corrosion can be minimized CS

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by using SS alloys such as 316.
AA SS
— In wet conditions risk of stress corrosion SS AA
cracking for QTS.

— Risk of hydrogen embrittlement with NS, QTS

and some SS.

— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and

springs when there is operating experience
that shows the design is suitable and safe.


Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys are sensitive to hydrogen
embrittlement.
— For mixtures with higher partial pressure
than the one defined in 6.2, stored at a total
pressure greater than 50 % the normal service
pressure of the cylinder, NS, and QTS are
limited to a maximum strength of 950 MPa.

— Refined nickel is not acceptable for bursting

disks and components.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
71 NS B
QTS
(See 6.3.1) METHYL SILANE CH3SiH3 — QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
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strength of 950 MPa.

SS
CS
— SS shall not be used for springs or diaphragms, AA
except if the failure of components does not
result in an unsafe situation. SS AA

— Risk of corrosion by impurities in wet

conditions shall be considered, e.g.
contamination by sulphuric acid from some

72 NS CS
manufacturing processes.

SS
(UN 1061) METHYLAMINE CH3NH2 Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and B
other copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric


QTS
moisture. This applies to all gases and mixtures
containing even traces of CH3NH2. AA AA
SS Ni

73 B
Ni

QTS
(UN 1065) NEON Ne No reaction with any common materials in dry or NS
wet conditions. CS
AA SS

74 NS
SS AA

QTS SS
(UN 1660) NITRIC OXIDE NO In the presence of free water, pitting corrosion can CS Bb

AA
occur. Pitting corrosion can be minimized by using AA
SS alloys such as 316.
Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and
other copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric SS
moisture. This applies to all mixtures containing
even traces of NO.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
75 B
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QTS
(UN 1066) NITROGEN N2 No reaction with any common materials in dry or NS
wet conditions.

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CS
AA SS

76
SS AA

QTS SS
(UN 1067) NITROGEN DIOXIDE NO2 In the presence of free water, pitting corrosion can NS CS B
occur. Pitting corrosion can be minimized by using AA
SS alloys such as 316.
AA
Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and
other copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric SS
moisture. This applies to all mixtures containing

77 NS B


even traces of NO2.

QTS CS
(UN 1070) NITROUS OXIDE N2O Risk of stress corrosion cracking for brass and

AA
other copper alloy highly stressed components (for
any concentration).
SS
The potential risk of violent reaction (ignition), es-
pecially for valves, shall be considered at the design SS AA
stage in accordance with ISO 11114-2, ISO 11114-3

78 NS
and ISO 10297.
(UN 2451) NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE NF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry. B
Becomes a strong oxidizer when decomposed. QTS CS
SS SS

79 NS B
AA
(UN 2422) OCTOFLUOROBUT-2-ENE C4F 8 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
80 B
QTS
(UN 1976) OCTAFLUOROCYCLOBUTANE C4F 8 No reaction with any common materials when dry, NS
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but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS

(RC318)
AA SS

81 B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 2424) OCTAFLUOROPROPANE C3F8 No reaction with any common materials when dry, NS
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R218)
AA SS

82 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1072) OXYGEN O2 In the presence of free water, NS, QTS and CS are AA

AA
corroded. Water ingress in cylinders should be


CS
avoided, e.g. by use of cylinder valves with RPV
(residual pressure valve). SS
The potential risk of violent reaction (ignition), es- SS
pecially for valves, shall be considered at the design
stage in accordance with ISO 11114-2, ISO 11114-3
and ISO 10297. Cylinder valves shall be subject to
testing to establish their suitability for oxygen ser-
vice and their resistance to ignition (see ISO 11114-
2, ISO 11114-3 and ISO 10297).
Copper alloys shall contain no more than 2,5% alu-
minium content.
Design assessment by a competent person is rec-
ommended before using SS for springs and other
internal gas wetted components, unless ignition
does not create safety issues.
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
83 NS B
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CS
(UN 1076) PHOSGENE COCl2 In wet conditions, phosgene is corrosive with most AA AA
materials, particularly aluminium alloys (hydrolys- QTS

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es to HCl).

Ni
SS SS
Mixtures of dry gas containing not more than 0,1 %

84 NS B
of this gas may be filled into AA cylinders. Ni

QTS
(UN 2199) PHOSPHINE PH3 Because of risk of hydrogen embrittlement:

SS
CS
— QTS are limited to a maximum ultimate tensile
AA
strength of 950 MPa;
SS AA
— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and
springs when there is operating experience


that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys are sensitive to hydrogen
embrittlement.

85 NS B
See special conditions for mixtures given in 6.2.
(UN 1978) PROPANE C3H8 No reaction with any common materials; however,
in wet conditions the risk of corrosion from impuri- QTS CS
ties shall be considered.
AA SS

86 NS B
SS AA
(UN 2200) PROPADIENE C3H4 No reaction with any common materials; however,
in wet conditions the risk of corrosion from impuri- QTS CS
ties shall be considered.
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
87 (UN 1077) PROPYLENE C3H6 No reaction with any common materials; however, NS B Cu
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in wet conditions the risk of corrosion from impuri- QTS CS

ties shall be considered.
AA SS

88 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 1280) PROPYLENE OXIDE C3H6O Propylene oxide polymerizes. The rate of polymer- Cu Cu
ization increases in the presence of moisture, rust CS
and other contaminants. Use a clean, dry cylinder.
AA SS
Copper is not acceptable.

89 NS B
SS AA

QTS
(UN 2203) SILANE SiH4 — The filling ratio shall be limited to 320 g/L for

SS
steels with tensile strengths above 950 MPa.


CS
— SS may be used for valve diaphragms and SS
springs when there is operating experience AA AA
that shows the design is suitable and safe.
Alternatively, use is also authorized if failure of
the SS springs or SS diaphragms does not result
in an unsafe condition.
NOTE   Some SS alloys are sensitive to hydrogen
embrittlement.
See special conditions for mixtures given in 6.2.
Risk of corrosion by impurities in wet conditions
shall be considered, e.g. contamination by sulphuric

90 NS
acid from some manufacturing processes.

QTS B
(UN 1818) SILICON TETRACHLORIDE SiCl4 Hydrolyses to hydrogen chloride in contact with AA CS AA
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of hy-
drogen chloride compatibility, i.e. severe corrosion
of most materials. SS SS
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas Ni Ni
may be filled into AA cylinders.
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UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
91 NS
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(UN 1859) SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE SiF4 Hydrolyses to hydrogen fluoride in contact with AA CS AA

SS
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of hy-

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drogen fluoride compatibility, i.e. severe corrosion

Ni
of most materials. SS
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas Ni

92 NS
may be filled into AA cylinders.

QTS
(UN 1079) SULPHUR DIOXIDE SO2 Highly hygroscopic. Sulphur dioxide hydrolyses in B

AA SS
presence of free water to produce sulphurous acid, CS
which is highly corrosive to steel.
In the presence of free water, pitting corrosion can
occur. Pitting corrosion can be minimized by using SS AA


SS alloys such as 316. B might suffer stress corro- Ni

93 B
sion cracking, in long-term wet conditions.

QTS
(UN 1080) SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE SF6 No reaction with any common materials. NS

AA
CS
SS

94 NS
SS AA

QTS
(UN 2418) SULPHUR TETRAFLUORIDE SF4 In wet conditions, sulphur tetrafluoride is highly AA B AA

SS
corrosive. SS alloys such as 316 and Nickel alloys CS
may be used.
SS
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas

95 B
may be filled into AA cylinders. Ni
(UN 1081) TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE C2F4 No reaction with any common materials when dry, NS
(R1114) but in the presence of free water corrosion can occur. QTS CS
AA SS
SS AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
96 NS
QTS
(UN 1295) TRICHLOROSILANE SiHCl3 Hydrolyses to hydrogen chloride in contact with AA B AA
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SS
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of hy- CS
drogen chloride compatibility, i.e. severe corrosion
of most of the materials. SS
Mixtures of dry gas not exceeding 0,1 % of this gas Ni Ni

97 B
may be filled into AA cylinders.

QTS
(See 6.3.1) TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE C2Cl3F3 No reaction with any common materials when dry, NS
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R113)
AA SS
SS AA

98 NS B


Ni

QTS
(UN 2035) 1,1,1-TRIFLUOROETHANE CH3CF3 No reaction with any common materials when dry,
but in the presence of free water corrosion occurs. CS
(R143a)
AA SS

99 NS CS
SS AA

SS
(UN 1083) TRIMETHYLAMINE (CH3)3N Risk of stress corrosion cracking with brass (and B
other copper alloys) valves due to atmospheric QTS
moisture. This applies to all gases and mixtures
containing even traces of NH3. AA AA
SS Ni
Ni
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.

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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
100 NS
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QTS SS
(UN 2196) TUNGSTEN HEXAFLUORIDE WF6 Hydrolyses to hydrogen fluoride in contact with AA CS AA
moisture. In wet conditions, see specific risk of hy-

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drogen fluoride compatibility, i.e. severe corrosion of
most materials and risk of hydrogen embrittlement. SS Ni
Due to their highly corrosive-resistant nature, Ni
nickel-based alloys and nickel-plated valves are
recommended.
Mixtures containing less than 0,1 % of this gas may

101 NS
be filled into AA cylinders.

QTS
(UN 1085) VINYL BROMIDE C2H3Br Risk of corrosion in wet conditions. AA B AA

SS
(R1140B1) Some C2H2 contamination could be present. CS


Ni
Mixtures containing less than 0,1 % of this gas may SS

102 NS
be filled into AA cylinders. Ni

QTS
(UN 1086) VINYL CHLORIDE C2H3Cl Risk of corrosion in wet conditions. AA B AA

SS
(R1140) Some C2H2 contamination could be present. CS
Mixtures containing less than 0,1 % of this gas may SS

103 NS
be filled into AA cylinders. Ni Ni

QTS
(UN 1860) VINYL FLUORIDE C2H3F Risk of corrosion in wet conditions. AA B AA
(R1141) Some C2H2 contamination could be present. CS
Mixtures containing less than 0,1 % of this gas may SS SS

104 B
be filled into AA cylinders. Ni Ni

QTS
(UN 2036) XENON Xe No reaction with any common materials in dry or NS
wet conditions. CS
SS SS
AA AA
a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.
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No. Gas number Name Formula Key compatibility characteristics Material
UN number Cylinder Valve (body and
components)
A N A N
1   Incoloy© and Hastelloy© are examples of suitable products available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document
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and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO of these products.

a Brass is only acceptable as a valve body but not as a general valve component material.
b For mixtures containing up to 1 000 ppm of dry NO, brass valves can be used.


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Annex A
(informative)

Gas/materials 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 is termed the NQSAB code, where “N” represents
normalized steels and carbon steels, “Q” quenched and tempered steels, “S” stainless steels, “A”
aluminium alloys and “B” brass and other copper alloys, and nickel alloys. The degree of compatibility is
identified by replacing the letter with the appropriate digit as described in A.2.
A.3 presents the NQSAB code itself, and in A.4 the gases covered in this part of ISO 11114 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 steels and carbon steels (N)
0 Not acceptable.
1 Acceptable but check Table 1, key compatibility characteristics.
9 Acceptable but check Table 1, key compatibility characteristics, to avoid hydrogen embrittlement.

A.2.2 Quenched and tempered steels (Q)

0 Not acceptable.
1 Acceptable but check Table 1, key compatibility characteristics.
9 Acceptable but check Table 1, key compatibility characteristics, to avoid hydrogen embrittlement.

A.2.3 Stainless steels (S)

0 Not acceptable.
1 Acceptable for gas cylinder but check Table 1, key compatibility characteristics.
2 Pitting corrosion can be minimized by using stainless steel alloys such as 316.
9 Hydrogen embrittlement can be minimized by using stainless steel alloys such as 316.

A.2.4 Aluminium alloys (A)

0 Not acceptable but some mixtures of dry gases may be filled into AA; check Table 1, key compatibility
characteristics.
1 Acceptable but check Table 1, key compatibility characteristics.

A.2.5 Brass and other copper alloys (B)

0 Not acceptable.

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1 Acceptable to be used but check Table 1, key compatibility characteristics.

3 Use brass or other copper alloys containing less than 65 % Cu.

A.3 NQSAB code

The NQSAB code for each gas is given in Table A.1. For gases where the compatibility rating 2, 3 or 9 are
specified, refer also to Table 1.

Table A.1 — List of gases with corresponding NQSAB compatibility code

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B
1 C 2H2 1 1 1 1 3
ACETYLENE
2 NH3 1 1 1 1 0
AMMONIA
3 Ar 1 1 1 1 1
ARGON
4 AsH3 9 9 9 1 1
ARSINE
5 BCl3 1 1 2 0 0
BORON TRICHLORIDE
6 BF3 1 1 2 0 0
BORON TRIFLUORIDE
7 CBrClF2 (R12B1) 1 1 1 1 1
BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
8 CBrF3 (R13B1) 1 1 1 1 1
BROMOTRIFLUOROMETHANE
9 C2BrF3 1 1 1 1 1
BROMOTRIFLUOROETHYLENE
10 H2C:​CHCH:​CH2 1 1 1 1 1
BUTADIENE-1,3
11 H2C:​C:​CHCH3 1 1 1 1 1
BUTADIENE-1,2
12 C4H10 1 1 1 1 1
BUTANE
13 CH3CH2CH:​CH2 1 1 1 1 1
BUTENE-1
14 CH3CH:​CHCH3 1 1 1 1 1
BUTENE-2 (CIS)
15 CH3CH:​CHCH3 1 1 1 1 1
BUTENE-2 (TRANS)
16 CO2 1 1 1 1 1
CARBON DIOXIDE
17 CO 1 1 1 1 1
CARBON MONOXIDE

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B
18 CF4 1 1 1 1 1
TETRAFLUOROMETHANE
(CARBON TETRAFLUORIDE)
19 COS 1 1 1 1 1
CARBONYL SULPHIDE
20 Cl2 1 1 2 0 1
CHLORINE
21 CHCIF2 (R22) 1 1 1 1 1
CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
22 CH3CI (R40) 1 1 1 0 1
METHYL CHLORIDE (CHLOROMETHANE)
23 C2CIF5 (R115) 1 1 1 1 1
CHLOROPENTAFLUOROETHANE
24 CClF2-CHF2 1 1 1 1 1
CHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE
25 CH2CICF3 (R133a) 1 1 1 1 1
CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE
26 C2CIF3 (R1113) 1 1 1 1 1
CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE
27 CClF3 (R13) 1 1 1 1 1
CHLOROTRIFLUOROMETHANE
28 C3H6 1 1 1 1 1
CYCLOPROPANE
29 D2 9 9 9 1 1
DEUTERIUM
30 CBr2F2 (R12B2) 1 1 1 1 1
DIBROMODIFLUOROMETHANE
31 C2Br2F4 (R114B2) 1 1 1 1 1
DIBROMOTETRAFLUOROETHANE
32 B2H6 9 9 9 1 1
DIBORANE
33 CCl2F2 (R12) 1 1 1 1 1
DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
34 CHCl2F (R21) 1 1 1 1 1
DICHLOROFLUOROMETHANE
35 SiH2Cl2 1 1 2 0 0
DICHLOROSILANE
36 C2Cl2F4 (R114) 1 1 1 1 1
DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE
37 C2N2 1 1 2 1 0
CYANOGEN

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B
38 CH3CClF2 (R142b) 1 1 1 1 1
1-CHLORO-1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE
(1,1-(DIFLUORO-1 CHLOROETHANE)
39 CH3CHF2 (R152a) 1 1 1 1 1
1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE
40 C2H2F2 (R1132a) 1 1 1 1 1
1,1-DIFLUOROETHYLENE
41 (CH3)2NH 1 1 1 1 0
DIMETHYL AMINE
42 (CH3)2O 1 1 1 1 1
DIMETHYL ETHER
43 Si2H6 9 9 9 1 1
DISILANE
44 C2H6 1 1 1 1 1
ETHANE
45 C2H5NH2 1 1 1 1 0
ETHYLAMINE
46 C2H5Cl (R160) 1 1 1 0 1
ETHYL CHLORIDE
47 C2H4 1 1 1 1 1
ETHYLENE
48 C2H4O 1 1 1 1 1
ETHYLENE OXIDE
49 F2 1 1 2 0 1
FLUORINE
50 C2H5F (R161) 1 1 1 1 1
FLUOROETHANE
51 CH3F (R41) 1 1 1 1 1
FLUOROMETHANE
52 CHF3 (R23) 1 1 1 1 1
TRIFLUOROMETHANE
53 GeH4 9 9 9 1 1
GERMANE
54 He 1 1 1 1 1
HELIUM
55 C2F6 (R116) 1 1 1 1 1
HEXAFLUOROETHANE
56 C3F6 (R1216) 1 1 1 1 1
HEXAFLUOROPROPENE
57 H2 9 9 9 1 1
HYDROGEN

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B
58 HBr 9 9 2 0 0
HYDROGEN BROMIDE
59 HCl 9 9 2 0 0
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
60 HCN 1 1 2 1 1
HYDROGEN CYANIDE
61 HF 9 9 2 0 0
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
62 HI 9 9 2 0 0
HYDROGEN IODIDE
63 H2 S 9 9 9 1 1
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE
64 CH(CH3)3 1 1 1 1 1
ISOBUTANE
65 CH2:​C(CH3)2 1 1 1 1 1
ISOBUTYLENE
66 Kr 1 1 1 1 1
KRYPTON
67 CH4 1 1 1 1 1
METHANE
68 C3H4 1 1 1 1 3
PROPYNE
69 CH3Br (R40B1) 1 1 2 0 1
METHYL BROMIDE
70 CH3SH 9 9 9 1 1
METHYL MERCAPTAN
71 CH3SiH3 9 9 9 1 1
METHYL SILANE
72 CH3NH2 1 1 1 1 0
METHYLAMINE
73 Ne 1 1 1 1 1
NEON
74 NO 1 1 2 1 0
NITRIC OXIDE
75 N2 1 1 1 1 1
NITROGEN
76 NO2 1 1 2 1 0
NITROGEN DIOXIDE
77 N2O 1 1 1 1 1
NITROUS OXIDE
78 NF3 1 1 1 1 1
NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B
79 C4F 8 1 1 1 1 1
OCTOFLUOROBUT-2-ENE
80 C4F8 (RC318) 1 1 1 1 1
OCTAFLUOROCYCLOBUTANE
81 C3F8 (R218) 1 1 1 1 1
OCTAFLUOROPROPANE
82 O2 1 1 1 1 1
OXYGEN
83 COCl2 1 1 2 0 1
PHOSGENE
84 PH3 9 9 9 1 1
PHOSPHINE
85 C3H8 1 1 1 1 1
PROPANE
86 C3H4 1 1 1 1 1
PROPADIENE
87 C3H6 1 1 1 1 1
PROPYLENE
88 C3H6O 1 1 1 1 1
PROPYLENE OXIDE
89 SiH4 9 9 9 1 1
SILANE
90 SiCl4 1 1 2 0 1
SILICON TETRACHLORIDE
91 SiF4 1 1 2 0 1
SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE
92 SO2 1 1 1 1 1
SULPHUR DIOXIDE
93 SF6 1 1 1 1 1
SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE
94 SF4 1 1 2 0 1
SULPHUR TETRAFLUORIDE
95 C2F4 (R1114) 1 1 1 1 1
TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE
96 SiHCl3 1 1 2 0 1
TRICHLOROSILANE
97 C2Cl3F3 (R113) 1 1 1 1 1
TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE
98 CH3CF3 (R143a) 1 1 1 1 1
1,1,1-TRIFLUOROETHANE
99 (CH3)3N 1 1 1 1 0
TRIMETHYLAMINE

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Table A.1 (continued)

Name and gas number Formula N Q S A B
100 WF6 1 1 2 0 1
TUNGSTEN HEXAFLUORIDE
101 C2H3Br (R1140B1) 1 1 2 0 3
VINYL BROMIDE
102 C2H3Cl (R1140) 1 1 2 0 3
VINYL CHLORIDE
103 C2H3F (R1141) 1 1 2 0 3
VINYL FLUORIDE
104 Xe 1 1 1 1 1
XENON

A.4 Groups of gases

Single 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 where the risk of hydrogen embrittlement has to be
considered (code 99911).
Group 3: Gases compatible with all materials but requiring alloys containing less than 65 % of copper
(code 11113).
Group 4: Gases compatible with all materials but 316 type stainless steels recommended (code 11211).
Group 5: Gases compatible with all materials except brass (code 11110).
Group 6: Gases compatible with all materials except brass and 316 type stainless steels recommended
(code 11210).
Group 7: Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium (code 11101).
Group 8: Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium and 316 type stainless steels
recommended (code 11201).
Group 9: Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium and brass and 316 type stainless steels
recommended (code 11200).
Group 10: Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium, 316 type stainless steels recommended
and alloys containing less than 65 % of copper (code 11203).
Group 11: Gases compatible with all materials except aluminium and brass and 316 type stainless steels
recommended to consider the risk of hydrogen embrittlement (code 99200).
NOTE All materials means materials covered in this document.

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Group 1
These gases are compatible with all materials (Code 11111).
No. Gas name No. Gas name
3 Argon 47 Ethylene
7 Bromochlorodifluoromethane 48 Ethylene oxide
8 Bromotrifluoromethane 50 Fluoroethane
9 Bromotrifluoroethylene 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 Octofluorobut-2-ene
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
40 1,1-Difluoroethylene 98 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane
42 Dimethyl ether 104 Xenon
44 Ethane

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Group 2
These gases are compatible with all materials, but the risk of hydrogen embrittle-
ment shall be considered (code 99911).
No. 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

Group 3
These gases are compatible with all materials, but require alloys containing less
than 65 % of copper (code 11113).
No. Gas name
1 Acetylene
68 Propyne

Group 4
This gas is compatible with all materials, but 316 type stainless steels is recom-
mended (code 11211).
No. Gas name
60 Hydrogen cyanide

Group 5
These gases are compatible with all materials except brass (code 11110).
No. Gas name
2 Ammonia
41 Dimethylamine
45 Ethylamine
72 Methylamine
99 Trimethylamine

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Group 6
These gases are compatible with all materials except brass, and 316 type stain-
less steels are recommended (code 11210).
No. Gas name
37 Cyanogen
74 Nitric oxide
76 Nitrogen dioxide

Group 7
These gases are compatible with all materials except aluminium (code 11101).
No. Gas name
22 Chloromethane
46 Ethyl chloride

Group 8
These gases are compatible with all materials except aluminium, and 316 type
stainless steels are recommended (code 11201).
No. Gas name
20 Chlorine
49 Fluorine
69 Methyl bromide
83 Phosgene
90 Silicon tetrachloride
91 Silicon tetrafluoride
94 Sulphur tetrafluoride
96 Trichlorosilane
100 Tungsten hexafluoride

Group 9
These gases are compatible with all materials except aluminium, and brass and
316 type stainless steels are recommended (code 11200).
No. Gas name
5 Boron trichloride
6 Boron trifluoride
35 Dichlorosilane

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Group 10
These gases are compatible with all materials except aluminium, and 316 type
stainless steels and alloys containing less than 65 % of copper are recommended
(code 11203).
No. Gas name
101 Vinyl bromide
102 Vinyl chloride
103 Vinyl fluoride

Group 11
These gases are compatible with all materials except aluminium and brass, and
316 type stainless steels are recommended to consider the risk of hydrogen em-
brittlement (code 99200).
No. Gas name
58 Hydrogen bromide
59 Hydrogen chloride
61 Hydrogen fluoride
62 Hydrogen iodide

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