What is ISO 29662 about?
ISO 29662 is an international standard on petroleum products that discuss the processes of determination of various important aspects of the liquids. ISO 29662 establishes an overview of test methods in the field to determine the flashpoint and combustibility of petroleum and related products. It presents advice on application and specification development. ISO 29662 is not intended to be a comprehensive manual on flash point and combustibility tests, and the interpretation of test results, however, it covers the key aspects of these subjects.
Who is ISO 29662 for?
ISO 29662 on petroleum products and other liquids is beneficial for:
- Petroleum industry
- Petroleum laboratories
- Automobile industry
- Fire testing laboratories
Why should you use ISO 29662?
The observed temperature when the flame momentarily ignites the vapour/air mixture is known as Flash Point
ISO 29662 provides information on flash and fire point, sustained combustion and burning, why are flash point and combustibility tests required, which test method should be used, testing environment, test results
As a user of ISO 29662, you can be ensured of the flashpoint and combustibility of petroleum.
ISO 29662 guides you to classify the liquid into a group according to its flammability. This classification is then used to warn of risk and to enable the correct precautions to be taken when using, storing or transporting the liquid.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60601‑2‑20:2020 supersedes ISO 29662:2009, which has been withdrawn.
The main technical changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
- The title has been changed, combustibility test details have been further added
- A list of examples of regulations have been added
- Test samples, to include biodiesel, mixtures and samples that form a skin during testing have been added
- The use of low hazard glass thermometers has been added
- Further details regarding the requirements for barometric corrections have been added
- Annex A has been added to include temperature ranges for each test method.
