GOST 20448-2018 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 20448-2018 — Fuel liquefied hydrocarbon gases for domestic use. Specifications. The standard sets technical requirements, quality parameters and related provisions for liquefied hydrocarbon gases intended for municipal and domestic consumption (LPG-type fuels, including propane–butane mixtures).

Abstract

This standard establishes specifications for liquefied hydrocarbon fuel gases intended for domestic (municipal and household) and related industrial use, covering composition, quality characteristics, marking, packing and conformity requirements necessary for safe handling and end-use.

General information

• Status: Superseded / withdrawn and replaced — GOST 34858-2022 (document previously effective and later replaced).
• Publication date: Approved October 9, 2018; published/entered into effect in early 2019 (catalog listings show publication date 07 January 2019).
• Publisher: Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) — national standards body responsible for approval.
• ICS / categories: Gaseous fuels / fuels classification (classification listing under 75.160.30 — gaseous fuel / fuels).
• Edition / version: 2018 edition (GOST 20448-2018).
• Number of pages: 16 pages (document length as listed in standards catalogues).

Scope

The standard applies to liquefied hydrocarbon gases intended to be used as fuel for household/municipal consumption and for certain industrial applications. It defines required quality parameters (composition, impurity limits, calorific value and related indices) and prescribes requirements for sampling, testing, marking, packing and transport-related provisions to ensure safe supply and use.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of liquefied hydrocarbon fuel gases (LPG types, propane, butane and their mixtures).
• Permissible composition and component limits (methane, ethane, propane, propylene, butanes, butylenes, etc.) and related quality indices.
• Properties and performance requirements such as calorific value, Wobbe index and density/spec gravities used for combustion and appliance compatibility.
• Sampling and testing methods references (normative references to related GOST methods and sampling standards).
• Requirements for marking, packaging, storage and transport to ensure safety for municipal and domestic distribution.
• Conformity and referencing to occupational and sanitary safety limits and fire/explosion prevention standards.

Typical use and users

Used by national and regional regulatory authorities, gas suppliers and distributors, LPG producers and importers/exporters, testing and calibration laboratories, equipment and appliance manufacturers, and organizations responsible for procurement and safety of domestic and municipal fuel supplies. The standard has been used as a technical baseline for procurement and quality control of LPG for household use.

Related standards

Related documents and successors include: the earlier GOST 20448-90 (superseded by the 2018 edition), sampling and testing standards such as GOST 14921 (methods of sampling), analytical methods like GOST 10679, and the later replacement GOST 34858-2022 (which supersedes GOST 20448-2018). The standard also references national occupational and sanitary safety guidance where relevant.

Keywords

GOST 20448-2018, liquefied hydrocarbon gases, LPG, propane–butane, domestic fuel, specifications, composition, sampling, testing, calorific value, Wobbe index, Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 20448-2018 is a Russian national standard titled "Fuel liquefied hydrocarbon gases for domestic use. Specifications" that defines technical requirements and quality specifications for LPG-type fuels intended for municipal and household consumption.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers composition and quality limits, key fuel properties (e.g., calorific value, density, Wobbe index), sampling and testing references, marking, packaging and safety-related provisions for domestic/municipal use.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Gas suppliers, distributors, producers, testing laboratories, equipment manufacturers, procurement authorities and regulators involved with LPG supply and safety. Tender and procurement documents have referenced GOST 20448-2018 in practice.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018 edition has been superseded and subsequently replaced by GOST 34858-2022; catalog listings also indicate the 2018 document as withdrawn/replaced. Users should refer to the replacement standard for the latest requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the set of GOST standards dealing with gaseous fuels and petroleum-related fuel standards (classification area equivalent to 75.160.30 for gaseous fuel). It sits alongside sampling and analytical standards referenced within the document.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Liquefied hydrocarbon gases, LPG, propane, butane, domestic fuel, specifications, sampling, testing, calorific value, Wobbe index, Rosstandart.