ISO/TC 58
Gas cylinders
About
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Secretariat: BSI
Secretary: -
Chairperson (until end 2022):Dr Warren Hepples
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ISO Technical Programme Manager :ISO Editorial Programme Manager :
- Creation date: 1947
Scope
Standardization of gas cylinders and other pressure receptacles, their fittings and requirements relating to their manufacture and use.
Excluded: Cryogenic vessels (ISO/TC 220) and aerosol containers
NOTE: Pressure receptacles, cryogenic receptacles and aerosols are defined in the international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by sea, air, road and rail and in the United National Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations (ST/SG/AC.10/1 as amended from time to time).
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This committee contributes with 1 standard to the following Sustainable Development Goal:
| Reference | Title | Type |
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| ISO/TC 58/SC 2 | Cylinder fittings | Sub committee |
| ISO/TC 58/SC 3 | Cylinder design | Sub committee |
| ISO/TC 58/SC 4 | Operational requirements for gas cylinders | Sub committee |
| ISO/TC 58/WG 7 | Compatibility between gases and materials | Working group |
| ISO/TC 58/WG 10 | Fitting of valves to gas cylinders | Working group |
| ISO/TC 58/WG 12 | Cartridges for flammable liquefied gas | Working group |
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 58
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 58:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 11 | Boilers and pressure vessels [STANDBY] | ISO |
| ISO/TC 21 | Equipment for fire protection and fire fighting | ISO |
| ISO/TC 21/SC 8 | Gaseous media and firefighting systems using gas | ISO |
| ISO/TC 22/SC 41 | Specific aspects for gaseous fuels | ISO |
| ISO/TC 52 | Light gauge metal containers | ISO |
| ISO/TC 121 | Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 135 | Non-destructive testing | ISO |
| ISO/TC 156 | Corrosion of metals and alloys | ISO |
| ISO/TC 197 | Hydrogen technologies | ISO |
| ISO/TC 291 | Domestic gas cooking appliances | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 58
ISO/TC 58 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 11 | Boilers and pressure vessels [STANDBY] | ISO |
| ISO/TC 22 | Road vehicles | ISO |
| ISO/TC 22/SC 41 | Specific aspects for gaseous fuels | ISO |
| ISO/TC 44 | Welding and allied processes | ISO |
| ISO/TC 44/SC 9 | Health and safety | ISO |
| ISO/TC 52 | Light gauge metal containers | ISO |
| ISO/TC 94/SC 15 | Respiratory protective devices | ISO |
| ISO/TC 121 | Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 121/SC 6 | Medical gas supply systems | ISO |
| ISO/TC 135 | Non-destructive testing | ISO |
| ISO/TC 193 | Natural gas | ISO |
| ISO/TC 197 | Hydrogen technologies | ISO |
| ISO/TC 291 | Domestic gas cooking appliances | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| EC - European Commission | European Commission | A |
| ECMA | European Cylinder Makers Association | A |
| EIGA | European Industrial Gases Association | A |
| Liquid Gas Europe | the European LPG Association | A |
| MEGA | Middle East Gases Association | A |
| NGV Global | Natural Gas Vehicle Knowledge Base | A |
| UNSCETDG | UN/ECOSOC Sub-Committee of Experts on the transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) | A |
| ILO | International Labour Organization | B |
| IMO | International Maritime Organization | B |
| OTIF | Intergovernmental Organization for International Carriage by Rail | B |
| UNECE | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe | B |
ISO/TC 58 - Secretariat
BSI United Kingdom
British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA)
British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA)
4a Mallard Way, Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8GX
United Kingdom
4a Mallard Way, Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8GX
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1305 782067
Fax: +44 1332 22 51 01