EN 13099:2003
(Main)Transportable gas cylinders - Conditions for filling gas mixtures into receptacles
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the general requirements for filling receptacles, manifolded gas cylinders (bundles), tubes and drums with gas mixtures. Gas mixing data for some commonly used gas mixture components and further guidance notes are given in informative annexes.
Filling requirements for the following are excluded from this standard:
- cryogenic gases;
- LPG;
- beverages and other liquid foodstuffs, pressurized with carbon dioxide or other gas or previous blended gas mixture;
- aerosols pressurized with a gas or previously blended gas mixture, used as a propellant;
- single component liquefiable gases and liquids which have been pressurized with a gas for safety reasons or for the purpose of product withdrawal from the liquid phase.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Dec-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jun-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 23 - Transportable gas cylinders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 23/SC 3/WG 1 - Filling conditions
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Feb-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized94/55/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by road
Not Harmonized96/49/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by rail
Overview - EN 13099:2003 (CEN)
EN 13099:2003 is a European Standard published by CEN that specifies general requirements for filling transportable gas cylinders with gas mixtures. It covers filling of individual receptacles, manifolded gas cylinders (bundles), tubes and drums with blended gases and provides informative annexes containing gas mixing data for commonly used components and further guidance notes. The standard explicitly excludes filling requirements for cryogenic gases, LPG, beverages and foodstuffs pressurized with gas, aerosol propellants, and single-component liquefiable gases or liquids pressurized for safety or product withdrawal.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of application: Defines which receptacles and gas mixtures are covered (transportable cylinders, bundles, tubes, drums) and clearly lists exclusions such as cryogenic gases and LPG.
- General filling requirements: Establishes procedural and safety-related expectations for preparing and charging receptacles with gas mixtures (e.g., verification, documentation, cleanliness and compatibility considerations).
- Manifolded systems: Addresses special considerations when filling manifolded gas cylinders (bundles) to ensure correct distribution and mixture integrity across interconnected cylinders.
- Gas mixing data and guidance: Provides informative annexes with mixing data for common gas components and practical guidance to help implement safe, consistent filling practices.
- Safety and quality controls: Emphasizes the need for appropriate checks, labeling, traceability and handling procedures to maintain product quality and user safety.
- Exclusions and limits: Lists specific classes of gases and uses that are outside the standard’s remit, guiding users to seek alternative standards or regulations for those cases.
Applications - who uses EN 13099:2003
- Industrial gas suppliers and filling stations - to standardize safe filling operations for gas mixtures.
- Cylinder and bundle manufacturers - to align product design and filling compatibility with European filling practices.
- Laboratories and calibration gas producers - for controlled preparation of blended calibration gases.
- Safety managers and quality assurance teams - to develop SOPs, inspection regimes and traceability for filled receptacles.
- Regulators and compliance officers - to reference accepted practices when assessing filling operations or creating local rules.
Related standards and compliance
- EN 13099 complements other pressure-vessel and gas-cylinder safety standards and national transport or occupational safety regulations. Users should consult applicable local regulations and any specific standards for excluded categories (e.g., cryogenic or liquefied gases) when filling those products.
EN 13099:2003 is a practical resource for ensuring consistent, safe, and traceable filling of non-cryogenic gas mixtures into transportable receptacles.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13099:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Transportable gas cylinders - Conditions for filling gas mixtures into receptacles". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the general requirements for filling receptacles, manifolded gas cylinders (bundles), tubes and drums with gas mixtures. Gas mixing data for some commonly used gas mixture components and further guidance notes are given in informative annexes. Filling requirements for the following are excluded from this standard: - cryogenic gases; - LPG; - beverages and other liquid foodstuffs, pressurized with carbon dioxide or other gas or previous blended gas mixture; - aerosols pressurized with a gas or previously blended gas mixture, used as a propellant; - single component liquefiable gases and liquids which have been pressurized with a gas for safety reasons or for the purpose of product withdrawal from the liquid phase.
This European Standard specifies the general requirements for filling receptacles, manifolded gas cylinders (bundles), tubes and drums with gas mixtures. Gas mixing data for some commonly used gas mixture components and further guidance notes are given in informative annexes. Filling requirements for the following are excluded from this standard: - cryogenic gases; - LPG; - beverages and other liquid foodstuffs, pressurized with carbon dioxide or other gas or previous blended gas mixture; - aerosols pressurized with a gas or previously blended gas mixture, used as a propellant; - single component liquefiable gases and liquids which have been pressurized with a gas for safety reasons or for the purpose of product withdrawal from the liquid phase.
EN 13099:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.30 - Pressure vessels, gas cylinders; 23.020.35 - Gas cylinders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13099:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 3807-1:2000, ISO 3807-2:2000, ISO 11621:1997, ISO 7866:1999, EN 15651-1:2010, EN 15651-2:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13099:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/55/EC, 96/49/EC, 96/86/EC, 96/87/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/086. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.YVHEQLNHOrstbewegliche Gasflaschen - Bedingungen für das Füllen von Gasgemischen in GefäßeBouteilles a gaz transportables - Conditions de remplissage des mélanges de gaz dans des récipientsTransportable gas cylinders - Conditions for filling gas mixtures into receptacles23.020.30MHNOHQNHPressure vessels, gas cylindersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13099:2003SIST EN 13099:2004en01-junij-2004SIST EN 13099:2004SLOVENSKI
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