EN 12300:1998
(Main)Cryogenic vessels - Cleanliness for cryogenic service
General Information
- Abstract
This standard specifies the minimum requirements for the cleanliness of all surfaces of cryogenic vessels and associated accessories, that are in contact with the cryogenic fluid at any expected operating conditions. This standard defines the acceptable level of surface and particle contamination to minimize the risk of malfunction of equipment and ensure safety against ignition when in contact with oxygen or oxidizing fluids (see EN 720-2).
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Nov-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 268 - Cryogenic vessels
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 268/WG 2 - Compatibility, insulation, accessories
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 27-Mar-2019
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized94/55/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by road
Not Harmonized96/49/EC - Transport of dangerous goods by rail
Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2026
- Replaced By
EN ISO 23208:2019 - Cryogenic vessels - Cleanliness for cryogenic service (ISO 23208:2017) - Effective Date
- 25-Apr-2018
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12300:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Cryogenic vessels - Cleanliness for cryogenic service". This standard covers: This standard specifies the minimum requirements for the cleanliness of all surfaces of cryogenic vessels and associated accessories, that are in contact with the cryogenic fluid at any expected operating conditions. This standard defines the acceptable level of surface and particle contamination to minimize the risk of malfunction of equipment and ensure safety against ignition when in contact with oxygen or oxidizing fluids (see EN 720-2).
This standard specifies the minimum requirements for the cleanliness of all surfaces of cryogenic vessels and associated accessories, that are in contact with the cryogenic fluid at any expected operating conditions. This standard defines the acceptable level of surface and particle contamination to minimize the risk of malfunction of equipment and ensure safety against ignition when in contact with oxygen or oxidizing fluids (see EN 720-2).
EN 12300:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.200 - Refrigerating technology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12300:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 23208:2005, EN ISO 23208:2019, EN 1251-1:2000, EN 1797:2001, EN ISO 10156:2017, EN 13530-2:2002, EN 13275:2000, EN 13648-2:2002, EN 12300:1998/A1:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12300:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/55/EC, 96/49/EC, 96/86/EC, 96/87/EC, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071, 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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