EN 17867:2023/prA1
(Amendment)Petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines - Requirements and test methods
Petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines - Requirements and test methods
This document specifies requirements on petrol fuel for use as fuel in small engines, together with the methods to be applied for testing these properties.
This document specifies requirements for two types of petrol fuel having low aromatics and sulfur content:
- one type for use in four-stroke engines with separate lubrication; and
- one mixed petrol fuel type for use in mixture-lubricated engines.
Testing the properties of the added engine oil is out of the scope of this document.
NOTE For the purposes of this document, the terms “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent respectively the mass fraction and the volume fraction.
Benzin für Kleinmotoren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Essence pour petits moteurs à combustion interne - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Bencinsko gorivo za male motorje z notranjim zgorevanjem - Zahteve in preskusne metode
Ta dokument določa zahteve za bencinsko gorivo, ki se uporablja kot gorivo v malih motorjih, skupaj z metodami, ki jih je treba uporabljati za preskušanje teh lastnosti.
Ta dokument določa zahteve za dve vrsti bencinskega goriva z nizko vsebnostjo aromatov in žvepla: eno vrsto za uporabo v štiritaktnih motorjih z ločenim mazanjem in eno vrsto mešanega bencinskega goriva za uporabo v motorjih z mazanjem z zmesjo.
Preskušanje lastnosti dodanega motornega olja ne spada na področje uporabe tega dokumenta.
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Dec-2025
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 19 - Petroleum products, lubricants and related products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 19/WG 21 - Specification for unleaded petrol
- Current Stage
- 4097 - End of interruption of work - split/merged
- Start Date
- 05-Feb-2025
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2025
- Amends
EN 17867:2023 - Petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines - Requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 06-Sep-2023
Overview
EN 17867:2023/prA1 (CEN) specifies requirements and test methods for petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines. The amendment clarifies terminology, product marking and test criteria for two low‑aromatic, low‑sulfur petrol types intended for small engines:
- 4S - base petrol fuel for four‑stroke engines with separate lubrication
- 2S - mixed petrol fuel (base petrol + two‑stroke engine oil) for mixture‑lubricated engines
The document covers composition characteristics (alkylate‑type, paraffinic hydrocarbons, low aromatics and benzene), volatility limits (including a 65.0 kPa vapour‑pressure reference), labelling/mapping requirements for pumps and packaged goods, and the laboratory test methods to verify conformity. Testing of the properties of added engine oil is explicitly out of scope.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Fuel types and definitions: Formal introduction of terms 4S and 2S and their relationships (base petrol vs. two‑stroke mixture).
- Composition expectations: Emphasis on petrol from alkylation processes - paraffinic, oxygen‑free, substantially free of aromatics (especially benzene), low sulfur.
- Analytical limits and changes in prA1:
- Distillation residue limit for 2S changed to 1 % (V/V).
- Lead and manganese content set to “not detectable” (below typical detection limit ≈ 2 mg/l).
- Vapour pressure guidance: 65.0 kPa noted; higher winter vapour pressure may apply for cold regions.
- Marking and labelling: Updated from “pump marking” to product marking, with pump labelling dimensions referenced to EN 16942 and specific wording for 2S/4S on dispensing pumps and packaging. Packaged products with vapour pressure above 65.0 kPa must be identified and accompanied by handling/storage recommendations.
- Test method governance: In disputes over vapour pressure, EN 13016‑1:2018 is to be applied. Method precision notes include an interim repeatability of 0.2 % for oil content determination.
- Scope exclusions: Properties of the two‑stroke engine oil component are not covered.
Applications and users
Relevant for:
- Fuel producers and refiners specifying alkylate‑type petrol for small engines
- Small engine manufacturers (chain saws, lawnmowers, handheld equipment) specifying fuel compatibility
- Fuel retailers and forecourt operators implementing pump/product marking and handling advice
- Testing laboratories and conformity assessors applying the prescribed test methods
- Regulators and occupational safety managers concerned with emissions, worker safety and environmental impacts
Practical uses include product specification, quality control, regulatory compliance, pump labelling, and procurement of fuels suited for 2S or 4S small engines.
Related standards
- EN 13016‑1:2018 - referenced for vapour pressure dispute resolution
- EN 16942 - referenced for dispensing pump/nozzle labelling dimensions
Keywords: EN 17867:2023/prA1, petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines, 2S, 4S, test methods, low aromatics fuel, vapour pressure, alkylate petrol, pump labelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 17867:2023/prA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements on petrol fuel for use as fuel in small engines, together with the methods to be applied for testing these properties. This document specifies requirements for two types of petrol fuel having low aromatics and sulfur content: - one type for use in four-stroke engines with separate lubrication; and - one mixed petrol fuel type for use in mixture-lubricated engines. Testing the properties of the added engine oil is out of the scope of this document. NOTE For the purposes of this document, the terms “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent respectively the mass fraction and the volume fraction.
This document specifies requirements on petrol fuel for use as fuel in small engines, together with the methods to be applied for testing these properties. This document specifies requirements for two types of petrol fuel having low aromatics and sulfur content: - one type for use in four-stroke engines with separate lubrication; and - one mixed petrol fuel type for use in mixture-lubricated engines. Testing the properties of the added engine oil is out of the scope of this document. NOTE For the purposes of this document, the terms “% (m/m)” and “% (V/V)” are used to represent respectively the mass fraction and the volume fraction.
EN 17867:2023/prA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 17867:2023/prA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 17867:2023+A1:2025, EN 17867:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 17867:2023/prA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/70/EC. 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2024
Bencinsko gorivo za male motorje z notranjim zgorevanjem - Zahteve in preskusne
metode
Petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines - Requirements and test methods
Benzin für Kleinmotoren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Essence pour petits moteurs à combustion interne - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17867:2023/prA1
ICS:
75.160.20 Tekoča goriva Liquid fuels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 17867:2023
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
June 2024
ICS 75.160.20
English Version
Petrol fuel for small internal combustion engines -
Requirements and test methods
Essence pour petits moteurs à combustion interne - Ottokraftstoff für kleine Verbrennungsmotoren -
Exigences et méthodes d'essai Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 19.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 17867:2023. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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United Kingdom.
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
2 Modification to 3.3 . 4
3 Modification to 3.4 . 4
4 Modification to 3.5 . 4
5 Modification to Clause 4, Pump marking . 4
6 Modification to Clause 4, Pump marking . 5
7 Modification to Clause 4, Pump marking . 5
8 Modifications to 5.5, Table 1 . 5
9 Modification to 5.6, Climatically dependent requirements and test methods - Volatility
requirements . 5
10 Modification to 5.8.2, Information on test methods in case of dispute . 5
11 Modification to B.3, Precision . 5
12 Modification to Annex C, Pump labelling . 6
European foreword
This document (EN 17867:2023/prA1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 19
“Gaseous and liquid fuels, lubricants and related products of petroleum, synthetic and biological origin”,
the secretariat
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