| MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
| No. 16/2022/TT-BKHCN | Hanoi, December 15, 2022 |
CIRCULAR
PROMULGATING “NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON GASOLINES, DIESEL FUEL OILS AND BIOFUELS”
Pursuant to the Law on Technical Regulations and Standards dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 127/2007/ND-CP dated August 01, 2007 elaborating a number of Articles of the Law on Technical Regulations and Standards and Government’s Decree No. 78/2018/ND-CP dated May 16, 2018 on amendments to some Articles of the Government’s Decree No. 127/2007/ND-CP dated August 01, 2007 elaborating a number of Articles of the Law on Technical Regulations and Standards;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 95/2017/ND-CP dated August 16, 2017 defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
At the request of Director General of Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality and Director General of Department of Legislation;
The Minister of Science and Technology hereby promulgates a Circular on promulgation of the “National technical regulation on gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels”.
Article 1. Promulgated together with this Circular is the National technical regulation on gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels (QCVN 01:2022/BKHCN).
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1. This Circular comes into force from February 01, 2023.
2. The following legislative documents shall cease to have effect in accordance with regulations on roadmap for application specified in Article 3 and transitional clauses specified in Article 4 of this Circular.
a) The Circular No. 22/2015/TT-BKHCN dated November 11, 2015 of the Minister of Science and Technology on promulgation and implementation of QCVN 1:2015/BKHCN National technical regulation on gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels;
b) The Circular No. 04/2017/TT-BKHCN dated May 22, 2017 of the Minister of Science and Technology on promulgation of Amendment 1:2017 QCVN 1:2015/BKHCN National technical regulation on gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels.
Article 3. Roadmap for application
1. As of June 15, 2023, gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels produced, prepared, imported and distributed shall satisfy the regulations enshrined in QCVN 01:2022/BKHCN prior to their circulation on the market.
2. Enterprises, organizations and individuals producing, preparing, importing and distributing gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels are encouraged to apply the regulations enshrined in QCVN 01:2022/BKHCN from the effective date of this Circular.
Article 4. Transitional clauses
1. Enterprises, organizations and individuals are entitled to apply Amendment 1:2017 QCVN 1:2015/BKHCN and QCVN 1:2015/BKHCN or QCVN 01:2022/BKHCN with respect to level 2, level 3 and level 4 gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels produced, prepared, imported and distributed from February 01, 2023 to June 15, 2023 inclusive.
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Article 5. Implementation
1. Director General of Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality shall provide guidelines on, disseminate, communicate and organize the implementation of this Circular.
2. The Ministry, heads of ministerial agencies, heads of Governmental agencies, Chairpersons of People’s Committees of provinces and central-affiliated cities, organizations and individuals concerned are responsible for the implementation of this Circular.
3. Difficulties that arise during the implementation of this Circular should be promptly reported in writing to the Ministry of Science and Technology for instructions or appropriate amendments./.
PP. THE MINISTER
THE DEPUTY MINISTER
Le Xuan Dinh
QCVN 01:2022/BKHCN
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Foreword
QCVN 01:2022/BKHCN supersedes QCVN 1: 2015/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2017 QCVN 1:2015/BKHCN.
QCVN 01:2022/BKHCN is prepared by the Drafting Committee for National technical regulation on gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels, submitted by the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality for approval and promulgated together with the Circular No. ……/2022/TT-BKHCN dated ..., 2022 of the Minister of Science and Technology.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON GASOLINES, DIESEL FUEL OILS AND BIOFUELS
1. GENERAL
Scope
1.1.1. This document provides for limits of specifications for safety, health and environment, and requirements for quality management of gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels, including:
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- Diesel fuel oils and B5 diesel fuel oils;
Biofuels: Undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and B-100 biodiesel fuel blend stock.
The fuels specified under this Technical regulation are assigned HS codes specified in the Vietnam’s Nomenclature of exports and imports promulgated together with the Circular No. 31/2022/TT-BTC dated June 08, 2022 (see Appendix A).
1.1.2. This Technical regulations does not apply to fuels used for aviation and defense purposes.
1.2. Regulated entities
This Technical regulation applies to agencies, organizations and individuals related to import, production, preparation, distribution and retail of gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels in Vietnam.
1.3. Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms below shall be construed as follows:
1.3.1. unleaded gasoline
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1.3.2. E5 gasoline
A mixture of unleaded gasolines and fuel ethanol with ethanol content of from 4% to 5% by volume, designated E5.
1.3.3. E10 gasoline
A mixture of unleaded gasolines and fuel ethanol with an ethanol content of from 9% to 10% by volume, designated E10.
1.3.4. Diesel oil (DO)
A volatile mixture of petroleum-based liquid hydrocarbons having boiling points in the range suitable for use as internal combustion engine fuel.
1.3.5. B5 diesel fuel oil
A mixture of diesel oils and biodiesel fuel blend stock with a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content of from 4% to 5% by volume, designated B5.
1.3.6. Biofuels
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Ethanol with impurities common to its production (including water) used as fuel.
1.3.6.2. Denatured fuel ethanol
Ethanol denatured with gasolines or naphtha with the volume ranging from 1.96 % to 5.0 %.
1.3.6.3. Biodiesel fuel blend stock
A fuel comprised of methyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, not blended with other fuels, uses as diesel engine fuel and designated B100.
2.1. Unleaded gasolines, E5 and E10 gasolines
2.1.1. Unleaded gasolines
Specifications for unleaded gasolines and corresponding test methods are provided in Table 1.
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Specification
Level
Test method
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3
4
5
1. Research Octane Number (RON), not less than
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92/95/97
92/95/97
92/95/97
TCVN 2703 (ASTM D 2699)
2. Lead content, g/L, not more than
0,005
0,005
0,005
0,005
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TCVN 6704 (ASTM D 5059)
3. Fractional distillation:
TCVN 2698 (ASTM D 86)
- Initial boiling point, °C
Report
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Report
Report
- 10 vol%, °C, not more than
70
70
70
70
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120
120
120
120
- 90 vol%, °C, not more than
190
190
190
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- Final boiling point, °C, not more than
215
210
210
210
- Terminal residue, vol%, not more than
2,0
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2,0
2,0
4. Gum content (solvent washed), mg/100 mL, not more than
5
5
5
5
TCVN 6593 (ASTM D 381)
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500
150
50
10
TCVN 6701 (ASTM D 2622)
TCVN 7760 (ASTM D 5453)
TCVN 3172 (ASTM D 4294)
6. Benzene content, vol%, not more than
2,5
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1,0
1,0
TCVN 6703 (ASTM D 3606)
TCVN 3166 (ASTM D 5580)
7. Aromatic hydrocarbon, vol%, not more than
40
40
40
35
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TCVN 3166 (ASTM D 5580)
TCVN 12015 (ASTM D 6839)
8. Olefin content, vol%, not more than
38
30
30
Applied according to the roadmap in 2.1.4
TCVN 7330 (ASTM D 1319)
TCVN 12014 (ASTM D 6296)
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9. Oxygen content, mass %, not more than
2,7
2,7
2,7
2,7
TCVN 7332 (ASTM D 4815)
10. Total metal content (Fe, Mn), mg/L, not more than
5
5
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5
TCVN 7331 (ASTM D 3831)
TCVN 13128 (ASTM D 5863)
11. Free water
No free water
No free water
No free water
No free water
TCVN 7759 (ASTM D 4176)
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Specifications for E5 gasolines and corresponding test methods are provided in Table 2.
Table 2 - Specifications for E5 gasolines
Specification
Level
Test method
2
3
4
5
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1. Research Octane Number (RON), not less than
92/95
92/95/97
92/95/97
92/95/97
TCVN 2703 (ASTM D 2699)
2. Lead content, g/L, not more than
0,005
0,005
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0,005
TCVN 7143 (ASTM D 3237)
TCVN 6704 (ASTM D 5059)
3. Fractional distillation:
TCVN 2698 (ASTM D 86)
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Report
Report
Report
Report
- 10 vol%, °C, not more than
70
70
70
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- 50 vol%, °C, not more than
120
120
120
120
- 90 vol%, °C, not more than
190
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190
190
- Final boiling point, °C, not more than
215
210
210
210
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2,0
2,0
2,0
2,0
4. Gum content (solvent washed), mg/100 mL, not more than
5
5
5
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TCVN 6593 (ASTM D 381)
5. Sulfur content, mg/kg, not more than
500
150
50
10
TCVN 6701 (ASTM D 2622)
TCVN 7760 (ASTM D 5453)
TCVN 3172 (ASTM D 4294)
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2,5
2,5
1,0
1,0
TCVN 6703 (ASTM D 3606)
TCVN 3166 (ASTM D 5580)
7. Aromatic hydrocarbon, vol%, not more than
40
40
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35
TCVN 7330 (ASTM D 1319)
TCVN 3166 (ASTM D 5580)
TCVN 12015 (ASTM D 6839)
8. Olefin content, vol%, not more than
38
30
30
Applied according to the roadmap in 2.1.4
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TCVN 12014 (ASTM D 6296)
TCVN 12015 (ASTMD 6839)
9. Oxygen content, mass %, not more than
3,7
3,7
3,7
3,7
TCVN 7332 (ASTM D 4815)
10. Ethanol content, vol%, not more than
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TCVN 7332 (ASTM D 4815)
- Not less than
4
4
4
4
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- Not more than
5
5
5
5
11. Total metal content (Fe, Mn), mg/L, not more than
5
5
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5
TCVN 7331 (ASTM D 3831)
TCVN 13128 (ASTM D 5863)
12. Free water
No free water
No free water
No free water
No free water
TCVN 7759 (ASTM D 4176)
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Specifications for E10 gasolines and corresponding test methods are provided in Table 3.
Table 3 - Specifications for E10 gasolines
Specification
Level
Test method
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3
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5
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1. Research Octane Number (RON), not less than
92/95
92/95/97
92/95/97
92/95/97
TCVN 2703 (ASTM D 2699)
2. Lead content, g/L, not more than
0,005
0,005
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0,005
TCVN 7143 (ASTM D 3237)
TCVN 6704 (ASTM D 5059)
3. Fractional distillation:
TCVN 2698 (ASTM D 86)
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Report
Report
Report
Report
- 10 vol%, °C, not more than
70
70
70
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- 50 vol%, °C, not more than
120
120
120
120
- 90 vol%, °C, not more than
190
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190
190
- Final boiling point, °C, not more than
215
210
210
210
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2,0
2,0
2,0
2,0
4. Gum content (solvent washed), mg/100 mL, not more than
5
5
5
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TCVN 6593 (ASTM D 381)
5. Sulfur content, mg/kg, not more than
500
150
50
10
TCVN 6701 (ASTM D 2622)
TCVN 7760 (ASTM D 5453)
TCVN 3172 (ASTM D 4294)
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2,5
2,5
1,0
1,0
TCVN 6703 (ASTM D 3606)
TCVN 3166 (ASTM D 5580)
7. Aromatic hydrocarbon, vol%, not more than
40
40
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TCVN 7330 (ASTM D 1319)
TCVN 3166 (ASTM D 5580)
TCVN 12015 (ASTM D 6839)
8. Olefin content, vol%, not more than
38
30
30
Applied according to the roadmap in 2.1.4
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TCVN 12014 (ASTM D 6296)
TCVN 12015 (ASTM D 6839)
9. Oxygen content, mass %, not more than
3,7
3,7
3,7
3,7
TCVN 7332 (ASTM D 4815)
10. Ethanol content, vol%, not more than
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TCVN 7332 (ASTM D 4815)
- Not less than
9
9
9
9
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- Not more than
10
10
10
10
11. Water content, vol%, not more than
0,2
0,2
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0,2
TCVN 11048 (ASTM E 203)
12. Total metal content (Fe, Mn), mg/L, not more than
5
5
5
5
TCVN 7331 (ASTM D 3831)
TCVN 13128 (ASTM D 5863)
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2.1.5. Fuel ethanol for blending with unleaded gasolines must comply with point 2.3.1 clause 2.3 Section 2 of this Technical regulation.
2.2. Diesel fuel oils and B5 diesel fuel oils
2.2.1. Diesel fuel oils
Specifications for diesel fuel oils and corresponding test methods are provided in Table 4.
Table 4 - Specifications for diesel fuel oils
Specification
Level
Test method
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4
5
1. Sulfur content, mg/kg, not more than
500
350
50
10
TCVN 6701 (ASTM D 2622)
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TCVN 3172 (ASTM D 4294)
2. Cetane1), not less than
- Cetane number
46
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50
50
TCVN 7630 (ASTM D 613)
- Cetane index
46
46
46
46
TCVN 3180 (ASTM D 4737)
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TCVN 2698 (ASTM D 86)
- 90 % volume recovered
360
360
360
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- 95 % volume recovered
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360
4. Closed cup flash point, °C, not less than
55
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55
55
TCVN 6608 (ASTM D 3328)
TCVN 2693 (ASTM D 93)
5. Dynamic viscosity at 40 °C, mm2/s
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- Not less than
2,0
2,0
2,0
2,0
- Not more than
4,5
4,5
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4,5
6. Freezing point2), °C
TCVN 3753 (ASTM D 97)
- Summer
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+12
+12
+12
- Winter
+3
+3
+3
+3
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7. Water content, mg/kg, not more than
200
200
200
200
TCVN 3182 (ASTM D 6304)
8. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) content, mass %, not more than
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11
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TCVN 11587 (ASTM D 5186)
TCVN 11589 (ASTM D 6591)
9. Particulate contamination, mg/L, not more than
10
10
10
10
TCVN 2706 (ASTM D 6217)
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2) Summer begins from May to October. Winter begins from November to April.
In mountainous and highland areas, producers, traders and distributors of fuels shall ensure supply of diesel fuel oils with an appropriate freezing point which does not affect operation of the engine at ambient temperature.
2.2.2. B5 diesel fuel oils
2.2.2.1. Specifications for B5 diesel fuel oils and corresponding test methods are provided in Table 5.
Table 5 - Specifications for B5 diesel fuel oils
Specification
Level
Test method
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4
5
1. Sulfur content, mg/kg, not more than
500
350
50
10
TCVN 6701 (ASTM D 2622)
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TCVN 3172 (ASTM D 4294)
2. Cetane number, not less than
46
48
50
50
TCVN 7630 (ASTM D613)
TCVN 3180 (ASTM D4737)
3. Distillation temperature, °C, not more than
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TCVN 2698 (ASTM D 86)
- 90% volume recovered
360
360
360
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- 95 % volume recovered
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360
4. Closed cup flash point, °C, not less than
55
55
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TCVN 6608 (ASTM D 3828)
TCVN 2693 (ASTM D 93)
5. Dynamic viscosity at 40 °C, mm2/s
TCVN 3171 (ASTM D 445)
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2,0
2,0
2,0
2,0
- Not more than
4,5
4,5
4,5
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6. Freezing point 1), °C
TCVN 3753 (ASTM D 97)
- Summer
+12
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+12
+12
- Winter
+3
+3
+3
+3
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200
200
200
200
TCVN 3182 (ASTM D 6304)
8. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) content, mass %, not more than
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11
11
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TCVN 11587 (ASTM D 5186)
TCVN 11589 (ASTM D 6591)
9. Particulate contamination, mg/L, not more than
10
10
10
10
TCVN 2706 (ASTM D 6217)
10. Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content, vol%
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TCVN 8147 (EN 14078) ASTM D 7371
- Not less than
4
4
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4
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- Not more than
5
5
5
5
11. Oxidation stability, mg/100ml, not more than
25
25
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TCVN 11051 (ASTM D 7462)
1) Summer begins from May to October. Winter begins from November to April.
In mountainous and highland areas, producers, traders and distributors of fuels shall ensure supply of diesel fuel oils with an appropriate freezing point which does not affect operation of the engine at ambient temperature.
2.2.2.2. The biodiesel fuel blend stock for blending with diesel fuel oils must comply with point 2.3.2 clause 2.3 Section 2 of this Technical regulation.
2.3. Biofuels for blending with E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines and B5 diesel fuel oils
2.3.1. Fuel ethanol
2.3.1.1. Undenatured fuel ethanol
Specifications for undenatured fuel ethanol and corresponding test methods are provided in Table 6.
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Specification
Level
Test method
1. Ethanol content, vol%, not less than
99,0
TCVN 7864 (ASTM D 5501)
2. Methanol content, vol%, not more than
0,5
TCVN 7864 (ASTM D 5501)
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1,0
TCVN 7893 (ASTM E 1064)
4. Acidity (as acetic acid CH3COOH), mass % (mg/L), not more than
0,007 (56)
TCVN 7892 (ASTM D 1613)
5. Inorganic chloride content, mg/L (mg/kg), not more than
8 (10)
TCVN 11049 (ASTM D 7319)
TCVN 11050 (ASTM D 7328)
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Specifications for denatured fuel ethanol and corresponding test methods are provided in Table 7.
Table 7 - Specifications for denatured fuel ethanol
Specification
Level
Test method
1. Ethanol content, vol%, not less than
92,1
TCVN 7864 (ASTM D 5501)
2. Methanol content, vol%, not more than
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TCVN 7864 (ASTM D 5501)
3. Water content, vol%, not more than
1,0
TCVN 7893 (ASTM E 1064)
4. Acidity (as acetic acid CH3COOH), mass % (mg/L), not more than
0,007 (56)
TCVN 7892 (ASTM D 1613)
5. Inorganic chloride content, mg/L (mg/kg), not more than
8 (10)
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TCVN 11050 (ASTM D 7328)
2.3.2. Biodiesel fuel blend stock
Specifications for biodiesel fuel blend stock are provided in Table 8.
Table 8 - Specifications for biodiesel fuel blend stock
Specification
Level
Test method
1. Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) content, mass%, not less than
96,5
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2. Water and residue, vol%, not more than
0,050
TCVN 7757 (ASTM D 2709)
3. Dynamic viscosity at 40 °C, mm2/s
- Not less than
1,9
TCVN 3171 (ASTM D 445)
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6,0
4. Sulfated ash, mass %, not more than
0,020
TCVN 2689 (ASTM D 874)
5. Sulfur, mass %, not more than
0,005
TCVN 7760 (ASTM D 5453)
6. Cetane number, not less than
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TCVN 7630 (ASTM D 613)
7. Acid number, mg KOH/g, not more than
0,50
TCVN 6325 (ASTM D 664)
8. Oxidation stability at 110°C, h, not less than
6
TCVN 7895 (EN 14112)
9. Free glycerin, mass %, not more than
0,020
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10. Total glycerin, mass %, not more than
0,240
TCVN 7867 (ASTM D 6584)
11. Phosphorus, mass %, not more than
0,001
TCVN 7866 (ASTM D 4951)
2.4. Additives
2.4.1. Additives intended for blending with unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils and B5 diesel fuels oils shall comply with regulations on safety, health and environment, and not cause any damage to the engine and fuel storage, transport and distribution system.
2.4.2. Uncommon additives used to produce and prepare unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils and B5 diesel fuel oils shall be registered and approved as prescribed in the Circular No. 15/2009/TT-BKHCN dated June 02, 2009 of the Minister of Science and Technology.
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Table 9 - Oxygenated compounds1)
Specification
Level
Test method
1. Iso-propyl alcohol, vol%, not more than
10,0
TCVN 7332 (ASTM D 4815)
2. Iso-butyl alcohol, vol%, not more than
10,0
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3. Tert-butyl alcohol, vol%, not more than
7,0
4. Ether (atomic mass C ≥ 5) 2), vol%, not more than
15,0
Regarding MTBE, vol%, not more than
10,0
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KPH 3)
6. Acetone, vol%
KPH 3)
7. sec-butyl acetate + n-butyl acetate, vol%
KPH 3)
NOTE:
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2) Having a boiling point of ≤ 210 °C.
3) Unknown.
2.5. Apart from the requirements specified under clauses 2.1 through 2.4, gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels must meet specifications and their characteristics pose no threats to persons, animals, plants, environment and property according to provisions of law.
3. TEST METHODS
3.1. Sampling
Fuel samples used to determine the specifications provided in this Technical regulation shall be taken using TCVN 6777:2007 (ASTM D 4057-06) Petroleum and petroleum products - Method for manual sampling or TCVN 6022:2008 (ISO 3171:1988) Petroleum liquids - Automatic pipeline sampling and Guidelines on petroleum product sampling methods issued by the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality.
3.2. Test methods
3.2.1. Specifications for unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines and E10 gasolines specified in clause 2.1 Section 2 of this Technical regulation are determined using the following methods:
- TCVN 2703:2013 (ASTM D 2699-12) Standard test method for research octane number of spark-ignition engine fuel
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- TCVN 6704:2020 (ASTM D 5059-20) Standard test method for lead and manganese in gasoline by X-ray spectroscopy
- TCVN 2698:2020 (ASTM D 86-20a) Standard test method for distillation of petroleum products and liquid fuels at atmospheric pressure
- TCVN 6593:2020 (ASTM D 381-19) Standard test method for gum content in fuels by jet evaporation
- TCVN 6701:2020 (ASTM D 2622-16) Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum products by wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
- TCVN 7760:2020 (ASTM D 5453-19a) Standard test method for determination of total sulfur in light hydrocacbons, spark ignition engine fuel, diesel engine fuel, engine oil by ultraviolet fluorescene
- TCVN 3166:2019 (ASTM D 5580-15) Standard test method for determination of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, p/m- xylene, o-xylene, C9 and heavier aromatics, and total aromatics in finished gasoline by gas chromatography
- TCVN 6703:2020 (ASTM D 3606-20) Standard test method for determination of benzene and toluene in spark ignition fuels by gas chromatography
- TCVN 7330:2011 (ASTM D 1319-10) Standard test method for hydrocarbon types in liquid petroleum products by fluorescent indicator adsorption
- TCVN 12014:2017 (ASTM D 6296-98) Standard Test Method for Total Olefins in Spark-ignition Engine Fuels by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography
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- TCVN 6704:2020 (ASTM D 5059-20) Standard test method for determination of MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE, tertiary-Amyl alcohol and C1 to C4 alcohols in gasoline by gas chromatography
- TCVN 7331:2008 (ASTM D 3831-06) Gasoline - Test method for determination of manganese by atomic absorption spectroscopy
- TCVN 13128:2020 (ASTM D 5863-00) Standard test methods for determination of nickel, vanadium, iron, and sodium in crude oils and residual fuels by flame atomic absorption spectrometry
- TCVN 7759:2008 (ASTM D 4176-04e1) Distillate fuels - Determination of free water and particulate contamination (Visual inspection procedures).
- TCVN 11048:2015 (ASTM E 203-08) Standard Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration
3.2.1. Specifications for diesel fuel oils and B5 diesel fuel oils specified in clause 2.2 Section 2 of this Technical regulation are determined using the following methods:
- TCVN 6701:2020 (ASTM D 2622-16) Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum products by wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
- TCVN 7760:2020 (ASTM D 5453-19a) Standard test method for determination of total sulfur in light hydrocacbons, spark ignition engine fuel, diesel engine fuel, engine oil by ultraviolet fluorescene
- TCVN 3172:2019 (ASTM D 4294-16e1) Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
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- TCVN 3180:2013 (ASTM D 4737-10) Standard test method for calculated cetane index by four variable equation.
- TCVN 2698:2020 (ASTM D 86-20a) Standard test method for distillation of petroleum products and liquid fuels at atmospheric pressure
- TCVN 6608:2010 (ASTM D 3828-09) Standard test method for flash point by small scale closed cup tester
- TCVN 2693:2007 (ASTM D 93-06) Petroleum products - Test method for determination of flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cup tester
- TCVN 3171:2011 (ASTM D 445-11) Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquids (and calculation of dynamic viscosity).
- TCVN 3753:2011 (ASTM D 97-11) Petroleum products - Test method for determination of pour point
- TCVN 3182:2013 (ASTM D 6304-07) Standard test method for determination of water in petroleum products, lubricating oils, and additives by coulometric Karl Fischer titration
- TCVN 11587:2016 (ASTM D 5186-15) Standard Test Method for Determination of the Aromatic Content and Polynuclear Aromatic Content of Diesel Fuels and Aviation Turbine Fuels By Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
- TCVN 11589:2016 (ASTM D 6591-11) Standard Test Method for Determination of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Types in Middle Distillates - High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method with Refractive Index Detection
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- TCVN 8147:2009 (EN 14078:2003) Liquid petroleum products - Determination of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) in middle distillates - Infrared spectroscopy method.
- ASTM D 7371-14 Standard Test Method for Determination of Biodiesel (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) Content in Diesel Fuel Oil Using Mid Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR-PLS Method
- TCVN 11051:2015 (ASTM D 7462-11) Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel (B100) and Blends of Biodiesel with Middle Distillate Petroleum Fuel (Accelerated Method)
3.2.1. Specifications for fuel ethanol specified in point 2.3.1 clause 2.3 Section 2 of this document are determined using the following methods:
- TCVN 7864:2013 (ASTM D 5501-09) Standard Test Method for Determination of Ethanol Content of Denatured Fuel Ethanol by Gas Chromatography
- TCVN 7893:2008 (ASTM D 1064-05) Organic liquids - Determination of water by coulometric Karl Fischer titration
- TCVN 7892:2008 (ASTM D 1613-06) Volatile solvents and chemical intermediates used in paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products – Method for determination of acidity
- TCVN 11049:2015 (ASTM D 7319-13) Standard Test Method for Determination of Existent and Potential Sulfate and Inorganic Chloride in Fuel Ethanol and Butanol by Direct Injection Suppressed ion Chromatography
- TCVN 11050:2015 (ASTM D 7328-13) Standard Test Method for Determination of Existent and Potential Inorganic Sulfate and Total Inorganic Chloride in Fuel Ethanol by Ion Chromatography Using Aqueous Sample lnjection
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- TCVN 7868:2008 (EN 14103:2003) Fat and oil derivatives - Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) - Determination of ester and linoleic acid methyl ester contents
- TCVN 7757:2007 (ASTM D 2709-06) Middle distillate fuels – Determination of water and sediment by centrifuge
- TCVN 3171:2011 (ASTM D 445-11) Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquids (and calculation of dynamic viscosity)
- TCVN 2689:2007 (ASTM D 874-06) Lubricating oils and additives - Determination of sulphated ash.
- TCVN 7760:2020 (ASTM D 5453-19a) Standard test method for determination of total sulfur in light hydrocacbons, spark ignition engine fuel, diesel engine fuel, engine oil by ultraviolet fluorescene
- TCVN 7630:2013 (ASTM D 613-10a) Standard Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil
- TCVN 6325:2013 (ASTM D 664-11a) Standard Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration
- TCVN 7895:2008 (EN 14112:2003) Fat and oil derivatives - Fatty acid methy esters (FAME) - Determination of oxidation stability (accelerated oxidation test)
- TCVN 7867:2008 (ASTM D 6584-07) B-100 biodiesel methyl esters - Determination of free and total glycerin - Gas chromatography method
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3.3. Test data on gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels shall be utilized according to TCVN 6702:2013 (ASTM D 3244-07a) Standard Practice for Utilization of Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications.
4.1. Imported or domestically produced and prepared unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock shall have their conformity with related regulations set out in clauses 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 Section 2 of this Technical regulation prior to their circulation on the market.
The conformity of imported or domestically produced and prepared unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock with technical regulations set out in Section 2 of this Technical regulation shall be declared as prescribed in the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN dated December 12, 2012 of the Minister of Science and Technology on declaration of standard conformity and technical-regulation conformity and methods for assessment of conformity with standards and technical regulations (hereinafter referred to as “the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN”), Circular No. 02/2017/TT- BKHCN dated March 31, 2017 of the Minister of Science and Technology on amendments to some Articles of the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN (hereinafter referred to as “the Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BKHCN”) and Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN dated December 10, 2020 of the Minister of Science and Technology elaborating to Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP dated December 31, 2008, Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018, Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP dated November 9, 2018 and Decree No. 119/2017/ND-CP dated November 1, 2017 of the Government (hereinafter referred to as “the Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN”).
Basis for conformity declaration is the certification result given by a certification body designated in an appropriate operating field as prescribed in the Government’s Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018 on amendments to some Articles of the Government's Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP dated December 31, 2008 elaborating some Articles of the Law on Quality of Products and Goods (hereinafter referred to as “the Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP”), Government’s Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP dated November 09, 2018 amending, supplementing and repealing certain regulations on investment and business conditions in sectors under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology and certain regulations on specialized inspections (hereinafter referred to as “the Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP”.
4.2. Imported unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock shall undergo state inspection of their quality in accordance with Section 2 of this Technical regulation prior to their circulation on the market.
The state inspection of quality of imports shall comply with the regulations set forth in the Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP, Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP and Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN.
Basis for state inspection of quality of imports is the certification result given by a certification body designated in an appropriate operating field as prescribed in the Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP or recognized as prescribed in the Circular No. 27/2007/TT-BKHCN dated October 31, 2007 of the Ministry of Science and Technology on guidelines for signature and implementation of agreements for the mutual recognition of conformity assessment results.
4.3. The testing in support of conformity certification, audit and inspection of quality of unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock in accordance with this Technical regulation shall be carried out by a testing body designated as prescribed in the Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP.
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Conformity assessment methods serving as bases for declaration of conformity and state inspection of quality of unleaded gasolines, E10 gasolines, B5 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock are specified in Article 5 and Appendix II of the Regulations on declaration of standard conformity and technical-regulation conformity and methods for assessment of conformity with standards and technical regulations promulgated together with the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN.
4.4.1. Regarding imported or domestically produced and prepared unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock:
- Adopt Method 5 (Testing representative sample and assessing the manufacturing process; carrying out supervision by testing the sample collected from the manufacturing location or on the market in association with assessment of the manufacturing process) in case the manufacturing process of the production, processing and preparation establishment remains stable;
Or
- Adopt Method 7 (Testing representative samples and assessing conformity of a batch/lot) in case the manufacturing process of the production, processing and preparation establishment is intermittent or the production and the control of the manufacturing process are carried out separately for each batch/lot or in case the production is in progress and is not completely stable in the initial stage of production.
4.4.2. Regarding imported unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock:
- Adopt Method 7 (Testing representative samples and assessing conformity of a batch/lot) for each imports shipment in case the imports shipment has yet to have its conformity with this Technical regulation assessed;
Or
- Adopt Method 5 (Testing representative sample and assessing the manufacturing process; carrying out supervision by testing the sample collected from the manufacturing location or on the market in association with assessment of the manufacturing process) in case the conformity certification is carried out at a foreign production establishment upon receiving a certification request from the importer.
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4.5.1. The certification body may consider using the testing result given by a testing body in the exporting country to serve the certification if such testing body is sufficiently competent and satisfies the regulations set forth under TCVN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories or ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
4.5.2. Before using the testing result given by a testing body in the exporting country, each certification body shall report to the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality for supervision and management purposes. Where necessary, the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality will inspect the use of testing results by certification bodies.
4.5.3. When using the testing result given by a testing body in the exporting country, the certification body shall take responsibility for its certification result.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
5.1. Organizations and individuals that produce, prepare and import unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock shall declare applied standards in accordance with this Technical regulation and ensure the quality in conformity with regulations specified in this Technical regulation and applied standards.
5.2. Organizations and individuals that produce and prepare unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock shall certify and declare conformity in accordance with this Technical regulation.
Organizations and individuals that import unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock shall certify conformity with this Technical regulation and apply for state inspection of imports as prescribed in this Technical regulation.
5.3. Organizations and individuals that distribute and retail unleaded gasolines, E5 gasolines, E10 gasolines, diesel fuel oils, B5 diesel fuel oils, undenatured fuel ethanol, denatured fuel ethanol and biodiesel fuel blend stock shall ensure the quality in accordance with this Technical regulation.
5.4. Designated certification bodies and testing bodies shall fulfill their responsibility specified in Article 18 of the Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP amended by clause 8 Article 1 of the Government's Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018.
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- 05 years, for documents on testing of gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels;
- 10 years, for documents on certification of gasolines, diesel fuel oils and biofuels.
5.5. Fuel trading stations or other distributors and retailers shall provide information about type of gasolines and/or diesel fuel oils. To be specific:
- Regarding unleaded gasolines: octane number and emission standards;
- Regarding biogasolines: research octane number, blending ratio of fuel ethanol, and emission standards;
- Regarding diesel fuel oils: sulfur content;
- Regarding B5 diesel fuel oils: ratio of biodiesel fuel blend stock and sulfur content.
6.1. The Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality shall provide guidelines on, inspect and cooperate with relevant authorities in organizing the implementation of this Technical regulation.
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6.2. In the cases where any of the legislative documents specified in this Technical regulation is amended or replaced, the newest one shall apply.
In the cases where any of the legislative documents referred to or guidelines specified in this Technical regulation is amended or replaced, the guidelines provided by the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality shall apply.
Appendix A
List of HS codes of gasolines and oils
Name
HS code
1. Unleaded gasoline
2710.12.21
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2710.12.23
2710.12.24
2710.12.26
2. Biogasoline (gasoline blended with ethanol)
2710.12.22
2710.12.25
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2710.19.71
2710.19.72
4. Biodiesel
2710.20.00
5. Undenatured fuel ethanol
2207.20.11
2207.20.19
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2207.20.90
6. Denatured fuel ethanol
2207.10.00
7. Biodiesel fuel blend stock (B100)
3826.00.10
3826.00.21
3826.00.22
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3826.00.30
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Tóm tắt
| Cơ quan ban hành | Bộ Khoa học và Công nghệ |
| Số hiệu | 16/2022/TT-BKHCN |
| Loại văn bản | Thông tư |
| Người ký | Lê Xuân Định |
| Ngày ban hành | 2022-12-15 |
| Ngày hiệu lực | 2023-02-01 |
| Lĩnh vực | Công nghiệp |
| Tình trạng | Còn hiệu lực |