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Union of India - Section

Section 77 in The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

77. Specifications of Motor Gasoline for Emission Parameters:

Sl. No. Characteristics Requirement Method of test ref. to P: of IS: 1448
(i). Reid Vapour Pressure at 38°C, Kpa 35 to 70 P : 39
(ii). Benzeno, Percent by volume, Max 5.0(1) P: 104
(iii). Lead Content(as Pb)g/l, Max 0.15(low leaded)(2) 0.013 unleaded) P: 38
(iv). Sulphur, percent by mass, Max 0.10 (unleaded) 0.20 (leaded) P : 34
(v). Potential Gum, g/m3, Max 50 ASTM 873 : 8
(vi). Gum (Solvent Washed)g/m3Max 40 P : 29
(vii). Oxygenates Content Ether (MTBE, ETBE)Alcohol,percent by volume, Max 15  
(viii). Phosphorus See Foot Note(3) ASTMD 3231
(1)3.0 per cent by volume maximum in metro cities by 2000 AD.
(2)0.15 g/l by 31st December, 1996 (for entries country). 0.013 g/l by April 1995 (in four metro cities);by 1st December,1998(for all State capitals/UTs and major metro cities) and by 1st April, 2000 for the entire country.
(3)Phosphorous containing additives shall be absent.Note. - (a) Above specifications applies to leaded as well as unleaaed petrol except lead content.
(b)For new refineries coming up during or after 1997 the specification applicable by 2000 for existing refineries shall be applicable by 1997.