BS EN 14595:2016

What is BS EN 14595 - Breather device for tanks for the transport of dangerous goods about?  

BS EN 14595 covers the breather device used to ensure normal tank compartment breathing. 

BS EN 14595 specifies the performance requirements and the critical dimensions of the breather device. BS EN 14595 specifies the tests necessary to verify compliance with the equipment. 

The service equipment specified by BS EN 14595 is suitable for use with liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 of ADR which have a vapour pressure not exceeding 110 kPa (absolute) at 50 °C and petrol, and which have no sub-classification as toxic or corrosive. 

Who is BS EN 14595 - Breather device for tanks for the transport of dangerous goods for? 

BS EN 14595 on breather device is useful for: 

• Breather device manufacturers 
• Safety authorities of transporting dangerous goods 
• Transport industries 

Why should you use BS EN 14595 - Breather device for tanks for the transport of dangerous goods?  

The breather device as specified includes a safety device to prevent the contents from spilling out if the tank overturns. Where the breather device is separate from the safety device (to prevent the contents from spilling out of the tank), the functional performance of these elements in combination is required in order to comply with BS EN 14595.  

BS EN 14595 provides test methods that helps to identify the performance of the breather device that ensures the safety for transportation of dangerous goods like liquid petroleum. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 14595:2016 supersedes BS EN 14595:2005. BS EN 14595:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 14595:2005. These include: 

• Requirement for secondary positive means of security clarified  
• Below atmospheric relieving pressure rating clarified 
• Electrical resistance requirements refined 
• The keeping period for test results clarified