Rubber hose has an inherent characteristic of permitting diffusion of a gas through the hose structure. This test method quantitatively measures the loss of liquefied petroleum gas.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the volume of liquefied petroleum gas diffusing through the wall of a hose during a specified period of time.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific precautionary statement is given in the note in Section 5.