This document specifies the quality characteristics of hydrogen fuel dispensed at hydrogen refuelling stations for use in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell vehicle systems and the corresponding quality assurance aspects to ensure the consistency of the hydrogen fuel. [15]

Total share of hydrogen and contaminant gases

Minimum pure hydrogen content

99,97 %

Total amount of gases other than hydrogen

300μmol/mol

Maximum concentrations of individual contaminant gases

Water (H2O)

5 μmol/mol

Total carbohydrates (methan)

2 μmol/mol

Oxygen (O2)

5 μmol/mol

Helium (He)

300 μmol/mol

Total nitrogen (N2) a Argon (Ar)

100 μmol/mol

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

2 μmol/mol

Carbon monoxide (CO)

0,2 μmol/mol

Total sulphur compounds (H2S)

0,004 μmol/mol

Formaldehyd (HCHO)

0,01 μmol/mol

Formic acid (HCOOH)

0,2 μmol/mol

Amoniak (NH3)

0,1 μmol/mol

Total halides

0,05 μmol/mol

Maximum particulate concentration

1 mg/kg