Universal cylinder standards.(Brief Article)

* International standards for propane cylinders won't be discussed at the United Nations until December.

The U.N.'s Subcommittee of Exports on the Transport of Dangerous Goods left it off the agenda for the July meeting. The subcommittee is trying to develop a "Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals," including the first international standards for gas cylinders. The United States requires pressure relief devices; European nations don't.

Subcommittee staff, meanwhile, will continue work on model regulations. RSPA represents the United States and welcomes suggestions. Send them to Bob Richard, acting international …