This European Standard specifies requirements for fixed capacitors with metallized electrodes and polypropylene dielectric. It specifies preferred ratings and characteristics and selects from EN 130000 the appropriate quality assessment procedure, tests and measuring methods, and gives general performance requirements for this subfamily of capacitors. These capacitors may have "self-healing properties" depending on conditions of use. They are mainly intended for use with direct voltage. Capacitors for alternating voltage and pulse applications will be covered by supplements to this document or a separate document.