ASTM D5631-21

Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF<inf>3</inf>Br)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301 encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that Halon 1301 is handled, transported, and stored in such a way that its physical property values are not degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not limited to, highway, rail, water, and air.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2021
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.09 - Fire Extinguishing Agents

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5631 −21
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301,
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Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5631; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C-7 Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed
Gases
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling,
Containers
transportation, and storage of Halon 1301.
SB-1 Hazards of Refilling or Reusing Compressed Refriger-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
SB-5 Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Haloge-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
nated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
and are not considered standard.
SB-18 Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbons) Re-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the covery Cylinders
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
40 CFR Part 82.106 Warning Statement Requirements
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and to
49 CFR Part 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emer-
use.
gency Response Information, Training Requirements, and
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Security Plans
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
49 CFR Part 172.101 Purpose and Use of Hazardous Mate-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
rials Table
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
49 CFR Part 173 Shippers—General Requirements for Ship-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ments and Packagings
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
49 CFR Part 178 Specifications for Packagings
49 CFR Part 180 Continuing Qualification and Maintenance
2. Referenced Documents
of Packagings
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2.1 ASTM Standard: 2.4 Other Document:
D5632/D5632M Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrif- Safety Guide for Decommissioning Halon Systems Volume
luoromethane (CF Br) 2 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Outreach
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Report: Moving Towards a World Without Halon
2.2 CGA Standards:
C-1 Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylin-
3. Terminology
ders
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 containers, n—storage vessel for Halon 1301.
Gas Cylinders
3.1.2 cylinders, n—containers of Halon 1301.
3.1.3 Halon 1301, n—bromotrifluoromethane, a compound
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
3.1.4 insulated, adj—placed in an isolated situation to pro-
Current edition approved June 1, 2021. Published June 2021. Originally
tect and prevent the transfer of damage.
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D5631–15. DOI:
10.1520/D5631-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) documents are available from U.S.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Government Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC
the ASTM website. 20401, http://www.gpo.gov.
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Available from Compressed Gas Association, 8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 220 Available from Halon Recycling Corporation, 1001 19th St., N, Suite 1200,
McLean, VA 22102, http://www.cganet.com. Arlington, VA 22209, http://www.halon.org.
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4. Significance and Use 5.3.1.1 Shipment of materials between distributors,
collectors, recyclers, and reclaimers should be within approved
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
Department of Tra
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Designation: D5631 − 15 D5631 − 21
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301,
1
Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5631; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling,
transportation, and storage of Halon 1301.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:Standard:
D5632/D5632M Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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2.2 CGA Standards:
C-1 Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-6 StandardStandards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-7 Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases
P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
SB-1 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Refilling or Reusing Compressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon)Hydrocarbons) Recovery Cylinders
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
40 CFR Title 40, Part 82.106,82.106 Environmental Protection Agency, Warning Statement Requirements
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015June 1, 2021. Published August 2015June 2021. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20112015 as
D5631–11.–15. DOI: 10.1520/D5631-15.10.1520/D5631-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantille, VA 20151,8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 220 McLean, VA 22102,
http://www.cganet.com.
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Available Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) documents are available from U.S. Government Publishing Office, Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington,
DC 20401-0001,20401, http://www.gpo.gov.
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49 CFR Title 49, Part 172,172 U.S. DOT, Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications,
Emergency Response Information, and Training RequirementsTraining Requirements, and Security Plans
49 CFR Part 172.101 Purpose and Use of Hazardous Materials Table
49 CFR Title 49, Part 173,173 U.S. DOT, Specifications, Shippers-General Shippers—General Requirements for ShippingShip-
ments and Packagings
49 CFR Title 49, Part 178,178 U.S. DOT, Specifications for Packagings
49 CFR Title 49, Part 180,180 U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
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2.4 Other Document:
Safety Guide for Decommissioning Halon Systems,Systems Volume 2 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Outreach
Report: Moving Towards a World Without Halon
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 containers—containers, n—storage vessel for Halon 1301.
3.1.2 cylind
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