ASTM D6127-11
(Practice)Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-23 (Trifluoromethane, CHF3)
Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-23 (Trifluoromethane, CHF<sub>3</sub>)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of HFC-23 encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that HFC-23 is handled, transported, and stored in such a way 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, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage of HFC-23.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
FIG. 1 HFC-23 Fluorocarbon Isometrics
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Designation: D6127 −11
StandardPractice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-23
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(Trifluoromethane, CHF )
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6127; 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.
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1. Scope 2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
CodeofFederalRegulations(CFR)Title40,Part82.106 En-
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
vironmental Protection Agency, Warning Statement Re-
purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and
quirements
storage of HFC-23.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 172 U.S.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazardous Materi-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
als Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Communications, Emergency Response Information, and
and are not considered standard.
Training Requirements
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
172.101 U.S. DOT, Tables of Hazardous Materials and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Special Provisions
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 173 U.S.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. DOT, Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and
Packagings
2. Referenced Documents Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 178 U.S.
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DOT, Specifications for Packagings
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 180 U.S.
D6126 Specification for HFC-23 (Trifluoromethane, CHF )
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DOT, Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Pack-
2.2 CGA Standards:Available from Compressed Gas Asso-
agings
ciation (CGA), 4221 Walney Rd., 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA
20151-2923, http://www.cganet.com.
3. Terminology
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Gas Cylinders
3.1.1 containers—storage vessel for HFC-23.
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HFC-23.
Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers 3.1.3 HFC-23—trifluoromethane, a compound used to inert
SB-1 Hazards of Refilling Compressed Refrigerant (haloge- or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
nated hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect
SB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Re-
and prevent the transfer of damage.
frigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated 4. Significance and Use
Hydrocarbon) Recovery Cylinders
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
transportation, and storage of HFC-23 encountered in distribu-
tion through both commercial and military channels. It is
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
intended to ensure that HFC-23 is handled, transported, and
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
stored in such a way its physical property values are not
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011. Published September 2011. Originally
limited to, highway, rail, water, and air.
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6127–10. DOI:
10.1520/D6127-11.
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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 service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
the ASTM website. www.access.gpo.gov.
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D6127 − 11
FIG. 1 HFC-23 Fluorocarbon Isometrics
5. Practice 5.2.6 Cylinders shall be free of dirt and contamination that
would contribute to or would cause deterioration of product
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, storing,
during shipment or storage. Precautions should be taken to
and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in the
prevent the entry of oil
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D6127–10 Designation: D6127 – 11
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-23
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(Trifluoromethane, CHF )
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6127; 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, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage
of HFC-23.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D6126 Specification for HFC-23 (Trifluoromethane, CHF )
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2.2 CGA Standards:
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
SB-1 Hazards of Refilling 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) Recovery Cylinders
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Part 82.106 Environmental ProtectionAgency, Warning Statement Requirements
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 172 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazardous Materials Table,
Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 172.101 U.S. DOT, Tables of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 173 U.S. DOT, Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 178 U.S. DOT, Specifications for Packagings
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 180 U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 containers—storage vessel for HFC-23.
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HFC-23.
3.1.3 HFC-23—trifluoromethane, a compound used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect and prevent the transfer of damage.
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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 JuneAug. 1, 2010.2011. Published July 2010.September 2011. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20032010 as
D6127–03.D6127–10. DOI: 10.1520/D6127-101.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Compressed Gas Association (CGA), 4221 Walney Rd., 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151-2923, http://www.cganet.com.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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FIG. 1 HFC-23 Fluorocarbon Isometrics
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of HFC-23 encountered in distribution
through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that HFC-23 is handled, transported, and stored in such
a way its physical property values are not degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not limited to, highway, rail,
water, and air.
5. Practice
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