ASTM D5632/D5632M-17(2022)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br)
Standard Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF<inf>3</inf>Br)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1301, or halogenated hydrocarbon compound Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br) as a fire-fighting medium. The fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301, the conditions of employing such equipment (for example, handhelds, fixed installations, etc.), and the storage or transportation of Halon 1301, are not addressed in this specification. The material shall be tested for purity, methanol impurity, acidity, water content, halogen ion content, nonvolatile residue, suspended matter and sediment, and fixed or nonabsorbable gases in the vapor phase.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1301 as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301 or the conditions of employing such equipment (for example, handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or transportation of Halon 1301. Storage, handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D5631.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in 4.5.
1.6 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.
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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: D5632/D5632M −17 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5632/D5632M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon
D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic
1301 as a fire-fighting medium.
Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting
D5631 Practice for Handling,Transportation, and Storage of
equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301 or the
Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
conditions of employing such equipment (for example,
2.2 ISO Standard:
handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).
ISO 3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied
Gases)—Taking of a Sample
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or
2.3 AHRI Standard:
transportation of Halon 1301. Storage, handling, and transpor-
2008 Appendix C for Analytical Procedures for AHRI Stan-
tation issues are addressed in Practice D5631.
dard 700-2014
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
2.4 U.S. Government Standard:
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
CFR Title 49, Part 172 U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
Communications, Emergency Response Information, and
used independently of the other, and values from the two
Training Requirements
systems shall not be combined.
3. Terminology
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns, 3.1.1 Halon 1301—The halogenated hydrocarbon com-
pound Bromotrifluoromethane used as a fire extinguishing
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
medium.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The halon terminology system pro-
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
vides a convenient means to reference halogenated hydrocar-
regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements
bon fire extinguishants. Halogenated hydrocarbons are acyclic
are given in 4.5.
saturated hydrocarbons in which one or more of the hydrogen
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
atoms have been replaced by atoms from the halogen series
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
(that is, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine). By definition,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the first digit of the halon numbering system represents the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 2
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responsibility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents. Available fromAir-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI),
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D5632/D5632M − 17 (2022)
numberofcarbonatomsinthecompoundmolecule;thesecond Halon 1301 within a container should not exceed that needed
digit, the number of fluorine atoms; the third digit, the number to achieve complete filling of the container at the maximum
of chlorine atoms; the fourth digit, the number of bromine envisaged storage temperature. For example, for a U.S. DOT
atoms; and the fifth digit, the number of iodine atoms. Trailing 4BA 500 cylinder, the nitrogen partial pressure shall not
zeros are not expressed. Unaccounted for valence requirements exceed 161 psi at 70 °F [12.1 bar at 21 °C] for a 70 lb/ft [1121
are assumed to be hydrogen atoms. kg/m ] fill density, which yields a total pressure of 360 psig at
70 °F [25.8 bar at 21 °C]. For this example, the safe working
pressure of the 4BA500 cylinder is not exceeded for tempera-
number of hydrogen atoms5 (1)
tures below 130 °F [54 °C]. (See Practice D5631.) (See Fig. 1.)
number of carbon atoms 32 12 2 sum of halogen atoms
@~~ ! ! ~ !# 4.1.2 Halon 1301 shall conform to the requirements pre-
scribed in Table 1 when tested by the appropriate test meth-
For example, (2)
od(s) listed in Section 6.
bromotrifluoromethane 2 CF Br 2 Halon 1301
4.1.3 When a material analysis is required, by agreement
3.1.2 non-condensable gases—non-condensable gases con- betweenthepurchaserandthesupplier,thetotalpressureinthe
sist primarily of air (nitrogen, oxygen) accumulated in the
Halon1301container,partialpressureoftheN ,thefilldensity
vapor phase of a liquefied compressed gas where the solubility of the Halon 1301 within the container, and the maximum safe
of air in the liquid phase is extremely low and air is not
storage temperature shall be part of the material analysis
significant as a liquid phase contaminant. Non-condensable (certification). The pressure shall be reported in pound-force
gases are in some instances termed non-absorbable gases.
per square inch gauge (preferred) or bar. The fill density shall
be reported in pounds per cubic foot at 70 °F (preferred) or
4. Material Requirements
kilogramspercubicmetreat21 °C.Themaximumsafestorage
4.1 Type I—Mixtures of Halon 1301 and nitrogen: temperature of the Halon 1301 container shall be reported in
4.1.1 The nitrogen (N ) partial pressure shall be such that degrees Fahrenheit (preferred) or in degrees Celsius and shall
the safe working pressure of the receiving vessel is not conform to applicable regulations for the Halon 1301 container
exceeded. To prevent excessive pressure, the fill density of the design and use.
FIG. 1 Isometric Diagram for Bromotrifluoromethane
D5632/D5632M − 17 (2022)
TABLE 1 Requirements
(b)210 m Chromatographic Column—Connect the two
Property Requirement columns below together with the first column end attached to
Halon 1301 purity, %, mol/mol, min 99.6 (exclusive of any N present) the injection port:
Acidity, ppm by mass, as Hbr, max 3.0
(1) 105 m Rtx -1701 (14 % cyanopropylphenyl – 86 %
Water content, ppm by mass, max 10
methylpolysiloxane), 0.25 mm, 1µm.
Nonvolatile residue, % by weight, max 0.01
Halogen ion Passes test (2) 105 m Rtx -200 (5 % diphenyl – 95 % dimethyl
Suspended matter or sediment None visible
polysiloxane), 0.25 mm, 1µm.
Color Report value
(3) The two columns are attached together, with the first
(Column 1) attached to the injection port of the GC system.
Columns are available from several chromatographic supply
vendors.
4.2 Type II—Halon 1301 shall conform to the requirements
6.1.1.3 Sample Introduction—Take sample from the liquid
ofType I, as listed in 4.1, and shall contain no more than 1.5 %
phase employing the procedure described in 5.1 of this
by volume non-condensable gases in the vapor phase, ex-
specification. Introduce and transfer the sample into the GC
pressed as air when tested by the appropriate test method(s)
using a standard gas-tight syringe.
listed in Section 6.
6.1.1.4 Reagents—The carrier gas shall be a chromato-
graphic grade of helium.
4.3 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier,
6.1.1.5 Temperature Programming:
analysis may be required and limits established for elements or
(a) Install the column in the gas chromatograph and adjust
compounds not specified in Table 1.
the oven temperature to –20 °C. Inject the sample and hold the
4.4 Unless otherwise specified, Type I is assumed.
column oven at –20 °C for 21 min, then program the tempera-
4.5 Warning—Exposure to concentrations of Halon 1301
ture to rise 15 °C⁄min to a maximum of 165 °C, then post hold
in excess of 7.5 % by volume in air during periods of elevated
for 20 min before recycling.
adrenaline could produce cardiac arrhythmia in some person-
6.1.1.6 Calculation:
nel.
(a) Calculate weight percent of Halon 1301 as follows, and
convert it to mole percent in 6.1.1.6(b) if necessary.
5. Sampling
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