ASTM D6268-09
(Practice)Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C2HF5)
Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C<sub>2</sub>HF<sub>5</sub>)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of HFC-125 encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to insure that HFC-125 is handled, transported, and stored in such a way its physical properties 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-125, pentafluoroethane (C2HF5).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
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Designation: D6268 −09
StandardPractice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125,
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Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6268; 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:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
82.106, Environmental ProtectionAgency,Warning State-
purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and
ment Requirements
storage of HFC-125, pentafluoroethane (C HF ).
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CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
Communications, Emergency Response Information, and
tion only.
Training Requirements
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101, U.S. DOT Tables of Hazardous
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Materials and Special Provisions
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
CFR Title 49, Part 173, U.S. DOT Shippers-General Re-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- quirements for Shipping and Packaging
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
CFR Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOT Specification for Pack-
agings
2. Referenced Documents
CFR Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT Continuing Qualification
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and Maintenance of Packagings
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D6231 Specification for HFC-125 (Pentafluoroethane,
3. Terminology
C HF )
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3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D6268 Practice for Handling,Transportation, and Storage of
3.1.1 containers—storage vessels for HFC-125.
HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
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3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HFC-125.
2.2 CGA Standards:
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed
3.1.3 HFC-125—pentafluoroethane, a compound used to
Gas Cylinders inert, extinguish or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect
Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
and prevent the transfer of damage.
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
4. Significance and Use
SB-1 Hazards of Refilling Compressed Refrigerant (Halo-
genated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
SB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Re- transportation, and storage of HFC-125 encountered in distri-
frigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
bution through both commercial and military channels. It is
SB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated intended to insure that HFC-125 is handled, transported, and
Hydrocarbons) Recovery Cylinders
stored in such a way its physical properties are not degraded.
Transportmaybebyvariousmeans,suchas,butnotlimitedto,
highway, rail, water, and air.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi- 5. Practice
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, storing,
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally
and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in the
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6268–98(2003).
DOI: 10.1520/D6268-09.
CGApublications and Title 49 CFR regulations as listed in 2.2
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and 2.3, respectively.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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the ASTM website. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
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Available from the Compressed Gas Association. Office, Washington, DC 20036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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NOTE 1—Applicable to a container fill density of 57.5 lb/ft only.
FIG. 1 Effect of Temperature on Storage Cylinder Pressure (HFC-125 Mixed with Nitrogen)
5.2 Handling: the container. Unique coatings or preservatives applied prior to
5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with CGA P-1, Safe
shipment to protect the containers are not considered contami-
Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers. nation.
5.
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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:D6268–98(Reapproved 2003) Designation: D 6268 – 09
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125,
1
Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
2 5
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6268; 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-125, pentafluoroethane (C HF ).
2 5
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 6231 Specification for HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
Specification for HFC-125 (Pentafluoroethane, C 5
2
D 6268 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
2 5
3
2.2 CGA Standards:
C-1Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-4American National Standard Method of Marking Portable Compressed Gas Containers to Identify the Material Contained
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
2.3
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 Hydrocarbons) Recovery Cylinders
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 82.106 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 82.106, Environ-
mental Protection Agency, Warning Statement Requirements
CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications,
Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements
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. Department of Transportation (DOT) Specifications, Shippers-
General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings CFR Title 49, Part 173, U.S. DOT Shippers-General Requirements for
Shipping and Packaging
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49,Part 178, U.S. DOT Specifications for Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOT Specification for Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
1
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 Halogenated Fire Extinguishants.
Current edition approved May 10, 1998. Published February 1999.on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D 6268–98(2003).
2
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.
3
Available from the Compressed Gas Association.
4
Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D6268–09
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NOTE 1—Applicable to a container fill density of 57.5 lb/ft only.
FIG. 1 Effect of Temperature on Storage Cylinder Pressure (HFC-125 Mixed with Nitrogen)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 containers—storage vessels for HFC-125.
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HFC-125.
3.1.3 HFC-125—pentafluoroethane, a compound used to inert, extinguish or s
...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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:D6268–98(Reapproved 2003) Designation: D 6268 – 09
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125,
1
Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
2 5
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6268; 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-125, pentafluoroethane (C HF ).
2 5
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 6231 Specification for HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
Specification for HFC-125 (Pentafluoroethane, C 5
2
D 6268 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-125, Pentafluoroethane (C HF )
2 5
3
2.2 CGA Standards:
C-1Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-4American National Standard Method of Marking Portable Compressed Gas Containers to Identify the Material Contained
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
2.3
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 Hydrocarbons) Recovery Cylinders
4
2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 82.106 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 82.106, Environ-
mental Protection Agency, Warning Statement Requirements
CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications,
Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements
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. Department of Transportation (DOT) Specifications, Shippers-
General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings CFR Title 49, Part 173, U.S. DOT Shippers-General Requirements for
Shipping and Packaging
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49,Part 178, U.S. DOT Specifications for Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOT Specification for Packagings
1
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 Halogenated Fire Extinguishants.
Current edition approved May 10, 1998. Published February 1999.
1
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 Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D 6268–98(2003).
2
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.
3
Available from the Compressed Gas Association.
4
Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
1
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D6268–09
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NOTE 1—Applicable to a container fill density of 57.5 lb/ft only.
FIG. 1 Effect of Temperature on Storage Cylinder Pressure (HFC-125 Mixed with Nitrogen)
CFR Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Sp
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