ASTM D7122-21

Standard Specification for HCFC Blend B (CF<inf>3</inf>CCl<inf>2</inf>H, Ar, and CF<inf >4</inf>)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend B as a fire-fighting medium. The fill density of HCFC Blend B within a container should not exceed that needed to achieve complete filling of the container at the maximum envisaged storage temperature. Properties like HCFC-123 purity, HCFC-123 content, argon content, tetrafluoromethane content, acidity, water content, nonvolatile residue content, and suspended matter or sediment content shall be determined by subjecting HCFC Blend B to various tests.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend B as a fire-fighting medium.  
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs HCFC Blend B 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 HCFC Blend B. Storage, handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D7123.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

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: D7122 − 21
Standard Specification for
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HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7122; 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 D7123 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of
HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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1.1 This specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend
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2.2 U.S. Government Standards:
B as a fire-fighting medium.
49 CFR Part 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting
Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emer-
equipment or hardware that employs HCFC Blend B or the
gency Response Information, Training Requirements, and
conditions of employing such equipment (for example,
Security Plans
handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).
49 CFR Part 172.101 Purpose and Use of Hazardous Mate-
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or rials Table
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transportation of HCFC Blend B. Storage, handling, and 2.3 AHRI Standard:
transportation issues are addressed in Practice D7123. 2008 Appendix C for Analytical Procedures for AHRI Stan-
dard 700-2014
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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2.4 ASHRAE Standard:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
ASHRAE 34 Designation and Safety Classification of Re-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
frigerants
and are not considered standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
3. Terminology
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.1.1 HCFC, n—hydrochlorofluorocarbon; a chemical com-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
pound in which the compound molecule is comprised exclu-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
sively of hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine and carbon atoms.
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
3.1.2 HCFC Blend B, n—tertiary blend comprised primarily
regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements
of HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane); a com-
are given in 4.5.
pound used to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or explosion
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
hazard. The blend also contains argon and tetrafluoromethane.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The terminology system for fluorine-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
containing compounds (described in detail in ASHRAE Stan-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dard 34) provides a convenient means to reference the structure
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
of individual compounds. By definition, the first digit of the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
numbering system represents one less than the number of
2. Referenced Documents carbon atoms in the compound molecule; the second digit, one
2 more than the number of hydrogen atoms in the compound
2.1 ASTM Standards:
molecule; and the third digit, the number of fluorine atoms in
D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Sol-
the compound molecule. Unaccounted for valence require-
vents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
ments are assumed to be chlorine atoms. For example, the
designation HCFC-123 indicates two carbon atoms (1 + 1), one
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct
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responsibility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) documents are available from U.S.
Current edition approved June 1, 2021. Published June 2021. Originally Government Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D7122-17. DOI: 20401, http://www.gpo.gov.
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10.1520/D7122-21. Available from Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2311
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Standards vo
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Designation: D7122 − 17 D7122 − 21
Standard Specification for
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HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
3 2 4
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7122; 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 specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend B as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs HCFC Blend B 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 HCFC Blend B. Storage, handling, and transportation issues
are addressed in Practice D7123.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
D7123 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied Gases)–Taking of a Sample
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2.3 ASHRAE Standard:
ASHRAE 34 Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
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This specification 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 Feb. 1, 2017June 1, 2021. Published March 2017June 2021. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20112017 as
D7122-11.-17. DOI: 10.1520/D7122-17.10.1520/D7122-21.
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2.2 U.S. Government Standard:Standards:
49 CFR Title 49,Part 172 Part 172, Subpart D, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Marking Requirements of Packaging
for TransportationHazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency
Response Information, Training Requirements, and Security Plans
49 CFR Part 172.101 Purpose and Use of Hazardous Materials Table
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2.3 AHRI Standard:
2008 Appendix C for Analytical Procedures for AHRI Standard 700-2014
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2.4 ASHRAE Standard:
ASHRAE 34 Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 HCFC—HCFC, n—hydrochlorofluorocarbon; a chemical compound in which the compound molecule is comprised
exclusively of hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine and carbon atoms.
3.1.2 HCFC Blend B—B, n—tertiary blend comprised primarily of HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane); a compound
used to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or explosion hazard. The blend also contains argon and tetrafluoromethane.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
The terminology system for fluorine-containing compounds (described in detail in ASHRAE Standard 34) provides a convenient
means to reference the structure of individual compounds. By definition, the first digit of the numbering system represents
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