ASTM F976-08

Standard Specification for Portable Kerosene and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use (Withdrawn 2017)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions, workmanship, ring stiffness, flattening, joint systems, and a form of marking for polyethylene (PE) pipe of profile wall construction and with bell and spigot, heat fusion, extrusion welded or electrofusion joints for use in gravity flow applications, such as for sewers and drains. The PE profile wall pipe products cover six standard ring stiffness constant (RSC) classifications, namely 40, 63, 100, and 160, 250 and 400. These are referred to as RSC 40, RSC 63, RSC 100, RSC 160, RSC 250 and RSC 400. Referee testing, ring stiffness constant testing, flattening test, and joint tightness test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements common to both kerosine and diesel portable containers for reuse by the consumer. Only color and marking are differentiated. The test medium specified for chemical resistance is kerosine due to the more aggressive nature of kerosine on elastomers and other materials of construction. Cautionary standards for handling and disposal of hazardous materials should be observed. Containers containing kerosene should not be opened in the presence of open flame or other sources of ignition. The stability test, handle strength test, drop strength test, hydrostatic pressure test, aging test, permeability test, immersion test, stress cracking test, corrosion resistance test, heat resistance test shall be performed on the container to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements common to both kerosene and diesel portable containers for reuse by the consumer. Only color and marking are differentiated. The test medium specified for chemical resistance is kerosene due to the more aggressive nature of kerosene on elastomers and other materials of construction.  
1.2 This specification does not include single-trip pre-packaged containers.
1.3 This standard is not a fire risk assessment standard, or a fire test standard, but a specification for portable kerosene containers for consumer use.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Additional precautionary information is given in Section 6.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification established nationally recognized performance requirements common to both kerosene and diesel portable containers for reuse by the consumer. Only color and marking were differentiated. The test medium specified for chemical resistance was kerosene due to the more aggressive nature of kerosene on elastomers and other materials of construction.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F15 on Consumer Products, this specification was withdrawn in July 2017 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2008
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Jul-2017
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.10 - Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F976-02 - Specification for Portable Kerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F976 −08
Standard Specification for
Portable Kerosene and Diesel Containers for Consumer
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Use
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF976;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D999Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
tainers
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized per-
D2561Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resis-
formance requirements common to both kerosene and diesel
tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
portable containers for reuse by the consumer. Only color and
D2565Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
marking are differentiated. The test medium specified for
tended for Outdoor Applications
chemical resistance is kerosene due to the more aggressive
D3435Specification for Plastic Containers (Jerry Cans) for
nature of kerosene on elastomers and other materials of
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Petroleum Products (Withdrawn 1987)
construction.
D3699Specification for Kerosine
1.2 This specification does not include single-trip pre-
F926Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable
packaged containers.
Kerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
F2234Specification for Spill Resistant Fueling Systems for
1.3 This standard is not a fire risk assessment standard, or a
fire test standard, but a specification for portable kerosene Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
containers for consumer use.
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
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of Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn 2000)
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
2.2 ANSI Standard:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
B71.1b1977 Supplement to Safety Specifications for Power
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
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Tractors
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use. Additional precautionary information is
3. Terminology
given in Section 6.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.1 diesel, n—a hydrocarbon mixture obtained from pe-
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troleum distillation with variations in pour point depending
2.1 ASTM Standards:
upon make up as specifiedin Specification D975.
B117Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
D471Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids 3.1.2 kerosene, n—a hydrocarbon mixture obtained from
petroleum distillation as specified in Specification D3699.
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D794Practice for Determining Permanent Effect of Heat on
3.1.3 portable kerosene/diesel containers, n—vessels de-
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Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
signed to be carried by hand and used to transport fuels from
D975Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
distribution point to use point.
3.1.4 pouring vent, n—the part of the container enabling
free entry of air to replace the liquid being poured out.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
3.1.5 rated capacity, n—the volume indicated on the con-
Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
tainer. It may also be termed nominal capacity or maximum
Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published August 2008. Originally
filling level.
approved in 1984 as ES8–84. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as
F976–02. DOI: 10.1520/F0976-08.
3.1.6 spout, n—a component through which the contents of
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F976−08
3.1.7 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining 4.9 Openings—Openings in containers shall be provided
space within the container. with a means of closure.
4.9.1 Pouring—The opening intended for pouring shall
4. Requirements
have an integral pouring spout, or it shall accept a pouring
spout supplied with the containe
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