ASTM D7673/D7673M-15

Standard Specification for Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF<inf>2</inf>BrCl)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1211 as a fire-fighting medium. There are a number of limitations to this specification, such as the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that require the use of Halon 1211 and the storage or transportation of Halon 1211. Due to these limitations in this specification, storage, handling, and transportation issues may be addressed in future ASTM standards.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1211 as a fire-fighting medium.  
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1211 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 1211. Storage, handling, and transportation issues may be addressed in future ASTM standards.  
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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in Section 4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2014
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.09 - Fire Extinguishing Agents

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Designation:D7673/D7673M −15
Standard Specification for
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Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF BrCl)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7673/D7673M; 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 2.2 AHRI Standards:
2008Appendix CforAnalytical Procedures forAHRI Stan-
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon
dard 700-2012
1211 as a fire-fighting medium.
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2.3 ISO Standards:
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting ISO 3427Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied
equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1211 or the
Gases) – Taking of a Sample
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conditions of employing such equipment (for example, 2.4 U.S. Governmental Standards:
handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101Tables of Hazardous Materials
and Special Provisions
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or
CFR Title 49, Part 172 Subpart DMarking Requirements of
transportation of Halon 1211. Storage, handling, and transpor-
Packaging for Transportation
tation issues may be addressed in future ASTM standards.
3. Terminology
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.1.1 Halon 1211—the halogenated hydrocarbon compound
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Bromochlorodifluoromethane used as a fire extinguishing me-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
dium.
with the standard.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The halon terminology system pro-
vides a convenient means to reference halogenated hydrocar-
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
bon fire extinguishants. Halogenated hydrocarbons are acyclic
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification:This
saturated hydrocarbons in which one or more of the hydrogen
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
atoms have been replaced by atoms from the halogen series
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
(that is, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine). By definition,
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
the first digit of the halon numbering system represents the
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
numberofcarbonatomsinthecompoundmolecule;thesecond
tions prior to use.Specific hazards statements are given in
digit, the number of fluorine atoms; the third digit, the number
Section 4.
of chlorine atoms; the fourth digit, the number of bromine
atoms; and the fifth digit, the number of iodine atoms.Trailing
2. Referenced Documents
zerosarenotexpressed.Unaccountedforvalencerequirements
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
are assumed to be hydrogen atoms.
D2108Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic
Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
numberofhydrogenatoms5 (1)
D7815PracticeforHandling,Transportation,andStorageof
Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF BrCl)
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@~~numberofcarbonatoms 32!12! 2 ~sumofhalogenatoms!#
Forexample, (2)
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bromochlorodifluoromethane 2 CF BrCl 2Halon1211
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
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Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents, and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
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3.1.2 non-condensable gases—non-condensable gases con- 4.2 Type II—Halon 1211 shall conform to the requirements
sist primarily of air (nitrogen, oxygen) accumulated
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Designation: D7673/D7673M − 10 D7673/D7673M − 15
Standard Specification for
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Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF BrCl)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7673/D7673M; 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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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made in June 2011.
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ε NOTE—Designation was corrected editorially in October 2013.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1211 as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1211 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 1211. Storage, handling, and transportation issues
may be addressed in future ASTM standards.
1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard.
The values given in parentheses are for information only.stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification:This 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.Specific Specific hazards statements are given in Section 4.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2108 Test Method for Color of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D7815 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF BrCl)
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2.2 AHRI Standards:
2008 Appendix C for Analytical Procedures for AHRI Standard 700-2006700-2012
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2.3 ISO Standards:
ISO 3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied Gases) – Taking of a Sample
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2.4 U.S. Governmental Standards:
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101 Tables of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions
CFR Title 49, Part 172 Subpart D Marking Requirements of Packaging for Transportation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 Halon 1211—the halogenated hydrocarbon compound Bromochlorodifluoromethane used as a fire extinguishing medium.
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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 Nov. 1, 2010Jan. 1, 2015. Published November 2010February 2015. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
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D7673/D7673M– 10 . DOI: 10.1520/D7673-10E02.10.1520/D7673_D7673M-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.1.1 Discussion—
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The halon terminology system provides a convenient means to reference halogenated hydrocarbon fire extinguishants. Halogenated
hydrocarbons are acyclic saturated hydrocarbons in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by atoms from
the halogen series (that is, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine
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