ASTM D8061-21

Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF<inf>3</inf>CBr=CH<inf>2</inf>)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of 2-BTP encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that 2-BTP is handled, transported, and stored in such a way that its physical property virtues 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, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (“2-BTP”).  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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: 75.160.30 - Gaseous fuels
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.09 - Fire Extinguishing Agents

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D8060-16 - Standard Specification for 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF<inf>3</inf>CBr=CH<inf >2</inf>)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2016

Overview

ASTM D8061-21 is the internationally recognized standard practice for the handling, transportation, and storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (2-BTP, CF₃CBr=CH₂). This guideline, developed by ASTM International, serves suppliers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users across commercial and military sectors. Its primary goal is to ensure that 2-BTP-used for fire suppression and inerting-maintains its physical properties throughout distribution, from manufacturing to end use, without degradation or contamination.

Key Topics

• Safe Handling Procedures
  Personnel managing 2-BTP must be properly trained, following both the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and U.S. DOT 49 CFR regulations. This includes recognizing the product’s characteristics and safe practices for handling full, partially full, or empty containers.

• Container Integrity
  All containers for 2-BTP must be free of contamination, emptied of moisture and air before filling, and kept free of dirt or substances that can degrade the chemical.

• Prevention of Hazardous Situations
  2-BTP must be handled in well-ventilated, non-smoking areas, away from high-temperature surfaces, to prevent hazardous accumulation or decomposition. Fill levels must allow for thermal expansion up to 130 °F (54 °C).

• Transportation Requirements
  2-BTP is generally not classified as hazardous under DOT Title 49 CFR, unless containers are super-pressurized. Transportation methods should protect containers from shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures. Containers may need insulation if subjected to harsh transit conditions.

• Storage Recommendations
  Containers must be stored to prevent environmental and physical damage, as well as tampering. Proper labeling is essential to distinguish between material that conforms to ASTM D8060 and non-conforming material. Segregation of compliant and non-compliant 2-BTP is emphasized.

• Inspection & Reclamation Reclaimed 2-BTP must meet the requirements of ASTM D8060 for reissue. Non-compliant material is to be processed further until it conforms to the standards.

Applications

2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (2-BTP) is primarily utilized for:

• Fire Suppression and Explosion Prevention
  Employed in both commercial and military fire extinguishing systems due to its effectiveness and stability.

• Distribution and Supply Chain Operations
  Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance during shipping by road, rail, air, or water.

• Reclamation and Recycling
  Procedures for reclaiming and safely handling recycled 2-BTP are vital for environmental and supply chain sustainability.

This standard is significant for manufacturers, logistics providers, fire safety professionals, and anyone involved in the lifecycle of 2-BTP as a fire suppressant, ensuring both workplace safety and environmental protection.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive compliance and best practices, users of ASTM D8061-21 should also reference:

• ASTM D8060 - Specification for 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF₃CBr=CH₂), for chemical quality and purity requirements.
• U.S. DOT 49 CFR (Parts 172, 173, 178, 180) - Covering regulations for hazardous materials, packaging, emergency response, and continued qualification for transportation.
• Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - For up-to-date instructions on safe handling and emergency measures.

For more information, always consult the current ASTM standard and relevant federal or local regulations to ensure safe and compliant management of 2-BTP.

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: D8061 −21
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-
Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF CBr=CH )
3 2
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8061; 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 49 CFR Part 172.101 Purpose and Use of Hazardous Mate-
rials Table
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
49 CFR Part 173 Shippers—General Requirements for Ship-
reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling,
ments and Packagings
transportation, and storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-
49 CFR Part 178 Specifications for Packagings
Propene (“2-BTP”).
49 CFR Part 180 Continuing Qualification and Maintenance
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
of Packagings
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3. Terminology
and are not considered standard.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 2-BTP, n—2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
(CF CBr=CH ); a compound used to inert, extinguish, or
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.2 containers, n—storage vessels for 2-BTP.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.3 cylinders, n—containers of 2-BTP.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.4 insulated, adj—placed in an isolated situation to pro-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
tect and prevent the transfer of damage.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
2. Referenced Documents
transportation, and storage of 2-BTP encountered in distribu-
tion through both commercial and military channels. It is
2.1 ASTM Standards:
intended to ensure that 2-BTP is handled, transported, and
D8060 Specification for 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene
stored in such a way that its physical property virtues are not
(CF CBr=CH )
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degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not
2.2 U.S. Government Standards:
limited to, highway, rail, water, and air.
49 CFR Part 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special
Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emer-
5. Practice
gency Response Information, Training Requirements, and
Security Plans
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, storing,
and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in the
1 49 CFR regulations as listed in 2.2 and trained to follow
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
guidance contained within the manufacturer’s Safety Data
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Sheet for this substance.
Current edition approved June 1, 2021. Published June 2021. Originally
approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D8061–16. DOI:
5.2 Handling:
10.1520/D8061-21.
5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with the current
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet for this substance.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.2.1.1 Personnelwhohandleorstore,orboth,containersof
the ASTM website.
2-BTP shall be trained properly to recognize and identify the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) documents are available from U.S.
characteristics of the product and the proper methods of safely
Government Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC
20401, https://www.gpo.gov. handling full, partially full, and empty containers.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D8061 − 21
5.2.2 All 2-BTP transfers between storage containers and tem bottle). Any classification will depend upon the specifica-
recycling processes shall be performed by personnel trained in tions of the container and its fill pressure.
handling procedures.
5.3.1.1 Shipment of materials between collectors, recyclers,
5.2.3 The 2-BTPrecycling and transfer processes shall be in
and reclaimers should be in containers agreed upon between
conjunction w
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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: D8061 − 16 D8061 − 21
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-
Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF CBr=CH )
3 2
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8061; 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, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and
storage of 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (“2-BTP”).
1.2 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.
1.3 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D8060 Specification for 2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF CBr=CH )
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2.2 U.S. Government Standards:
49 CFR Title 49, Part 172 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous
Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training RequirementsTraining Requirements, and
Security Plans
49 CFR Title 49, Part 172.101 U.S. DOT, TablesPurpose and Use of Hazardous Materials and Special ProvisionsTable
49 CFR Part 173 Shippers—General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings
49 CFR Part 178 Specifications for Packagings
49 CFR Part 180 Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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 July 1, 2016June 1, 2021. Published July 2016June 2021. Originally approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D8061–16.
DOI: 10.1520/D8061-16.10.1520/D8061-21.
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.
Available Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) documents are available from U.S. Government Publishing Office, Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington,
DC 20401–0001, http://www.gpo.gov.20401, https://www.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D8061 − 21
3.1.1 2-BTP, n—2-Bromo-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Propene (CF CBr=CH ); a compound used to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or
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explosion hazard.
3.1.2 containers, n—storage vessels for 2-BTP.
3.1.3 cylinders, n—containers of 2-BTP.
3.1.4 insulated, v—adj—placed in an isolated situation to protect and prevent the transfer of damage.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of 2-BTP encountered in distribution through
both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that 2-BTP is handled, transported, and stored in such a way that
its physical property virtues are not degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not limited to, highway, rail, water,
and air.
5. Practice
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in the 49 CFR
regulations as listed in 2.2 and trained to follow guidance contained within the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet for this substance.
5.2 Handling:
5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with the current manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet for this substance.
5.2.1.1 Personnel who handle or store, or both, containers of 2-BTP shall be trained properly to recognize and identify the
characteristics of the product and the proper methods of safely handling full, partially full, and empty containers.
5.2.2 All 2-BTP transfers between storage containers and recycling processes shall be performed by personnel trained in handling
procedures.
5.2.2.1 2-BTP recycling and transfer processes shall be in conjunction with the equipment specified by the manufacturer.
5.2.3 The 2-BTP recycling and transfer processes shall be in conjunction with the equipment specified by the manufacturer.
5.2.4 To preclude product accumulation and decomposition, 2-BTP handling shall be performed in ventilated areas that are
nonsmoking and free of
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