ASTM F852-08

Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use (Withdrawn 2017)

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the nationally recognized performance requirements and associated test methods for portable gasoline containers intended for use and reuse by consumers. It does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers. The containers shall show evidence of good workmanship and, when appropriately tested, shall meet specified requirements for color, capacity, stability, handle strength, drop strength, internal hydrostatic pressure, openings and closure, components, and durability in terms of aging, permeability, gasoline resistance, stress cracking, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance and flammability.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements for portable gasoline containers intended for reuse by the consumer. This specification also covers reusable containers for gas/oil mixtures commonly used for two-cycle engines and reusable dual-compartment containers for separate gas and oil storage. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a specification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat applies only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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. See Section 7 for additional precautionary information.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification established nationally recognized performance requirements for portable gasoline containers intended for reuse by the consumer. This specification also covered reusable containers for gas/oil mixtures commonly used for two-cycle engines and reusable dual-compartment containers for separate gas and oil storage. This specification did not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F15 on Consumer Products, this specification was withdrawn in January 2017 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by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: 05-Jan-2017
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.10 - Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F852-99(2006) - Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM F852/F852M-19 - Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2019
• Referred By: ASTM F3326-21 - Standard Specification for Flame Mitigation Devices on Portable Fuel Containers
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F2517-22e1 - Standard Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F852 −08
Standard Specification for
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Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF852;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
tended for Outdoor Applications
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized per-
F839 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable
formance requirements for portable gasoline containers in-
Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
tended for reuse by the consumer. This specification also
F2234 Specification for Spill Resistant Fueling Systems for
covers reusable containers for gas/oil mixtures commonly used
Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
for two-cycle engines and reusable dual-compartment contain-
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
ers for separate gas and oil storage. This specification does not
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
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of Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn 2000)
1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a 4
2.2 ANSI Standard:
specificationforportablegasolinecontainersforconsumeruse.
B71.1b1977 Supplement to Safety Specifications for Power
1.3 The following precautionary caveat applies only to the
Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
Tractors
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user 3. Terminology
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1.1 portable gasoline container, n—single- or multi-
tions prior to use. See Section 7 for additional precautionary
compartment vessel designed to be carried by hand and to be
information.
used to transport gasoline or gas/oil mixtures, or separate
compartments of gas and oil, from distribution point to use
2. Referenced Documents
point.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2 pouring vent, n—part of the container enabling free
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
entry of air to replace the liquid being poured out.
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
3.1.3 rated capacity, n—volume indicated on the container,
D572 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heat and
mayalsobetermednominalcapacityormaximumfillinglevel.
Oxygen
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics 3.1.4 spout, n—component through which the contents of
the container can be dispensed.
D794 Practice for Determining Permanent Effect of Heat on
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Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
3.1.5 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
space within the container.
tainers
D2561 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resis- 4. Requirements
tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
4.1 The container shall show evidence of good workman-
ship and meet the following requirements:
1 4.1.1 All container tests shall be conducted after closures
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on are secured with torque values specified in Specification F2234
Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
(see Table 1).
Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published August 2008. Originally
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F852 – 99 (2006). 4.2 Color—The container shall be predominately red in
DOI: 10.1520/F0852-08.
color. Pigments, coatings, or other means used to impart color
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shall not be affected by gasoline.
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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F852−08
TABLE 1 Torque Requirements
4.9.3 Filling—Theopeningintendedforfillingthecontainer
Outer Diameter of Closure Closing Torque, Nm (lbf·in.) shall have a minimum inside diameter of 31.7 mm (1.25 in.).
Less than 51 mm (2 in.) 2.8 (25)
4.9.4 Gasoline
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