ASTM D5631-15

Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF<inf>3</inf>Br)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301 encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that Halon 1301 is handled, transported, and stored in such a way that its physical property values 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, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301.  
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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2015
• 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)

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Designation:D5631 −15
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301,
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Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5631; 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 SB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Re-
frigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
SB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated
recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling,
Hydrocarbon) Recovery Cylinders
transportation, and storage of Halon 1301.
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
CFR Title 40, Part 82.106, Environmental Protection
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Agency, Warning Statement Requirements
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. DOT, Hazardous Materials
and are not considered standard.
Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Communications, Emergency Response Information, and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Training Requirements
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
CFR Title 49, Part 173, U.S. DOT, Specifications, Shippers-
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
CFR Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOT, Specifications for Pack-
agings
2. Referenced Documents
CFR Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification
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and Maintenance of Packagings
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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2.4 Other Document:
D5632/D5632M Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrif-
Safety Guide for Decommissioning Halon Systems, Volume
luoromethane (CF Br)
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2 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Outreach
2.2 CGA Standards:
Report: Moving Towards a World Without Halon
C-1 Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylin-
ders
3. Terminology
C-6 Standard forVisual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Cylinders
3.1.1 containers—storage vessel for Halon 1301.
C-7 Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed
Gases
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of Halon 1301.
P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
3.1.3 Halon 1301—bromotrifluoromethane, a compound
Containers
used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
SB-1 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Refilling or Reusing Com-
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect
pressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cyl-
and prevent the transfer of damage.
inders
4. Significance and Use
1 4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi- transportation, and storage of Halon 1301 encountered in
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
distribution through both commercial and military channels. It
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015. Published August 2015. Originally
is intended to ensure that Halon 1301 is handled, transported,
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D5631–11. DOI:
and stored in such a way that its physical property values are
10.1520/D5631-15.
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol St., NW,
the ASTM website. Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
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Available from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite Available from Halon Recycling Corporation, 1001 19th St., N, Suite 1200,
103, Chantille, VA 20151, http://www.cganet.com. Arlington, VA 22209, http://www.halon.org/safe.php.
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not degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but 5.3.1.2 The minimum design pressure requirements shall be
not limited to, highway, rail, water, and air. as stated in CFRTitle 49, Part 173.304.The pressure inside the
container at 70°F (21°C) shall not exceed the service pressure
5. Practice for which the container is marked. The p
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Designation: D5631 − 11 D5631 − 15
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301,
1
Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5631; 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, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling,
transportation, and storage of Halon 1301.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5632D5632/D5632M Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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2.2 CGA Standards:
C-1 Methods for HydrostaticPressure Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-6 StandardsStandard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas ContainersClassification and Labeling of
Compressed Gases
P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
S-1.1 Pressure Relief Device Standards– Part 1 – Cylinders for Compressed Gases
S-1.2 Pressure Relief Device Standards – Part 2 – Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases
S-1.3 Pressure Relief Device Standards – Part 3 – Stationary Storage Containers for Compressed Gases
SB-1 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Refilling or Reusing Compressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Recovery Cylinders
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
Code of Federal RegulationsCFR Title 40, Part 82.106, (CFR) Title 40, Part 82.106Environmental Protection Agency, Warning
Statement Requirements
CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. DOT, Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications,
Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements
Code of Federal RegulationsCFR Title 49, Part 173, (CFR) Title 49, Part 173, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) U.S.
DOT, Specifications, Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings
Code of Federal RegulationsCFR Title 49, Part 178, (CFR) Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOTU.S. DOT, Specifications for Packagings
Code of Federal RegulationsCFR Title 49, Part 180, (CFR) Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification and
Maintenance of Packagings
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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 Aug. 1, 2011Aug. 1, 2015. Published September 2011August 2015. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20082011
as D5631 – 08.D5631–11. DOI: 10.1520/D5631-11.10.1520/D5631-15.
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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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Available from the Compressed Gas Association.Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantille, VA 20151, http://www.cganet.com.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20036.Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC
20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
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2.4 Other Documents:Document:
Safety Guide for Decommissioning Halon Systems, Volume 2 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Outreach
Report,Report: Moving Towards a World Without Halon
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms S
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