ASTM F976-02

Specification for Portable Kerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use

SCOPE
1.1 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.
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 kerosine 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-2002
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.10 - Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F976-99 - Standard Specification for Portable Kerosine Containers for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F976-08 - Standard Specification for Portable Kerosene and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use (Withdrawn 2017)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 976 – 02
Standard Specification for
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Portable Kerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F976; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope tended for Outdoor Applications
D3435 SpecificationforPlasticContainers(JerryCans)for
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized per-
Petroleum Products
formance requirements common to both kerosine and diesel
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
portable containers for reuse by the consumer. Only color and
F926 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable
marking are differentiated. The test medium specified for
Kerosine Containers for Consumer Use
chemical resistance is kerosine due to the more aggressive
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
nature of kerosine on elastomers and other materials of
(Carbon-Arc Type) with and without Water for Exposure
construction.
of Nonmetallic Materials
1.2 This specification does not include single-trip pre-
2.2 ANSI Standard:
packaged containers.
B71.1b1977 Supplement to Safety Specifications for Power
1.3 This standard is not a fire risk assessment standard, or a
Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn
fire test standard, but a specification for portable kerosine
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Tractors
containers for consumer use.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3. Terminology
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.1.1 diesel, n—a hydrocarbon mixture obtained from pe-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
troleum distillation with variations in pour point depending
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
upon make up as specifiedin Specification D975.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1.2 kerosine, n—a hydrocarbon mixture obtained from
tions prior to use. Additional precautionary information is
petroleum distillation as specified in Specification D3699.
given in Section 6.
3.1.3 portable kerosine/diesel containers, n—vessels de-
2. Referenced Documents signed to be carried by hand and used to transport fuels from
2 distribution point to use point.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 pouring vent, n—the part of the container enabling
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
free entry of air to replace the liquid being poured out.
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
3.1.5 rated capacity, n—the volume indicated on the con-
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
tainer. It may also be termed nominal capacity or maximum
D794 Practice for Determining Permanent Effect of Heat
filling level.
on Plastics
3.1.6 spout, n—a component through which the contents of
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils
the container can be dispensed.
D999 Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Contain-
3.1.7 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining
ers
space within the container.
D2561 TestMethodforEnvironmentalStress-CrackResis-
tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
4. Requirements
D2565 Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
4.1 The container shall evidence good workmanship and
meet the following requirements:
4.2 Color—Kerosinecontainersshallbepredominatelyme-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
dium blue in color. Diesel containers shall be predominantly
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
medium yellow in color. Pigments, coatings, or other means
Safety Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
used to impart color shall not be affected by kerosine.
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as ES8–84. Last previous edition F976–99.
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F976–02
4.3 Capacity—The maximum rated capacity shall be 25 L 5. Retest and Rejection
(6.6 gal).
5.1 If any failure occurs, an additional container may be
4.3.1 The total volume of
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