ASTM D7122-17

Standard Specification for HCFC Blend B (CF<inf>3</inf>CCl<inf>2</inf>H, Ar, and CF<inf >4</inf>)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend B as a fire-fighting medium. The fill density of HCFC Blend B within a container should not exceed that needed to achieve complete filling of the container at the maximum envisaged storage temperature. Properties like HCFC-123 purity, HCFC-123 content, argon content, tetrafluoromethane content, acidity, water content, nonvolatile residue content, and suspended matter or sediment content shall be determined by subjecting HCFC Blend B to various tests.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend B as a fire-fighting medium.  
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs HCFC Blend B 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 HCFC Blend B. Storage, handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D7123.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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 4.5.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2017
• 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:D7122 −17
Standard Specification for
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HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7122; 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 2.3 ASHRAE Standard:
ASHRAE 34 Designation and Safety Classification of Re-
1.1 This specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend
frigerants
B as a fire-fighting medium.
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2.4 U.S. Government Standard:
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting
CFR Title 49, Part 172, Subpart D, U.S. Department of
equipment or hardware that employs HCFC Blend B or the
Transportation (DOT), Marking Requirements of Packag-
conditions of employing such equipment (for example,
ing for Transportation
handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).
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2.5 AHRI Standard:
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or
2008Appendix C Analytical Procedures forAHRI Standard
transportation of HCFC Blend B. Storage, handling, and
700-2014
transportation issues are addressed in Practice D7123.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3.1.1 HCFC—hydrochlorofluorocarbon; a chemical com-
pound in which the compound molecule is comprised exclu-
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
sively of hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine and carbon atoms.
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.1.2 HCFC Blend B—tertiary blend comprised primarily of
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane); a compound
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
used to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
The blend also contains argon and tetrafluoromethane.
tions prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in 4.5.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The terminology system for fluorine-
containing compounds (described in detail in ASHRAE Stan-
2. Referenced Documents
dard34)providesaconvenientmeanstoreferencethestructure
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
of individual compounds. By definition, the first digit of the
D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Sol-
numbering system represents one less than the number of
vents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
carbon atoms in the compound molecule; the second digit, one
D7123 Practice for Handling,Transportation, and Storage of
more than the number of hydrogen atoms in the compound
HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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molecule; and the third digit, the number of fluorine atoms in
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2.2 ISO Standard:
the compound molecule. Unaccounted for valence require-
ISO 3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied
ments are assumed to be chlorine atoms. For example, the
Gases)–Taking of a Sample
designationHCFC-123indicatestwocarbonatoms(1+1),one
hydrogenatom(2-1),threefluorineatoms(3),andtwochlorine
atoms (2 atoms required based on valence requirements).
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
Example: CF CCl H = HCFC-123.
Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct 3 2
responsibility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2017. Published March 2017. Originally
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D7122-11. DOI:
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10.1520/D7122-17. Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 30329, http://www.ashrae.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol
the ASTM website. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., Available from Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111
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Designation: D7122 − 11 D7122 − 17
Standard Specification for
1
HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
3 2 4
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7122; 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 specification covers requirements for HCFC Blend B as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs HCFC Blend B 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 HCFC Blend B. Storage, handling, and transportation
issues are addressed in Practice D7123.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 4.5.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
D7123 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied Gases)–Taking of a Sample
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2.3 ASHRAE Standard:
ASHRAE 34 Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
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2.4 U.S. Government Standard:
CFR Title 49, Part 172, Subpart D, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Marking Requirements of Packaging for
Transportation
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2.5 AHRI Standard:
2008 Appendix C Analytical Procedures for AHRI Standard 700-2006 700-2014
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 HCFC—hydrochlorofluorocarbon; a chemical compound in which the compound molecule is comprised exclusively of
hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine and carbon atoms.
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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 Aug. 1, 2011Feb. 1, 2017. Published September 2011March 2017. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
D7122D 7122-05. -11. DOI: 10.1520/D7122-11. 10.1520/D7122-17.
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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 American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13thInstitute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.30329,
http://www.ashrae.org.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20036.U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
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Available from Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201.22201, http://www.ahrinet.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.2 HCFC Blend B—tertiary blend comprised primarily of HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane); a compound used
to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or explosion hazard. The blend also contains argon and tetrafluoromethane.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
The terminology system for fluorine-containing compounds (described in detail in ASHRAE Standard 34) provides a convenient
means to reference the structure of individual compounds. By definition, the first
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