ASTM F852/F852M-22

Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use

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 performance requirements for portable gasoline, kerosene, and diesel 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.  
1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a specification for portable gasoline, kerosene, and diesel containers for consumer use.  
1.3 This specification defines performance requirements for systems that can effectively reduce fuel spillage and emissions when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s (marked) warnings, operating instructions, and limitations of use. This specification does not provide assurance that systems meeting the requirements are suited to all fueling applications and conditions.  
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems has the potential to result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.5 The following precautionary caveat applies 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for additional precautionary information.  
1.6 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-Dec-2021
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.10 - Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D4814-20 - Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2020

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:F852/F852M −22
Standard Specification for
Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for
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Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F852/F852M; 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 mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification establishes performance requirements
for portable gasoline, kerosene, and diesel containers intended
2. Referenced Documents
for reuse by the consumer. This specification also covers
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reusable containers for gas/oil mixtures commonly used for 2.1 ASTM Standards:
two-cycle engines and reusable dual-compartment containers
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
for separate gas and oil storage. of Steel Products
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
specification for portable gasoline, kerosene, and diesel con-
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
tainers for consumer use.
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
1.3 This specification defines performance requirements for
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
systems that can effectively reduce fuel spillage and emissions
tainers
when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s (marked)
D2561 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resis-
warnings, operating instructions, and limitations of use. This
tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
specification does not provide assurance that systems meeting
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
the requirements are suited to all fueling applications and
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine
conditions.
Fuel
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch- D5798 Specification for Ethanol Fuel Blends for Flexible-
Fuel Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva- F839 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable
lents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer
other.Combiningvaluesfromthetwosystemshasthepotential Use
to result in non-conformance with the standard. F2517 Specification for Determination of Child Resistance
of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
1.5 The following precautionary caveat applies only to the
F3326 Specification for Flame Mitigation Devices on Por-
Test Method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
table Fuel Containers
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LampApparatus for
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Exposure of Materials
regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for additional
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precautionary information.
2.2 ANSI Standard:
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- B71.1b1977 Supplement to Safety Specifications for Power
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Tractors
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2022. Published January 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as F852/F852M – 20. Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
DOI: 10.1520/F0852_F0852M-22. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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F852/F85
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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: F852/F852M − 20 F852/F852M − 22
Standard Specification for
Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for
1
Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F852/F852M; 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 establishes performance requirements for portable gasoline, kerosene, and diesel 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.
1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a specification for portable gasoline, kerosene, and diesel containers for
consumer use.
1.3 This specification defines performance requirements for systems that can effectively reduce fuel spillage and emissions when
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s (marked) warnings, operating instructions, and limitations of use. This specification
does not provide assurance that systems meeting the requirements are suited to all fueling applications and conditions.
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems has the potential to result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat applies 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for additional precautionary information.
1.6 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on Standards for
Flammable Liquid Containers.
Current edition approved July 1, 2020Jan. 1, 2022. Published August 2020January 2022. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20192020 as
F852/F852M – 19.F852/F852M – 20. DOI: 10.1520/F0852_F0852M-20.10.1520/F0852_F0852M-22.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F852/F852M − 22
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D2561 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resistance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
D5798 Specification for Ethanol Fuel Blends for Flexible-Fuel Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines
F839 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
F2517 Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
F3326 Specification for Flame Mitigation Devices on Portable Fuel Containers
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
B71.1b1977 Sup
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