Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use (Withdrawn 2015)

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the nationally recognized requirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the label of portable gasoline containers for consumer use. These containers are designed to be carried by hand and are used to transport gasoline from points of distribution to points of use. This specification does not address any other labeling requirements, such as those set forth in Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) or other applicable regulations and standards.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized requirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the label of portable gasoline containers for consumer use. It is not the intent of this specification to include any other labeling requirements, such as those set forth in Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) or other applicable regulations and standards.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification establishes nationally recognized requirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the label of portable gasoline containers for consumer use. It is not the intent of this specification to include any other labeling requirements, such as those set forth in Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) or other applicable regulations and standards.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F15 on Consumer Products, this specification was withdrawn in July 2015 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the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.

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Historical
Publication Date
31-May-2006
Withdrawal Date
08-Jul-2015
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ASTM F839-83(2006) - Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use (Withdrawn 2015)
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Designation:F839 −83(Reapproved 2006)
Standard Specification for
Cautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline Containers for
Consumer Use
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF839;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.
INTRODUCTION
On Oct. 24, 1979, at the request of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ASTM
convened a meeting of interested parties to discuss the merits of the development of a voluntary
standard covering portable containers for petroleum products.As a result of this meetingASTM Task
Group F15.10 was formed at an organizational meeting held on Jan. 24, 1980.
During the early stages of its deliberations the task group concluded that the scope of its work
should be limited to gasoline containers in view of the unique properties of the fluid, the broad
consumer use of such containers and the impracticality of adequately addressing a broader scope on
any timely basis. Further, the task group concluded that, in as much as consumer misuse is a major
safety consideration, a standard specification for cautionary labeling should be its first order of
business.
1. Scope 4.2 Theinformationrequiredisforasinglepanelorlabel,or
both. If, because of size restrictions, the information must be
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized re-
divided, the main panel shall contain language consistent with
quirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the
the requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
label of portable gasoline containers for consumer use. It is not
the intent of this specification to include any other labeling
NOTE 1—If the information is divided, it would be a good practice to
requirements, such as those set forth in Federal Hazardous
have the statement “Harmful or Fatal if swallowed” and “If swallowed, do
Substances Act (FHSA) or other applicable regulations and not induce vomiting, call physician immediately” together.
standards.
4.3 The following information shall appear on all portable
gasoline containers:
2. Referenced Documents
DANGER
2.1 Federal Document:
GASOLINE
CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substances Act
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
3. Terminology Definition
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED
3.1 portable gasoline container—a vessel designed to be
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, call physician imme-
carried by hand and to be used to transport gasoline from
diately
distribution points to use points.
Keep out of reach of children
4. Requirements
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors
Do not siphon by mouth
4.1 The lettering shall
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