ASTM D6427/D6427M-10

Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (CF₃CH₂CF₃)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of HFC–236fa encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that HFC-236fa is handled, transported, and stored in such a way its physical properties 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, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage of HFC–236fa.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2010
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• ICS: 71.080.20 - Halogenated hydrocarbons
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.09 - Fire Extinguishing Agents

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6427-99(2004) - Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (CF₃CH₂CF₃)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6427/D6427M −10
StandardPractice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-236fa,
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1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (CF CH CF )
3 2 3
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6427/D6427M; 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-18 Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Re-
covery Cylinders
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Part 82.106
storage of HFC–236fa.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 173 U.S.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Department of Transportation (DOT) Specifications,
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and Packag-
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
ings
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 178 U.S.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
DOT Specifications for Packagings
with the standard.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Title 49, Part 180 Quali-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
fication and Maintenance of Packages
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 containers—storage vessel for HFC-236fa.
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HFC-236fa.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.3 HFC-236fa—1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane, a com-
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
pound used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
D6541 Specification for HFC-236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect
3–Hexafluoropropane, (CF CH CF )
3 2 3
and prevent the transfer of damage.
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2.2 CGA Standards:
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed
4. Significance and Use
Gas Cylinders
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and
transportation, and storage of HFC–236fa encountered in
Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
distribution through both commercial and military channels. It
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
is intended to ensure that HFC-236fa is handled, transported,
SB-1 Hazards of Refilling Compressed Refrigerant (Haloge-
and stored in such a way its physical properties are not
nated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not
SB-5 Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Haloge-
limited to, highway, rail, water, and air.
nated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
5. Practice
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, storing,
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in the
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
CGApublications and Title 49 CFR regulations as listed in 2.2
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2010.PublishedJuly2010.Originallyapproved
and 2.3, respectively.
in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D6427-99(2004). DOI:
10.1520/D6427_D6427M-10.
5.2 Handling:
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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
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the ASTM website. AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
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Available from Compressed Gas Association (CGA), 4221 Walney Rd., 5th 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151-2923, http://www.cganet.com. www.access.gpo.gov.
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5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with P-1, Safe Han- with nitrogen to 600 psig [42.4 bar] at 70°F [21°C] shall be 70
3 3
dling of Compressed Gases in Containers. lb/ft [1121 kg/m ]. Filling density requirements are specified
5.2.1.1 Personnel who handle or store, or both, cylinders of in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 173 and
HFC-236fa shall be t
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Designation:D6427–99(Reapproved2004) Designation: D6427/D6427M – 10
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-236fa,
1
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (CF CH CF )
3 2 3
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6427/D6427M; 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, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage
of HFC–236fa.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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 determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 CGA Standards:
No. C-6Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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No. C-7Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
D6541 Specification for HFC-236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,3Hexafluoropropane, (CF CH CF )
3 2 3
3
2.2 CGA Standards:
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
No. P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
No. SB-1HazardsSB-1 Hazards of Refilling Compressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
No. SB-5 Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
No. SB-18 Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Recovery Cylinders
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2.22.3 U.S. Government Standards:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40,Part Part 82.106
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 173,173 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Specifications,
Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 178,178 U.S. DOT Specifications for Packagings
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 180,180 Qualification and Maintenance of Packages
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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 Halogenated Fire Extinguishers.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published June 2004.Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D6427-99. DOI: 10.1520/D6427-
99R04.on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published July 2010. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D6427-99(2004). DOI:
10.1520/D6427_D6427M-10.
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Available from Compressed Gas Association.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
3
Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office.
3
Available from Compressed Gas Association (CGA), 4221 Walney Rd., 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151-2923, http://www.cganet.com.
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Under development by Subcommittee D26.09.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 containers—storage vessel for HFC-236fa.
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HFC-236fa.
3.1.3 HFC-236fa—1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane, a compound used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect and prevent the transfer
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