ASTM D5632-12

Standard Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF₃Br)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1301, or halogenated hydrocarbon compound Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br) as a fire-fighting medium. The fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301, the conditions of employing such equipment (for example, handhelds, fixed installations, etc.), and the storage or transportation of Halon 1301, are not addressed in this specification. The material shall be tested for purity, methanol impurity, acidity, water content, halogen ion content, nonvolatile residue, suspended matter and sediment, and fixed or nonabsorbable gases in the vapor phase.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1301 as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301 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 Halon 1301. Storage, handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D5631.
1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions that are provided for information only.
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: 29-Feb-2012
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.09 - Fire Extinguishing Agents

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5632-08 - Standard Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF₃Br)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM D5632/D5632M-12e1 - Standard Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF₃Br)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D5632 −12
StandardSpecification for
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Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5632; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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1. Scope 2.3 AHRI Standards:
2008 Appendix C for Analytical Procedures for AHRI
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon
Standard 700-2006
1301 as a fire-fighting medium.
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2.4 U.S. Government Standards:
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101 Tables of Hazardous Materials
equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301 or the
and Special Provisions
conditions of employing such equipment (for example,
CFR Title 49, Part 172 Subpart D Marking Requirements of
handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).
Packaging for Transportation
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or
transportation of Halon 1301. Storage, handling, and transpor- 3. Terminology
tation issues are addressed in Practice D5631.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to 3.1.1 Halon 1301 — The halogenated hydrocarbon com-
be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
pound Bromotrifluoromethane used as a fire extinguishing
parentheses are mathematical conversions that are provided for medium.
information only.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The halon terminology system pro-
vides a convenient means to reference halogenated hydrocar-
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
bon fire extinguishants. Halogenated hydrocarbons are acyclic
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: This
saturated hydrocarbons in which one or more of the hydrogen
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
atoms have been replaced by atoms from the halogen series
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
(that is, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine). By definition,
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
the first digit of the halon numbering system represents the
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
numberofcarbonatomsinthecompoundmolecule;thesecond
tions prior to use. Specific hazards statements are given in 4.5.
digit, the number of fluorine atoms; the third digit, the number
of chlorine atoms; the fourth digit, the number of bromine
2. Referenced Documents
atoms; and the fifth digit, the number of iodine atoms. Trailing
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
zerosarenotexpressed.Unaccountedforvalencerequirements
D5631 Practice for Handling,Transportation, and Storage of
are assumed to be hydrogen atoms.
Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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2.2 ISO Standards:
number of hydrogen atoms5 (1)
ISO 3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied
Gases)—Taking of a Sample
@~~number of carbon atoms 32!12! 2 ~sum of halogen atoms!#
For example, (2)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on
bromotrifluoromethane 2 CF Br 2 Halon 1301
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Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents, and is the direct
3.1.2 non-condensable gases — non-condensable gases
responsibility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally consist primarily of air (nitrogen, oxygen) accumulated in the
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5632 - 08. DOI:
vapor phase of a liquefied compressed gas where the solubility
10.1520/D5632-12.
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of air in the liquid phase is extremely low and air is not 5. Sampling
significant as a liquid phase contaminant. Non-condensable
5.1 Samples of Halon 1301 shall be taken from the liquid or
gases are in some instances termed non-absorbable gases.
vaporphaseasappropriate.SamplesofHalon13
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Designation:D5632–08 Designation: D5632 – 12
Standard Specification for
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Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5632; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for Halon 1301 as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs Halon 1301 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 Halon 1301. Storage, handling, and transportation issues
are addressed in Practice D5631.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are mathematical conversions that are provided for information only.
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 4.34.5.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5631 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF Br)
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2.2 ISO Standards: ISO 3363Fluorochlorinated Hydrocarbons for Industrial Use—Determination of Acidity—Titrimetric
Method
ISO 3427Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied Gases)—Taking of a Sample
ISO 5789Fluorinated Hydrocarbons for Industrial Use—Determination of Nonvolatile Residue Gaseous Halogenated
Hydrocarbons (Liquefied Gases)—Taking of a Sample
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2.3 U.S. Industry Standard:AHRI Standards:
ASQ Z1.4Sampling Procedures andTables for Inspection byAttributes (ANSIApproved, DoDAdopted) 2008Appendix C for
Analytical Procedures for AHRI Standard 700-2006
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2.4 U.S. Government Standards:
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101 Tables of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions
CFR Title 49, Part 172 Subpart D Marking Requirements of Packaging for Transportation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 halon 1301Halon 1301 — The halogenated hydrocarbon compound Bromotrifluoromethane used as a fire extinguishing
medium.
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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 Jan. 1, 2008. Published January 2008. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D5632–01. DOI:
10.1520/D5632-08.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5632 - 08. DOI:
10.1520/D5632-12.
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3.1.1.1 Discussion—The halon terminology system provides a convenient means to reference halogenated hydrocarbon fire
extinguishants. Ha
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