ASTM F852-99(2006)

Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements for portable gasoline containers intended for reuse by the consumer. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a specification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use.
The following precautionary caveat applies only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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. See Section 7 for additional precautionary information.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2006
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.10 - Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F852-08 - Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use (Withdrawn 2017)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F3326-21 - Standard Specification for Flame Mitigation Devices on Portable Fuel Containers
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F2517-22e1 - Standard Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 852 – 99 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Specification for
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Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 852; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
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of Nonmetallic Materials
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized per-
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
formance requirements for portable gasoline containers in-
B71.1b1977 Supplement to Safety Specifications for Power
tended for reuse by the consumer. This specification does not
Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn
cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
Tractors
1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a
specificationforportablegasolinecontainersforconsumeruse.
3. Terminology
1.3 The following precautionary caveat applies only to the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
3.1.1 portable gasoline container, n—a vessel designed to
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
be carried by hand and to be used to transport gasoline from
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
distribution point to use point.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.1.2 pouring vent, n—the part of the container enabling
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
free entry of air to replace the liquid being poured out.
tions prior to use. See Section 7 for additional precautionary
3.1.3 rated capacity, n—the volume indicated on the con-
information.
tainer, may also be termed nominal capacity or maximum
2. Referenced Documents filling level.
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3.1.4 spout, n—a component through which the contents of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the container can be dispensed.
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
3.1.5 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining
D 471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
space within the container.
D 572 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heat and
Oxygen
4. Requirements
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
4.1 The container shall show evidence of good workman-
D 794 Practice for Determining Permanent Effect of Heat
3 ship and meet the following requirements:
on Plastics
4.2 Color—The container shall be predominately red in
D 999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping
color. Pigments, coatings, or other means used to impart color
Containers
shall not be affected by gasoline.
D 2561 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resis-
4.3 Capacity—The maximum rated capacity shall be 25 L
tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
(6.6 gal).
D 2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-
4.3.1 The total volume of a container shall exceed its rated
tended for Outdoor Applications
capacity by at least 5 %.
F 839 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable
4.3.2 Capacity shall be determined with the container and
Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
its contents at 23 6 2°C (75 6 3.6°F).
G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
4.4 Stability—Each container shall not upset when tested in
accordance with 8.1.
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4.5 Handle—Each container shall be provided with a
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
handle. The container shall not leak or evidence any handle
Safety Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
detachment when tested in accordance with 8.2.
Current edition approved July 1, 2006. Published July 2006. Originally approved
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4.6 Drop Strength—Containers shall show no evidence of
in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F 852 – 99 .
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F 852 – 99 (2006)
4.7 Internal Pressure—Containers shall show no evidence 6. Retest and Rejection
of leakage when tested in accordance with 8.4.
6.1 If any failure occurs, an additional container may be
4.8 Durabi
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