ASTM D7123-17

Standard Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B (CF<inf >3</inf>CCl<inf> 2</inf>H, Ar, and CF<inf>4</inf>)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of HCFC Blend B encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that HCFC Blend B is handled, transported, and stored in such a way that its physical property virtues 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, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage of HCFC Blend B.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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-Jan-2017
• ICS: 71.080.20 - Halogenated hydrocarbons
• Technical Committee: D26 - Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
• Drafting Committee: D26.09 - Fire Extinguishing Agents

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7123 − 17
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B
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(CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7123; 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 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated
Hydrocarbons) Recovery Cylinders
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Part 82.106,
transportation, and storage of HCFC Blend B.
Environmental Protection Agency, Warning Statement
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Requirements
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. Department of Transportation
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
(DOT), Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions,
and are not considered standard.
Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Re-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sponse Information, and Training Requirements
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101, U.S. DOT, Tables of Hazardous
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Materials and Special Provisions
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
CFR Title 49, Part 173, U.S. DOT, Shippers-General Re-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
quirements for Shipping and Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOT, Specifications for Pack-
2. Referenced Documents
agings
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CFR Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification
2.1 ASTM Standard:
D7122 Specification for HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H,Ar, and and Maintenance of Packagings
3 2
CF )
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3 3. Terminology
2.2 CGA Standards:
C-1 Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylin- 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ders 3.1.1 containers—storage vessels for HCFC Blend B.
C-6 Standard forVisual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HCFC Blend B.
Cylinders
3.1.3 HCFC Blend B—tertiary blend comprised primarily of
C-7 Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed
HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane); a compound
Gases
used to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.
P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
The blend also contains argon and tetrafluoromethane.
Containers
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect
SB-1 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Refilling or Reusing Com-
and prevent the transfer of damage.
pressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cyl-
inders
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
transportation, and storage of HCFC Blend B encountered in
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
distribution through both commercial and military channels. It
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
is intended to ensure that HCFC Blend B is handled,
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2017. Published March 2017. Originally
transported, and stored in such a way that its physical property
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D7123-11. DOI:
10.1520/D7123-17.
virtues are not degraded. Transport may be by various means,
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
such as, but not limited to, highway, rail, water, and air.
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.
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Available from Compressed Gas Association (CGA), 14501 George Carter Available from U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol
Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151, http://www.cganet.com. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
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5. Practice requirements are specified in Title 49 CFR, 173.304 and Title
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49 CFR, 173.305. Recommended fill density is 76 lb/ft (1219
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, storing,
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kg/m ) or less.
and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in the
5.2.5 Handling of materials should be done in a manner that
CGApublications and Title 49 CFR reg
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Designation: D7123 − 11 D7123 − 17
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B
1
(CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
3 2 4
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7123; 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, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation,
and storage of HCFC Blend B.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:Standard:
D7122 Specification for HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
3 2 4
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2.2 CGA Standards:
C-1 Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-6 StandardsStandard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas ContainersClassification and Labeling of
Compressed Gases
P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
SB-1 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Refilling or Reusing Compressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbons) Recovery Cylinders
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Part 82.106, Environmental Protection Agency, Warning Statement Requirements
CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous
Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101, U.S. DOT, Tables of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions
CFR Title 49, Part 173, U.S. DOT, Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOT, Specifications for Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 containers—storage vessels for HCFC Blend B.
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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 Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011Feb. 1, 2017. Published September 2011March 2017. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20102011 as
D7123 – 04 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/D7123-11.-11. DOI: 10.1520/D7123-17.
2
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.
3
Available from Compressed Gas Association. Online, www.cganet.com.Association (CGA), 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151, http://
www.cganet.com.
4
Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20036.U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), 732 N. Capitol
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://www.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HCFC Blend B.
3.1.3 HCFC Blend B—tertiary blend comprised primarily of HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane); a compound used
to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or explosion hazard. The blend also contains argon and tetrafluoromethane.
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect and prevent the transfer of damage.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of HCFC Blend B encountered in
distribution
...