ASTM F976-99

Standard Specification for Portable Kerosine Containers for Consumer Use

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements common to both kerosine and diesel portable containers for reuse by the consumer. Only color and marking are differentiated. The test medium specified for chemical resistance is kerosine due to the more aggressive nature of kerosine on elastomers and other materials of construction.
1.2 This specification does not include single-trip pre-packaged containers.
1.3 This standard is not a fire risk assessment standard, or a fire test standard, but a specification for portable kerosine containers for consumer use.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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.  Additional precautionary information is given in Section 6.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-2002
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.10 - Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F976-02 - Specification for Portable Kerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 976 – 99
Standard Specification for
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Portable Kerosine Containers for Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 976; 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.
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1. Scope Petroleum Products
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D 3699 Specification for Kerosine
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized per-
F 926 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable
formance requirements for portable kerosine containers for
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Kerosine Containers for Consumer Use
reuse by the consumer. This specification does not include
G 23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
single-trip packaged containers.
(Carbon-Arc Type) with and without Water for Exposure
1.2 This standard is not a fire risk assessment standard, or a
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of Nonmetallic Materials
fire test standard, but a specification for portable kerosine
2.2 ANSI Standard:
containers for consumer use.
B71.1b1977 Supplement to Safety Specifications for Power
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
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Tractors
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3. Terminology
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1.1 kerosine, n—a hydrocarbon mixture obtained from
tions prior to use. Additional precautionary information is
petroleum distillation as specified in Specification D 3699.
given in Section 6.
3.1.2 portable kerosine container, n—a vessel designed to
2. Referenced Documents be carried by hand and used to transport kerosine from
distribution point to use point.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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3.1.3 pouring vent, n—the part of the container enabling
B 117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
free entry of air to replace the liquid being poured out.
D 471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liq-
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3.1.4 rated capacity, n—the volume indicated on the con-
uids
tainer. It may also be termed nominal capacity or maximum
D 572 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heat and
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filling level.
Oxygen
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3.1.5 spout, n—a component through which the contents of
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
the container can be dispensed.
D 794 Practice for Determining Permanent Effect of Heat
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3.1.6 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining
on Plastics
space within the container.
D 999 Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Contain-
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ers
4. Requirements
D 2561 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resis-
6 4.1 The container shall evidence good workmanship and
tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
meet the following requirements:
D 2565 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc-Type Light-
4.2 Color—The container shall be predominately medium
Exposure Apparatus With and Without Water for Exposure
6 blue in color. Pigments, coatings, or other means used to impart
of Plastics
color shall not be affected by kerosine.
D 3435 Specification for Plastic Containers (Jerry Cans) for
4.3 Capacity—The maximum rated capacity shall be 25 L
(6.6 gal).
4.3.1 The total volume of a container shall exceed its rated
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-15 on capacity by at least 5 %.
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
Safety Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
Current edition approved Mar. 10, 1999. Published June 1999. Originally
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published as ES 8 – 84. Last previous edition F 976–86(1996). Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.02. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
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F 976
4.3.2 Capacity shall be determined with the container and 6. Precautions
its contents at 23 6 2°C (75 6 3.6°F).
6.1 Kerosine is used in some of the following tests. Cau-
4.4 Stability—Each container shall not upset when tested in
tionary standards for handling and disposal of ha
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