ASTM F2874-20
(Specification)Standard Specification for One Time Use Portable Emergency Fuel Containers (PEFC) for Use by Consumers
Standard Specification for One Time Use Portable Emergency Fuel Containers (PEFC) for Use by Consumers
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes nationally recognized construction, performance and marking standards for portable emergency fuel containers intended for attended transport of fuel and for one time use by consumers. It identifies the requirements the PEFCs need to meet, as well as the markings that need to be indicated on the containers. It then indicates the test methods that ensure the quality of the containers, including the stability test, the drop test, and the vent test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized construction, performance, and marking standards for portable emergency fuel containers intended for attended transport of fuel and for one time use by consumers. This specification is not for containers intended for unattended storage of fuel.
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F2874 −20
Standard Specification for
One Time Use Portable Emergency Fuel Containers (PEFC)
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for Use by Consumers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2874; 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 Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act Public Law 110-
278 [H.R. 814]
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized
construction, performance, and marking standards for portable
3. Terminology
emergency fuel containers intended for attended transport of
3.1 Definitions:
fuel and for one time use by consumers. This specification is
3.1.1 bag-in-box, n—any container consisting of an inner
not for containers intended for unattended storage of fuel.
non-rigid plastic container supported by an outer rigid con-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tainer with the inner container fitted with a fill neck fitting that
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
is interconnected to the outer rigid container.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.2 constrictor,n—partofthenozzlethatpreventsrefilling
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
the container with fuel.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.3 diesel, n—hydrocarbon/FAME mixture obtained from
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
petroleum distillation and/or biomass processing.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.4 fill neck, n—part of the container where the fuel can be
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
dispensed into at the fuel station.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.5 gasoline, n—a hydrocarbons/alcohol mixture obtained
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
from petroleum distillation and/or biomass processing, gener-
ally containing small amounts of additives, suitable for use as
2. Referenced Documents
a fuel in spark-ignition, internal combustion engines.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.6 portable emergency fuel container (PEFC), n—a ves-
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
sel designed to be carried by hand and to be used only one time
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine
in emergencies to transport fuel from distribution points to
Fuel
stranded motor vehicles.
D5798 Specification for Ethanol Fuel Blends for Flexible-
Fuel Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines
3.1.7 rated capacity, n—volume indicated on the container,
F2517 Specification for Determination of Child Resistance
mayalsobetermednominalcapacityormaximumfillinglevel.
of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
3.1.8 spout, n—component through which the contents of
2.2 Other References:
the container can be dispensed.
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16 CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substance Act
3.1.9 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining
16 CFR 1500.121 Labeling Requirements; Prominence,
space within the container.
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Placement, and Conspicuousness
4. Requirements
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
4.1 The container shall be a bag-in-box design, show
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
evidence of good workmanship, and meet the following
Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
requirements:
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally
approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2874 – 12. DOI:
4.1.1 All container tests shall be performed after closures
10.1520/F2874-20.
are secured as usage dictates.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2 Capacity—The maximum rated capacity shall be 5 L
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
(1.3 gal).
the ASTM website.
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4.2.1 Thetotalvolumeofthecontainershallexceeditsrated
Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. capacity by at least 5 %.
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have a statement “Harmful or Fatal if swallowed” and “If swallowed, do
4.3 Stability—Each container shall not tip over when tested
not induce vomi
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: F2874 − 12 F2874 − 20
Standard Specification for
One Time Use Portable Emergency Fuel Containers (PEFC)
1
for Use by Consumers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2874; 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 specification establishes nationally recognized construction, performance, and marking standards for portable emergency
fuel containers intended for attended transport of fuel and for one time use by consumers. This specification is not for containers
intended for unattended storage of fuel.
1.2 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
D5798 Specification for Ethanol Fuel Blends for Flexible-Fuel Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines
F2517 Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
2.2 Other References:
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16 CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substance Act
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16 CFR 1500.121 Labeling Requirements; Prominence, Placement, and Conspicuousness
Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act Public Law 110-278 [H.R. 814]
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bag-in-box, n—any container consisting of an inner non-rigid plastic container supported by an outer rigid container. The
container with the inner container will be fitted with a fill neck fitting that is interconnected to the outer rigid container.
3.1.2 constrictor, n—part of the nozzle that prevents refilling the container with fuel.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on Standards for
Flammable Liquid Containers.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012Aug. 15, 2020. Published March 2012September 2020. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as
F2874 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F2874-12.10.1520/F2874-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.3 diesel, n—hydrocarbon/FAME mixture obtained from petroleum distillation and/or biomass processing.
3.1.4 fill neck, n—part of the container where the fuel can be dispensed into at the fuel station.
3.1.5 gasoline, n—a hydrocarbons/alcohol mixture obtained from petroleum distillation and/or biomass processing, generally
containing small amounts of additives, suitable for use as a fuel in spark-ignition, internal combustion engines.
3.1.6 portable emergency fuel container (PEFC), n—a vessel designed to be carried by hand and to be used only one time in
emergencies to transport fuel from distribution points to stranded motor vehicles.
3.1.7 rated capacity, n—volume indicated on the container, may also be termed nominal capacity or maximum filling level.
3.1.8 spout, n—component through which the contents of the container can be dispensed.
3.1.9 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining space within the container.
4. Requirements
4.1 The container shall be a bag-in-box design, show evidence of good workmanship, and meet the following requirements:
4.1.1 All container tests shall be performed after closures are secured as usage dictates.
4.2 Capacity—The maximum rated capacity shall be 5 L (1.3 gal).
4.2.1 The total
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