ASTM F2517-22

Standard Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes recognized requirements for determining the child resistance of portable gasoline containers intended for use by consumers. The following tests shall be performed: senior adult test; child-resistant test (test subject/selection criteria); child-resistant tests (test failures); sequential test; and senior adult use effectiveness to conform with the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes recognized requirements for determining the child resistance of portable fuel containers (PFCs) and other types of portable containers intended for use by consumers to hold, store, and transport liquid fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel.  
1.1.1 “Portable Fuel Container” is defined in Specification F852 and includes the receptacle for gasoline, kerosene, or diesel fuel as well as spouts, caps, and other closure mechanisms and components for use with or on portable gasoline, kerosene, or diesel receptacles.  
1.1.2 This specification is also applicable to spouts, caps, or other closure mechanisms sold separately for use with or on a fuel container.  
1.1.3 This specification does not cover one-time use portable emergency fuel containers conforming to Specification F2874.  
1.2 This standard addresses the effectiveness of the child resistance (CR) device only after closure cycling, but does not address closure effectiveness:  
1.2.1 When at high or low temperatures,  
1.2.2 After thermal aging of polymers,  
1.2.3 After exposure to sunlight,  
1.2.4 After exposure to intended fuels, and  
1.2.5 After physical abuses, such as drops or impacts.
Note 1: Please see Appendix X2 for additional information on these exemptions.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2022
• ICS: 23.020.99 - Other fluid storage devices
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.10 - Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2517 −22
Standard Specification for
Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel
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Containers for Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2517; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification establishes recognized requirements
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
for determining the child resistance of portable fuel containers
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
(PFCs) and other types of portable containers intended for use
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
by consumers to hold, store, and transport liquid fuels such as
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
gasoline, kerosene, and diesel.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1.1 “Portable Fuel Container” is defined in Specification
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
F852 and includes the receptacle for gasoline, kerosene, or
diesel fuel as well as spouts, caps, and other closure mecha-
2. Referenced Documents
nisms and components for use with or on portable gasoline,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
kerosene, or diesel receptacles.
D3475Classification of Child-Resistant Packages
1.1.2 Thisspecificationisalsoapplicabletospouts,caps,or
F852Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and
other closure mechanisms sold separately for use with or on a
Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
fuel container.
F2874Specification for One Time Use Portable Emergency
1.1.3 This specification does not cover one-time use por-
Fuel Containers (PEFC) for Use by Consumers
table emergency fuel containers conforming to Specification
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2.2 CSA Standards:
F2874.
B376Portable containers for gasoline and other petroleum
1.2 This standard addresses the effectiveness of the child
fuels
resistance (CR) device only after closure cycling, but does not
address closure effectiveness:
3. Terminology
1.2.1 When at high or low temperatures,
3.1 Definitions:
1.2.2 After thermal aging of polymers,
3.1.1 dispensing system, n—a component, or a combination
1.2.3 After exposure to sunlight,
of components, used for dispensing fuel from a container.
1.2.4 After exposure to intended fuels, and
3.1.2 closure, n—any combination of components, includ-
1.2.5 After physical abuses, such as drops or impacts.
ing dispensing system components, that functionally seal any
NOTE 1—Please see Appendix X2 for additional information on these
intended opening and prevents the stored fuel or its vapors
exemptions.
from escaping during transportation and storage.
1.3 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
3.1.3 filling opening, n—openingintendedtobeusedforthe
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
addition of fuel to the container which may also be the same
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
opening used for dispensing fuel.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.4 portable fuel container (PFC), n—a single or multi-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
compartmentvesselintendedforusebyconsumerstotransport
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
gasolinegas/oilmixtures(orseparatecompartmentsofgasand
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
oil), diesel or kerosene from their distribution points to the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2022.PublishedJuly2022.Originallyapproved the ASTM website.
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in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F2517–17. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd.,
F2517-22. Toronto, ON M9W 1R3, Canada, http://www.csagroup.org.
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consumer’s storage and use points including all of the compo- 5.1.1.2 Test containers with multiple child resistance fea-
nents intended for use on or with the vessel including those tureswitheachfeatureaccessibleatthesame
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Designation: F2517 − 17 F2517 − 22
Standard Specification for
Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel
1
Containers for Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2517; 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 recognized requirements for determining the child resistance of portable gasoline, kerosene, and
diesel fuel containers (PFCs) and other types of portable containers intended for use by consumers. This specification does not
cover single-trip prepackaged containers.consumers to hold, store, and transport liquid fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel.
1.1.1 “Containers” as defined herein means“Portable Fuel Container” is defined in Specification F852 and includes the receptacle
for gasoline, kerosene, or diesel fuel, including its spouts, retrofit spouts, caps fuel as well as spouts, caps, and other closure
mechanisms and components intended for use by consumers. If any such spout, retrofit spout, cap or other closure mechanism is
sold separately for use for use with or on portable gasoline, kerosene, or diesel receptacles, it must be designed to and function
in compliance with this specification when installed on any such receptacle.receptacles.
1.1.2 This specification is also applicable to spouts, caps, or other closure mechanisms sold separately for use with or on a fuel
container.
1.1.3 This specification does not cover one-time use portable emergency fuel containers conforming to Specification F2874.
1.2 This specification includes gas/oil mixtures as commonly used for two-cycle engines.
1.3 This specification includes single- and multi-compartment containers.
1.2 This standard addresses the effectiveness of the child resistance (CR) device only after closure cycling, but does not address
closure effectiveness:
1.2.1 When at high or low temperatures,
1.2.2 After thermal aging of polymers,
1.2.3 After exposure to sunlight,
1.2.4 After exposure to intended fuels, and
1.2.5 After physical abuses, such as drops or impacts.
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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 Oct. 1, 2017June 1, 2022. Published November 2017July 2022. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20152017 as
F2517 – 15.F2517 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/F2517-17.10.1520/F2517-22.
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NOTE 1—Please see Appendix X2 for additional information on these exemptions.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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:
D3475 Classification of Child-Resistant Packages
F852 Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
F976F2874 Specification for Portable Kerosene and Diesel Containers for Consumer UseOne Time Use Portable Emergency
Fuel Containers (PEFC) for Use by Consumers (Withdrawn 2017)
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2.2 CARB Documents:CSA Standards:
CP-501B376 Certification Procedure 501 For Portable Fuel Containers And Spill-Proof SpoutsPortable containers for gasoline
and other petroleum fuels
TP-501 Test Procedure for Determining Integrity of Spill-Proof Spouts and Spill-Proof Systems
TP-502 Test Procedure for Determining Diurnal Emissions from Portable Fuel Containers
2.3 Other Documen
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