ASTM F2517-09
(Specification)Standard Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
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 gasoline, kerosene, and diesel containers intended for use by consumers. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
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Designation: F2517 −09
StandardSpecification 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 3.1.1 Containers and closures shall first meet all require-
ments of Specifications F852 and F976 where applicable, and
1.1 This specification establishes recognized requirements
also those feasible and appropriate test requirements of Speci-
for determining the child resistance of portable gasoline,
fication F2234 capable of being adapted to portable fuel
kerosene,anddieselcontainersintendedforusebyconsumers.
containers having CR closures, including ultraviolet (UV)
This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged
exposure (5.13.1) and immersion (5.11) tests of the closures.
containers.
3.1.2 Containers, components, and closures shall be new
1.2 This specification includes gas/oil mixtures as com-
with container half full of water for testing in accordance with
monly used for two-cycle engines.
Sections 4 and 5.
3.1.3 Individual containers, closed with closures shall be
1.3 This specification includes single- and multi-
compartment containers. tested as described in Section 4 after having been subjected, in
sequence, to:
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1.3.1 Low-temperature exposure at 0°F (−17.8°C) for 8 h.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1.3.2 Elevatedtemperatureexposureat140°F(60°C)for8
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
h.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.3.3 Opening and closing of each closure for 250 cycles.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.4 Containers shall then be inverted and inspected visu-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ally before and after testing to determine any leakage.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.5 Containers tested by the methods described in Sec-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
tions 4 and 5 shall meet the following specifications:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5.1 Child-resistant effectiveness for each and every
closure on a container. of not less than 85%, without a
2. Referenced Documents
demonstration,andnotlessthan80%afterademonstration,of
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the proper means of opening when 200 children are tested per
F852Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for
closure.
Consumer Use
3.1.5.2 Senior Adult Test—Containers shall have a senior
F976Specification for Portable Kerosene and Diesel Con-
adult-use effectiveness (SAUE) of not less than 90% for the
tainers for Consumer Use
senior adult panel test of Section 5 for all closures of the
F2234Specification for Spill Resistant Fueling Systems for
container.
Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
4. Test Procedure
3. Requirements
4.1 General:
4.1.1 For testing in accordance with Section 4, containers
3.1 General Requirements:
with multiple closures shall have each closure tested sepa-
rately. Closure(s) not being tested shall be sealed off so they
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
will not function but will appear as they would normally.
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
4.1.2 Reclosable containers, if assembled by the testing
Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
agency,shallbeproperlysecuredatleast72hbeforebeginning
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2009.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved
the test to allow the materials (for example, the closure liner)
in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2517–05. DOI: 10.1520/
F2517-09.
to “take a set.” Torque-dependent closures shall be secured at
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the same torque as applied normally by adult consumers.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1.3 All containers shall be handled so that no damage or
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the ASTM website. jarring will occur during storage or transportation.
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4.1.4 The containers shall be tested at room temperature child resistant or not child resistant or whether further testing
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(22 ⁄4 °C). is required. Further testing is r
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Designation:F2517–05 Designation: F 2517 – 09
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
1.1This specification establishes recognized requirements for determining the child resistance of portable gasoline containers
intended for use by consumers. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
1.2This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a specification for containers.
1.3This specification also establishes requirements for determining senior adult use effectiveness of containers.
1.4The values given in inch-pound units are to be considered the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.1 This specification establishes recognized requirements for determining the child resistance of portable gasoline, kerosene,
and diesel containers intended for use by consumers. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.
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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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:
F852 Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
F976 Specification for Portable KerosineKerosene and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
F2234 Specification for Portable Gasoline and Kerosine Spill Resistant Fueling Systems for Portable Fuel Containers for
Consumer Use
3. Requirements
3.1 General Requirements:
3.1.1 Containers and closures shall first meet all requirements of Specifications F852 and F976 where applicable, and also
thosefeasibleandappropriatetestrequirementsofSpecificationF2234capableofbeingadaptedtoportablefuelcontainershaving
CR closures, including ultraviolet (UV) exposure (5.13.1) and immersion (5.11) tests of the closures.
3.1.2 Containers,components,andclosuresshallbenewwithcontainerhalffullofwaterfortestinginaccordancewithSections
4 and 5.
3.1.3 Individual containers, closed with closures shall be tested as described in Section 4 after having been subjected, in
sequence, to:
3.1.3.1 Low-temperature exposure at 0°F (−17.8°C) for 8 h.
3.1.3.2 Elevated temperature exposure at 140°F (60°C) for 8 h.
3.1.3.3 Opening and closing of each closure for 250 cycles.
3.1.4 Containers shall then be inverted and inspected visually before and after testing to determine any leakage.
3.1.5 Containers tested by the methods described in Sections 4 and 5 shall meet the following specifications:
3.1.5.1 Child-resistant effectiveness for each and every closure on a container. of not less than 85%, without a demonstration,
and not less than 80% after a demonstration, of the proper means of opening when 200 children are tested per closure.
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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 Sept. 1, 2005. Published September 2005.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F2517–05.
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3.1.5.2 Senior Adult Test—Containers shall have a senior adult-use effectiveness (SAUE) of not less than 90% for the senior
adult panel t
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