ASTM F2874-12
(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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F2874 −12
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 3.1.3 fill neck, n—part of the container where the fuel can be
dispensed into at the fuel station.
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized
3.1.4 portable emergency fuel container (PEFC), n—a ves-
construction, performance and marking standards for portable
sel designed to be carried by hand and to be used only one time
emergency fuel containers intended for attended transport of
in emergencies to transport fuel from distribution points to
fuel and for one time use by consumers. This specification is
stranded motor vehicles.
not for containers intended for unattended storage of fuel.
3.1.5 rated capacity, n—volume indicated on the container,
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
mayalsobetermednominalcapacityormaximumfillinglevel.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.6 spout, n—component through which the contents of
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the container can be dispensed.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.7 total volume, n—rated capacity plus any remaining
space within the container.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Requirements
F2517 Specification for Determination of Child Resistance
4.1 The container shall show evidence of good workman-
of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
ship and meet the following requirements:
2.2 Other References:
4.1.1 All container tests shall be performed after closures
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16 CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substance Act
are secured as usage dictates.
16 CFR 1500.121 Labeling Requirements; Prominence,
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4.2 Capacity—The maximum rated capacity shall be 5 L
Placement, and Conspicuousness
(1.3 gal).
Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act Public Law 110-
4.2.1 Thetotalvolumeofthecontainershallexceeditsrated
278 [H.R. 814]
capacity by at least 5 %.
3. Terminology
4.3 Stability—Each container shall not tip over when tested
3.1 Definitions: in accordance with 6.1.
3.1.1 bag-in-box, n—any container consisting of an inner
4.4 Handle—Each container shall be provided with a handle
non-rigid plastic container supported by an outer rigid con-
that passes the test described in 6.8.
tainer. The inner container will be fitted with a fill neck fitting
4.5 Drop Strength—Containers shall show no evidence of
that is interconnected to the outer rigid container.
leakage when tested in accordance with 6.2.
3.1.2 constrictor, n—partofthenozzlethatpreventsrefilling
4.6 Internal Pressure—Containers must pass the test de-
the container with fuel.
scribed in 6.4 with pressure vent held closed or bypassed.
4.7 Exposure Test—Containers must pass the test described
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
in 6.4 (internal pressure test) after 6.6 for each fuel type tested.
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
4.8 Openings—Openings in containers shall be provided
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published March 2012. DOI: 10.1520/
with a means of closure.
F2874-12.
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4.8.1 Pour Spout—The fill neck shall accept a pouring spout
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
Thepouringspoutshallbedesignedtopermitfueltobepoured
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
without leakage. The fill spout must contain a constrictor to
the ASTM website.
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prevent refilling. The closures on the container shall not leak
Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. when tested in accordance with 6.5. The fuel must dispense
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without spilling when dispensed into a typical on-road vehicle. 5.5 In addition, the following information shall appear on
All closures must also meet Specification F2517 for the first the top or two prominent opposing sides of the container.
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use only as applicable. Portable Emergency Fuel Containers Letters shall be ⁄8 in. tall or more and included in an ANSI
are exempt from the sections
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