ASTM_D_6427_-_D_6427M_-_10.pdf

Designation:D6427/D6427M10Standard Practice forHandling,Transportation,and Storage of HFC-236fa,1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane(CF3CH2CF3)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6427/D6427M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,purchasers,and users in the handling,transportation,andstorage of HFC236fa.1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D6541 SpecificationforHFC-236fa,1,1,1,3,3,3Hexafluoropropane,(CF3CH2CF3)2.2 CGA Standards:3C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel CompressedGas CylindersC-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling andMarking of Compressed Gas ContainersP-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in ContainersSB-1 Hazards of Refilling Compressed Refrigerant(Haloge-nated Hydrocarbon)Gas CylindersSB-5 Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant(Haloge-nated Hydrocarbon)Gas CylindersSB-18 Use of Refrigerant(Halogenated Hydrocarbon)Re-covery Cylinders2.3 U.S.Government Standards:4Code of Federal Regulations(CFR)Title 40,Part 82.106Code of Federal Regulations(CFR)Title 49,Part 173 U.S.Department of Transportation(DOT)Specifications,Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and Packag-ingsCode of Federal Regulations(CFR)Title 49,Part 178 U.S.DOT Specifications for PackagingsCode of Federal Regulations(CFR)Title 49,Part 180 Quali-fication and Maintenance of Packages3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 containersstorage vessel for HFC-236fa.3.1.2 cylinderscontainers of HFC-236fa.3.1.3 HFC-236fa1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane,a com-pound used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.3.1.4 insulatedplaced in an isolated situation to protectand prevent the transfer of damage.4.Significance and Use4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,transportation,and storage of HFC236fa encountered indistribution through both commercial and military channels.Itis intended to ensure that HFC-236fa is handled,transported,and stored in such a way its physical properties are notdegraded.Transport may be by various means,such as,but notlimited to,highway,rail,water,and air.5.Practice5.1 To ensure safe handling,loading,unloading,storing,and transporting of material,personnel shall be trained in theCGA publications and Title 49 CFR regulations as listed in 2.2and 2.3,respectively.5.2 Handling:1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.Current edition approved June 1,2010.Published July 2010.Originally approvedin 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D6427-99(2004).DOI:10.1520/D6427_D6427M-10.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Compressed Gas Association(CGA),4221 Walney Rd.,5thFloor,Chantilly,VA 20151-2923,http:/.4Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with P-1,Safe Han-dling of Compressed Gases in Containers.5.2.1.1 Personnel who handle or store,or both,cylinders ofHFC-236fa shall be trained properly to recognize and identifythe characteristics of the product and the proper methods ofsafely handling full,partly full,and empty cylinders.5.2.2 All HFC-236fa transfers between storage containersand recycling processes shall be performed by personneltrained in handling procedures.5.2.2.1 Facility personnel must be trained in applicableCode of Federal Regulations(CFR)Title 49,Part 173 andCode of Federal Regulations(CFR)Title 49,Part 178,and theCGA documents referenced in 2.2.5.2.3 The HFC-236fa recycling and transfer processes shallbe in conjunction with the equipment specified by the manu-facturer.5.2.4 The han