ASTM_F_852_-_08.pdf

Designation:F85208Standard Specification forPortable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F852;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized per-formance requirements for portable gasoline containers in-tended for reuse by the consumer.This specification alsocovers reusable containers for gas/oil mixtures commonly usedfor two-cycle engines and reusable dual-compartment contain-ers for separate gas and oil storage.This specification does notcover single-trip prepackaged containers.1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard,but aspecification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use.1.3 The following precautionary caveat applies only to thetest method portion,Section 8,of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.See Section 7 for additional precautionaryinformation.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD572 Test Method for RubberDeterioration by Heat andOxygenD638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD794 Practice for Determining Permanent Effect of Heat onPlastics(Withdrawn 1998)3D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-tainersD2561 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resis-tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene ContainersD2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics In-tended for Outdoor ApplicationsF839 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of PortableGasoline Containers for Consumer UseF2234 Specification for Spill Resistant Fueling Systems forPortable Fuel Containers for Consumer UseG23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type)With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials(Withdrawn 2000)32.2 ANSI Standard:4B71.1b1977 Supplement to Safety Specifications for PowerLawn Mowers,Lawn and Garden Tractors,and LawnTractors3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 portable gasoline container,nsingle-or multi-compartment vessel designed to be carried by hand and to beused to transport gasoline or gas/oil mixtures,or separatecompartments of gas and oil,from distribution point to usepoint.3.1.2 pouring vent,npart of the container enabling freeentry of air to replace the liquid being poured out.3.1.3 rated capacity,nvolume indicated on the container,may also be termed nominal capacity or maximum filling level.3.1.4 spout,ncomponent through which the contents ofthe container can be dispensed.3.1.5 total volume,nrated capacity plus any remainingspace within the container.4.Requirements4.1 The container shall show evidence of good workman-ship and meet the following requirements:4.1.1 All container tests shall be conducted after closuresare secured with torque values specified in Specification F2234(see Table 1).4.2 ColorThe container shall be predominately red incolor.Pigments,coatings,or other means used to impart colorshall not be affected by gasoline.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 onStandards for Flammable Liquid Containers.Current edition approved July 1,2008.Published August 2008.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F852 99(2006).DOI:10.1520/F0852-08.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.3 CapacityThe maximum rated capacity shall be 25 L(6.6 gal).4.3.1 The total volume of a container shall exceed its ratedcapacity by at least 5%.4.3.2 Capacity shall be determined with the container andits contents at 23 6 2C(75 6 3.6F).4.4 StabilityEach container shall not upset when tested inaccordance with 8.1.4.5 HandleEach container shall be provided with ahandle.The container shall not leak or evidence any handledetachment when tested in accordance with 8.2.4.6 Drop StrengthContainers shall show no evidence ofrupture,cracks,or leakage when tested in accordance with 8.3.4.7 Inter