ASTM_F_839_-_15.pdf

Designation:F83915Standard Specification forCautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline,Kerosene,andDiesel Containers for Consumer Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F839;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.INTRODUCTIONOn Oct.24,1979,at the request of the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission,ASTMconvened a meeting of interested parties to discuss the merits of the development of a voluntarystandard covering portable containers for petroleum products.As a result of this meeting ASTM TaskGroup F15.10 was formed at an organizational meeting held on Jan.24,1980.During the early stages of its deliberations the task group concluded that the scope of its workshould be limited to gasoline containers in view of the unique properties of the fluid,the broadconsumer use of such containers and the impracticality of adequately addressing a broader scope onany timely basis.Further,the task group concluded that,in as much as consumer misuse is a majorsafety consideration,a standard specification for cautionary labeling should be its first order ofbusiness.1.Scope1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized re-quirements for the cautionary information to be placed on thelabel of portable gasoline,kerosene,and diesel containers forconsumer use.It is not the intent of this specification to includeany other labeling requirements,such as those set forth inFederal Hazardous Substances Act(FHSA)or other applicableregulations and standards.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2ES9 Practice for the Cautionary Labeling of Portable Kero-sine Containers for Consumer Use(Withdrawn 1988)3F926 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of PortableKerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use(With-drawn 2014)32.2 Federal Document:4CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substances Act2.3 Other Document:NKHA-A1 Standard for Marking of Kerosene Storage Con-tainers3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 portable diesel container,na vessel designed to becarried by hand and to be used to transport diesel fuel fromdistribution points to use points.3.1.2 portable gasoline container,na vessel designed tobe carried by hand and to be used to transport gasoline fromdistribution points to use points.3.1.3 portable kerosene container,na vessel designed tobe carried by hand and to be used to transport kerosene fuelfrom distribution points to use points.4.Requirements4.1 The lettering shall be of a block style and shall be of astyle consistent with the requirements listed in CFR 1500.4.2 The information required is for a single panel or label,orboth.If,because of size restrictions,the information must bedivided,the main panel shall contain language consistent withthe requirements of CFR 1500.1This 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 Oct.15,2015.Published December 2015.Originallyapproved in 1983.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F839 83(2006)which was withdrawn in July 2015 and reinstated in October 2015.DOI:10.1520/F0839-15.2For 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.4Code of Federal Regulations,available from U.S.Government Printing Office,Washington,DC 20402.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 NOTE1If the information is divided,it would be a good practice tohave the statement“Harmful or Fatal if swallowed”and“If swallowed,donot induce vomiting,call physician immediately”together.4.3 The following information shall appear on all portablegasoline,kerosene,or diesel containers:DANGERGASOLINEEXTREMELY FLAMMABLEVAPORS CAN EXPLODEHARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWEDOrDANGERKEROSENECOMBUSTIBLEVAPORS CAN EXPLODEHARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWEDDO NOT USE THIS CONTAINER FORGASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDSOrDANGERDIESELCOMBUSTIBLEVAPORS CAN EXPLODEHARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWEDDO NOT USE THIS CONTAINER FORGASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDSIf swallowed,do not induce vomiting,call physician imme-diatelyKeep out of reach of childrenAvoid prolonged breathing of vaporsDo not siphon by mouthDo not store in vehicle or living spaceStore and use in well-ventilated areaVapors can be ignited by a spark or flame source many feetawayKeep away from flame,pilot lights,stoves,heaters,electricmotors,and other sources of ignitionKeep container closed4.4 Additional information for the proper use or functio