ASTM F926-85(1996)

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Designation: F 926 – 85 (Reapproved 1996)
Standard Specification for
Cautionary Labeling of Portable Kerosine Containers for
Consumer Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 926; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.2 The information required is for a single panel or label, or
both. If, because of size restrictions, the information must be
1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized re-
divided, the main panel shall contain language consistent with
quirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the
the requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
label of portable kerosine containers for consumer use. It is not
the intent of this specification to preclude any other labeling
NOTE 1—If the information is divided, it would be a good practice to
requirements, such as those set forth in Federal Hazardous have the statement “Harmful or fatal if swallowed” and “If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting, call physician immediately”, together.
Substances Act (FHSA) or other applicable regulations and
standards.
4.3 The following information shall appear on all portable
kerosine contains for consumer use:
2. Referenced Documents
DANGER
2.1 ASTM Emergency Standard:
KEROSINE
ES 9 Practice for Cautionary Labeling of Portable Kerosine
COMBUSTIBLE
Containers for Consumer Use
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED
2.2 Federal Document:
DO NOT USE THIS CONTAINER FOR
CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substances Act
GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, CALL PHYSICIAN
3. Terminology
IMMEDIATELY
3.1 Definition:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
3.1.1 portable kerosine container—a vessel designed to be
AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS
carried by hand and used to transport kerosine from distribu-
DO NOT SIPHON BY MOUTH
tion point to use point.
DO NOT STORE IN VEHICLE OR LIVING SPACE
STORE AND USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA
4. Requirements
DO NOT USE NEAR HEAT, SPARK, OR FLAME
4.1 The lettering shall be of a block style and shall be of a
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED
style consistent with the requirements listed in the Federal
4.4 Additional information for the proper use or function of
Hazardous Substances Act.
the container may also appear.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Information on the wording of the warning labels which
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-15 on
appear on the containers will help ensure the proper informa-
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 on
Safety Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.
tion is being presented to the consumer, concerning methods of
Current edition approved Aug. 23, 1985. Published November 1985.
handling kerosine. This information can be imparted most
See Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07, 1984 and 1985 editions only.
3 effectively by the use of identical terms on labels provided by
Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. all manufacturers.
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F 926
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. STATEMENT OF RATIONALE FOR SPECIFICATION F 926
X1.1 The purpose of this specification is to address labeling other flammable liquids, and
for identification and safe use and storage of portable kerosine X1.2.1.6 Admonitory instructions about safe handling and
containers for consume
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