ASTM D7123-11

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Designation:D7123–04 (Reapproved 2010) Designation: D7123 – 11
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HCFC Blend B
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(CF CCl H,Ar, and CF )
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7123; 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
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation,
and storage of HCFC Blend B.
1.2Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegardedasstandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesareforinformationonly.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D7122 Specification for HCFC Blend B (CF CCl H, Ar, and CF )
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2.2 CGA Standards:
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
SB-1 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Refilling Compressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbons) Recovery Cylinders
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2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Part 82.106, Environmental ProtectionAgency, Warning Statement Requirements
CFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous
Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101, U.S. DOT, Tables of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions
CFR Title 49, Part 173, U.S. DOT, Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOT, Specifications for Packagings
CFR Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 containers—storage vessels for HCFC Blend B.
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of HCFC Blend B.
3.1.3 HCFC Blend B—tertiary blend comprised primarily of HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane); a compound used
to inert, extinguish, or suppress a fire or explosion hazard. The blend also contains argon and tetrafluoromethane.
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect and prevent the transfer of damage.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010. Published March 2010. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D7123-04. DOI:
10.1520/D7123-04R10.
Current edition approvedAug. 1, 2011. Published September 2011. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D7123-04 (Reapproved 2010).
DOI: 10.1520/D7123-11.
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Available from Compressed Gas Association. Online, www.cganet.com.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20036.
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of HCFC Blend B encountered in
distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that HCFC Blend B is handled, transported,
and stored in such a way that its physical property virtues are not degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not
limited to, highway, rail, water, and air.
5. Practice
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unload
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