ASTM F715-07(2023)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill Control and Storage
Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill Control and Storage
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Membrane materials are subjected to these tests in order to provide data that reasonably relate to membrane response under the actual conditions of spill control barrier or storage device use.
3.2 Although these test methods provide data on individual performance of membrane materials, all combinations of actual conditions of spill control barrier or storage device use are not simulated in this sequence of tests.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover laboratory-conducted performance tests for coated fabrics used in spill control barriers or in temporary storage devices.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Apr-2023
- Technical Committee
- F20 - Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
- Drafting Committee
- F20.11 - Control
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2018
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2017
Overview
ASTM F715-07(2023) is a key international standard issued by ASTM International, titled "Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill Control and Storage." This standard defines laboratory procedures to evaluate the performance of coated fabrics utilized in spill control barriers and temporary storage devices for oil spill containment. By standardizing test methods, ASTM F715 fosters reliability and safety in the materials used to respond to oil spills, supporting effective spill containment solutions and compliance with international requirements.
Key Topics
ASTM F715-07(2023) specifies a range of laboratory test methods that assess critical properties of membrane materials, including:
- Mass and Thickness - Measuring the physical dimensions and mass according to specified procedures.
- Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break - Determining resistance to breaking and stretching under load.
- Tear Strength - Assessing the ability of the fabric to withstand tearing forces.
- Adhesion - Evaluating the bond strength within the coated fabric, including seam adhesion.
- Puncture Resistance - Testing resistance to punctures which simulates sharp object impacts in the field.
- Abrasion Resistance - Assessing durability under repeated surface friction.
- Seam Strength - Measuring the integrity of joined fabric sections.
- Blocking Resistance - Ensuring that materials do not adhere to themselves undesirably during storage or transport.
- Mildew Resistance - Testing susceptibility to fungal growth under humid conditions.
- Weather and Petroleum Product Resistance - Subjecting samples to weathering and petroleum exposure to simulate real-life conditions.
These test methods collectively offer insights into the durability, safety, and suitability of materials for oil spill response applications.
Applications
The practical value of ASTM F715-07(2023) lies in its targeted approach to qualifying coated fabrics for use in:
- Oil Spill Control Barriers - Including floating booms or land-based barriers that provide primary containment in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial spill scenarios.
- Temporary Storage Devices - Such as portable tanks, bladders, and skimmers that store recovered oil and contaminated materials during clean-up operations.
By applying these standardized test methods:
- Manufacturers can ensure their products meet consistent, recognized performance criteria.
- Purchasers and users can compare materials objectively to select the best options for oil spill control and storage.
- Regulators and environmental response agencies can reference reliable criteria for compliance and overall environmental protection.
These evaluations enhance the safety, effectiveness, and reliability of spill response operations, minimizing environmental impact and building trust in the performance of oil spill containment solutions.
Related Standards
ASTM F715-07(2023) references and aligns with several other ASTM and federal standards for testing both coated fabrics and petroleum products, including:
- ASTM D751 - Test Methods for Coated Fabrics (various mechanical properties)
- ASTM D3884 - Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
- ASTM G26 - Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (weathering)
- ASTM D97, D93, D2500 - Standard test methods for petroleum product properties important in sample exposure
- ASTM D1149 - Ozone Resistance of Rubber Materials
- Federal Standard 191A - Textile Test Methods
- ASTM D543 - Chemical Resistance Testing
Following ASTM F715 in tandem with these related standards ensures a harmonized, robust approach to the qualification of coated fabrics and oil spill control systems, supporting compliance with both technical and regulatory expectations.
Keywords: ASTM F715, oil spill control, coated fabric test methods, spill response, membrane materials, temporary storage devices, laboratory performance testing, oil spill containment, environmental compliance, barrier materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F715-07(2023) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill Control and Storage". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 Membrane materials are subjected to these tests in order to provide data that reasonably relate to membrane response under the actual conditions of spill control barrier or storage device use. 3.2 Although these test methods provide data on individual performance of membrane materials, all combinations of actual conditions of spill control barrier or storage device use are not simulated in this sequence of tests. SCOPE 1.1 These test methods cover laboratory-conducted performance tests for coated fabrics used in spill control barriers or in temporary storage devices. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 Membrane materials are subjected to these tests in order to provide data that reasonably relate to membrane response under the actual conditions of spill control barrier or storage device use. 3.2 Although these test methods provide data on individual performance of membrane materials, all combinations of actual conditions of spill control barrier or storage device use are not simulated in this sequence of tests. SCOPE 1.1 These test methods cover laboratory-conducted performance tests for coated fabrics used in spill control barriers or in temporary storage devices. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F715-07(2023) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.10 - Water of natural resources. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F715-07(2023) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D445-24, ASTM D613-24, ASTM D975-23a, ASTM D86-23ae1, ASTM D2425-23, ASTM D86-23a, ASTM D445-23, ASTM D93-20, ASTM D975-19, ASTM D975-18a, ASTM D1266-18, ASTM D975-17a, ASTM D613-17c, ASTM D2425-17, ASTM D664-11a(2017). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F715 − 07 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Test Methods for
Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill Control and Storage
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F715; 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 and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
ity)
1.1 These test methods cover laboratory-conducted perfor-
D482 Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
mance tests for coated fabrics used in spill control barriers or
D524 Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of
in temporary storage devices.
Petroleum Products
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Chemical Reagents
standard.
D613 Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D664 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
by Potentiometric Titration
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
an Ozone Controlled Environment
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Method)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Prod-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ucts by Hydrometer Method
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petro-
2. Referenced Documents
leum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
D1796 Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)
D2425 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Middle Dis-
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens tillates by Mass Spectrometry
D2500 Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products
Closed Cup Tester
D97 Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels
D129 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Gen- D2644 Tolerances for Yarns Spun on the Woolen System
eral High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petro-
Fuels (Withdrawn 2010)
leum Products by Copper Strip Test D3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
D287 Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
(Rotary Platform Abrader Method)
Petroleum Products (Hydrometer/Method) G26 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent (Xenon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure
of Nonmetallic Materials (Discontinued 2001) (With-
drawn 2000)
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on
2.2 Federal Standard:
Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and are the direct responsibility of
Fed. Std. No. 191A Textile Test Methods
Subcommittee F20.11 on Control.
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published May 2023. Originally
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F715 – 07 (2018).
DOI: 10.1520/F0715-07R23.
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F715 − 07 (2023)
3. Significance and Use 5. Weather and Petroleum Sample Tests Related to Base
Line Tests
3.1 Membrane materials are subjected to these tests in order
to provide data that reasonably relate to membrane response 5.1 Specimen Preparation—Subject samples of spill control
under the actual conditions of spill control barrier or storage barrier or storage device membrane material to the following
device use. preparations: weather resistance to be followed by resistance to
petroleum products:
3.2 Although these test methods provide data on individual
5.1.1 Weather Resistance—Practice G26, Test Method 2
performance of membrane materials, all combinations of actual
(also referred to as Test Method B—Alternate Exposure to
conditions of spill control barrier or storage device use are not
Light and Darkness and Intermittent Exposure to Water Spray),
simulated in this sequence of
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