ASTM D7815-12

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Designation:D7815 −12
Standard Practice for
Handling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1211,
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Bromochlorodifluoromethane (CF BrCl)
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7815; 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.
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1. Scope 2.3 U.S. Government Standards:
CFRTitle40,Part82.106 EnvironmentalProtectionAgency,
1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers,
Warning Statement Requirements
recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling,
CFR Title 49, Part 172 U.S. DOT, Hazardous Materials
transportation, and storage of Halon 1211.
Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Communications, Emergency Response Information, and
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Training Requirements
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
CFR Title 49, Part 172.101 U.S. DOT, Tables of Hazardous
and are not considered standard.
Materials and Special Provisions
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the CFR Title 49, Part 173 U.S. DOT, Shippers-General Re-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
quirements for Shipping and Packagings
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- CFR Title 49, Part 178 U.S. DOT Specifications for Pack-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
agings
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. CFR Title 49, Part 180 U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification
and Maintenance of Packagings
2. Referenced Documents
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3. Terminology
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D7673 Specification for Halon 1211, Bromochlorodifluo-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
romethane (CF BrCl)
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2.2 CGA Standards:
3.1.2 cylinders—containers of Halon 1211.
C-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed
3.1.3 Halon 1211—bromochlorodifluoromethane; a com-
Gas Cylinders
pound used to suppress a fire.
C-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and
3.1.4 insulated—placed in an isolated situation to protect
Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
and prevent the transfer of damage.
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
SB-1 Hazards of Refilling Compressed Refrigerant (Haloge-
4. Significance and Use
nated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
SB-5 Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Haloge-
4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling,
nated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders
transportation, and storage of Halon 1211 encountered in
SB-18 Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Re-
distribution through both commercial and military channels. It
covery Cylinders
is intended to ensure that Halon 1211 is handled, transported,
and stored in such a way that its physical property values are
not degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but
not limited to, highway, rail, water, and air.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-
5. Practice
nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-
bility of Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.
5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, storing, and transport-
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2012. Published October 2012. DOI: 10.1520/
ing of material, personnel shall be trained in the CGA
D7815-12.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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the ASTM website. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
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Available from the Compressed Gas Association. Office, Washington, DC 20036.
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publications, CFR regulations, and other documents, as listed 5.2.7 Cylinders shall be free of dirt and contamination that
in Sections 2.2 and 2.3, respectively. wouldcontributetoorwouldcausedeteriorationoftheproduct
during shipment or storage. Precautions should be taken to
5.2 Handling:
prevent the entry of oil, water, or any other foreign matter into
5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with CGA Publica-
the container. Unique coatings or preservatives applied prior to
tion P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers.
shipment to protect the containers are not considered contami-
5.2.1.1 Personnel who handle or store, or bo
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