1、Designation: F 852 99 (Reapproved 2006)Standard Specification forPortable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 852; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of l
2、ast revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized per-formance requirements for portable gasoline containers in-ten
3、ded for reuse by the consumer. This specification does notcover single-trip prepackaged containers.1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but aspecification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use.1.3 The following precautionary caveat applies only to thetest method portion,
4、 Section 8, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions
5、prior to use. See Section 7 for additional precautionaryinformation.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) ApparatusD 471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD 572 Test Method for RubberDeterioration by Heat andOxygenD 638 Test Method for
6、Tensile Properties of PlasticsD 794 Practice for Determining Permanent Effect of Heaton Plastics3D 999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of ShippingContainersD 2561 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resis-tance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene ContainersD 2565 Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of
7、 Plastics In-tended for Outdoor ApplicationsF 839 Specification for Cautionary Labeling of PortableGasoline Containers for Consumer UseG23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposureof Nonmetallic Materials32.2 ANSI Standard:4B71.1b1977 Supple
8、ment to Safety Specifications for PowerLawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and LawnTractors3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 portable gasoline container, na vessel designed tobe carried by hand and to be used to transport gasoline fromdistribution point to use
9、 point.3.1.2 pouring vent, nthe part of the container enablingfree entry of air to replace the liquid being poured out.3.1.3 rated capacity, nthe volume indicated on the con-tainer, may also be termed nominal capacity or maximumfilling level.3.1.4 spout, na component through which the contents ofthe
10、 container can be dispensed.3.1.5 total volume, nrated capacity plus any remainingspace within the container.4. Requirements4.1 The container shall show evidence of good workman-ship and meet the following requirements:4.2 ColorThe container shall be predominately red incolor. Pigments, coatings, or
11、 other means used to impart colorshall not be affected by gasoline.4.3 CapacityThe maximum rated capacity shall be 25 L(6.6 gal).4.3.1 The total volume of a container shall exceed its ratedcapacity by at least 5 %.4.3.2 Capacity shall be determined with the container andits contents at 23 6 2C (75 6
12、 3.6F).4.4 StabilityEach container shall not upset when tested inaccordance with 8.1.4.5 HandleEach container shall be provided with ahandle. The container shall not leak or evidence any handledetachment when tested in accordance with 8.2.4.6 Drop StrengthContainers shall show no evidence ofrupture,
13、 cracks, or leakage when tested in accordance with 8.3.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 onSafety Standards for Flammable Liquid Containers.Current edition approved July 1, 2006. Published J
14、uly 2006. Originally approvedin 1984. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F 852 99e1.2For 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 Su
15、mmary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn.4Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.7 Internal PressureContainers shall
16、 show no evidenceof leakage when tested in accordance with 8.4.4.8 Durability:4.8.1 AgingThis requirement applies only to nonmetalliccontainers. The material for the container shall retain at least70 % of its original tensile strength when tested in accordancewith 8.5 and 8.5.1.4.8.2 PermeabilityThi
17、s requirement applies only to non-metallic containers. The filled container shall not have a weightloss greater than 1 % when tested in accordance with 8.6.4.8.3 Gasoline ResistanceThis requirement applies onlyto nonmetallic containers. The container material shall show nopitting, crazing, softening
18、, bubbling, cracking, tackiness, ordecomposition when tested in accordance with 8.7.1. Thematerial shall retain at least 60 % of its tensile yield strengthwhen tested in accordance with 8.7.2.4.8.4 Stress CrackingThis requirement applies only tocontainers molded of polyethylene. The container shall
19、notcrack in 120 h when tested in accordance with 8.8.4.8.5 Corrosion ResistanceThis requirement applies onlyto metal containers or metal components of containers. Noleakage shall be evident when tested in accordance with 8.9.4.8.6 Heat ResistanceThe container shall not leak whentested in accordance
20、with 8.10. Any burning that occurs duringthe test specified in 8.10.1 shall not continue for more than 5 safter the heat source is removed.4.9 OpeningsOpenings in containers shall be providedwith a means of closure.4.9.1 PouringThe opening intended for pouring shallhave an integral pouring spout or
21、it shall accept a pouring spoutsupplied with the container. The pouring spout shall bedesigned to permit gasoline to be poured without leakage. Theclosures on the containers shall not leak when tested inaccordance with 8.12.4.9.2 Pouring VentThe container shall be provided with avented pouring spout
22、 or other means for venting the containerduring pouring.4.9.3 FillingThe opening intended for filling the con-tainer shall have a minimum inside diameter of 31.7 mm (1.25in.).4.9.4 Gasoline ResistanceThis requirement applies onlyto nonmetallic components. Closures, pouring spout, ventingdevices, and
23、 gaskets shall be resistant to aging and the actionof gasoline when tested in accordance with 8.11.5. Marking5.1 The container shall be labeled in accordance withSpecification F 839.5.2 The container shall be clearly marked with at least oneof the following:5.2.1 The manufacturers name,5.2.2 The pri
24、vate labelers name, and5.2.3 An identifying symbol.5.3 The container shall be marked with its rated capacity inlitres and in gallons.5.4 Marking durability shall comply with the applicablerequirements of ANSI B71.1b1977.6. Retest and Rejection6.1 If any failure occurs, an additional container may be
25、tested if the failure is judged to be nonrepresentative ofproduction.7. Precautions7.1 Gasoline is used in some of the following tests. Cau-tionary standards for handling and disposal of hazardousmaterials should be observed. Containers containing gasolineshould not be opened in the presence of open
26、 flame or othersources of ignition.8. Test Methods8.1 Stability TestFill a sample container with water at 236 2C (75 6 3.6F) to its rated capacity by volume. Secure theclosures as in transportation and storage. Place the containerwith its base on an inclined plane forming an angle of 0.35 rad(20) wi
27、th the horizontal. During the test, rotate the containerabout its vertical axis so that stability can be checked with thesample facing any direction.8.2 Handle StrengthFill a sample container with anequivalent weight of water at 23 6 2C (75 6 3.6F) to itsrated gasoline capacity. Secure the closures
28、as in transportationand storage. One end of a 9.5 mm (0.375 in) diameter manilarope about 2 m (6.5 ft) long shall be secured to a rigid point ofsuspension and the other end attached so as to distribute theload across the container handle. Suspend the container fromthe rope for 1 min then raise it 30
29、5 mm (12 in.) from thesuspended position and allow it to fall freely.8.3 Drop Strength TestFill the container to its nominalcapacity with water at 23 6 2C(756 5 F) and secure theclosures. Drop it, free fall, onto a flat, solid surface. Makedrops in the following sequence: one drop on the bottom, one
30、drop on a bottom corner, and one drop on a side. The distanceof fall shall be 1.8 m (6 ft). Make the same tests with anothercontainer filled with a blend of 50 % glycol and 50 % waterand with both the container and its contents cooled to 18 6 1C (0 6 2 F). For these latter tests, the distance of fal
31、l shall be1.2 m (4 ft).NOTE 1The location of the spout is considered to be the front of thecontainer. The side is considered to be approximately 90 to either left orright of the nozzle area.8.4 Internal Pressure Test:8.4.1 Hydrostatic Pressure TestFill the container to itstotal volume with water at
32、23 6 3C (75 6 5F) and secure theclosures. Increase the internal pressure to a gage pressure of138 kPa (20 psi) and maintain for 2 min. Conduct the same testwith a container filled to its total volume with water at 60 63C (140 6 5F). For plastic containers, apply the pressure byinserting and securing
33、 an adaptor through a drilled hole in aflat, heavy section of the container wall, and not on a pinch-offor parting line. For metal containers, the pressure can beapplied through a fill or pour closure.8.5 Aging TestPerform the following two tests. In bothtests, determine tensile strength in accordan
34、ce with the condi-tions outlined in Test Method D 638 using five specimens anda crosshead speed of 50 mm (2 in.) per min.F 852 99 (2006)28.5.1 Test 1Test the specimen for 2000 h in accordancewith Procedure B of Practice D 2565 using Type B or BHapparatus, or for 1400 h in accordance with Practice G2
35、3usinga Type E carbon-arc weathering device (Note 2). The test cyclefor each method shall consist of 102 min of light followed by18 min of light and spray. If Practice G23 is used, theblackbody temperature shall be 62.8C (145F). In cases ofdisagreement, Practice D 2565 shall be the referee method.NO
36、TE 2Limited data indicate that carbon-arc exposure is much moresevere than xenon-arc exposure, and therefore, less exposure time isrequired when using the carbon-arc equipment.8.5.2 Test 2Test the specimen for 60 days in accordancewith Practice D 794 except that the oven temperature shall be87 6 2C
37、(189 6 3.6F).8.6 Permeability TestFill the container to its rated capac-ity with Reference Fuel B (70 % isooctane and 30 % toluene byvolume), as defined by Test Method D 471 and secure theclosures. Weigh the container accurately to the nearest 5 g(0.01 lb). After storage for 30 days at 236 2C (75 6
38、3.6F),reweigh the container and calculate the weight loss.8.7 Gasoline Resistance Test:8.7.1 Visual TestUpon completion of the permeability testin 8.6, empty the container and cut apart in a manner to allowvisual inspection of all interior surfaces.8.7.2 Immersion TestCondition at least 30 specimens
39、,taken from untested container, measuring about 125 mm (5 in.)by 16 mm (0.625 in.) at 23 6 2C (75 6 3.6F) for 18 h.Immerse specimens in each of the following solutions at 38 62C (100 6 3.6F). Use the remaining ten specimens as acontrol:8.7.2.1 ASTM Reference Fuel C (mixtures of 50 % isooc-tane and 5
40、0 % toluene by volume), and8.7.2.2 Blend of ASTM Reference Fuel A ( isooctane andASTM Reference Oil No. 3, considered to be representative oflow aniline point automotive lubricating oils) as defined byTest Method D 471 in a ratio of 16 to 1 by volume.8.7.2.3 Following exposure for 30 days, remove te
41、n speci-mens from each solution and test to determine tensile yieldstrength in accordance with Test Method D 638 using acrosshead speed of 50 mm (2 in.) per min.8.8 Stress Cracking TestTest two containers in accordancewith Procedure B of Test Method D 2561, except do not exposethe outside of the con
42、tainers to the stress cracking agent.8.9 Corrosion Resistance TestFill six container samplesto their nominal capacity with water. Secure the closures as intransportation and storage. Test the containers in accordancewith Practice B117. Expose the containers to a spray of 5 %salt solution for 21 days
43、. Then allow them to dry for4hatroom temperature.8.10 Container Material Flammability TestDetermine theresistance of the container filled with water to a momentaryexposure to heat and flame in accordance with 8.10.1 and8.10.2.NOTE 3These test methods should be used to measure and describethe propert
44、ies of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat andflame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used todescribe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, orassemblies under actual fire conditions.8.10.1 Test 1Fill a container completely with wat
45、er at 236 2C (75 6 3.6F). Adjust a 9.5 mm (38-in.) diameter bunsenburner, using natural gas having a calorific value of approxi-mately 37 MJ/m3(1000 Btu/ft3) so that the outer blue flame isapproximately 25 mm (1 in.) in length and the inner blue coneis approximately 9.5 mm (38 in.) long. The tempera
46、ture of theflame just above the inner cone shall be a minimum of 930C(1700F) and the temperature of the flame 19 mm (34 in.)above the burner shall be a minimum of 288C (550F). Tilt theburner about 0.31 radians (18) from the normal 1.57 radians(90) impingement and hold the tip of the burner 19 mm (34
47、in.) away from the container for 75 s. Test the container on theside, bottom and any corner. Examine for leaks. If the design ofthe container is such that it cannot be filled completely withwater, apply the flame only to those areas which are waterbacked.8.10.2 Test 2Fill a container completely with
48、 water at 236 2C (75 6 3.6F). Heat a 12.7-mm (0.5-in.) diameter steelrod, 150 mm (6 in.) long, to 260 6 6C (500 6 10.8F) andimmediately place on the bottom of an inverted container andallow to cool to 23 6 2C (75 6 3.6F). Repeat this procedure,except place the heated rod on a side wall of the contai
49、ner.Examine the container for leaks.8.11 Components Tests:8.11.1 A part made of an elastomer which may be affectedby aging shall not crack or show visible evidence of deterio-ration following exposure for 96 h to oxygen at a pressure of2.1 MPa (300 psi) and at a temperature of 70 6 2C (158 63.6F) when tested in accordance with Test Method D 572.8.11.2 A nonmetallic part other than an elastomer, whichmay be affected by aging shall not crack or show visibleevidence of deterioration following expo
