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Scope

1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Significance and Use

This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301 encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that Halon 1301 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.

Keywords

Bromotrifluoromethane; CF3Br; compressed gas; compressed liquefied gas; cylinders; explosion suppressant; fire suppressant; Halon 1301; handling; reclamation; recovery; recycling; storage; transport; ICS Number Code 13.220.10 (Fire-fighting)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

15.05 (Engine Coolants; Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents; Industrial and Specialty Chemicals)

To find similar documents by classification:

13.220.10 (Fire-fighting Including equipment and vehicles Flameproof clothing, see 13.340.10)

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