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Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for HFC-23 as a fire fighting medium.

1.2 This specification does not address the fire fighting equipment or hardware that employs HFC-23 or the conditions of employing such equipment (for example: handshields, fixed installations, etc.).

1.3 This specification does not address the storage or transportation of HFC-23 Storage handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D 6127.

1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification: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.

Keywords

CHF₃; FE-13; fire fighting; fire fighting agent; fire protection; fire suppressant; HFC-23; hydrofluorocarbon; trifluoromethane; ICS Number Code 13.220.10 (Fire-fighting); 71.080.20 (Halogenated hydrocarbons)

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)

71.080.20 (Halogenated hydrocarbons)

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