ASTM-F852 Historical Revision Information
Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use (Withdrawn 2017)

ASTM-F852 - 2008 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification establishes the nationally recognized performance requirements and associated test methods for portable gasoline containers intended for use and reuse by consumers. It does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers. The containers shall show evidence of good workmanship and, when appropriately tested, shall meet specified requirements for color, capacity, stability, handle strength, drop strength, internal hydrostatic pressure, openings and closure, components, and durability in terms of aging, permeability, gasoline resistance, stress cracking, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance and flammability.

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Scope

1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements for portable gasoline containers intended for reuse by the consumer. This specification also covers reusable containers for gas/oil mixtures commonly used for two-cycle engines and reusable dual-compartment containers for separate gas and oil storage. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.

1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a specification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat applies only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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. See Section 7 for additional precautionary information.

Keywords

gasoline containers; gasoline storage; portable fuel containers; Consumer safety specifications (containers); Containers--gasoline (specifications); Performance--consumer products; Performance--petroleum products/applications; Portable fueling materials/applications; ICS Number Code 55.140 (Barrels. Drums. Canisters)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

15.11 (Consumer Products; Light Sport Aircraft; Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Normal and Utility Category Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems; Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Systems (UMVS))

To find similar documents by classification:

55.140 (Barrels. Drums. Canisters Containers mainly for transportation of fluids, including also casks, pails, large tin cans for shipping materials, etc. Fluid storage devices, see 23.020)

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Document Number

ASTM-F852-08

Revision Level

2008 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Withdrawn

Publication Date

July 1, 2008

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

4 pages

Committee Number

F15.10