1、Designation: D5631 11D5631 15Standard Practice forHandling, Transportation, and Storage of Halon 1301,Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5631; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of re
2、vision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and u
3、sers 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 informationonly.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard
4、.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced
5、 Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D5632D5632/D5632M Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br)2.2 CGA Standards:3C-1 Methods for HydrostaticPressure Testing of Compressed Gas CylindersC-6 StandardsStandard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas CylindersC-7 Guide to Preparation o
6、f Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas ContainersClassification and Labeling ofCompressed GasesP-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in ContainersS-1.1 Pressure Relief Device Standards Part 1 Cylinders for Compressed GasesS-1.2 Pressure Relief Device Standards Part 2 Car
7、go and Portable Tanks for Compressed GasesS-1.3 Pressure Relief Device Standards Part 3 Stationary Storage Containers for Compressed GasesSB-1 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Refilling or Reusing Compressed Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas CylindersSB-5 Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Dispo
8、sable Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas CylindersSB-18 Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Recovery Cylinders2.3 U.S. Government Standards:4Code of Federal RegulationsCFR Title 40, Part 82.106, (CFR) Title 40, Part 82.106Environmental Protection Agency, WarningState
9、ment RequirementsCFR Title 49, Part 172, U.S. DOT, Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications,Emergency Response Information, and Training RequirementsCode of Federal RegulationsCFR Title 49, Part 173, (CFR) Title 49, Part 173, U.S. Department of Transportation
10、 (DOT) U.S.DOT, Specifications, Shippers-General Requirements for Shipping and PackagingsCode of Federal RegulationsCFRTitle 49, Part 178, (CFR)Title 49, Part 178, U.S. DOTU.S. DOT, Specifications for PackagingsCode of Federal RegulationsCFR Title 49, Part 180, (CFR) Title 49, Part 180, U.S. DOT, Co
11、ntinuing Qualification andMaintenance of Packagings1 This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011Au
12、g. 1, 2015. Published September 2011August 2015. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20082011as D5631 08.D563111. DOI: 10.1520/D5631-11.10.1520/D5631-15.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.
13、 For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from the Compressed Gas Association.Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantille, VA 20151, http:/.4 Available from Superintendent of Docume
14、nts, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20036.Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC20401-0001, http:/www.gpo.gov.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the pre
15、vious version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM I
16、nternational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States12.4 Other Documents:Document:5Safety Guide for Decommissioning Halon Systems, Volume 2 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency OutreachReport,Report: Moving Towards a World Without Halon3. Terminolo
17、gy3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 containersstorage vessel for Halon 1301.3.1.2 cylinderscontainers of Halon 1301.3.1.3 Halon 1301bromotrifluoromethane, a compound used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.3.1.4 insulatedplaced in an isolated situation to protect
18、and prevent the transfer of damage.4. Significance and Use4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301 encountered in distributionthrough both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that Halon 1301 is handled, transported, an
19、d stored in sucha 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.5. Practice5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, storing, and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in the CGA publica
20、tions,CFR regulations, and other documents, as listed in Sections 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4, respectively.5.2 Handling:5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with CGA Publication No P-1, P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases inContainers and as specified by the manufacturer.5.2.1.1 Personnel who
21、 handle or store, or both, cylinders of Halon 1301 shall be trained properly to recognize and identify thecharacteristics of the product and the proper methods of safely handling full, partly full, and empty cylinders.5.2.2 All Halon transfers between storage containers and recycling processes shall
22、 be performed by personnel trained inhandling procedures.5.2.3 Halon 1301 recycling and transfer processes shall be in conjunction with the equipment requirements specified by themanufacturer.5.2.4 Halon handling shall be in nonsmoking, heater-free, ventilated areas to preclude product accumulation.
23、 Provisions shallbe made to ensure that service areas limit Halon 1301 concentrations to not exceed 10 % by volume for 1 min and 0.1 % for byvolume for a time-weighted exposure of 8 h.5.2.5 Cylinders shall not be over filled. The maximum permitted filling density for Type II product in accordance wi
24、thSpecification D5632D5632/D5632M shall be 77 lb/ft3 (1233 kg/m3). The maximum permitted filling density for Type I productin accordance with Specification D5632D5632/D5632M shall be 70 70 lblb/ftft3 (1121 (1121 kgkg/mm3). The liquid portion ofthe liquefied gas shall not completely fill the containe
25、rs internal volume and the pressure shall not exceed five fourths the servicepressure of the container at any temperature up to and including 130F (54C). The filling density requirements for purespecification quality (Type II) product are specified in CFR Title 49 CFR49, Parts 173.304 and 173.305.5.
26、2.6 Handling of materials should be done in a manner that prevents contamination ofor commingling of materials other thanHalon 1301.5.2.7 Cylinders shall be free of dirt and contamination that would contribute to or would cause deterioration of the productduring shipment or storage. Precautions shou
27、ld be taken to prevent the entry of oil, water, or any other foreign matter into thecontainer. Unique coatings or preservatives applied prior to shipment to protect the containers are not considered contamination.5.3 Transportation:5.3.1 Shipment of materials between distributors, collectors, recycl
28、ers, and reclaimers Transportation shall be as specified inaccordance with the DOT regulations Title 49 CFR.of CFR Title 49.5.3.1.1 Shipment of materials between distributors, collectors, recyclers, and reclaimers should be within approved DOTguidelines for Class 2.2, regulated materials.Any further
29、 provisions for special transportation or packaging should be agreed uponbetween the collectors, recyclers, and reclaimers.5.3.1.2 The minimum design pressure requirements shall be as stated in CFR Title 49 CFR 49, Part 173.301.173.304. Thepressure inside the container at 70F (21C) shall not exceed
30、the service pressure for which the container is marked. The pressureinside the container at 130F (54C) shall not exceed five fourths the service pressure for which the container is marked. Fig. 1illustrates the effect of temperature on cylinders filled with mixtures of Halon 1301 and nitrogen.5 Avai
31、lable by means of the Internet: http:/www.halon.org/pdfs/intro.pdf from Halon Recycling Corporation, 1001 19th St., N, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22209,http:/www.halon.org/safe.php.D5631 1525.3.2 Transportation Where possible, transportation shall be in suitable vehicles to preclude cylinder damage b
32、y excessivemechanical vibration, shock, freezing, or deleterious high temperatures throughout the entire transport route.5.3.2.1 If cylinders are expectedlikely to be subject to unacceptable transport conditions, the cylinders should be placed underinsulated conditions.5.3.3 Compressed gas cylinder
33、permanent marking requirements shall be in accordance with CFR Title 49, Part 178 of Title 49CFR and shalland must be maintained in legible condition as required by Part 173 of Title 49 CFR. Warning labels shall be affixedto the cylinders CFR Title 49, Part 173. Warning labels conforming to the requ
34、irements of 82.106 of Title 40 CFR.CFR Title 40,Part 82.106 shall be affixed to the cylinders.5.3.4 Containers used for the shipping of Halon 1301 conforming to Specification D5632/D5632M shall be marked inaccordance with CFR Title 49, Part 172 Subpart D “Marking.” The proper shipping name for Speci
35、fication D5632/D5632M TypeII (pure) Halon 1301 is “Bromotrifluoromethane or Refrigerant Gas R13B1 (do not list both),” UN 1009, Hazard Class 2.2(nonflammable gas). The proper shipping name for nitrogen superpressurized Halon 1301 is “Liquefied Gas, nonflammablecharged with nitrogen,” UN1058, Hazard
36、Class 2.2 (nonflammable gas).5.4 Storage:5.4.1 Storage shall be in accordance with CGA Publication No. P-1, in P-1 Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gasesin Containers in qualified cylinders in accordance with CFR Title 49, Parts 173 and 178 of Title 49 CFR.178.5.4.2 Cylinders should be store
37、d in areas that will protect the vessels from physical and environmental damage, and tamperingfrom unauthorized personnel.5.4.2.1 Facilities should be constructed and oriented so that safety requirements are fulfilled for the storage of pressurizedcylinders.5.4.3 Storage containers shall be fitted w
38、ith pressure-release mechanisms to limit vessel pressure to not more than the minimumrequired test pressure of the cylinder. Safety relief valves shall be set at no less than 75 %, nor more than 100 % of the minimumrequired test pressure of the cylinder. Safety relief valves shall be in contact with
39、 the vapor space of the cylinder.5.4.3.1 Periodic hydrostatic testing and reinspectionre-inspection of cylinders used for Halon 1301 shall comply with Part 180of Title 49 CFR.CFR Title 49, Part 180.5.4.4 Containers shall be clearly marked and labeled to identify whether the Halon 1301 contained conf
40、orms to either Type Ior Type II of Specification D5632D5632/D5632M. The proper storage name for Specification D5632/D5632M Type II (pure)FIG. 1 Isometric Diagram for BromotrifluoromethaneD5631 153Halon 1301 is “Bromotrifluoromethane or Refrigerant Gas R13B1 (do not list both),” UN 1009, Hazard Class
41、 2.2 (nonflammablegas). The proper storage name for nitrogen superpressurized Halon 1301 is “Liquefied Gas, nonflammable charged with nitrogen,”UN1058, Hazard Class 2.2 (nonflammable gas).5.4.5 Insulation shall be placed on pallets or shoring and provisions should be made to prevent excessive shock
42、or thermalfluctuations to cylinders.5.4.6 Cylinders shall be stored in a manner that will prevent contamination from external sources.5.4.6.1 If Halon 1301 in accordance with Specification D5632D5632/D5632M is stored in the same area as material not inaccordance with the specification,Specification
43、D5632/D5632M, storage shall be segregated or clearly identifiable as not beingsimilar.5.5 Extreme Elevated Temperature ConsiderationsWhen Type I or Type II mixtures of Halon 1301 and N2 may be exposedto constant temperatures at or greater than 131F (55C) during transportation or storage, then higher
44、 container pressures will beencountered that require alternative fill in the container to that specified in 5.2.5. In this instance, limit container fill density to amaximum of 62.5 lb/ft3 (1001 kg/m3). A maximum fill density of 62.5 lb/ft3 (1001 kg/m3) and a maximum non-absorbable gasescontent of 1
45、9.3 % should be observed if it is desired to prevent a liquid full condition up to 149F (65C). The isometric diagramfor nitrogen-superpressurized Bromotrifluoromethane is shown in Fig. 1.6. Inspection6.1 Halon 1301 that has been reclaimed or recycled using approved reclamation systems may be release
46、d for reissue, providedtest examination to validate the material to specification is fulfilled.6.1.1 Reclaimed or recycled Halon 1301 that cannot be proven to comply with Specification D5632D5632/D5632M shall notbe reissued. The material willshall be processed by environmentally safe methods until c
47、onformance to product standard isachieved.7. Keywords7.1 Bromotrifluoromethane; CF3Br; compressed gas; compressed liquefied gas; cylinders; explosion suppressant; firesuppressant; Halon 1301; handling; reclamation; recovery; recycling; storage; transportASTM International takes no position respectin
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