1、Designation:F287412Standard Specification forOne Time Use Portable Emergency Fuel Containers(PEFC)for Use by Consumers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2874;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year
2、 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 specification establishes nationally recognizedconstruction,performance and marking standards for portableemergenc
3、y fuel containers intended for attended transport offuel and for one time use by consumers.This specification isnot for containers intended for unattended storage of fuel.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of
4、 the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2517 Specification for Determination of Child Resistanceof Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use2.2
5、Other References:16 CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substance Act316 CFR 1500.121 Labeling Requirements;Prominence,Placement,and Conspicuousness3Childrens Gasoline Burn Prevention Act Public Law 110-278 H.R.8143.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 bag-in-box,nany container consisting of an innernon-rigid pl
6、astic container supported by an outer rigid con-tainer.The inner container will be fitted with a fill neck fittingthat is interconnected to the outer rigid container.3.1.2 constrictor,npart of the nozzle that prevents refillingthe container with fuel.3.1.3 fill neck,npart of the container where the
7、fuel can bedispensed into at the fuel station.3.1.4 portable emergency fuel container(PEFC),na ves-sel designed to be carried by hand and to be used only one timein emergencies to transport fuel from distribution points tostranded motor vehicles.3.1.5 rated capacity,nvolume indicated on the containe
8、r,may also be termed nominal capacity or maximum filling level.3.1.6 spout,ncomponent through which the contents ofthe container can be dispensed.3.1.7 total volume,nrated capacity plus any remainingspace within the container.4.Requirements4.1 The container shall show evidence of good workman-ship a
9、nd meet the following requirements:4.1.1 All container tests shall be performed after closuresare secured as usage dictates.4.2 CapacityThe maximum rated capacity shall be 5 L(1.3 gal).4.2.1 The total volume of the container shall exceed its ratedcapacity by at least 5%.4.3 StabilityEach container s
10、hall not tip over when testedin accordance with 6.1.4.4 HandleEach container shall be provided with a handlethat passes the test described in 6.8.4.5 Drop StrengthContainers shall show no evidence ofleakage when tested in accordance with 6.2.4.6 Internal PressureContainers must pass the test de-scri
11、bed in 6.4 with pressure vent held closed or bypassed.4.7 Exposure TestContainers must pass the test describedin 6.4(internal pressure test)after 6.6 for each fuel type tested.4.8 OpeningsOpenings in containers shall be providedwith a means of closure.4.8.1 Pour SpoutThe fill neck shall accept a pou
12、ring spoutThe pouring spout shall be designed to permit fuel to be pouredwithout leakage.The fill spout must contain a constrictor toprevent refilling.The closures on the container shall not leakwhen tested in accordance with 6.5.The fuel must dispense1This specification is under the jurisdiction of
13、 ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.10 onStandards for Flammable Liquid Containers.Current edition approved March 1,2012.Published March 2012.DOI:10.1520/F2874-12.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact AST
14、M Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Code of Federal Regulations,available from U.S.Government Printing Office,Washington,DC 20402.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,
15、PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 without spilling when dispensed into a typical on-road vehicle.All closures must also meet Specification F2517 for the firstuse only as applicable.Portable Emergency Fuel Containersare exempt from the sections of Specification F2517 dealingw
16、ith reuse or second use such as to open and close the closurefor 250 cycles or the adult-re-securing portion of the test.4.8.2 ConstrictorThe pouring spout must contain a non-removable restriction that will not allow refilling of thecontainer.The maximum internal diameter of the constrictorshall be 19 mm(0.75 in.).The constrictor must not beremovable by unscrewing and must not be removable by handwithout tools in accordance with 6.7.4.8.3 Pressure VentThe container with spout installedshall vent
