ASTM D6541-05
Historical Standard: ASTM D6541-05 Standard Specification for HFC-236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane, (CF 3 CH 2 CF 3 )
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ASTM D6541
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for HFC-236fa as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs HFC-236fa or the conditions of employing such equipment (for example, hand-helds, fixed installations, and so forth).
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or transportation of HFC-236fa. Storage, handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D 6427.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Section 6.1, 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. A specific warning statement is given in 4.3.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D6065 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC-227ea 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (CF3CHFCF3)
D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
ISO Standards
ISO3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied Gases)--Taking a SampleU.S. Government Standards
CodeofFederalRegulat Marking Requirements of Packaging for TransportationASHRAE Standard
ASHRAEStandard34 Designation and Safety Classification of RefrigerantsKeywords
CF 3 CH 2 CF 3 ; FE-36 TM ; fire fighting; fire fighting agent; fire protection; fire suppressant; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane; HFC-236fa; hydrofluorocarbon; hydrofluorocarbon 236fa;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.220.10 (Fire-fighting); 71.080.20 (Halogenated hydrocarbons)
DOI: 10.1520/D6541-05
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