ASTM D5631-21 - 1.6.2021
 
Significance and Use

4.1?This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and storage of Halon 1301 encountered in distribution through both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that Halon 1301 is handled, transported, and stored in such a 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.

 
1. Scope

1.1?This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers, recyclers, reclaimers, purchasers, and users 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 mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3?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, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

SB-5

Safety Bulletin: Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Gas Cylinders

SB-1

D5632/D5632M-17(2026)

Standard Specification for Halon 1301, Bromotrifluoromethane (CF3Br)

P-1

Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers

C-7

Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases

C-6

Standard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders

C-1

Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylinders

SB-18

Safety Bulletin: Use of Refrigerant (Halogenated Hydrocarbon) Recovery Cylinders