ASTM F1872-17
Standard Guide for Use of Chemical Shoreline Cleaning Agents: Environmental and Operational Considerations
- Standard No.
- ASTM F1872-17
- Release Date
- 2017
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM F1872-21
- Latest
- ASTM F1872-21
- Scope
- 1.1 This guide covers the use of chemical cleaning agents on oiled shorelines. This guide is not applicable to other chemical agents nor to the use of such products in open waters. 1.2 The purpose of this guide is to provide information that will enable spill responders to decide whether to use chemical shoreline cleaning agents as part of the oil spill cleanup response. 1.3 This is a general guide only. It is assumed that conditions at the spill site have been assessed and that these conditions are suitable for the use of cleaning agents. It is assumed that permission has been obtained to use the chemical agents. Variations in the behavior of different types of oil are not dealt with in this guide and may change some of the parameters noted herein. 1.4 This guide covers two different types of shoreline cleaners: those that disperse oil into the water and those that disperse little oil into the water under low energy levels. The selection criteria for these two types can differ widely. This guide does not cover dispersants. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.6 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. 1.7 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.
ASTM F1872-17 Referenced Document
- ASTM F1686 Standard Guide for Surveys to Document and Assess Oiling Conditions on Shorelines
- ASTM F2532 Standard Guide for Determining Net Environmental Benefit of Dispersant Use
ASTM F1872-17 history
- 2021 ASTM F1872-21 Standard Guide for Use of Chemical Shoreline Cleaning Agents: Environmental and Operational Considerations
- 2017 ASTM F1872-17 Standard Guide for Use of Chemical Shoreline Cleaning Agents: Environmental and Operational Considerations
- 2012 ASTM F1872-12 Standard Guide for Use of Chemical Shoreline Cleaning Agents: Environmental and Operational Considerations
- 2005 ASTM F1872-05 Standard Guide for Use of Chemical Shoreline Cleaning Agents: Environmental and Operational Considerations
- 1998 ASTM F1872-98 Standard Guide for Use of Chemical Shoreline Cleaning Agents: Environmental and Operational Considerations
