ASTM F852-08
Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use

Standard No.

ASTM F852-08

Release Date

2008

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F852/F852M-19

Latest

ASTM F852/F852M-22

Scope

1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements for portable gasoline containers intended for reuse by the consumer. This specification also covers reusable containers for gas/oil mixtures commonly used for two-cycle engines and reusable dual-compartment containers for separate gas and oil storage. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.

1.2 This specification is not a fire hazard standard, but a specification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat applies only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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. See Section 7 for additional precautionary information.

ASTM F852-08 Referenced Document

• ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• ASTM D2561 Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-Crack Resistance of Blow-Molded Polyethylene Containers
• ASTM D2565 Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• ASTM D471 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Effect of Liquids
• ASTM D572 Standard Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration by Heat and Oxygen
• ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
• ASTM D794 Standard test method for thermal integrity analysis of deep concrete foundations
• ASTM D999 Standard Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
• ASTM F2234 Standard Specification for Spill Resistant Fueling Systems for Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use
• ASTM F839 Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
• ASTM G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

ASTM F852-08 history

• 2022 ASTM F852/F852M-22 Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
• 2020 ASTM F852/F852M-20 Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
• 2019 ASTM F852/F852M-19 Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
• 2008 ASTM F852-08 Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
• 1999 ASTM F852-99(2006) Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use
• 1999 ASTM F852-99e1 Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use