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Standard Test Method for Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals (Vapors and Gases)
NORMA vydaná dňa 1.5.2023
Označenie normy: ASTM E681-09(2023)
Dátum vydania normy: 1.5.2023
Kód tovaru: NS-1143593
Počet strán: 12
Približná hmotnosť: 36 g (0.08 libier)
Krajina: Americká technická norma
Kategória: Technické normy ASTM
Keywords:
ICS Number Code 13.300 (Protection against dangerous goods)
Significance and Use | ||||||||||||
5.1?The LFL and UFL of gases and vapors define the range of flammable concentrations in air. 5.2?This method measures the LFL and UFL for upward (and partially outward) flame propagation. The limits for downward flame propagation are narrower. 5.3?Limits of flammability may be used to determine guidelines for the safe handling of volatile chemicals. They are used particularly in assessing ventilation requirements for the handling of gases and vapors. NFPA 69 provides guidance for the practical use of flammability limit data, including the appropriate safety margins to use. 5.4?As discussed in Brandes and Ural,4 there is a fundamental difference between the ASTM and European methods for flammability determination. The ASTM methods aim to produce the best representation of flammability parameters, and rely upon the safety margins imposed by the application standards, such as NFPA 69. On the other hand, European test methods aim to result in a conservative representation of flammability parameters. For example, in this standard, LFL is the calculated average of the lowest go and highest no-go concentrations while the European test methods report the LFL as the minimum of the five highest no-go concentrations. Note 2:?For hydrocarbons, the break point between
nonflammability and flammability occurs over a narrow concentration
range at the lower flammability limit, but the break point is less
distinct at the upper limit. For materials found to be
non-reproducible per 13.1.1
that are likely to have large quenching distances and may be
difficult to ignite, such as ammonia and certain halogenated
hydrocarbon, the lower and upper limits of these materials may both
be less distinct. That is, a wider range exists between flammable
and nonflammable concentrations (see Annex A1).
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1. Scope | ||||||||||||
1.1?This test method covers the determination of the lower and upper concentration limits of flammability of chemicals having sufficient vapor pressure to form flammable mixtures in air at atmospheric pressure at the test temperature. This test method may be used to determine these limits in the presence of inert dilution gases. No oxidant stronger than air should be used. Note 1:?The lower flammability limit (LFL) and upper
flammability limit (UFL) are sometimes referred to as the lower
explosive limit (LEL) and the upper explosive limit (UEL),
respectively. However, since the terms LEL and UEL are also used to
denote concentrations other than the limits defined in this test
method, one must examine the definitions closely when LEL and UEL
values are reported or used.
1.2?This test method is based on electrical ignition and visual observations of flame propagation. Users may experience problems if the flames are difficult to observe (for example, irregular propagation or insufficient luminescence in the visible spectrum), if the test material requires large ignition energy, or if the material has large quenching distances. 1.3?Annex A1 provides a modified test method for materials (such as certain amines, halogenated materials, and the like) with large quenching distances which may be difficult to ignite. 1.4?In other situations where strong ignition sources (such as direct flame ignition) is considered credible, the use of a test method employing higher energy ignition source in a sufficiently large pressure chamber (analogous, for example, to the methods in Test Method E2079 for measuring limiting oxygen concentration) may be more appropriate. In this case, expert advice may be necessary. 1.5?The flammability limits depend on the test temperature and pressure. This test method is limited to an initial pressure of the local ambient or less, with a practical lower pressure limit of approximately 13 kPa (100 mm Hg). The maximum practical operating temperature of this equipment is approximately 150 ?C. 1.6?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.7?This test method should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test method may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment that takes into account all of the factors pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use. 1.8?This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.9?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. |
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