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Fire Safety of Portable Fuel Containers and Gasoline Cans

Voluntary Standard(s)

ASTM F3429/ASTM F3429M-20

Standard Specification for Performance of Flame Mitigation Devices Installed in Disposable and Pre-Filled Flammable Liquid Containers

 

ASTM F852/ASTM F852M-20

Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use

 

ASTM F3326-21

Standard Specification for Flame Mitigation Devices on Portable Fuel Containers

 

ASTM F839-15

Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling of Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use

 

ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 30:2022

Standard for Safety Metallic and Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Flammable and Combustible Liquids


Relevant Rulemaking

Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 (Pending Commission Decision)

Voluntary Standards Evaluation Under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020


Purpose

To work with ASTM and UL to improve or develop fire safety requirements for flame mitigation devices in various type of portable fuel containers, such as gasoline containers.

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