1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers requirements for HFC Blend B as a fire-fighting medium.
1.2 This specification does not address the fire-fighting equipment or hardware that employs HFC Blend B or the conditions of employing such equipment (for example, handhelds, fixed installations, etc.).
1.3 This specification does not address the storage or transportation of HFC Blend B. Storage, handling, and transportation issues are addressed in Practice D7326.
1.4 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
1.5 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. Specific cautionary statements are given in Section 4.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D6806 Practice for Analysis of Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures by Gas Chromatography
D7326 Practice for Handling, Transportation, and Storage of HFC Blend B (CH2FCF 3, CHF2 CF3, and CO2)
ISO Standards
ISO3427 Gaseous Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Liquefied Gases)-Taking of a Sample
ASHRAE Standard
ASHRAE34 Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
U.S. Government Standards
CFRTitle49,Part172.1 Tables of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions
AHRI Standards
2008AppendixC for Analytical Procedures for AHRI Standard 700-2006
Keywords
HFC Blend B; CF3CFH2; HFC-134a; 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane; CF3CF2H; CO2; carbon dioxide; fire suppressant; fire extinguishant; Halotron® II Halotron® is a trademark of American Pacific Corporation. ; pentafluoroethane;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.220.10 (Fire-fighting)
DOI: 10.1520/D7327-12
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