1.1 This specification establishes nationally recognized performance requirements for portable gasoline containers intended for reuse by the consumer. This specification does not cover single-trip prepackaged containers.

1.2 This standard 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 7, of this specification: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 6 for additional precautionary information.