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

1.2 This provisional specification is intended to provide a system of containers and pour spouts that effectively reduce emissions and spills when in use in filling, transport, or storage.

1.3 This provisional specification is not a fire hazard standard. It concerns portable gasoline and kerosene containers for consumer use.

1.4 Containers used with these systems shall meet all applicable requirements of either Specification F 852 or F 976 and additional requirements as specified in this provisional standard.

1.5 Provisional standards achieve limited consensus through approval of the sponsoring subcommittee.

The following precautionary caveat applies only to the test method portion, Section , of this provisional 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.