UL 147B:2016 free download Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type Metal Container Assemblies for Butane
1 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover nonrefillable (disposable) aerosol type metal container assemblies,charged with a commercial grade hydrocarbon fuel gas (primarily butane), constructed，charged, andmarked in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations，Title 49, Specification 2P or 2Q.
1.2 Nonrefillable type metal container assemblies covered by these requirements are used withequipment for such purposes as, but not limited to， camping，cooking, heating,lighting, soldering,orbrazing, and as covered in the following standards:
a) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code，NFPA 58.
b) Standard for Hand-Held Torches for Fuel Gases, UL 147.
1.3 These requirements do not cover DOT 39 specification cylinder assemblies covered by therequirements in the Standard for Nonrefillable (Disposable) Type Fuel Gas Cylinder Assemblies, UL 147A.
2 General
2.1 Components
2.1.1 Except as indicated in 2.1.2, a component of a product covered by this standard shall comply withthe requirements for that component.
2.1.2 A component is not required to comply with a specific requirement that:
a) lnvolves a feature or characteristic not required in the application of the component in theproduct covered by this standard,or
b) ls superseded by a requirement in this standard.
2.1.3 A component shall be used in accordance with its rating established for the intended conditions ofuse.
2.1.4 Specific components are incomplete in construction features or restricted in performancecapabilities. Such components are intended for use only under limited conditions， such as certaintemperatures not exceeding specified limits, and shall be used only under those specific conditions.
2.2 Units of measurement
2.2.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory orapproximate information.
2.3 Undated references
2.3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shallbe interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.
3 Glossary
3.1 For the purpose of this standard the following definitions apply.
3.2 BUTANE- A liquefied petroleum gas composed predominantly of two isomeric forms, normal orISO-, either by themselves or as mixtures where the vapor pressure does not exceed that for
commercial butane in accordance with the Standard Specification for Liquefied Petroleum(LP) Gases,ASTM D1835 REV A-2003.
3.3 CONTAINER – Inside nonrefillable metal canister that complies with the specification for InsideContainers and Linings constructed under Subpart B of Part 178 of the DOT Regulations and similarspecifications of the CTC Regulations.
3.4 CTC REGULATIONS – The Canadian Transport Commission(CTC)Regulations for theTransportation of Dangerous Commodities by Raii.
3.5 DOT REGULATIONS – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)Regulations for the
Transportation of Hazardous Materials,under Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Title 49, Parts 100-199.
3.6 PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICE- A pressure or temperature, or both, activated device used toprevent the pressure from rising a predetermined maximum, and thereby prevent rupture of a normallycharged cylinder when subjected to a standard fire test as required by 49CFR 173.34(f) of the TC andcTC regulations. The term “pressure relief device” is synonymous with “safety relief device” as used byDOT,TC or CTC regulations.
3.7 TC REGULATIONS – The regulations of Transport Canada as published in Transportation ofDangerous Goods Regulations.
UL 147B:2016 free download
