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ASTM F 1231 : 2014

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Oil Spill Dispersants in Freshwater and Other Inland Environments, Rivers and Creeks

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-12-2023

Superseded by

ASTM F 1231 : 2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-03-2014

€59.22
Excluding VAT

Committee
F 20
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
3
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1This guide covers the use of oil spill dispersants to assist in the control of oil spills. This guide is written with the goal of minimizing the environmental impacts of oil spills; this goal is the basis on which the recommendations are made. Aesthetic and socioeconomic factors are not considered, although these and other factors are often important in spill response.

1.2Spill responders have available several means to control or clean up spilled oil. In this guide, the use of dispersants is given equal consideration with other spill countermeasures. It is not considered as “last resort” after all other methods have failed.

1.3This is a general guide only. Oil, as used in this guide, includes crude oils and refined petroleum products. Differences between individual dispersants or between different oil products are not considered.

1.4This guide is organized by habitat type, for example, small ponds and lakes, rivers and streams, and land. It considers the use of dispersants primarily to protect habitats from impact (or to minimize impacts).

1.5This guide applies only to freshwater and other inland environments. It does not consider the direct application of dispersants to subsurface waters.

1.6In making dispersant use decisions, appropriate government authorities should be consulted as required by law.

1.7This 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.

ASTM F 2532 : 2006 Standard Guide for Determining Net Environmental Benefit of Dispersant Use
ASTM F 2532 : 2013 Standard Guide for Determining Net Environmental Benefit of Dispersant Use
ASTM F 2532 : 2019 Standard Guide for Determining Net Environmental Benefit of Dispersant Use

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