ASTM F1280-19
Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Surface Washing Agents: Impermeable Surfaces

Standard No.

ASTM F1280-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F1280-19

Scope

1.1 This guide covers the use of surface washing agents to assist in the cleanup 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. 1.2 In making surface washing agent use decisions, appropriate government authorities should be consulted as required by law. 1.3 Spill responders have available several means to control or clean up spilled oil. In this guide, the use of chemical surface washing agents is considered. 1.4 This is a general guide only. Oil, as used in this guide, includes crude oils and refined petroleum products. Differences between individual surface washing agents or between different oil products are not considered. 1.5 This guide applies only to impermeable surfaces. This guide does not apply to shorelines. 1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F1280-19 Referenced Document

• ASTM F1279 Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Oilspill Dispersants in Freshwater and Other Inland Environments, Permeable Surfaces
• ASTM F1872 Standard Guide for Use of Chemical Shoreline Cleaning Agents: Environmental and Operational Considerations

ASTM F1280-19 history

• 2019 ASTM F1280-19 Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Surface Washing Agents: Impermeable Surfaces
• 2014 ASTM F1280-14 Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Surface Washing Agents: Impermeable Surfaces
• 2008 ASTM F1280-08 Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Surface Washing Agents: Impermeable Surfaces
• 1990 ASTM F1280-90(1999) Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Oilspill Dispersants in Freshwater and Other Inland Environments, Impermeable Surfaces