ASTM_D_6881_-_D_6881M_-_03_2013.pdf

Designation:D6881/D6881M03(Reapproved 2013)Standard Classification forStandard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit SizeClassified By Bulk Density1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6881/D6881M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONAn ad-hoc survey in 2000 showed about 40 different box sizes in use by the plastic resin industry;the purpose for this classification is to quantify a box/pallet unit size acceptable for this industry withinthe limits of the scope.1.Scope1.1 This classification covers containers used to hold plasticresins with bulk density(Test Methods D1895)of 27 to 39lb/ft3(0.432 to 0.625 g/cm3).1.2 This classification does not apply to any plastic resinswith bulk density below 27 lb/ft3(0.432 g/cm3)or above39lb/ft3(0.625 g/cm3).1.3 This classification does not apply to bulk boxes contain-ing hazardous materials.1.4 This classification does not address box/pallet unitiza-tion requirements.1.5 This classification does not address requirements ofplastic bag liners normally placed inside the corrugated bulkbox before filling with plastic resin.1.6 This classification does not address tamping,shaking,orother compression methods of the resin filled bulk box tocondense entrained air and increase headspace in the bulk box.1.7 This classification does not address blocking and brac-ing or other shipping requirements normally associated withbulk box unit deliveries.1.8 This classification does not address filled bulk box/palletunit stack height.1.9 This classification does not address international ship-ping regulations of bulk box/pallet units.1.10 This classification does not address pallet openingsizes for pallet trucks.1.11 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.1.13 This classification offers an organized collection ofinformation or a series of options and does not recommend aspecific course of action.This document cannot replace edu-cation or experience and should be used in conjunction withprofessional judgement.Not all aspects of this classificationmay be applicable in all circumstances.This ASTM standard isnot intended to represent or replace the standard of care bywhich the adequacy of a given professional service must bejudged,nor should this document be applied without consid-eration of a projects many unique aspects.The word“stan-dard”in the title of this document means only that thedocument has been approved through the ASTM consensusprocess.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1895 Test Methods for Apparent Density,Bulk Factor,andPourability of Plastic Materials3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:1This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on ShippingContainers,Crates,Pallets,Skids and Related Structures.Current edition approved Oct.1,2013.Published November 2013.Originallyapproved in 2003.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6881 03(2008).DOI:10.1520/D6881_D6881M-03R13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.1 bulk box,plastic resin,na container used to enclose,protect,hold,and transport plastic resin,with net weights ofabout 1000 to 1600 lb(453.6 to 725.7 kg);it will havesemi-rigid sidewalls that resist bulging of the sidewall whenloaded,retain the approximate size of the empty assembledbox,and prevent collapse of the container during removal ofthe product.3.1.1.1 DiscussionNormally,the box is placed on a palletor skid,filled,and stacked one pallet load on the other for astack height selected by the user.3.1.2 freeboard,namount of bulk box set back from palletedge on all sides to offset the bulge of the container when filledwith resin(typically 7 to 8%of pallet dimension).3.1.3 pinwheeling,vwhen lengthwise loading vans orcontainers,the turning of a bulk box 90 and loading width-wise.3.1.4 plastic resin,norganic compounds produced bypo