ASTM_D_6590_-_D_6590M_-_00_2012.pdf

Designation:D6590/D6590M00(Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forPressure-Sensitive Tape for Sealing Fiber Containers andCans1,2This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6590/D6590M;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.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers one type of pressure-sensitivetape for closing and sealing slip cover type containers such asfiber tubes and metal cans.1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are tobe regarded separately as standard.The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents;therefore,each systemmust be used independently,without combining values in anyway.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion of this specification:This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto its use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD3330/D3330M Test Method for PeelAdhesion of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3611 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-SensitiveTapesD3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3654/D3654M Test Methods for Shear Adhesion ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3759/D3759M Test Method for Breaking Strength andElongation of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3816/D3816M Test Method for Water Penetration Rate ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3833/D3833M Test Method for Water Vapor Transmissionof Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD5570 Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape andAdhesives Used as Box Closure2.2 Military Specification:MIL-C-2439 Container,Ammunition,FiberSpirallyWound42.3 ISO Standard:ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance inProduction and Installation53.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 General definitions for packaging and distributionenvironments are found in Terminology D996.4.Significance and Use4.1 The polyester film backed pressure-sensitive tape de-scribed in this specification is intended for closure and sealingof containers with slip cover closure,such as fiber spirallywound tubes(MIL-C-2439)and metal cans where strength,water-resistance,water-vapor resistance and resistance to rainand other deteriorating elements are required.5.Ordering Information5.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:5.1.1 ASTM Designation and date of issue;5.1.2 Roll width and length;5.1.3 When backing certification is required;5.1.4 When testing and inspection certification is required;and1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape andLabels.Current edition approved April 1,2012.Published May 2012.Originallyapproved in 2000.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6590/D6590M 00(2006).DOI:10.1520/D6590_D6590M-00R12.2This specification is intended to replace Military Specification MIL-T-43036,Type II.3For 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.4Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4 Section D,700Robbins Ave.,Philadelphia,PA 19111-5094,Attn:NPODS.5Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.1.5 Level of packaging and packing,if other than com-mercial.6.Materials and Manufacture6.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shallbe such as to assure performance of the tape over thetemperature range from 55 to 71C 65 to 160F and shallconform to the requirements of this specification.6.2 BackingThe backing shall be a polyester film.6.3 AdhesiveThe adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive,wa-ter resistant,and shall require no moisture,heat or otherpreparation prior to or after application to clean,dry surfaces.The adhesive shall be coated in a smooth and evenly distrib-uted layer on one side of the backing.6.4 RollsThe tape shall be evenly wound in rolls,adhesiveside in,on cores made of paper-fiber or plastic.The core shallhave sufficient rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll undernormal conditions of transportation and use.The inside diam-eter of the core shall be 76 0+1.6 mm 3 0,+116in.Whenthe roll is unwound,t