ASTM_D_6788_-_02_2012.pdf

Designation:D678802(Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forRepositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6788;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers repositionable pressure-sensitive flags used to mark,flag,and index documents,books,periodicals,and so forth.1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are tobe regarded separately as standard.The values stated in eachsystem are not exact equivalents;therefore,each system mustbe used independently,without combining values in any way.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion,Section 14,of this specification.Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory require-ments prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD3330/D3330M Test Method for PeelAdhesion of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers,Packages,orPackaging Components for Testing2.2 Federal Specifications:CID A-A-2826 Tabs,Signal(Repositionable),cancelled No-vember,19,19993PPP-T-680 Federal Packaging Standard42.3 ISO Standard:ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance inProduction and Installation52.4 ANSI/ASQC Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling and Tables for Inspection byVariables for Percent Defective53.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral terms in this specification are de-fined in Terminology D996.3.2 pad of flagsa vertical stack of individual flags withone flag positioned on top of the other.4.Significance and Use4.1 The repositionable,pressure-sensitive flags covered bythis specification are intended for marking,flagging,andindexing of documents,books,periodicals,and so forth.Flagsconsist of a single sheet of matte film partially covered byadhesive.There is a non-adhesive tab or section at one end ofthe flag for easy removal from surfaces.The flag is removablefrom most surfaces including paper.Flags may have a printedmessage on the top side of the flag.4.2 This specification replaces U.S.Government CID A-A-2826.5.Classification5.1 Type 1 flags are 1 in.wide(25 mm)and have a coloredtab at one end.5.2 Type 2 flags are 1 in.wide(25 mm)and have a printedmessage on the top side of the flag.1This 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 2002.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6788 02(2007).DOI:10.1520/D6788-02R12.2For 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.3Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.4Available from www.dia.mil.For additional information or comments write toGeneral Services Administration,Federal Supply Service,FSS Aquisition Manage-ment Center,Environmental Programs and Engineering Policy Division(FCOE),Washington,DC 20406.5Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.3 Type 3 flags are 2 in.wide(50 mm)and have a white tabat one end to highlight writing.5.4 Type 4 flags are12in.wide(12 mm)and have a coloredtab at one end.5.5 Type 5 flags are12in.wide(12 mm)and have an arrowor a message printed on the top side of the flag.6.Ordering Information6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:6.1.1 ASTM designation and date of issue,6.1.2 Type required(see Section 5),6.1.3 Number of flags in each dispenser,6.1.4 Color of tab on flag for unprinted flags,6.1.5 Printed message,if any,6.1.6 When testing and inspection certification is required(see Section 17),and6.1.7 For government orders,conformance to federal pack-aging standards.7.Materials and Manufacture7.1 The materials used in construction of the flags shallconform to the requirements of this specification.7.2 BackingThe film backing shal