ASTM_D_6123_-_D_6123M_-_97_2012.pdf

Designation:D6123/D6123M97(Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forPressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging andGeneral Purpose Masking1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6123/D6123M;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 paper-backed pressure-sensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking.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 13,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 limita-tions prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD3121 Test Method for Tack of Pressure-Sensitive Adhe-sives by Rolling BallD3330/D3330M Test Method for PeelAdhesion of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3611 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-SensitiveTapesD3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3759/D3759M Test Method for Breaking Strength andElongation of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tapefor Packaging,Box Closure,and SealingD5570 Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape andAdhesives Used as Box Closure2.2 Federal Specification:PPP-T-680 Tape,Pressure-Sensitive:Packaging and Packingof32.3 ISO Standard:ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance inProduction and Installation43.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral definitions for packaging and dis-tribution environments are found in Terminology D996.4.Significance and Use4.1 The pressure-sensitive paper-backed tapes covered bythis specification are intended for packaging applications suchas bundling small parts to be overpacked,holding small partsto larger assemblies,and for temporary closure of chipboardboxes and fiberboard boxes that are not to be shipped bycommon carrier.They are also for general use applicationssuch as in temporarily masking surfaces from being covered bypaint,varnish,or other finishing materials.These tapes are notintended to be a substitute for tapes covered by SpecificationD5486/D5486M.Type I is for use where conformability isdesired.Type II is for uses requiring more strength and forstraight line masking.5.Classification5.1 Type I is crepe paper backed.5.2 Type II is flat paper backed.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),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 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6123/D6123M 97(2007).DOI:10.1520/D6123_D6123M-97R12.2For 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 Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4,Section D,700 Robbins Ave.,Phila.,PA 191115094.Attn:NPODS.4Available 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 6.1.3 Roll width and length(see Section 9),6.1.4 When testing and inspection certification is requiredand(see Section 16),and6.1.5 Level of packaging and packing when other thancommercial(see Section 17).7.Materials and Manufacture7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shallbe such as to ensure conformance to the requirements of thisspecification.7.2 BackingThe paper backing shall be treated to make itresistant to water,paints,varnish and other finishing materials.The backing shall have sufficient strength to allow the tape tobe unwound from the roll and to be removed from the maskedsurface after application of finishing materials without break-age or delamination.7.3 AdhesiveThe adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive,water-insoluble,and shall require no moisture,heat,or otherpreparation prior to or after application to clean,dry surfac