ASTM_D_5330_-_D_5330M_-_06_2012.pdf

Designation:D5330/D5330M06(Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forPressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging,Filament-Reinforced1,2This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5330/D5330M;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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers filament-reinforced,pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.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 of the other,without combiningvalues in any way.1.3 The following precautionary 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 limita-tions prior to 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 TapeD3815/D3815M Practice for Accelerated Weathering ofPressure-Sensitive Tapes by Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Ex-posure ApparatusD3889/D3889M Test Method for Adherence to Linerboardof Pressure-Sensitive Tape at Low TemperatureD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers,Packages,orPackaging Components for TestingD4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-berboard Sheet Stock(Container Grade)and Cut Shapes2.2 Federal Specifications:PPP-T-97 Tape,Packaging/Industrial,Filament Reinforced4PPP-T-680 Tape,Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive:Packagingand Packing of42.3 ISO Standard:ISO 9000:2000 Quality Management SystemsFundamen-tals and Vocabulary5ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management SystemsRequire-ments5ISO 9004:2000 Quality Management SystemsGuidelinesfor Performance Improvements53.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral definitions for packaging and dis-tribution environments are found in Terminology D996.4.Classification4.1 Types:4.1.1 Type ICut-resistant(polyester-reinforced).4.1.2 Type IIMedium-tensile strength.4.1.3 Type IIIHigh-tensile strength.4.1.4 Type IVHigh-tensile strength,weather-resistant.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 1992.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5330/D5330M 04(2006).DOI:10.1520/D5330_D5330M-06R12.2This specification is intended to replace Federal Specification PPP-T-97.Typesare the same in both specifications.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 19111-5098,Attn:NPODS.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.Ordering Information5.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:5.1.1 Type required(see 4.1);5.1.2 Roll width and length;unless otherwise specified,direct substitution of SI or inch-pound shall be allowed(see8.1);5.1.3 Level of packaging,packing,and marking if otherthan commercial(see Section 18);5.1.4 If certification is required(see Section 17);and5.1.5 ASTM specification designation and date of issue.6.Materials and Manufacture6.1 The materials used in the construction of the tapes shallbe such that they ensure performance of the tape over thetemperature range from 55.5 to 71C 65 to 160F andshall conform to the requirements of this specification.6.2 BackingThe backing shall serve as the carrier for theadhesive and shall not serve as the reinforcing material.6.3 AdhesiveThe adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive andwater-insoluble and shall require no moisture,heat,or otherpreparation prior to or after application to clean,dry surfaces.6.4 ReinforcementsThe adhesive shal