ASTM_D_3330_-_D_3330M_-_04_2010.pdf

Designation:D3330/D3330M04(Reapproved 2010)Standard Test Method forPeel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3330/D3330M;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 These test methods cover the measurement of the peeladhesion of pressure-sensitive tapes.1.1.1 Test Method A gives a measure of the adherence,when peeled at 180 angle,to a standard steel panel or to othersurface of interest for a single-coated tape.1.1.2 Test Method B gives a measure of the adherence to thebacking of a single-coated tape.1.1.3 Test Method C gives a measure of the adherence ofdouble-coated tape to a standard steel panel or other surface ofinterest.1.1.4 Test Method D gives a measure of the adherence of therelease liner to the adhesive of either single-or double-coatedtape.1.1.5 Test Method E gives a measure of the adherence of anadhesive transfer tape to a standard steel panel or other surfaceof interest.1.1.6 Test Method F gives a measure of the adherence,whenpeeled at 90 angle,to a standard steel panel or other surface ofinterest for a single-coated tape.1.2 These test methods provide a means of assessing theuniformity of the adhesion of a given type of pressure-sensitiveadhesive tape.The assessment may be within a roll of tape,between rolls,or between production lots.1.3 Variations in either the tape backing or the adhesive,orboth,affect the response.Therefore,these test methods cannotbe used to pinpoint the specific cause(s)of non-uniformity.1.4 These test methods may not be appropriate to test tapeshaving relatively stiff backings,stiff liners,or backings show-ing high stretch at low forces.These characteristics will resultin a high variability for the test response which is not a trueindication of the real nature of the adhesive bond.1.5 Values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to beregarded separately as standard.The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents,therefore,each systemmust be used independently without combining values in anyway.1.6 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 limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked AusteniticStainless Steel Sheet,Strip,Plate,and Flat BarD996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers,Packages,orPackaging Components for TestingD5750/D5750M Guide for Width and Length of Pressure-Sensitive TapeE122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,WithSpecified Precision,the Average for a Characteristic of aLot or Process2.2 AFERA Standard:34001 Self adhesive tapes Measurement of peel adhesion2.3 European Norm:4EN 1939 Self adhesive tapes Measurement of peel adhe-sion from stainless steel or from its own backing2.4 Pressure Sensitive Tape Council Standards:5PSTC 101 Peel Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tape1This test method 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 1,2010.Published July 2010.Originallyapproved in 1976.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D3330/D3330M 04.DOI:10.1520/D3330_D3330M-04R10.2For 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.3Association des Fabricants Europens de Rubans Auto Adhesifs(AFERA),LAM,Laan Copes van Cattenburch 79,NL-2858 EW,The Hauge,Netherlands.4European Norm,(EN);available from Comit Europen de Normalisation(CEN),Rue de Stassart,36,B-1050,Brussels,Belgium.5Pressure Sensitive Tape Council(PSTC),400 North Michigan Ave.,#2200,Chicago,IL 606114267.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsTerminology found in Terminology D996shall apply.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 Test Method ASingle-Coated Tapes,Peel Adhesion at180 AngleA strip of tape is applied to a standard test panel(or other surface of interest)with controlled pressure.The tapeis peeled from the panel at 180 angle at a specified rate,duringwhich time the force required to effect peel is measured.4.2 Test Method BAdhesion to Backing,Single-CoatedTapesAstrip of the tape under test is