ASTM_D_4432_-_98.pdf

Designation:D 4432 98Standard Guide forPurchasing Papers Used in Continuous Computer Forms1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4432;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(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers the various classes of papers mostcommonly used in the manufacturing of continuous computerprintout forms.1.2 This guide covers virgin,recycled,and recycled contentpaper products.NOTE1There is currently no similar or equivalent ISO standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot ofPaper,Paperboard,Fiberboard,and Related Products2D 1968 Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products2F 549 Definitions of Terms Relating to Carbonless CopyProducts22.2TAPPI Standards:3T 236 Kappa Number of Pulp3T 410 Grammage of Paper and Paperboard(Weight PerUnit Area)3T 550 Determination of Equilibrium Moisture in Pulp,Paper,and Paperboard for Chemical Analysis32.3ISO Standard:ISO 9706Information and documentationPaper fordocumentsRequirements for permanence43.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions shall be in accordance withTerminology D 1968 and Definitions F 549.For terms used inthis guide which are not provided by Terminology D 1968 andDefinitions F 549,see the Dictionary of Paper.54.Classification4.1 Types:4.1.1 Forms Bond.4.1.2 Carbonless Bond(Chemical Transfer).4.2 Nominal Basis WeightIllustrative range of equivalentvalues.lb/ream(Ream Size of 17 by 22 in.500 Sheets)g/m210382075361355.Ordering Information5.1 Orders for paper in accordance with this guide shouldspecify the class,basis weight(grammage),size,and color.NOTE2See Appendix X1.5.2 This guide covers the classes of paper which can be usedin computer printout forms and other types of forms.Theconstruction of the forms,that is,size,number of plies,perforations,and so forth,should be specified separately.6.Composition6.1 If specific paper composition is felt to be necessary toensure paper performance,including permanence,the requiredcomposition and the test method whereby that compositionshall be verified shall be agreed upon between the buyer andthe seller.6.2 All grades may contain cellulose fibers derived fromrecovered material.6.3 The recycled fiber content of a recycled content papermay be determined between the buyer and the seller,based ontotal fiber weight.See X1.6 and X1.7.7.Physical Requirements7.1 The paper should be in accordance with reasonableindustry practice as related to texture,formation,finish,caliper,lint,dust,dirt,holes,spots,wrinkles,folds,and scuff marks.7.2 Paper shall perform satisfactorily for the use designatedin the invitation to bid,in accordance with criteria agreed uponbetween the purchaser and the seller.Sampling shall be inaccordance with Practice D 585.7.3 If opacity and thickness are to be considerations,theyshall be agreed upon between the buyer and the seller.7.4 Tolerance from nominal sheet weight is 65%.8.Keywords8.1 carbonless forms bond;computer printout forms;formsbond;recycled content paper;recycled paper1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-6 on Paper andPaper Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D06.30 on Printingand Writing Papers.Current edition approved Feb.10,1998.Published November 1998.Originallypublished as D 4432 85.Last previous edition D 4432 96e1.2Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 15.09.3Available from the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry(TAPPI),P.O.Box 105113,Atlanta,GA 30348.4Available from International Organization of Standards,1 Rue de Varembo,Case Postale 56,CH-1211 Geneve 20,Switzerland.5Available from TAPPI,5th ed.,1996.1AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS100 Barr Harbor Dr.,West Conshohocken,PA 19428Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards.Copyright ASTMNOTICE:Thisstandardhaseitherbeensupercededandreplacedbyanewversionordiscontinued.ContactASTMInternational(www.astm.org)forthelatestinformation.APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1This guide is not intended to supply the entireinformation that would allow for complete purchasing guide-line(s)for continuous computer printout forms.It is recom-mended that other information be supplied to a forms manu-facturer,or on a request for bid,that would include informationas to how the product is to be used.X1.2 Examples of additional information might include thespecific types of printing equipment the product would be usedon(that is,specify make(s)and model(s)of printer),andhandling requirements such as decollating,bursting,filing,mailing,and so forth.Anything that can be done to point outthe specific use of forms to the supplier would be most helpful.X1.3There is no one paper or forms product that canuniversally serve a wide range of needs a