ASTM_D_3892_-_15.pdf

Designation:D389215Standard Practice forPackaging/Packing of Plastics1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3892;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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope*1.1 This practice covers the packaging and packing of allthermoset and thermoplastic resins and fabricated shapes.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety problems,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.NOTE1There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics2.2 Federal Standards:Department of Transportation 19A,Title 49,Code of FederalRegulations,Section 178.190,Wooden BoxesGlued,Plywood Cleated3Department of Transportation 17H,Title 49,Code of FederalRegulations,Section 178.118,Steel Drums32.3 Other Standards:National Motor Freight Classification4Uniform Freight Classification Rules53.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of technical terms used inthis practice pertaining to plastics,see Terminology D883.4.Significance and Use4.1 Packing and packaging provisions are outlined asneeded for adequate transport of resins and finished productswith a minimum of mishaps in shipment.4.2 Commercial levels are included for all commercial andmost federal and military shipments.Level A requirements areadded for special military purchases only.5.Procedure5.1 Examination of Preparation for DeliveryExamine inaccordance with Table 1 to determine that packaging,packing,and marking comply with requirements specified in the con-tract or order.The sample unit for this examination shall be oneshipping container fully prepared for delivery.5.2 PackagingPackaging shall be commercial or Level A,as specified.5.2.1 CommercialThe material shall be packaged in ac-cordance with normal commercial practice.The completepackage shall be designed to ensure the item against damageduring shipment,handling,and storage.5.2.2 Level AFor Military Procurement Only:5.2.2.1 Sheets,Rods,Tubes,Pipes,Fittings,and OtherShapesUnless otherwise specified in the contract or order,individual fabricated shapes shall be packaged in such amanner as to protect the material against physical and mechani-cal damage and contamination during transit.Only itemscomprised of a single National Stock number(NSN)oridentifying number shall be placed in one package.Individualsheets shall be masked or interleaved.5.2.2.2 Rolls of Film or SheetingThese shall be suppliedin rolls.Each roll shall be wrapped with at least one layer ofpolyethylene film or kraft paper,and tightly sealed with tape toprevent contamination.5.3 PackingPacking shall be commercial or Level A,asspecified.5.3.1 CommercialThe material shall be packed in accor-dance with normal commercial practice.The packaged mate-rial shall be packed to assure acceptance by common carrierand to provide product protection against loss and damageduring multiple shipments,handling,and storage.The shipping1This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.94 on Government/IndustryStandardization.Current edition approved Sept.1,2015.Published September 2015.Originallyapproved in 1980.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D3892-93(2009).DOI:10.1520/D3892-15.2For 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 fromAmerican TruckingAssn.,1616 PStreet,N.W.,Washington,DC20036.5Available from Railroad Freight Classification,Room 1106,222 South River-side Plaza,Chicago,IL 60606.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 container shall be in compliance with National Motor FreightClassification and Uniform Freight Classification Rules.5.3.2 Level A(For Military Procurement Only):5.3.2.1 Sheets,Rods,Tubes,Film,and Other ShapesThematerials packaged as specified in 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2 shall bepacked in plywood cleated boxes conforming to Department ofTransportation(DOT)19A.All items packed together must beof the same technical description.5.3.2.2 Resin,Powder,GranulesUnlessotherwisespecified,the material in the quanti