ASTM Volume 15.10, June 2012
Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging
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Table of Contents
D642-00(2010) Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
D880-92(2008) Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
D951-99(2010) Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
D996-10a Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D999-08 Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D1185-98a(2009) Standard Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping
D1434-82(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting
D1596-97(2011) Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material
D1974/D1974M-10 Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
D1975-95(2010) Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress Crack Resistance of Plastic Injection Molded Open Head Pails
D2063/D2063M-10(2012) Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures Using Non-Automated (Manual) Torque Testing Equipment
D2221-01(2010) Standard Test Method for Creep Properties of Package Cushioning Materials
D2658-04(2009) Standard Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box Gage Method)
D2860/D2860M-04(2010) Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape to Fiberboard at 90 Angle and Constant Stress
D3060-94(2005) Standard Test Method for Pressure Drop Rate of Compressed Gas-Propelled Products
D3061-97(2008) Standard Guide for Three-Piece Steel and Tinplate Straight-Wall and Necked-In Aerosol Cans
D3064-97(2008) Terminology Relating to Aerosol Products
D3065-01(2006) Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Aerosol Products
D3069-94(2005) Standard Test Method for Delivery Rate of Aerosol Products
D3070-00(2010) Standard Test Method of Rapid Pressure Determination of Pressurized Products
D3076-00(2010) Standard Test Methods for Effective Crimping on Outside Crimped Valves of Aerosol Containers
D3078-02(2008)e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
D3079-94(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Flexible Heat-Sealed Packages for Dry Products
D3089-97(2008) Standard Practice for Determining the A-D Dimension of Aerosol Valve Dip Tubes
D3090-72(2008) Standard Practice for Storage Testing of Aerosol Products
D3091-72(2008) Standard Practice for Safe Filling of Low-Pressure Pressurized Products
D3094-00(2010) Standard Test Method for Seepage Rate of Aerosol Products
D3103-07e1 Standard Test Method for Thermal Insulation Performance of Distribution Packages
D3198-97(2007) Standard Test Method for Application and Removal Torque of Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
D3330/D3330M-04(2010) Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
D3332-99(2010) Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines
D3469-97(2007) Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Vertical Downward Forces to Disengage Type IIA Lug-Style Child-Resistant Closures
D3470-97(2007) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Removal Lug Strippage of Type IIA Child-Resistant Closures
D3472-97(2007) Standard Test Method for Reverse-Ratchet Torque of Type IA Child-Resistant Closures
D3474-90(2012) Standard Practice for Calibration and Use of Torque Meters Used in Packaging Applications
D3475-12 Standard Classification of Child-Resistant Packages
D3481-06(2011) Standard Test Method for Manual Shelling Two-Piece Child-Resistant Closures That Are Activated by Two Simultaneous Dissimilar Motions
D3580-95(2010) Standard Test Methods for Vibration (Vertical Linear Motion) Test of Products
D3611-06(2011) Standard Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3652/D3652M-01(2012) Standard Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3654/D3654M-06(2011) Standard Test Methods for Shear Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3715/D3715M-98(2011) Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3759/D3759M-05(2011) Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
D3810-97(2007) Standard Test Method for Minimum Application Torque of Type IA Child-Resistant Closures
D3811/D3811M-96(2011) Standard Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3813/D3813M-98(2012)e1 Standard Test Method for Curling, Twisting, and Tubing on Unwind of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3815/D3815M-05(2011) Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
D3816/D3816M-96(2012) Standard Test Method for Water Penetration Rate of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3833/D3833M-96(2011) Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3889/D3889M-96(2012) Standard Test Method for Adherence to Linerboard of Pressure-Sensitive Tape at Low Temperature
D3890-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Number of Strokes to Prime a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D3950-11 Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
D3951-10 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953-07a Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D3968-97(2007) Standard Test Method for Monitoring of Rotational Torque of Type IIIA Child-Resistant Closures
D3985-05(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Coulometric Sensor
D4003-98(2009) Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems
D4041/D4041M-05(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Determining Spray Patterns of Manually Operated Pump Dispensers
D4168-95(2008)e1 Standard Test Methods for Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
D4169-09 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4267-07 Standard Specification for Labels for Small-Volume (100 mL or Less) Parenteral Drug Containers
D4279-95(2009) Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Shipping Containers-Constant and Cycle Methods
D4332-01(2006) Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D4333/D4333M-05(2010)e1 Test Method for the Compatibility Resistance of Mechanical Pump Dispenser Components
D4334-05(2010) Standard Test Method for the Determination of the Dip Tube Retention of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D4335-99(2010) Standard Test Method for Determination of Component Retention of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D4336-05(2010) Standard Test Methods for Determination of the Output Per Stroke of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D4504-94(2011) Standard Specification for Molded Polyethylene Open-Head-Pails for Industrial Shipping of Nonhazardous Goods
D4577-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Compression Resistance of a Container Under Constant Load
D4649-03(2009) Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Stretch Wrap Films
D4675-09e1 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials
D4727/D4727M-12 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D4728-06(2012) Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
D4774-11e1 Standard Specification for User Applied Drug Labels in Anesthesiology
D4775/D4775M-09 Standard Specification for Identification and Configuration of Prefilled Syringes and Delivery Systems for Drugs (Excluding Pharmacy Bulk Packages)
D4919-03(2008) Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings
D4991-07 Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
D5022-07 Standard Specification for Identification of Vials and Ampoules Containing Concentrated Solutions of Drugs to be Diluted Before Use
D5077-90(2009) Standard Terminology Relating to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Packaging Materials
D5094/D5094M-09 Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
D5105-05(2011) Standard Practice for Performing Accelerated Outdoor Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes Using Concentrated Natural Sunlight
D5112-98(2009) Standard Test Method for Vibration (Horizontal Linear Sinusoidal Motion) Test of Products
D5118/D5118M-12 Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
D5168-09 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
D5264-98(2011) Standard Practice for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Materials by the Sutherland Rub Tester
D5265-09 Standard Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
D5276-98(2009) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
D5277-92(2008) Standard Test Method for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester
D5330/D5330M-06(2012) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament-Reinforced
D5331-03(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads Secured with Stretch Wrap Films
D5375/D5375M-98(2011) Standard Test Methods for Liner Removal at High Speeds from Pressure-Sensitive Label Stock
D5414-95(2012) Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Horizontal Impact Performance of Load Unitizing Stretch Wrap Films
D5415-95(2012) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Load Containment Performance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing
D5416-95(2012) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Abrasion Resistance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing
D5445-11a Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
D5458-95(2012) Standard Test Method for Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film
D5459-95(2012) Standard Test Method for Machine Direction Elastic Recovery and Permanent Deformation and Stress Retention of Stretch Wrap Film
D5486/D5486M-06(2012) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
D5487-98(2008) Standard Test Method for Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
D5570/D5570M-10 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box Closure
D5571-94(2010) Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of Plastic Tighthead Drums Not Exceeding 60 Gal (227 L) in Rated Capacity
D5639/D5639M-11 Standard Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
D5663-97(2011) Standard Guide for Validating Recycled Content in Packaging Paper and Paperboard
D5728-00(2006) Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport
D5748-95(2012) Standard Test Method for Protrusion Puncture Resistance of Stretch Wrap Film
D5749-01(2012) Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing
D5750/D5750M-95(2012) Standard Guide for Width and Length of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
D6039/D6039M-11 Standard Specification for Open and Covered Wood Crates
D6055-96(2007)e1 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6123/D6123M-97(2012) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking
D6179-07 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
D6198-07 Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design
D6199-07(2012) Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
D6251/D6251M-11 Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
D6252/D6252M-98(2011) Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Label Stocks at a 90° Angle
D6253-10 Standard Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood Packaging Materials
D6254/D6254M-07 Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
D6255/D6255M-05(2011) Standard Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slotted Angle Crates
D6256/D6256M-10 Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes and Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases
D6295/D6295M-98(2011) Standard Test Method for Dispensability of Light-Duty Pressure-Sensitive Film Tape
D6344-04(2009) Standard Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages
D6398-08 Standard Practice to Enhance Identification of Drug Names on Labels
D6534-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Determining the Peak Force-to-Actuate a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D6535/D6535M-05(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Determining the Dip Tube Length of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D6536/D6536M-00(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Dip Tube Length of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D6537-00(2006) Standard Practice for Instrumented Package Shock Testing For Determination of Package Performance
D6551/D6551M-05(2011) Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
D6573/D6573M-01(2007) Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping Boxes
D6590/D6590M-00(2012) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Sealing Fiber Containers and Cans
D6633-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Basic Functional Stability of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D6653/D6653M-01(2010)e1 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
D6654-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Basic Storage Stability of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D6655-01(2007) Standard Terminology Relating to Mechanical Pump Dispensers
D6787-02(2012) Standard Specification for Repositionable Note Pad
D6788-02(2012) Standard Specification for Repositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags
D6804-02(2011) Standard Guide for Hand Hole Design in Corrugated Boxes
D6834-02(2008) Standard Test Method for Determining Product Leakage from a Package with a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
D6880/D6880M-11 Standard Specification for Wood Boxes
D6881/D6881M-03(2008)e1 Standard Classification for Standard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit Size Classified By Bulk Density
D7030-04(2009) Standard Test Method for Short Term Creep Performance of Corrugated Fiberboard Containers Under Constant Load Using a Compression Test Machine
D7257-06(2011) Standard Test Method for Automated Shelling Two-Piece Child-Resistant Closures That Are Activated by Two Simultaneous Dissimilar Motions
D7298-06(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Comparative Legibility by Means of Polarizing Filter Instrumentation
D7386-12 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
D7387-07 Standard Test Method for Vibration Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) Used for Shipping Liquid Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods)
D7434-08 Standard Test Method for Determining the Performance of Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Transponders on Palletized or Unitized Loads
D7435-08 Standard Test Method for Determining the Performance of Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Transponders on Loaded Containers
D7478/D7478M-11 Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed Wood Crates
D7580/D7580M-09 Standard Test Method for Rotary Stretch Wrapper Method for Determining the Readability of Passive RFID Transponders on Homogenous Palletized or Unitized Loads
D7660-10 Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) Packagings
D7709-11e1 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) of Pharmaceutical Bottles and Blisters
E171/E171M-11 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging
E398-03(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Sheet Materials Using Dynamic Relative Humidity Measurement
F17-08 Standard Terminology Relating to Flexible Barrier Packaging
F34-02(2007) Standard Practice for Construction of Test Cell for Liquid Extraction of Flexible Barrier Materials
F88/F88M-09 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
F99-07(2011) Standard Guide for Writing a Specification for Flexible Barrier Rollstock Materials
F119-82(2008) Standard Test Method for Rate of Grease Penetration of Flexible Barrier Materials (Rapid Method)
F392/F392M-11 Standard Test Method for Flex Durability of Flexible Barrier Materials
F874-98(2008) Standard Test Method for Temperature Measurement and Profiling for Microwave Susceptors
F904-98(2008) Standard Test Method for Comparison of Bond Strength or Ply Adhesion of Similar Laminates Made from Flexible Materials
F1115-95(2008)e1 Standard Test Method for Determining the Carbon Dioxide Loss of Beverage Containers
F1140-07 Standard Test Methods for Internal Pressurization Failure Resistance of Unrestrained Packages
F1249-06(2011) Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
F1278-96(2008) Standard Guide for Use and Handling of Flexible Retort Food Pouches in the Processing Environment
F1306-90(2008)e1 Standard Test Method for Slow Rate Penetration Resistance of Flexible Barrier Films and Laminates
F1307-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Oxygen Transmission Rate Through Dry Packages Using a Coulometric Sensor
F1308-98(2008) Standard Test Method for Quantitating Volatile Extractables in Microwave Susceptors Used for Food Products
F1317-98(2007) Standard Test Method for Calibration of Microwave Ovens
F1349-08 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Ultraviolet (UV) Absorbing Extractables from Microwave Susceptors
F1416-96(2008) Standard Guide for Selection of Time-Temperature Indicators
F1500-98(2008) Standard Test Method for Quantitating Non-UV-Absorbing Nonvolatile Extractables from Microwave Susceptors Utilizing Solvents as Food Simulants
F1519-98(2008) Standard Test Method for Qualitative Analysis of Volatile Extractables in Microwave Susceptors Used to Heat Food Products
F1608-00(2009) Standard Test Method for Microbial Ranking of Porous Packaging Materials (Exposure Chamber Method)
F1884-04(2011) Standard Test Method for Determining Residual Solvents in Packaging Materials
F1886/F1886M-09 Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seals for Flexible Packaging by Visual Inspection
F1921-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Hot Seal Strength (Hot Tack) of Thermoplastic Polymers and Blends Comprising the Sealing Surfaces of Flexible Webs
F1927-07 Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate, Permeability and Permeance at Controlled Relative Humidity Through Barrier Materials Using a Coulometric Detector
F1929-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration
F1980-07(2011) Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices
F2013-10 Standard Test Method for Determination of Residual Acetaldehyde in Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottle Polymer Using an Automated Static Head-Space Sampling Device and a Capillary GC with a Flame Ionization Detector
F2029-08 Standard Practices for Making Heatseals for Determination of Heatsealability of Flexible Webs as Measured by Seal Strength
F2054-07 Standard Test Method for Burst Testing of Flexible Package Seals Using Internal Air Pressurization Within Restraining Plates
F2095-07e1 Standard Test Methods for Pressure Decay Leak Test for Flexible Packages With and Without Restraining Plates
F2096-11 Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)
F2097-10 Standard Guide for Design and Evaluation of Primary Flexible Packaging for Medical Products
F2203-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Linear Measurement Using Precision Steel Rule
F2217-02(2007) Standard Practice for Coating/Adhesive Weight Determination
F2227-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Non-Destructive Detection of Leaks in Non-sealed and Empty Medical Packaging Trays by CO
F2228-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Non-Destructive Detection of Leaks in Medical Packaging Which Incorporates Porous Barrier Material by CO
F2250-03(2008) Standard Practice for Evaluation of Chemical Resistance of Printed Inks and Coatings on Flexible Packaging Materials
F2251-03(2008) Standard Test Method for Thickness Measurement of Flexible Packaging Material
F2252-03(2008) Standard Practice for Evaluating Ink or Coating Adhesion to Flexible Packaging Materials Using Tape
F2338-09 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Detection of Leaks in Packages by Vacuum Decay Method
F2391-05(2011) Standard Test Method for Measuring Package and Seal Integrity Using Helium as the Tracer Gas
F2475-11 Standard Guide for Biocompatibility Evaluation of Medical Device Packaging Materials
F2476-05 Test Method for the Determination of Carbon Dioxide Gas Transmission Rate (Co
F2559/F2559M-06(2010)e1 Standard Guide for Writing a Specification for Sterilizable Peel Pouches
F2622-08e1 Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using Various Sensors
F2638-07 Standard Test Method for Using Aerosol Filtration for Measuring the Performance of Porous Packaging Materials as a Surrogate Microbial Barrier
F2714-08 Standard Test Method for Oxygen Headspace Analysis of Packages Using Fluorescent Decay
F2824-10e1 Standard Test Method for Mechanical Seal Strength Testing for Round Cups and Bowl Containers with Flexible Peelable Lids
F2825-10e1 Standard Practice for Climatic Stressing of Packaging Systems for Single Parcel Delivery