Cling is of critical importance in maintaining a tight wrap after a load is stretch wrapped.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method measures cling between two layers of film, in both a stretched and unstretched condition.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics

D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing

E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

Keywords

peel cling; stretch wrap; thin films; Cling testing; Film; Peel cling; Stretch wrap films/materials; Thin film applications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories)

Citing ASTM Standards

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