This specification covers paper-backed pressure sensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking. The paper presents two types of pressure-sensitive tape: type I - crepe paper backed, and type II - flat paper backed. The materials used in the construction of the tape shall be such as to ensure conformance to the requirements specified. The tape shall comply with the physical requirements specified. Specimen preparation shall be as specified in the appropriate test method. Number of tests per unit of product shall be as specified in the appropriate test method. Accelerated aging, adhesion, tensile and elongation, tack, and thickness shall be tested to meet the requirements specified.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers paper-backed pressure-sensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking.

1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently, without combining values in any way.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 13, of this specification. 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

D3121 Test Method for Tack of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives by Rolling Ball

D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

D3611 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3759/D3759M Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging

D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing

D5570 Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box Closure

ISO Standard

Federal Specification

Keywords

light duty; packaging; pressure-sensitive; tape; General purpose masking; Light duty packaging; Packing/packaging materials/systems--specifications; Packing/packaging materials/systems (pressure-sensitive tape); Pressure-sensitive tapes--specifications; Shipping containers/materials/applications--specifications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.180 (Adhesives)

Citing ASTM Standards

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