1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the packaging and distribution environments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately found in other readily available sources are not included.

1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussions.

1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards organization or ASTM committee are identified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee.

1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into related areas under principal concepts. The broad discriptor term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are included where the concept group is not obvious.

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

C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants

D907 Terminology of Adhesives

D1596 Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material

D3288 Test Methods for Magnet-Wire Enamels

E176 Terminology of Fire Standards

G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Testing

Federal Standard

Other Standards

Keywords

definitions; technical terms; terminology; packaging;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 01.040.55 (Packaging and distribution of goods (Vocabularies)); 55.020 (Packaging and distibution of goods in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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