ASTM D6123/D6123M-97
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking
Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking
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1.1 This specification covers paper-backed pressure-sensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking.
1.2 The values stated either in inch-pound units 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.
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Designation: D 6123/D 6123M – 97
Standard Specification for
Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and
General Purpose Masking
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6123/D 6123M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 Federal Specification:
PPP-T-680 Tape, Pressure-Sensitive: Packaging and Pack-
1.1 This specification covers paper-backed pressure-
ing of
sensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking.
2.3 ISO Standard:
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for QualityAssurance in
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
Production and Installation
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
be used independently, without combining values in any way.
3. Terminology
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
test methods portion, Section 13, of this specification. This
tribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
4. Significance and Use
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4.1 The pressure-sensitive paper-backed tapes covered by
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
this specification are intended for packaging applications such
tions prior to use.
as bundling small parts to be overpacked, holding small parts
to larger assemblies, and for temporary closure of chipboard
2. Referenced Documents
boxes and fiberboard boxes that are not to be shipped by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
common carrier. They are also for general use applications
D996 TerminologyofPackagingandDistributionEnviron-
suchasintemporarilymaskingsurfacesfrombeingcoveredby
ments
paint, varnish, or other finishing materials. These tapes are not
D3121 Test Method for Tack of Pressure-Sensitive Adhe-
intended to be a substitute for tapes covered by Specification
sives by Rolling Ball
D5486/5486M. Type I is for use where conformability is
D 3330/D 3330M Test Methods for Peel Adhesion of
2 desired. Type II is for uses requiring more strength and for
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes at 180° Angle
straight line masking.
D 3611 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-
Sensitive Tapes
5. Classification
D3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-
2 5.1 Type I is crepe paper backed.
Sensitive and Gummed Tapes
5.2 Type II is flat paper backed.
D 3715/D 3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
6. Ordering Information
D3759/D3759M Test Method for Tensile Strength and
6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
6.1.1 ASTM Designation and date of issue,
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
6.1.2 Type required (see Section 5),
D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape
2 6.1.3 Roll width and length (see Section 9),
for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
6.1.4 When testing and inspection certification is required
D5570 Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and
2 and (see Section 16), and
Adhesives Used as a Box Closure
6.1.5 Level of packaging and packing when other than
commercial (see Section 17).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and
Labels. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,
Current edition approved May 10, 1997. Published March 1998. 700 Robbins Ave., Phila., PA 19111–5094. Attn: NPODS.
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D 6123/D 6123M
7. Materials and Manufacture 9.3 Splices—Therollshallconsistofasinglelengthoftape,
except that any single roll may contain a maximum of one
7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shall
splice.Asplice shall not separate when the roll is unwound by
be such as to ensure conformance to the requirements of this
hand or machine.
specification.
7.2 Backing—The paper backing shall be treated to make it
10. Workmanship
resistant to water, paints, varnish and other finishing materials.
10.1 The tape shall be constructed uniformly and be free of
The backing shall have sufficient strength to allow the tape to
defects that impair its usefulness for the purpose intended (see
be unwound from the roll and to be removed from the masked
Section 4). The adhesive coating shall be a uniform coating
surface after application of finishing materials without break-
covering one entire side of the tape. The edges shall be clean,
age or delamination.
straight, and unbroken. The rolls shall be wound evenly. The
7.3 Adhesive—The adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive,
finished product shall conform to the levels of quality estab-
water-insoluble, and shall require no moisture, heat, or other
lished herein.
preparation prior to or after application to clean, dry surfaces.
11. Sampling
The adhesive shall be coated in a smooth and evenly distrib-
uted layer on one side of the backing.
11.1 End Item Examination—The lot size for visual inspec-
7.4 Rolls—The tape shall be evenly wound in rolls, adhe- tion shall be as specified in the end item inspection of 6.3 of
sive side in, on cores made of paper-fiber or plastic. The core Practice D3715/D 3715M. The sample unit shall be one roll.
shall have sufficient rigidity to prevent distortion under normal 11.2 End Item Testing—Lot size and sampling for end item
conditionsoftransportationanduse.Theinsidediameterofthe testing shall be as specified in end item testing of 6.4 of
core shall be 76.2 −0 + 1.6 mm (3 –0 + ⁄16 in.). When the roll Practice D3715/D 3715M. The AQL shall be 4.0%.
is unwound, the backing shall not tea
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