ASTM D996-10

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

SCOPE
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Aug-2010
• ICS: 01.040.55 - Packaging and distribution of goods (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.11 - Terminology (definitions)

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D996-10a - Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D996–10
Standard Terminology of
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Packaging and Distribution Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D996; 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 (ϵ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
The terms and definitions in this standard are grouped into related areas under principal concepts.
The broad descriptor 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.
1. Scope 2.2 Federal Standard:
PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of
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(Container Grade), and Cut Shapes
technical terms used in the packaging and distribution envi-
2.3 Other Standards:
ronments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately
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Uniform Freight Classification Rule 30
found in other readily available sources are not included.
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National Motor Freight Classification
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional infor-
mation included in discussions.
3. Terminology
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by
absorbent packing—See packing.
another standards organization or ASTM committee are iden-
tified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee. adhesive, n—asubstancecapableofholdingmaterialstogether
by surface attachment.
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into
related areas under principal concepts. The broad discriptor
DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among
term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by
others, cement, glue, mucilage, and paste.All of these terms are loosely
narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are in-
used interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the
cluded where the concept group is not obvious. term adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows: (1) Physical
form, that is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, (2) Chemical type, that is,
2. Referenced Documents
silicate adhesive, resin adhesive, (3) Materials bonded, that is, paper
2 adhesive,metal-plasticadhesive,canlabeladhesive,and(4)Conditions
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of use, that is, hot-setting adhesive (D907, D14).
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
D907 Terminology of Adhesives contact adhesive, n—an adhesive that is apparently dry to
D1596 Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Char- the touch and that will adhere to itself instantaneously upon
acteristics of Packaging Material contact; also called contact bond adhesive or dry bond
D3288 Test Methods for Magnet-Wire Enamels adhesive (D907, D14).
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards aerosol package—See package.
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion ampoule, n—a hermetically sealed, small bulbous glass or
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Testing plastic vessel. Opening is achieved by breaking the stem.
(Also ampuleor ampul.)
anchor, v—to secure firmly (Webster).
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
anti-skid plate—See loading.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology
available program, n—aqualifyingtermwhichcanbeusedin
(definitions).
the definition of recyclable, reusable, refillable, returnable,
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2010. Published August 2010. Originally
approved in 1948 . Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D996 – 04. DOI:
10.1520/D0996-10.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20402.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Uniform Classification Committee, 222 South Riverside Plaza,
the ASTM website. Chicago, IL 60606.
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Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced Available from National Classification Board, 2200 Mill Road,Alexandria, VA
on www.astm.org. 22314.
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compostable, establishing limits; for example, by population batten—See box.
and access within geographic area. biodegradable, adj—capable of undergoing decomposition
into carbon dioxide, methane, water, inorganic compounds,
DISCUSSION—This term is an essential component of recyclable,
or biomass in which
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Designation: D996 – 10
Standard Terminology of
1
Packaging and Distribution Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D996; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
The terms and definitions in this standard are grouped into related areas under principal concepts.
The broad descriptor 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.
1. Scope
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
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2.1 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
2.2 Federal Standard:
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PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock (Container Grade), and Cut Shapes
2.3 Other Standards:
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Uniform Freight Classification Rule 30
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National Motor Freight Classification
3. Terminology
absorbent packing—See packing .
adhesive, n—a substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment.
DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among others, cement, glue, mucilage, and paste. All of these terms are loosely used
interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the term adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows: (1) Physical form, that
is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, (2) Chemical type, that is, silicate adhesive, resin adhesive, (3) Materials bonded, that is, paper adhesive,
metal-plastic adhesive, can label adhesive, and (4) Conditions of use, that is, hot-setting adhesive (D907, D14).
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology (definitions).
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2010. Published August 2010. Originally approved in 1948 . Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D996 – 04. DOI:
10.1520/D0996-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Available from Uniform Classification Committee, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.
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Available from National Classification Board, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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contact adhesive, n—an adhesive that is apparently dry to the touch and that will adhere to itself instantaneously upon contact;
also called contact bond adhesive or dry bond adhesive (D907, D14).
aerosol package—See package .
ampoule, n—a hermetically sealed, small bulbous glass or plastic vessel. Opening is achieved by breaking the stem. (Also
ampuleor ampul.)
anchor, v—to secure firmly (Webster).
anti-skid plate—See loading.
available program, n—a qualifying term which can be used in the definition of recyclable, reusable, refillable, returnable,
compostable, establishing limits; for example, by population and access within geographic area.
DISCUSSION—This
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