ASTM D5445-11a
(Practice)Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Packages are often marked with handling instructions in the language of the country of origin. While this may safeguard the consignment to some extent, it is of little value for goods consigned to, or through, countries using different languages, and of no value at all if people unloading the packages are illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of conveying the consignor's intention and their adoption will, therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incorrect handling. The use of pictorial symbols does not provide any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective packaging is therefore of primary importance.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling and storage requirements.
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.
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Designation: D5445 − 11a
StandardPractice for
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Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5445; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope rect handling. The use of pictorial symbols does not provide
any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective pack-
1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for
aging is therefore of primary importance.
marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling
and storage requirements.
5. Symbols
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 Display of Symbols—Symbols may appear on a label or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
should preferably be printed directly on the package. It is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
recommended that printed symbols be painted, stenciled (see
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Note 1), preprinted or otherwise reproduced, as specified
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
herein. Affirmative symbols need not be framed by border
lines, but all negative symbols, that is, “DO NOT . ,” shall
2. Referenced Documents
have borders with a slash mark across.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—For stencilling, the symbols may be provided with bars if
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
required (see Appendix X1).
ments
5.2 Color of Symbols—The preferred color for symbols is
2.2 ISO Standards:
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black. If the color of the package is such that the symbol would
ISO 780 Pictorial Marking for Handling of Goods
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not show clearly, provide a panel of a suitable contrasting
ISO 7000 Registration of Markings and Symbols
color,preferablywhite,asabackground.Takecaretoavoidthe
use of colors that could lead to confusion with the labeling of
3. Terminology
dangerous goods. The color red may be used when increased
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
emphasis is required to focus attention of package handlers.
tribution are found in Terminology D996.
5.3 Size of Symbols—The suggested sizes of symbols shall
4. Significance and Use
be 100, 150, or 200 mm (4, 6, or 8 in.).The size or shape of the
package may, however, necessitate use of larger or smaller
4.1 Packages are often marked with handling instructions in
sizes for the symbols, scaled proportionately.
thelanguageofthecountryoforigin.Whilethismaysafeguard
the consignment to some extent, it is of little value for goods
5.4 Number, Location, and Position of Symbols:
consigned to, or through, countries using different languages,
5.4.1 Use only those pictorial markings required for the
and of no value at all if people unloading the packages are
package.
illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of
5.4.2 The number of identical symbols to be affixed to any
conveying the consignor’s intention and their adoption will,
package depends on its size and shape (see remarks column for
therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incor-
each symbol).
5.4.3 When packages are formed into a unit load, locate
symbols so as to ensure they are visible (see Symbol 2).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology (defini- 5.4.4 Give particular attention to the correct application of
tions).
the marks. Faulty application may lead to misinterpretation.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published January 2012. Originally
Apply Symbols 4, 6, 7, and 32 in their correct respective
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D5445–11. DOI:
positions to convey their meanings clearly and fully.
10.1520/D5445-11A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6. Handling Instructions
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6.1 Indicate handling instructions on packages by using the
the ASTM website.
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corresponding symbols given in the remarks column of each
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York, NY 10017. symbol. Symbol 1 contains two messages.
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Designation:D5445–11 Designation:D5445–11a
Standard Practice for
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Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5445; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling and
storage requirements.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
2.2 ISO Standards:
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ISO 780 Pictorial Marking for Handling of Goods
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ISO 7000 Registration of Markings and Symbols
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and distribution are found in Terminology D996.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Packages are often marked with handling instructions in the language of the country of origin. While this may safeguard
the consignment to some extent, it is of little value for goods consigned to, or through, countries using different languages, and
of no value at all if people unloading the packages are illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of conveying the
consignor’s intention and their adoption will, therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incorrect handling. The use
of pictorial symbols does not provide any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective packaging is therefore of primary
importance.
5. Symbols
5.1 Display of Symbols—Symbols may appear on a label or should preferably be printed directly on the package. It is
recommended that printed symbols be painted, stenciled (see Note 1), preprinted or otherwise reproduced, as specified herein.
Affirmative symbols need not be framed by border lines, but all negative symbols, that is, “DO NOT . ,” shall have borders with
a slash mark across.
NOTE 1—For stencilling, the symbols may be provided with bars if required (see Appendix X1).
5.2 Color of Symbols— The preferred color for symbols is black. If the color of the package is such that the symbol would not
showclearly,provideapanelofasuitablecontrastingcolor,preferablywhite,asabackground.Takecaretoavoidtheuseofcolors
that could lead to confusion with the labeling of dangerous goods.The color red may be used when increased emphasis is required
to focus attention of package handlers.
5.3 Size of Symbols— The suggested sizes of symbols shall be 100, 150, or 200 mm (4, 6, or 8 in.). The size or shape of the
package may, however, necessitate use of larger or smaller sizes for the symbols, scaled proportionately.
5.4 Number, Location, and Position of Symbols:
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology (Ddefinitions).
CurrenteditionapprovedAug.Nov.1,2011.PublishedSeptember2011.January2012.Originallyapprovedin1993.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin20052011asD5445–
05. D5445–11. DOI: 10.1520/D5445-11A.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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 American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10017.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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5.4.1 Use only those pictorial markings required for the package.
5.4.2 The number of identical symbols to be affixed to any package depends on its size and shape (see remarks column for each
symbol).
5.4.3 When packages are formed into a unit load, locate symbols so as to ensure they are visible (see Symbol 2).
5.4.4 Give particular attention to the correct application of the marks. Faulty application may lead to misinterpretation. Apply
Symbols 4, 6, 7, and 32 in their correct respective positi
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