Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling for Five-Gallon Open-Head Plastic Containers (Withdrawn 2018)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the nationally recognized requirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the labels of 4- to 6-gal (15- to 23-L) open-head plastic containers (buckets), which are straight-sided vessels designed to be carried by hand to transport liquids or solids. Such warning labels will help to ensure that proper information concerning methods of safer handling is presented to the consumer.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Information on the wording of the warning labels that appear on the containers will help to ensure that proper information concerning methods of safer handling is presented to the consumer.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers nationally recognized requirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the label of 4 to 6-gal (15 to 23-L) plastic open-head containers (buckets). It is not the intent of this specification to include any other labeling requirements, such as those set forth in Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) or other applicable regulations and standards.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covered nationally recognized requirements for the cautionary information to be placed on the label of 4 to 6-gal (15 to 23-L) plastic open-head containers (buckets). It was not the intent of this specification to include any other labeling requirements, such as those set forth in Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) or other applicable regulations and standards.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F15 on Consumer Products, this specification was withdrawn in July 2018 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

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Historical
Publication Date
14-Dec-2009
Withdrawal Date
10-Jul-2018
Technical Committee
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ASTM F1615-95(2009) - Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling for Five-Gallon Open-Head Plastic Containers (Withdrawn 2018)
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Designation:F1615 −95 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
Cautionary Labeling for Five-Gallon Open-Head Plastic
Containers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1615; 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.
1. Scope 4. Requirements
1.1 This specification covers nationally recognized require- 4.1 General:
ments for the cautionary information to be placed on the label 4.1.1 The required label shall be on the bucket at the time it
of 4 to 6-gal (15 to 23-L) plastic open-head containers is sold or delivered to the end user of the bucket’s contents or,
(buckets). It is not the intent of this specification to include any in the case of a bucket intended to be sold to the public in an
other labeling requirements, such as those set forth in Federal empty state, at the time it is shipped to a retailer for sale to the
Hazardous SubstancesAct (FHSA) or other applicable regula- public.
tions and standards. 4.1.2 The label shall be placed on a side of the container
below the handle.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1.3 All letters, words, and figures on the label shall be
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
printedincolorsthatcontrastfromthebackgroundofthelabel.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1.4 The label shall be difficult to remove, only then by the
and are not considered standard.
use of tools or solvents.
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.5 The label, when placed on the container, shall not
thereafterbecovered,obstructed,orremovedbydistributorsor
2.1 ANSI Standard:
retailers.
ANSI Z535.41991 Product Safety Signs and Labels
2.2 UL Standard:
4.2 Label:
UL Standard 969 Marking and Labeling Systems
4.2.1 The label shall be a minimum of 5 in. (127 mm) high
by a minimum of 2 ⁄4 in. (70 mm) wide (see Fig. 1 for
3. Terminology
example).
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
4.2.2 The label shall be in a vertical or noticeable layout
3.1.1 five-gallon open-head container, n—a straight-sided
containing the following three components: (1) a signal word
vessel having a capacity of 4 gal (15 L) or more to 6.0 gal (23
panel, (2) a pictorial, and (3) a message.
L) or less, and having an opening at the top, height greater than
4.2.3 The label shall have a border or another form of
10 in. (255 mm) but not over 20 in. (510 mm), and designed to
contrast that delineates it from any other information on the
be carried by hand and to be used to transport liquids or solids.
container.
3.1.2 label, n—the term label is used not only to refer to
4.2.4 The signal word panel shall contain the word
stick-on-type labels, but any other method of providing the
“WARNING” in uppercase letters, preceded by a safety alert
warning message, for example, melt imprinting, embossing,
symbol consisting of an exclamation mark inside a solid
direct printing, etc.
equilateral triangle background with the point of the triangle
oriented upward. The word “WARNING” and the safety alert
3.1.3 straight-sided vessel, n—a container having straight
symbol shall be centered on one line and shall be in letters at
sides that may or may not taper inward or outward from the
least ⁄16 in. (8 mm) high.
true vertical position.
4.2.5 The pictorial panel shall be positioned between the
signal word panel and the message. The pictorial shall be on a
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.31 on
contrasting background and shall clearly depict a child falling
Plastic Open Head Pails
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