ASTM D5570/D5570M-10(2015)

Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box Closure

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 When a box becomes wet, the performance of the box and its closure are reduced. It is desirable to have box closure methods that retain an ability to keep the box closed when wet. Sealing or reinforcing methods sometimes are useful to improve performance of wet boxes and closures. Water resistance is sometimes a regulatory or contractual requirement.  
5.2 A test result indicating that a box closure tape or adhesive is soluble or dispersible in water is an indication that its function will be significantly impaired when wet. A test result that does not indicate solubility or dispersibility does not necessarily ensure that the bonding ability will be satisfactory when wet or that the performance of the box closure will be satisfactory when wet. Package performance testing described in the water resistance section of Practice D1974 is useful to further investigate the effects of water on package and closure functions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the water resistance of an adhesive or tape as measured by the amount of tape or adhesive dissolved or dispersed in water.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2015
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.27 - Fiberboard Shipping Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5570/D5570M − 10 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box
1
Closure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5570/D5570M; 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 3.2.1 box closure—themeansofsecuringtheflapsorcovers
of a box so that the box will not accidentally open during
1.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the
normal shipment, handling, and storage.
water resistance of an adhesive or tape as measured by the
amount of tape or adhesive dissolved or dispersed in water.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4.1 Procedure A—The water resistance of a tape (gummed
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
or pressure sensitive) is measured by immersing the tape in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
water at least 24 h at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C] and determining
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
the percent of tape that is dissolved or dispersed.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4.2 Procedure B—The water resistance of an adhesive is
with the standard.
measured by coating the adhesive on a paper surface, immers-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ing in water at least 24 h at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C], and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
determining the percent of adhesive that is dissolved or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
dispersed.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 When a box becomes wet, the performance of the box
2. Referenced Documents
and its closure are reduced. It is desirable to have box closure
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
methodsthatretainanabilitytokeeptheboxclosedwhenwet.
D644Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and
Sealing or reinforcing methods sometimes are useful to im-
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Paperboard by Oven Drying (Withdrawn 2010)
proveperformanceofwetboxesandclosures.Waterresistance
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
is sometimes a regulatory or contractual requirement.
ments
5.2 A test result indicating that a box closure tape or
D1974Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Rein-
adhesive is soluble or dispersible in water is an indication that
forcing Fiberboard Boxes
its function will be significantly impaired when wet. A test
resultthatdoesnotindicatesolubilityordispersibilitydoesnot
3. Terminology
necessarily ensure that the bonding ability will be satisfactory
3.1 Definitions:
when wet or that the performance of the box closure will be
3.1.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution
satisfactory when wet. Package performance testing described
environments are found in Terminology D996.
in the water resistance section of Practice D1974 is useful to
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
further investigate the effects of water on package and closure
functions.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
6. Apparatus and Materials
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Paper and
Paperboard Products. 6.1 Drying Oven,capableofmaintaining221 69°F[105 6
Current edition approved April 1, 2015. Published May 2015. Originally
5°C] and providing adequate air circulation.
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D5570–10. DOI:
10.1520/D5570_D5570M-10R15. 6.2 Testing Chamber, capable of keeping samples at 73.4 6
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4°F [23 6 2°C].
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 6.3 Balance, capable of reading the mass of specimens at
the ASTM website.
least to the nearest 0.00035 oz. [1 mg].
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. 6.4 Container,capableofholdingatleast1qt[1L]ofwater.
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6.5 Stainless Steel Screen, or other means of holding test oven;weighingproceduresinPracticeD644arerecommended
specimens under water and allowing for water to circulate to for referee purposes. Place specimens in a container with at
test specimens. least 1 qt [1 L] of water
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Designation: D5570/D5570M − 10 D5570/D5570M − 10 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box
1
Closure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5570/D5570M; 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
1.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the water resistance of an adhesive or tape as measured by the amount
of tape or adhesive dissolved or dispersed in water.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 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:
3
D644 Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying (Withdrawn 2010)
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 box closure—the means of securing the flaps or covers of a box so that the box will not accidentally open during normal
shipment, handling, and storage.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Procedure A—The water resistance of a tape (gummed or pressure sensitive) is measured by immersing the tape in water
at least 24 h at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C] and determining the percent of tape that is dissolved or dispersed.
4.2 Procedure B—The water resistance of an adhesive is measured by coating the adhesive on a paper surface, immersing in
water at least 24 h at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C], and determining the percent of adhesive that is dissolved or dispersed.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 When a box becomes wet, the performance of the box and its closure are reduced. It is desirable to have box closure methods
that retain an ability to keep the box closed when wet. Sealing or reinforcing methods sometimes are useful to improve
performance of wet boxes and closures. Water resistance is sometimes a regulatory or contractual requirement.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Paper and Paperboard
Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010April 1, 2015. Published May 2010 May 2015. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
D5570 – 94 (2005).D5570 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/D5570_D5570M-10.10.1520/D5570_D5570M-10R15.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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5.2 A test result indicating that a box closure tape or adhesive is soluble or dispersible in water is an indication that its function
will be significantly impaired when wet. A test result that does not indicate solubility or dispersibility does not necessarily ensure
that the bonding ability will be satisfactory when wet or that the performance of the box closure will be satisfactory when wet.
Package performance testing described in the water resistance section of Practice D1974 is useful to further investigate the effects
of water on package and closure functions.
6. Apparatus and Materials
6.1 Drying Oven, capable of maintaining 221 6 9°F [105 6 5°C] and providing adequate air circulation.
6.2 Testing Chamber, capable of keeping samples at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C].
6.3 Balance, capable of rea
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