ASTM D3951-18
(Practice)Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice covers the requirements for the commercial preservation, packaging, packing (exterior container), unitization, and marking for supplies and equipment. It provides for multiple handling and shipment by any mode, and storage periods of a minimum of one year in enclosed facilities without degradation or damage to the product within the container. It also provides for package quantities suitable for redistribution without additional repackaging or marking. Planned storage that exceeds one year requires more than minimum requirements for physical and mechanical protection.
4.2 This practice is applicable to Department of Defense shipments for:
4.2.1 Items intended for immediate use;
4.2.2 Items for not-mission-capable supply;
4.2.3 Items intended for depot operational consumption;
4.2.4 Small parcel shipments (CONUS), not-for-stock; and
4.2.5 Direct vendor deliveries (CONUS ONLY).
4.3 All other Department of Defense shipments shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073–1.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for packaging of supplies and equipment, exclusive of ammunition, explosives, or hazardous materials, as covered in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3951 − 18
Standard Practice for
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Commercial Packaging
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3951; 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 D5168 Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall
Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for
D5445 Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of
packaging of supplies and equipment, exclusive of
Goods
ammunition, explosives, or hazardous materials, as covered in
D6039/D6039M Specification for Open and Covered Wood
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Crates
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D6251/D6251M Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Shipping Boxes
standard.
D6254/D6254M Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Wood Boxes
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D6255/D6255M Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slot-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- ted Angle Crates
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D6256/D6256M Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Boxes with Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
D6880/D6880M Specification for Wood Boxes
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- D7478/D7478M Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Wood Crates
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Title 49 Transportation (Parts 100 to 199)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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2.3 Military and Federal Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
2. Referenced Documents
MIL-STD-147 Palletized Unit Loads
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
MIL-STD-2073–1 Standard Practice for Military Packaging
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
FED-STD-123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
ments
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2.4 International Standards:
D1974/D1974M Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing,
ISPM Publication No. 15 Regulation of Wood Packaging
and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
Material in International Trade (International Standards
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM))
tainers and Systems
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
3. Terminology
berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
3.1 Terminology found in Terminology D996 shall apply.
D5118/D5118M PracticeforFabricationofFiberboardShip-
ping Boxes
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 CONUS—Continental United States (excluding Ha-
waii and Alaska).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials.
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CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2018.PublishedJuly2018.Originallyapproved Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3951 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/ Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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D3951-18. Available from Document Automation and Production Service, Building 4/D,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094,. http://assist.daps.dla.mil/
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM quicksearch.
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the ASTM website. www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/index.shtml.
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3.2.2 immediate use—used or consumed within seven days coatings, barrier protection, volatile corrosion inhibitors, or
of receipt. desiccated unit packs.
5.1.1.3 Cushioning—Items requiring protection from physi-
3.2.3 saf
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Standard Practice for
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Commercial Packaging
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3951; 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
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for packaging of supplies and equipment, exclusive of ammunition,
explosives, or hazardous materials, as covered in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1974/D1974M Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D5118/D5118M Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
D5168 Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
D5445 Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
D6039/D6039M Specification for Open and Covered Wood Crates
D6251/D6251M Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
D6254/D6254M Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
D6255/D6255M Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slotted Angle Crates
D6256/D6256M Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes with Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases
D6880/D6880M Specification for Wood Boxes
D7478/D7478M Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed Wood Crates
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
Title 49 Transportation (Parts 100 to 199)
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2.3 Military and Federal Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-147 Palletized Unit Loads
MIL-STD-2073–1 Standard Practice for Military Packaging
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015May 1, 2018. Published February 2016July 2018. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20102015 as
D3951 – 10.D3951 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D3951-15.10.1520/D3951-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 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 the ASTM website.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Available from Document Automation and Production Service, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094,. http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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FED-STD-123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
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2.4 International Standards:
ISPM Publication No. 15 Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (International Standards for
Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM))
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology found in Terminology D996 shall apply.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 CONUS—Continental United States (excluding Hawaii and Alaska).
3.2.2 immediate use—used or consumed within seven days of receipt.
3.2.3 safe delivery—in packaging—delivery of a shipment to its destination with minimal damage to the pa
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Designation: D3951 − 18
Standard Practice for
1
Commercial Packaging
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3951; 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 D5168 Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall
Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for
D5445 Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of
packaging of supplies and equipment, exclusive of
Goods
ammunition, explosives, or hazardous materials, as covered in
D6039/D6039M Specification for Open and Covered Wood
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Crates
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D6251/D6251M Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Shipping Boxes
standard.
D6254/D6254M Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Wood Boxes
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the D6255/D6255M Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slot-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ted Angle Crates
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- D6256/D6256M Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Boxes with Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- D6880/D6880M Specification for Wood Boxes
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D7478/D7478M Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Wood Crates
3
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Title 49 Transportation (Parts 100 to 199)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4
2.3 Military and Federal Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
2. Referenced Documents
MIL-STD-147 Palletized Unit Loads
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
MIL-STD-2073–1 Standard Practice for Military Packaging
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
FED-STD-123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
ments
5
2.4 International Standards:
D1974/D1974M Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing,
ISPM Publication No. 15 Regulation of Wood Packaging
and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
Material in International Trade (International Standards
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM))
tainers and Systems
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
3. Terminology
berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
3.1 Terminology found in Terminology D996 shall apply.
D5118/D5118M Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Ship-
ping Boxes
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 CONUS—Continental United States (excluding Ha-
waii and Alaska).
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials.
3
Current edition approved May 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3951 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/ Office, Washington, DC 20402.
4
D3951-18. Available from Document Automation and Production Service, Building 4/D,
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094,. http://assist.daps.dla.mil/
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM quicksearch.
5
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the International Plant Protection Convention at http://
the ASTM website. www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/index.shtml.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.2 immediate use—used or consumed within seven days coatings, barrier protection, volatile corrosion inhibitors, or
of receipt. desiccated unit packs.
5.1.1.3 Cushioning—Items requiring protection from physi-
3.2.3 safe delivery—in packaging—delivery of a shipment
cal and mechanical damage or which are fragile shall be
to its destination with min
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