ASTM D2911/D2911M-16
(Specification)Standard Specification for Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
Standard Specification for Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the thread configuration and dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type closures. The bottle overflow and body dimensional tolerances are detailed. The test apparatus for determining bottle capacity consists of a balance, pipet, graduated cylinder, beaker, conditioned water, and stop watch. In addition, the test apparatus for determining finish and body dimensions includes micrometers, Vernier height gages or Vernier calipers, internal micrometers or telescoping gages, and commercial scale. The test methods discussed are for the determination of bottle capacity, body dimensions, and finish dimensions.
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1.1 This specification covers the thread configuration and dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type closures, having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.). Included are tolerances for bottle capacity and body dimensions.
1.2 Units—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 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8 of this specification. 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.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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Designation: D2911/D2911M −16
Standard Specification for
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Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2911/D2911M; 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* 3.1.2 bottle height—the maximum dimension of a bottle in
a plane perpendicular to the bottle base when the bottle is
1.1 This specification covers the thread configuration and
setting in its normal upright position.
dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type
closures, having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a
3.1.3 bottle thickness—the smaller dimension in a plane
maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.). Included are
parallel to the bottle base.
tolerances for bottle capacity and body dimensions.
3.1.4 bottle width—the larger dimension in a plane parallel
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
to the bottle base.
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
4. Dimensions and Recommended Variations
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
4.1 Recommended Variations in Overflow Capacity—In
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
overflowcapacityrecommendedvariationsofplasticbottlesup
conformance with the standard.
to 18.9 L (5 gal) in size shall be in accordance with Table 1.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
4.2 Recommended Variations in Body Dimensions—The
test methods portion, Section 8 of this specification. This
recommended variations in the body dimensions of plastic
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
bottlescoveredbythisspecificationshallbeinaccordancewith
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Table 2.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.3 Finish Dimensions and Design—The bottle finish di-
tions prior to use.
mensions and design for the nine finishes covered by this
specification shall be in accordance with Figs. 1-8 and Tables
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
3-10.
2. Referenced Documents
2
5. Sampling
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
5.1 A batch or lot shall be considered as a unit of manufac-
3
D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
ture.
5.2 Unless otherwise agreed upon between manufacturer
3. Terminology
and purchaser, the material shall be sampled in accordance
3.1 Definitions:
with the procedure described in Section 9 of Practice D1898.
3.1.1 bottle finish—the configuration of the neck or opening
Adequate statistical sampling prior to packaging shall be
of the bottle which serves to engage specific parts of the
considered an acceptable alternative.
closure in order to securely attach it to the bottle.
6. Conditioning
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
6.1 Conditioning—Condition the test specimens in accor-
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting,
dance with Procedure A of Practice D618, unless otherwise
and Molded Products.
specified by contract or the relevant ASTM material specifica-
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2911 - 10. DOI: tion. Conditioning time is specified as a minimum. Tempera-
10.1520/D2911-16.
ture and humidity tolerances shall be in accordance with
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Section 7 of Practice D618, unless specified differently by
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
contract or material specification.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
3
6.2 Test Conditions—Conduct the tests at the same tempera-
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. ture and humidity used for conditioning with tolerances in
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
Fluid Ounces Millili
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Designation: D2911 − 10 D2911/D2911M − 16
Standard Specification for
1
Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2911;D2911/D2911M; 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 Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the thread configuration and dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type closures,
having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.). Included are tolerances for
bottle capacity and body dimensions.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded as the 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 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8 of this specification.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.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
3
D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bottle finish—the configuration of the neck or opening of the bottle which serves to engage specific parts of the closure
in order to securely attach it to the bottle.
3.1.2 bottle height—the maximum dimension of a bottle in a plane perpendicular to the bottle base when the bottle is setting
in its normal upright position.
3.1.3 bottle thickness—the smaller dimension in a plane parallel to the bottle base.
3.1.4 bottle width—the larger dimension in a plane parallel to the bottle base.
4. Dimensions and Recommended Variations
4.1 Recommended Variations in Overflow Capacity—In overflow capacity recommended variations of plastic bottles up to 18.9
L (5 gal) in size shall be in accordance with Table 1.
4.2 Recommended Variations in Body Dimensions—The recommended variations in the body dimensions of plastic bottles
covered by this specification shall be in accordance with Table 2.
4.3 Finish Dimensions and Design—The bottle finish dimensions and design for the nine finishes covered by this specification
shall be in accordance with Figs. 1-8 and Tables 3-10.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting, and Molded
Products.
Current edition approved July 1, 2010April 1, 2016. Published September 2010April 2016. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
D2911 - 94 (2005).D2911 - 10. DOI: 10.1520/D2911-10.10.1520/D2911-16.
2
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.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
Fluid Ounces Millilitres
Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerance (±) Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerance (±)
less than 0.75 0.05 less than 22 1.5
0.75 and less than 1.2 0.07 22 and less than 35 2.0
1.2 and less than 1.6 0.08 35 and less than 47 2.5
1.6 and less than 2.1 0.10 47 and less than 62 3.0
2.1 and less than 2.8 0.12 62 and less than 83 3.5
2.8 and less than 3.9 0.14 83 and less than 115 4
3.9 and less than 5.4 0.17 115 and less than 159 5
5.4 and less than 7.4 0.20 159 and less than 218 6
7.4 and less than 9.8 0.24 218 and less than 289 7
9.8 and less than 13 0.30 289 and less than 384 9
13 and less than 18 0.37 384 and less than 531 11
18 and less tha
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Designation: D2911/D2911M − 16
Standard Specification for
1
Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2911/D2911M; 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* 3.1.2 bottle height—the maximum dimension of a bottle in
a plane perpendicular to the bottle base when the bottle is
1.1 This specification covers the thread configuration and
setting in its normal upright position.
dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type
closures, having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a
3.1.3 bottle thickness—the smaller dimension in a plane
maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.). Included are
parallel to the bottle base.
tolerances for bottle capacity and body dimensions.
3.1.4 bottle width—the larger dimension in a plane parallel
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
to the bottle base.
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
4. Dimensions and Recommended Variations
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
4.1 Recommended Variations in Overflow Capacity—In
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
overflow capacity recommended variations of plastic bottles up
conformance with the standard.
to 18.9 L (5 gal) in size shall be in accordance with Table 1.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
4.2 Recommended Variations in Body Dimensions—The
test methods portion, Section 8 of this specification. This
recommended variations in the body dimensions of plastic
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
bottles covered by this specification shall be in accordance with
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Table 2.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.3 Finish Dimensions and Design—The bottle finish di-
tions prior to use.
mensions and design for the nine finishes covered by this
specification shall be in accordance with Figs. 1-8 and Tables
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
3-10.
2. Referenced Documents
2
5. Sampling
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
5.1 A batch or lot shall be considered as a unit of manufac-
3
D1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
ture.
5.2 Unless otherwise agreed upon between manufacturer
3. Terminology
and purchaser, the material shall be sampled in accordance
3.1 Definitions:
with the procedure described in Section 9 of Practice D1898.
3.1.1 bottle finish—the configuration of the neck or opening
Adequate statistical sampling prior to packaging shall be
of the bottle which serves to engage specific parts of the
considered an acceptable alternative.
closure in order to securely attach it to the bottle.
6. Conditioning
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
6.1 Conditioning—Condition the test specimens in accor-
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.19 on Film, Sheeting,
dance with Procedure A of Practice D618, unless otherwise
and Molded Products.
specified by contract or the relevant ASTM material specifica-
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2911 - 10. DOI: tion. Conditioning time is specified as a minimum. Tempera-
10.1520/D2911-16.
ture and humidity tolerances shall be in accordance with
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Section 7 of Practice D618, unless specified differently by
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
contract or material specification.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
3 6.2 Test Conditions—Conduct the tests at the same tempera-
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. ture and humidity used for conditioning with tolerances in
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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TABLE 1 Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
Fluid Ounces Millilitres
Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerance (±) Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerance (±)
less than 0.75 0.05 less than 22 1
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