ASTM D3892-15(2020)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Packing and packaging provisions are outlined as needed for adequate transport of resins and finished products with a minimum of mishaps in shipment.
4.2 Commercial levels are included for all commercial and most federal and military shipments. Level A requirements are added for special military purchases only.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the packaging and packing of all thermoset and thermoplastic resins and fabricated shapes.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.3 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.
General Information
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Standards Content (Sample)
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: D3892 − 15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Packaging/Packing of Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3892; 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* 2.3 Other Standards:
National Motor Freight Classification
1.1 This practice covers the packaging and packing of all
Uniform Freight Classification Rules
thermoset and thermoplastic resins and fabricated shapes.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of technical terms used in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
this practice pertaining to plastics, see Terminology D883.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard. 4.1 Packing and packaging provisions are outlined as
needed for adequate transport of resins and finished products
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
with a minimum of mishaps in shipment.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.2 Commercial levels are included for all commercial and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
most federal and military shipments. LevelArequirements are
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
added for special military purchases only.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Procedure
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Examination of Preparation for Delivery—Examine in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
accordance with Table 1 to determine that packaging, packing,
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
and marking comply with requirements specified in the con-
2.2 Federal Standards:
tractororder.Thesampleunitforthisexaminationshallbeone
DepartmentofTransportation19A, Title49,CodeofFederal
shipping container fully prepared for delivery.
Regulations, Section 178.190, Wooden Boxes—Glued,
5.2 Packaging—Packaging shall be commercial or LevelA,
Plywood Cleated
as specified.
DepartmentofTransportation17H, Title49,CodeofFederal
5.2.1 Commercial—The material shall be packaged in ac-
Regulations, Section 178.118, Steel Drums
cordance with normal commercial practice. The complete
package shall be designed to ensure the item against damage
during shipment, handling, and storage.
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic Materials.
5.2.2 Level A—For Military Procurement Only:
Current edition approved July 1, 2020. Published July 2020. Originally approved
5.2.2.1 Sheets, Rods, Tubes, Pipes, Fittings, and Other
in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3892 - 15. DOI: 10.1520/
Shapes—Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order,
D3892-15R20.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or individual fabricated shapes shall be packaged in such a
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
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732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:// Available from Railroad Freight Classification, Room 1106, 222 South River-
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