ASTM D5330/D5330M-06(2012)e1

Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament-Reinforced

ABSTRACT
This specification covers filament-reinforced, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for packaging and includes the following types: Type I, Type II, Type III, and Type IV. The tapes covered by this specification are intended for use in closing and reinforcing fiberboard boxes and for bundling items for shipment. The materials used in the construction of the tapes shall be such that they ensure performance of the tape over the prescribed temperature range. The material and manufacture requirements for backing, adhesive, reinforcements, and rolls are specified. The tape shall comply with the physical property requirements such as (1) adhesion before and after aging, (1) adhesion at low temperature, (3) elongation, (4) shear adhesion, (5) break strength, and (6) thickness. Additional physical requirements are specified for Type IV tape. The tape shall meet the prescribed dimension (including the roll width, roll length, and splice overlap), color, and transparency requirements. The sampling method for end-item examination and end-item testing are given. Accelerated aging (heat and humidity), adhesion, break strength and elongation, thickness, and weathering (for Type IV only) tests shall be performed. Environmental considerations such as toxic content are also specified.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
10.1 The pressure-sensitive, filament-reinforced tapes covered by this specification are intended for use in closing and reinforcing fiberboard boxes and for bundling items for shipment.  
10.2 Type I is an impact and cut-resistant low-tensile strength tape, usually with polyester fiber reinforcement. It is intended for bundling and similar applications and used where a greater amount of stretch before break provides an improvement in impact resistance over glass filament reinforcement.  
10.3 Types II and III are intended for reinforcement of RSC's and similar fiberboard boxes, and for bundling where a snug bundle must be maintained and other similar applications.  
10.4 Type IV is intended for applications in which weather-resistance high-tensile strength tape is required.  
10.5 See Practice D1974/D1974M for details on applications.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers filament-reinforced, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.  
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 14, 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2012
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.14 - Tape and Labels

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5330/D5330M −06 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Specification for
Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament-
1,2
Reinforced
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5330/D5330M; 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.
ε NOTE—Section 2.1 and 10.5 were corrected editorially in February 2016.
1. Scope D3654/D3654M Test Methods for Shear Adhesion of
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
1.1 This specification covers filament-reinforced, pressure-
D3715/D3715MPractice for QualityAssurance of Pressure-
sensitive adhesive tape.
Sensitive Tapes
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
D3759/D3759MTest Method for Breaking Strength and
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system
D3815/D3815MPractice for Accelerated Weathering of
must be used independently of the other, without combining
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Ex-
values in any way.
posure Apparatus
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the D3889/D3889MTest Method for Adherence to Linerboard
test methods portion, Section 14, of this specification: This
of Pressure-Sensitive Tape at Low Temperature
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D4332Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health Packaging Components for Testing
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
D4727/D4727MSpecification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
tions prior to use. berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2.2 Federal Specifications:
2. Referenced Documents 4
PPP-T-97Tape, Packaging/Industrial, Filament Reinforced
2.1 ASTM Standards:
PPP-T-680Tape, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive: Packaging
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ- and Packing of
ments
2.3 ISO Standard:
D1974/D1974MPractice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, ISO 9000:2000Quality Management Systems–Fundamen-
and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
tals and Vocabulary
D3330/D3330MTestMethodforPeelAdhesionofPressure- ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems–Require-
Sensitive Tape
ments
D3611Practice forAcceleratedAging of Pressure-Sensitive ISO 9004:2000Quality Management Systems–Guidelines
Tapes for Performance Improvements
D3652/D3652MTest Method for Thickness of Pressure-
3. Terminology
Sensitive Tapes
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
1 tribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and
Labels. 4. Classification
Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally
4.1 Types:
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5330/D5330M – 04
(2006). DOI: 10.1520/D5330_D5330M-06R12. 4.1.1 Type I—Cut-resistant (polyester-reinforced).
ThisspecificationisintendedtoreplaceFederalSpecificationPPP-T-97.Types
are the same in both specifications.
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TABLE 1 Properties
4.1.2 Type II—Medium-tensile strength.
4.1.3 Type III—High-tensile strength. Type I Type II Type III Type IV Test
4.1.4 Type IV—High-tensile strength, weather-resistant. Adhesion
before (N/100 mm, min) 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 14.4.1
aging (oz/in., min) 25 25 25 25 14.4.1
5. Ordering Information
after (N/100 mm, min) 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 14.4.1
5.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following: aging (oz/in., min) 25 25 25 25 14.4.1
Adhesion at low temperature, No separation of the tape from the Kraft paper
5.1.1 Type required (see 4.1);
Elongation, %
5.1.2 Roll width and length; unless otherwise specified,
min 12 3 3 3 14.4.1
max 24 8 8 8 14.4.1
direct substitution of SI or inch-pound shall be allowed (see
Shear adhesion
8.1);
max slippage, mm 5 5 5 5 14.4.1
5.1.3 Level of packaging, packing, and marking if other 3 3 3 3
in. ⁄16 ⁄16 ⁄16 ⁄16 14.4
Break strength, min, N ⁄1003500 5250 7440 7000 14.4.1
than commercial (see Section 18);
mm 200 300 425 400 14.4.1
5.1.4 If certification is required (see Section 17); and
lb/in.
5.1.5 ASTM specification designation and date of issue.
Thickness, max, mm 0.305 0.305 0.305 0.305 14.4.1
in. 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 14.4.1
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 The materials used in the construction of the tapes shall
be such that they ensure performance of the tape over the
temperature range from −55.5 to 71°C [−65 to 160°F] and
8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
shall conform to the requirements of this specification.
6.2 Backing—The backing shall serve as the carrier for the 8.1 Width—The width of the roll shall be 12, 18, or 24 mm
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adhesive and shall not serve as the reinforcing material. [ ⁄2, ⁄4,or1in.],oranyothercommerciallyavailablewidth,as
specified (see 5.1.2).Atolerance of 61.5 mm [6 ⁄16 in.] shall
6.3 Adhesive—The adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive and
be allowed on all widths.
water-insoluble and shall require no moisture, heat, or other
preparation prior to or after application to clean, dry surfaces.
NOTE 1—Uses of pressure-sensitive tape in closure, sealing, and
reinforcingmethodscallfortheircommonlyavailablecommercialwidths.
6.4 Reinforcements—The adhesive shall be reinforced by
The widths common in the inch-pound system are not identical to the
embeddinglongitudinalfilamentsinasmoothlayerthroughout
availableSIreplacementwidths.Themostfrequentwidthconversionsare
the length of the roll. The filaments shall be covered by a
as follows:
uniform layer of adhesive forming a smooth adhering surface.
SI, mm Inch-pound, in.
6.5 Rolls—The tape shall be wound in rolls, adhesive side
12 ⁄2
in,onpaper-fiberorplasticcores.Thecoreshallhavesufficient
18 ⁄4
24 1
rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll under normal condi-
48 2
tions of transportation and use.The inside diameter of the core
72 3
shall be 76,−0,+1.6 mm [3,−0,+ ⁄16 in.]. When the tape is
NOTE 2—The effect of this width difference on package performance is
unwound, the backing shall not tear, the reinforcing filaments
not significant.
shall not ravel, and the adhesive shall not transfer or split from
the face of the tape to the backing of the adjacent layer before
8.2 Length—Thelengthoftherollsshallbe55m[60yd],as
or after aging (see Section 14).
specified (see 5.1.2).
7. Physical Properties 8.3 Splices—Thetapeshallconsistofasinglelengthoftape,
except that any single roll may contain a maximum of one
7.1 The tape shall comply with the physical property re-
splice.Thesplicesshallhaveaminimumoverlapof100mm[4
quirements listed in Table 1 when tested in accordance with
in.]andshallnotseparatewhentherollisunwoundbyhandor
Section 14.
machine.
7.2 Type IV Requirements—Type IV tape shall meet the
following additional requirements when tested in accordance
9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
with 14.4.2:
9.1 The tape shall be constructed uniformly and free of
7.2.1 No lifting of the tape in the overlap area,
defectsthatimpairitsusefulnessforthepurposesintended(see
7.2.2 No pulling loose from the fiberboard (except in areas
10.1). The adhesive coating shall be a uniform coating cover-
in which the fiberboard was buckled),
ing the entire side of the tape. The edges shall be clean,
7.2.3 No flaking, cracking, or separation of the backing
straight, and unbroken. The rolls shall be wound evenly. The
when the overlap section of the tape is stripped back at 180° at
finished product shall conform to the levels of qu
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Designation: D5330/D5330M − 06 (Reapproved 2012) D5330/D5330M − 06 (Reapproved
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2012)
Standard Specification for
Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament-
1,2
Reinforced
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5330/D5330M; 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.
ε NOTE—Section 2.1 and 10.5 were corrected editorially in February 2016.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers filament-reinforced, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system
may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any
way.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 14, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1974/D1974M Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
D3611 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3654/D3654M Test Methods for Shear Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3759/D3759M Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
D3815/D3815M Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposure
Apparatus
D3889/D3889M Test Method for Adherence to Linerboard of Pressure-Sensitive Tape at Low Temperature
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2.2 Federal Specifications:
PPP-T-97 Tape, Packaging/Industrial, Filament Reinforced
PPP-T-680 Tape, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive: Packaging and Packing of
2.3 ISO Standard:
ISO 9000:2000 Quality Management Systems–Fundamentals and Vocabulary
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems–Requirements
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and Labels.
Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5330/D5330M – 04 (2006). DOI:
10.1520/D5330_D5330M-06R12.
This specification is intended to replace Federal Specification PPP-T-97. Types are the same in both specifications.
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.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, Attn: NPODS.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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ISO 9004:2000 Quality Management Systems–Guidelines for Performance Improvements
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
4. Classification
4.1 Types:
4.1.1 Type I—Cut-resistant (polyester-reinforced).
4.1.2 Type II—Medium-tensile strength.
4.1.3 Type III—High-tensile strength.
4.1.4 Type IV—High-tensile strength, weather-resistant.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
5.1.1 Type required (see 4.1);
5.1.2 Roll width and length; unless otherwise specified, direct substitution of SI or inch-pound shall be allowed (see 8.1);
5.1.3 Level of packaging, packing, and marking if other than commercial (see Section 18);
5.1.4 If certification is required (see Section 17); and
5.1.5 ASTM specification designation and date of issue.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 The materials used in the construction of the tapes shall be such that they ensure performance of the tape over the
temperature range from − 55.5 to 71°C [− 65 to 160°F] and shall conform to the requirements of this specification.
6.2 Backing—The backing shall serve as the carrier for the adhesive and shall not serve as the reinforcing material.
6.3 Adhesive—The adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive and water-insoluble and shall require no moisture, heat, or other
preparation prior to or after application to clean, dry surfaces.
6.4 Reinforcements—The adhesive shall be reinforced by embedding longitudinal filaments in a smooth layer throughout the
length of the roll. The filaments shall be covered by a uniform layer of adhesive forming a smooth adhering surface.
6.5 Rolls—The tape shall be wound in rolls, adhesive side in, on paper-fiber or plastic cores. The core shall have sufficient
rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll under normal conditions of transportation and use. The inside diameter of the core shall
be 76, − 0, +1.6 mm [3, − 0, + ⁄16 in.]. When the tape is unwound, the backing shall not tear, the reinforcing filaments shall not
ravel, and the adhesive shall not transfer or split from the face of the tape to the backing of the adjacent layer before or after aging
(see Section 14).
7. Physical Properties
7.1 The tape shall comply with the physical property requirements listed in Table 1 when tested in accordance with Section 14.
7.2 Type IV Requirements—Type IV tape shall meet the following additional requirements when tested in accordance with
14.4.2:
7.2.1 No lifting of the tape in the overlap area,
7.2.2 No pulling loose from the fiberboard (except in areas in which the fiberboard was buckled),
TABLE 1 Properties
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Test
Adhesion
before (N/100 mm, min) 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 14.4.1
aging (oz/in., min) 25 25 25 25 14.4.1
after (N/100 mm, min) 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 14.4.1
aging (oz/in., min) 25 25 25 25 14.4.1
Adhesion at low temperature, No separation of the tape from the Kraft paper
Elongation, %
min 12 3 3 3 14.4.1
max 24 8 8 8 14.4.1
Shear adhesion
max slippage, mm 5 5 5 5 14.4.1
3 3 3 3
in. ⁄16 ⁄16 ⁄16 ⁄16 14.4
Break strength, min, N ⁄ 1003500 5250 7440 7000 14.4.1
mm 200 300 425 400 14.4.1
lb/in.
Thickness, max, mm 0.305 0.305 0.305 0.305 14.4.1
in. 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 14.4.1
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7.2.3 No flaking, cracking, or separation of the backing when the overlap section of the tape is stripped back at 180° at a rate
of 100 to 150 mm/s [4 to 6 in./s],
7.2.4 No transfer of the adhesive to the lower layer of tape when tested as in 7.2.3, and
7.2.5 No brittleness of the adhesive (excluding adhesive exposed by buckling of the fiberboard). An embrittled adhesive will
crack, flake, or powder when flexed manually.
8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
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8.1 Width—The width of the roll shall be 12, 18, or 24 mm [ ⁄2, ⁄4, or 1 in.], or any other commercially available width, as
specified (see 5.1.2). A tolerance of 61.5 mm [6 ⁄16 in.] shall be allowed on all widths.
NOTE 1—Uses of pressure-sensitive tape in closure, sealing, and reinforcing methods call for their commonly available commercial widths. The widths
common in the inch-pound system are not identical to the available SI replacement widths. The most frequent width conversions are as follows:
SI, mm Inch-pound, in.
12 ⁄2
18 ⁄4
24 1
48 2
72 3
NOTE 2—The effect of this width difference on package performance is not significant.
8.2 Length—The length of the rolls shall be 55 m [60 yd], as specified (see 5.1.2).
8.3 Splices—The tape shall consist of a single length of tape, except that any single roll may contain a maximum of one splice.
The s
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