ASTM D996-99

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the packaging and distribution environments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately found in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussions.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards organization or ASTM committee are identified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee.
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into related areas under principal concepts. The broad discriptor term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are included where the concept group is not obvious.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Apr-2002
• ICS: 01.040.55 - Packaging and distribution of goods (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.11 - Terminology (definitions)

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D996-02 - Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6788-02(2023) - Standard Specification for Repositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D4991-07(2023) - Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D7386-16 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D5459-95(2020) - Standard Test Method for Machine Direction Elastic Recovery and Permanent Deformation and Stress Retention of Stretch Wrap Film
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2825-18 - Standard Practice for Climatic Stressing of Packaging Systems for Single Parcel Delivery
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6537-00(2021) - Standard Practice for Instrumented Package Shock Testing For Determination of Package Performance
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6295/D6295M-98(2019) - Standard Test Method for Dispensability of Light–Duty Pressure–Sensitive Film Tape (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D5112-22 - Standard Test Method for Vibration (Horizontal Linear Motion) Test of Products
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D5118/D5118M-22 - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D5748-95(2019) - Standard Test Method for Protrusion Puncture Resistance of Stretch Wrap Film
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D4504-94(2018) - Standard Specification for Molded Polyethylene Open-Head-Pails for Industrial Shipping of Nonhazardous Goods
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D7298-06(2017) - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Comparative Legibility by Means of Polarizing Filter Instrumentation
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D5639/D5639M-20 - Standard Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D642-20 - Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 996 – 99
Standard Terminology of
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Packaging and Distribution Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 996; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The terms and definitions in this standard are grouped into related areas under principal concepts.
The broad descriptor term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by narrower terms and
related terms. Cross-references are included where the concept group is not obvious.
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1. Scope Uniform Freight Classification Rule 30
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National Motor Freight Classification
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of
technical terms used in the packaging and distribution envi-
3. Terminology
ronments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately
found in other readily available sources are not included. absorbent packing— See packing.
adhesive, n—a substance capable of holding materials together
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional infor-
mation included in discussions. by surface attachment.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by
DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among
another standards organization or ASTM committee are iden-
others, cement, glue, mucilage, and paste. All of these terms are loosely
tified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee.
used interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into term adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows: (1) Physical
form, that is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, (2) Chemical type, that is,
related areas under principal concepts. The broad discriptor
silicate adhesive, resin adhesive, ( 3) Materials bonded, that is, paper
term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by
adhesive, metal-plastic adhesive, can label adhesive, and (4) Conditions
narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are in-
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of use, that is, hot-setting adhesive (D 907, D-14) .
cluded where the concept group is not obvious.
contact adhesive , n—an adhesive that is apparently dry to the
2. Referenced Documents
touch and that will adhere to itself instantaneously upon
2.1 ASTM Standards: contact; also called contact bond adhesive or dry bond
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D 907 Terminology of Adhesives adhesive (D 907, D-14).
D 1596 Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Char- aerosol package—See package.
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acteristics of Package Materials ampoule, n—a hermetically sealed, small bulbous glass or
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D 3288 Test Methods for Magnet Wire Enamels plastic vessel. Opening is achieved by breaking the stem.
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E 176 Terminology Relating to Fire Standards (Also ampule or ampul.)
G 15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion anchor, v—to secure firmly (Webster).
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Testing anti-skid plate—See loading.
2.2 Federal Standard: bag, n—a preformed container of tubular construction made
PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock of flexible material, generally enclosed on all sides except
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(Container Grade), and Cut Shapes one forming an opening that may or may not be sealed after
2.3 Other Standards: filling. (See also pouch.)
DISCUSSION—A bag may be made of any flexible material, or multiple
plies of the same, or combination of various flexible materials. The
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-10 on
term bag is used as a synonym for sack, but the term sack generally
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology.
refers to the heavier duty or shipping sacks. It is made in various
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1999. Published December 1999. Originally
standard styles and may be open-mouth or valve type. The five basic
published as D 996 – 48 T. Last previous edition D 996 – 95e1.
2 standard types of bags are: (1) grocery bag, (2) merchandise paper, (3)
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07. Available from Uniform Classification Committee, 222 South Riverside Plaza,
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.02. Chicago, IL 60606.
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