ASTM D7611/D7611M-18
(Practice)Standard Practice for Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
Standard Practice for Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Resin Identification Codes are used solely to identify the plastic resin used in a manufactured article. The intended manufactured articles include, but are not limited to, packaging.
4.1.1 Fig. 1 and Table 1 present the appropriate information on the way the RIC is to be incorporated onto the product and the available resin identification designations.
FIG. 1 Example of a Resin Identification Marker
4.2 Resin Identification Codes are not “recycle codes.” The Resin Identification Code is, though, an aid to recycling. The use of a Resin Identification Code on a manufactured plastic article does not imply that the article is recycled or that there are systems in place to effectively process the article for reclamation or re-use. The term “recyclable” or other environmental claims shall not be placed in proximity to the Code.
4.3 This practice is based upon the system developed in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc (SPI). It is possible that some states or countries will have incorporated the original SPI practice into statute or regulation. In those situations, that statute or regulation takes precedence over this standard.
4.4 This practice shall only apply to new tooling. Existing molds that already incorporate older versions of the SPI RIC may be modified, but modification is not required.
4.5 Assign number for manufactured items, not for adhesives or coatings. Do not code labels for resin of the label.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice stipulates the types, names, and sizes of Codes for those material types specified in Table 1.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are likely not to be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems is likely to result in non-conformance with the 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.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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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Designation:D7611/D7611M −18
Standard Practice for
Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin
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Identification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7611/D7611M; 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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This practice stipulates the types, names, and sizes of
4.1 ResinIdentificationCodesareusedsolelytoidentifythe
Codes for those material types specified in Table 1.
plastic resin used in a manufactured article. The intended
manufactured articles include, but are not limited to, packag-
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
ing.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system are likely not to be exact equivalents; therefore, 4.1.1 Fig. 1 and Table 1 present the appropriate information
on the way the RIC is to be incorporated onto the product and
each system shall be used independently of the other. Combin-
ing values from the two systems is likely to result in non- the available resin identification designations.
conformance with the standard.
4.2 Resin Identification Codes are not “recycle codes.” The
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Resin Identification Code is, though, an aid to recycling. The
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
use of a Resin Identification Code on a manufactured plastic
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
article does not imply that the article is recycled or that there
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
are systems in place to effectively process the article for
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
reclamation or re-use. The term “recyclable” or other environ-
mental claims shall not be placed in proximity to the Code.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.3 This practice is based upon the system developed in
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc (SPI). It is
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
possible that some states or countries will have incorporated
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
the original SPI practice into statute or regulation. In those
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
situations, that statute or regulation takes precedence over this
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
standard.
4.4 This practice shall only apply to new tooling. Existing
2. Referenced Documents
molds that already incorporate older versions of the SPI RIC
2.1 ASTM Adjuncts:
may be modified, but modification is not required.
Adjunct to D7611/D7611M Standard Practice for Coding
2 4.5 Assign number for manufactured items, not for adhe-
Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
sives or coatings. Do not code labels for resin of the label.
3. Terminology
5. Requirements
3.1 Definitions:
5.1 The Code is to be molded, formed or imprinted on the
3.1.1 Resin Identification Code (RIC Code)—a molded,
imprinted or raised symbol or wording that consists of an manufactured article.
equilateral triangle, a Resin Identification Number, and an
5.2 The Code shall be clear and legible.
Abbreviated Term for polymeric material.
5.3 The size of the Code shall normally equal or exceed 12
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mm [ ⁄2 in.] in height and width.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and
NOTE 2—For small parts or components, it is not always possible to
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.95 on Recycled Plastics.
conform to these size requirements. In these cases, it is important to
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally
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maximize the size and legibility of the Code.
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D7611/D7611M - 13 .
DOI:10.1520/D7611_D7611M-18.
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5.4 The Code shall be placed in an inconspicuous location
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ADJD761114-EA. Original adjunct produced in 2010.Adjunct last revised in 2014. on the manufactured article, such as the bottom or the back,
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TABLE 1 Resin Identification Codes
where it will not be obvious to the consumer at the point of 5.5 The Code shall be as shown in Table 1. Option A is
purchase so it does not influen
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Designation: D7611/D7611M − 13 D7611/D7611M − 18
Standard Practice for
Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin
1
Identification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7611/D7611M; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected adjunct information in September 2014.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice stipulates the types, names, and sizes of Codes for those material types specified in Table 1.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system are likely not to be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems is likely to result in non-conformance with the 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.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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
2.1 ASTM Adjuncts:
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Adjunct to D7611/D7611M Standard Practice for Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Resin Identification Code (RIC Code)—a molded, imprinted or raised symbol or wording that consists of an equilateral
triangle, a Resin Identification Number, and an Abbreviated Term for polymeric material in compliance with material.Fig. 1 and
Table 1.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Resin Identification Codes are used solely to identify the plastic resin used in a manufactured article. The intended
manufactured articles include, but are not limited to, packaging.
4.1.1 Fig. 1 and Table 1 present the appropriate information on the way the RIC is to be incorporated onto the product and the
available resin identification designations.
4.2 Resin Identification Codes are not “recycle codes.” The Resin Identification Code is, though, an aid to recycling. The use
of a Resin Identification Code on a manufactured plastic article does not imply that the article is recycled or that there are systems
in place to effectively process the article for reclamation or re-use. The term “recyclable” or other environmental claims shall not
be placed in proximity to the Code.
4.3 This practice is based upon the system developed in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc (SPI). It is possible
that some states or countries will have incorporated the original SPI practice into statute or regulation. In those situations, that
statute or regulation takes precedence over this standard.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.95 on Recycled Plastics.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013Nov. 15, 2018. Published June 2013November 2018. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20102013 as
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D7611/D7611M - 10.13 DOI:10.1520/D7611_D7611M-13. DOI:10.1520/D7611_D7611M-18.
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Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJD761114-EA. Original adjunct produced in 2010. Adjunct last revised in 2014.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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TABLE 1 Resin Identification Codes
4.4 This practice shall only apply to new tooling. Existing molds that already incorporate older versions of the SPI RIC may
be modified, but modification is not required.
4.5 Assign number for manufactured items, not for adhesives or coatings. Do not code labels for resin of the label.
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FIG. 1 Example of a Resin Identification Marker
5. Requirements
5.1 The Code is to be molded, formed or imprinted on the m
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