ASTM D5445-21
(Practice)Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Packages are often marked with handling instructions in the language of the country of origin. While this may safeguard the consignment to some extent, it is of little value for goods consigned to, or through, countries using different languages, and of no value at all if people unloading the packages are illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of conveying the consignor’s intention and their adoption will, therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incorrect handling. The use of pictorial symbols does not provide any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective packaging is therefore of primary importance.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling and storage requirements.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
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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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: D5445 − 21
Standard Practice for
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Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5445; 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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for
4.1 Packages are often marked with handling instructions in
marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling
thelanguageofthecountryoforigin.Whilethismaysafeguard
and storage requirements.
the consignment to some extent, it is of little value for goods
consigned to, or through, countries using different languages,
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
and of no value at all if people unloading the packages are
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
conveying the consignor’s intention and their adoption will,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incor-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
rect handling. The use of pictorial symbols does not provide
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective pack-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
aging is therefore of primary importance.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5. Symbols
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 5.1 Display of Symbols—Symbols may appear on a label or
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
should preferably be printed directly on the package. It is
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical recommended that printed symbols be painted, stenciled (see
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Note 1), preprinted or otherwise reproduced, as specified
herein. Affirmative symbols need not be framed by border
2. Referenced Documents
lines, but all negative symbols, that is, “DO NOT . ,” shall
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have borders with a slash mark across.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
NOTE 1—For stencilling, the symbols may be provided with bars if
ments
required (see Appendix X1).
2.2 ISO Standards:
5.2 Color of Symbols—The preferred color for symbols is
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ISO 780 Pictorial Marking for Handling of Goods
black. If the color of the package is such that the symbol would
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ISO 7000 Registration of Markings and Symbols
not show clearly, provide a panel of a suitable contrasting
color,preferablywhite,asabackground.Takecaretoavoidthe
3. Terminology
use of colors that could lead to confusion with the labeling of
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
dangerous goods. The color red may be used when increased
tribution are found in Terminology D996.
emphasis is required to focus attention of package handlers.
5.3 Size of Symbols—The suggested sizes of symbols shall
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be 100, 150, or 200 mm (4, 6, or 8 in.).The size or shape of the
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packagin-
gand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology (defini-
package may, however, necessitate use of larger or smaller
tions).
sizes for the symbols, scaled proportionately.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published December 2021. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D5445 – 15. DOI:
5.4 Number, Location, and Position of Symbols:
10.1520/D5445-21.
2 5.4.1 Use only those pictorial markings required for the
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM package.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.4.2 The number of identical symbols to be affixed to any
the ASTM website.
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package depends on its size and shape (see remarks column for
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York, NY 10017. each symbol).
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Designation: D5445 − 15 D5445 − 21
Standard Practice for
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Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5445; 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
1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling and
storage requirements.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered 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.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
2.2 ISO Standards:
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ISO 780 Pictorial Marking for Handling of Goods
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ISO 7000 Registration of Markings and Symbols
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and distribution are found in Terminology D996.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Packages are often marked with handling instructions in the language of the country of origin. While this may safeguard the
consignment to some extent, it is of little value for goods consigned to, or through, countries using different languages, and of no
value at all if people unloading the packages are illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of conveying the
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packagingand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology (definitions).
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2015Oct. 1, 2021. Published September 2015December 2021. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20112015
as D5445–11a. DOI: 10.1520/D5445-15. – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D5445-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10017.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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consignor’sconsignor’s intention and their adoption will, therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incorrect
handling. The use of pictorial symbols does not provide any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective packaging is
therefore of primary importance.
5. Symbols
5.1 Display of Symbols—Symbols may appear on a label or should preferably be printed directly on the package. It is
recommended that printed symbols be painted, stenciled (see Note 1), preprinted or otherwise reproduced, as specified herein.
Affirmative symbols need not be framed by border lines, but all negative symbols, that is, “DO NOT . ,” shall have borders with
a slash mark across.
NOTE 1—For stencilling, the symbols may be provided with bars if required (see Appendix X1).
5.2 Color of Symbols—The preferred color for symbols is black. If the color of the package is such that the symbol would not show
clearly, provide a panel of a suitable contrasting color, preferably white, as a background. Take care to avoid the use of colors that
could lead to confusion with the labeling of dangerous goods. The color red may be used when increased emphasis is required to
focus attention of package handlers.
5.3 Size of Symbols—The suggested sizes of symbols shall be 100, 150, or 200 mm (4, 6, or 8 in.). The size or shape of the package
may, however, necessitate
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