Standard Specification for Repositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags

ABSTRACT
This specification covers repositionable pressure-sensitive flags used to mark, flag, and index documents, books, periodicals, and so forth. Flags covered here consist of a single sheet of matte film partially covered by adhesive. A non-adhesive tab or section at one end of the flag serves for easy removal from most surfaces, including paper. The backing shall consist of polyester, polypropylene, or polyethylene film, and shall have a transparent matte surface on one side that is writable by pens and pencils. Flags are available in the following types: Type 1, which are of specified width, and have a colored tab at one end; Type 2, which are of the same width as Type 1, and have a printed message on the top side of the flag; Type 3, which twice the width of Type 1, and have a white tab at one end to highlight writing; Type 4, which are half the width of Type 1, and have a colored tab at one end; and Type 5, which are half the width of Type 1, and have an arrow or a message printed on the top side of the flag. Sampled specimens shall conform to physical requirements in terms of minimum and maximum adhesion, dispension force, and thickness.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers repositionable pressure-sensitive flags used to mark, flag, and index documents, books, periodicals, and so forth.  
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 are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently, without combining values in any way.  
1.3 The following safety hazards 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, 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: D6788 − 24
Standard Specification for
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Repositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6788; 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 D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
1.1 This specification covers repositionable pressure-
Packaging Components for Testing
sensitive flags used to mark, flag, and index documents, books,
periodicals, and so forth. 2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
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Production and Installation
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
2.3 ANSI/ASQC Standard:
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling and Tables for Inspection by
be used independently, without combining values in any way.
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Variables for Percent Defective
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 14, of this specification. This
3. Terminology
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user 3.1 Definitions—General terms in this specification are de-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and fined in Terminology D996.
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
3.2 pad of flags, n—a vertical stack of individual flags with
regulatory limitations prior to use.
one flag positioned on top of the other.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4. Significance and Use
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1 The repositionable, pressure-sensitive flags covered by
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
this specification are intended for marking, flagging, and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
indexing of documents, books, periodicals, and so forth. Flags
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
consist of a single sheet of matte film partially covered by
adhesive. There is a non-adhesive tab or section at one end of
2. Referenced Documents
the flag for easy removal from surfaces. The flag is removable
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
from most surfaces including paper. Flags may have a printed
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
message on the top side of the flag.
ments
D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-
5. Classification
Sensitive Tape
5.1 Type 1 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a colored
D3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-
tab at one end.
Sensitive Tapes
D3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-
5.2 Type 2 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a printed
Sensitive Tapes
message on the top side of the flag.
D3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-
5.3 Type 3 flags are 2 in. wide (50 mm) and have a white tab
Sensitive Tapes
at one end to highlight writing.
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5.4 Type 4 flags are ⁄2 in. wide (12 mm) and have a colored
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
tab at one end.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and
Labels.
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5.5 Type 5 flags are ⁄2 in. wide (12 mm) and have an arrow
Current edition approved March 1, 2024. Published March 2024. Originally
or a message printed on the top side of the flag.
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as D6788 – 02 (2023).
DOI: 10.1520/D6788-24.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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D6788 − 24
TABLE 1 Properties
6. Ordering Information
Property Unit, Limit Value
6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
Adhesion, min Oz/in. 1.7
6.1.1 ASTM designation and date of issue,
N/100 mm 1.9
Adhesion, max Oz/in. 4.3
6.1.2 Type required (see Section 5),
N/100 mm 4.8
6.1.3 Number of flags in eac
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D6788 − 02 (Reapproved 2023) D6788 − 24
Standard Specification for
1
Repositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6788; 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
1.1 This specification covers repositionable pressure-sensitive flags used to mark, flag, and index documents, books, periodicals,
and so forth.
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
are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently, without combining values in any way.
1.3 The following safety hazards 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, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
D3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
2.2 Federal Specifications:
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CID A-A-2826 Tabs, Signal (Repositionable), cancelled November, 19, 1999
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PPP-T-680 Federal Packaging Standard
2.2 ISO Standard:
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ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in Production and Installation
2.3 ANSI/ASQC Standard:
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ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling and Tables for Inspection by Variables for Percent Defective
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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 March 15, 2023March 1, 2024. Published March 2023March 2024. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20172023
as D6788 – 02 (2017).(2023). DOI: 10.1520/D6788-02R23. 10.1520/D6788-24.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 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 the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D6788 − 24
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General terms in this specification are defined in Terminology D996.
3.2 pad of flags, n—a vertical stack of individual flags with one flag positioned on top of the other.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The repositionable, pressure-sensitive flags covered by this specification are intended for marking, flagging, and indexing of
documents, books, periodicals, and so forth. Flags consist of a single sheet of matte film partially covered by adhesive. There is
a non-adhesive tab or section at one end of the flag for easy removal from surfaces. The flag is removable from most surfaces
including paper. Flags may have a printed message on the top side of the flag.
4.2 This specification replaces U.S. Government CID A-A-2826.
5. Classification
5.1 Type 1 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a colored tab at one end.
5.2 Type 2 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a printed message on the top side of the flag.
5.3 Type 3 flags are 2 in. wide (50 mm) and have a white tab at one end to highlight writing.
1
5.4 Type 4 flags are ⁄2 in. wide (12 mm) and have a colored tab at one end.
1
5.5 Type 5 flags are
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