ASTM D6788-02(2023)

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Mar-2023
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.14 - Tape and Labels

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D6788-24 - Standard Specification for Repositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM D3951-18(2023) - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM D3715/D3715M-98(2019) - Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2019
• Refers: ASTM D3951-18 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Refers: ASTM D3951-15 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Refers: ASTM D4332-13 - Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2013
• Refers: ASTM D3811/D3811M-96(2011) - Standard Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011
• Refers: ASTM D3715/D3715M-98(2011) - Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2011
• Refers: ASTM D996-10a - Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Refers: ASTM D3951-10 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
• Effective Date: 15-Aug-2010
• Refers: ASTM D3330/D3330M-04(2010) - Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Refers: ASTM D4332-01(2006) - Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Refers: ASTM D3652/D3652M-01(2006) - Standard Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Refers: ASTM D3330/D3330M-04 - Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Refers: ASTM D996-04 - Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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 − 02 (Reapproved 2023)
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 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,
2.2 Federal Specifications:
periodicals, and so forth.
CID A-A-2826 Tabs, Signal (Repositionable), cancelled
3
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
November, 19, 1999
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each 4
PPP-T-680 Federal Packaging Standard
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
2.3 ISO Standard:
be used independently, without combining values in any way.
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in
5
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the Production and Installation
test methods portion, Section 14, of this specification. This
2.4 ANSI/ASQC Standard:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling and Tables for Inspection by
5
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Variables for Percent Defective
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
3. Terminology
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—General terms in this specification are de-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
fined in Terminology D996.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2 pad of flags, n—a vertical stack of individual flags with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
one flag positioned on top of the other.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 The repositionable, pressure-sensitive flags covered by
this specification are intended for marking, flagging, and
2. Referenced Documents
indexing of documents, books, periodicals, and so forth. Flags
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
consist of a single sheet of matte film partially covered by
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
adhesive. There is a non-adhesive tab or section at one end of
ments
the flag for easy removal from surfaces. The flag is removable
D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-
from most surfaces including paper. Flags may have a printed
Sensitive Tape
message on the top side of the flag.
D3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-
4.2 This specification replaces U.S. Government CID A-A-
Sensitive Tapes
2826.
D3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-
Sensitive Tapes
5. Classification
D3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-
5.1 Type 1 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a colored
Sensitive Tapes
tab at one end.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
3
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,
Labels. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
Current edition approved March 15, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally www.access.gpo.gov.
4
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D6788 – 02 (2017). Available from www.dia.mil. For additional information or comments write to
DOI: 10.1520/D6788-02R23. General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, FSS Aquisition Manage-
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or ment Center, Environmental Programs and Engineering Policy Division (FCOE),
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20406.
5
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D6788 − 02 (Reapproved 2023)
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 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,
2.2 Federal Specifications:
periodicals, and so forth.
CID A-A-2826 Tabs, Signal (Repositionable), cancelled
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to 3
November, 19, 1999
4
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
PPP-T-680 Federal Packaging Standard
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
2.3 ISO Standard:
be used independently, without combining values in any way.
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in
5
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Production and Installation
test methods portion, Section 14, of this specification. This 2.4 ANSI/ASQC Standard:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling and Tables for Inspection by
5
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Variables for Percent Defective
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
3. Terminology
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—General terms in this specification are de-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
fined in Terminology D996.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2 pad of flags, n—a vertical stack of individual flags with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
one flag positioned on top of the other.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 4. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 The repositionable, pressure-sensitive flags covered by
this specification are intended for marking, flagging, and
2. Referenced Documents
indexing of documents, books, periodicals, and so forth. Flags
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
consist of a single sheet of matte film partially covered by
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
adhesive. There is a non-adhesive tab or section at one end of
ments
the flag for easy removal from surfaces. The flag is removable
D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-
from most surfaces including paper. Flags may have a printed
Sensitive Tape
message on the top side of the flag.
D3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-
4.2 This specification replaces U.S. Government CID A-A-
Sensitive Tapes
2826.
D3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-
Sensitive Tapes
5. Classification
D3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-
5.1 Type 1 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a colored
Sensitive Tapes
tab at one end.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
3
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,
Labels. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
Current edition approved March 15, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally www.access.gpo.gov.
4
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D6788 – 02 (2017). Available from www.dia.mil. For additional information or comments write to
DOI: 10.1520/D6788-02R23. General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, FSS Aquisition Manage-
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or ment Center, Environmental Programs and Engineering Policy Division (FCOE),
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20406.
5
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 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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5.2 Type 2 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a printed 8. Conditioning
message on the top side of the flag.
8.1 Condition all samples in the standard c
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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 2017) D6788 − 02 (Reapproved 2023)
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 and healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory requirementslimitations 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
2
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:
3
CID A-A-2826 Tabs, Signal (Repositionable), cancelled November, 19, 1999
4
PPP-T-680 Federal Packaging Standard
2.3 ISO Standard:
5
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in Production and Installation
1
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 Sept. 1, 2017March 15, 2023. Published September 2017March 2023. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20122017
as D6788 – 02 (2012).(2017). DOI: 10.1520/D6788-02R17.10.1520/D6788-02R23.
2
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.
3
Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
4
Available from www.dia.mil. For additional information or comments write to General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, FSS Aquisition Management
Center, Environmental Programs and Engineering Policy Division (FCOE), Washington, DC 20406.
5
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 − 02 (2023)
2.4 ANSI/ASQC Standard:
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ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling and Tables for Inspection by Variables for Percent Defective
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General terms in this specification are defined in Terminology D996.
3.2 pad of flags—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 h
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