ASTM D5486/D5486M-06(2012)

Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers pressure-sensitive tapes of film, paper, and cloth types, with applications in packaging, box closure, and sealing. Covered in this specification are five types of tape: waterproof, weather-resistant, polyester-backed tape (Type I), water-resistant polyester-backed tape (Type II), water-resistant polypropylene-backed tape (Type III), water-resistant woven-cloth-backed tape (Type IV), and weather-resistant paper-backed tape. The tape shall be manufactured with film, paper, or cloth backing, coated with a smooth and uniformly distributed layer of pressure-sensitive water-insoluble adhesive. The tape shall be in wound into rolls on cores of paper fiber or plastic and shall be free from defects, with the edges clean, straight, and unbroken. Tests for adhesion, break strength, tear resistance, thickness, water-penetration rate, water solubility, water-vapor transmission rate, and weathering shall be performed and shall conform to the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers film, paper, and cloth pressure-sensitive tapes used for box closure and sealing.
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 may not be 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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2012
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.14 - Tape and Labels

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5486/D5486M −06 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Specification for
Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and
1,2
Sealing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5486/D5486M; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope D3652/D3652MTest Method for Thickness of Pressure-
Sensitive Tapes
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversfilm,paper,andclothpressure-
D3654/D3654M Test Methods for Shear Adhesion of
sensitive tapes used for box closure and sealing.
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
D3715/D3715MPractice for QualityAssurance of Pressure-
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
Sensitive Tapes
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
D3759/D3759MTest Method for Breaking Strength and
must be used independently, without combining values in any
Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
way.
D3811/D3811MTestMethodforUnwindForceofPressure-
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the Sensitive Tapes
test methods portion, Section 14, of this specification. This
D3815/D3815MPractice for Accelerated Weathering of
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, Pressure-SensitiveTapes by Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Ex-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
posure Apparatus
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health D3816/D3816MTest Method for Water Penetration Rate of
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
tions prior to use. D3833/D3833MTest Method for Water Vapor Transmission
of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
2. Referenced Documents
D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4727/D4727MSpecification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
D5570Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and
ments
Adhesives Used as Box Closure
D1974Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Rein-
forcing Fiberboard Boxes
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
D2860/D2860MTest Method for Adhesion of Pressure- T 414Internal Tear Resistance of Paper (Elmendorf-Type
Sensitive Tape to Fiberboard at 90° Angle and Constant
Method)
Stress
2.3 Federal Specifications:
D3330/D3330MTestMethodforPeelAdhesionofPressure-
PPP-T-60Tape: Packaging, Waterproof
Sensitive Tape
PPP-T-76Tape, Packaging, Paper (for Carton Sealing)
D3611Practice forAcceleratedAging of Pressure-Sensitive
PPP-T-680 Tape, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesion: Packaging
Tapes
and Packing of
FED-STD-595Colors
2.4 ISO Standard:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
ISO 9000:2000Quality Management Systems–Fundamen-
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and
Labels.
tals and Vocabulary
Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D5486/D5486M – 06.
DOI: 10.1520/D5486_D5486M-06R12.
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This specification is intended to replace Federal Specifications PPP-T-60 and Available from TechnicalAssociation of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
PPP-T-76. 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
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D5486/D5486M − 06 (2012)
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems–Require- Methods 2B3, 2B4, and 2B7 of Practice D1974) and other
ments applications where it may be overlapped onto itself.
ISO 9004:2000Quality Management Systems–Guidelines
for Performance Improvements 5. Classification
5.1 Types and Classes:
NOTE 1—The following is a comparison of types and classes of this
specification compared with PPP-T-60 and PPP-T-76:
5.1.1 Type I—Waterproof, weather-resistant, polyester-
D5486/D5486M PPP-T-60 PPP-T-76 backed:
Type I Type III N/A
5.1.1.1 Class 1—Colored.
Class 1 Class 1
5.1.1.2 Class 2—Transparent.
Class 2 Class 2
Type II N/A N/A
5.1.2 Type II—Water-resistant polyester backed.
Type III N/A N/A
5.1.2.1 Class 1—Tan.
Type IV Type IV N/A
5.1.2.2 Class 2—Transparent.
Type V N/A Same
5.1.3 Type III—Water-resistant polypropylene.
3. Terminology
5.1.4 Type IV—Water-resistant woven cloth backed.
5.1.5 Type V—Weather-resistant paper backed.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution
6. Ordering Information
environments are found in Terminology D996.
6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
4. Significance and Use
6.1.1 ASTM Designation and date of issue;
6.1.2 Type and Class required (see 5.1);
4.1 TypeIisapolyesterfilm-backedpressure-sensitivetape
6.1.3 Roll width and length (see 9.1);
intended for box closure and sealing applications where
6.1.4 Color where applicable (see 10.1);
strengthandresistancetosunlight,rain,andotherdeteriorating
6.1.5 When backing certification is required (see 17.1);
elements are required. It is usually used on weather-resistant
6.1.6 When testing and inspection certification is required
fiberboard (Class WR or WWVR of Specification D4727/
(see 17.2);
D4727M).ThetapeisintendedforH-typeclosureorsealingof
6.1.7 Levelofpackagingandpackingifotherthancommer-
regularslottedboxes(ClosureMethod2B3and2B4ofPractice
cial (see Section 18);
D1974), and other applications where the tape will be over-
6.1.8 For packaging and packing for shipments to the U.S.
lapped onto itself. Type I, Class 2 transparent tape can also be
Government (see 18.2); and
used for label attachment and covering applications where
6.1.9 When core marking is required (see 18.3).
weather resistance is needed.
4.2 Type II is a polyester film-backed pressure-sensitive
7. Materials and Manufacture
tape intended for box closure applications where strength and
7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shall
water-resistance are required. It is usually used on domestic
be such as to assure performance of the tape over the
grade fiberboard (Class D of Specification D4727/D4727M).
temperature range from −65 to 160°F [−55 to 71°C] and shall
The tape is most suited for center seam closure of regular or
conform to the requirements of this specification.
regularslattedboxes(ClosureMethod2B4ofPracticeD1974)
and other applications where the tape will not be overlapped
7.2 Backing:
onto itself. Type II, Class 2 tape is also used for label
7.2.1 Type I backing shall be polyester film.
attachmentandcoveringapplicationswherewaterresistanceis
7.2.2 Type II backing shall be a polyester film.
desired.
7.2.3 Type III backing shall be a polypropylene film.
4.3 Type III is a polypropylene film-backed pressure- 7.2.4 Type IV backing shall be a woven cloth.
sensitive tape intended for box closure applications where a
7.2.5 Type V backing shall be a treated paper.
general purpose water-resistant tape is desired. It is used on
7.3 Adhesive—The adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive
domestic grade fiberboard (Class D of Specification D4727/
water-insoluble and shall require no moisture heat or other
D4727M).Thetapeissuitedforcenterseamclosureofregular
preparation prior to or after application to clean, dry surfaces.
slotted boxes (Closure Method 2B4 of Practice D1974).
The adhesive shall be coated in a smooth and evenly distrib-
4.4 TypeIVisawovencloth-backedpressure-sensitivetape
uted layer on one side of the backing.
for less critical packaging applications where a cloth-backed
7.4 Rolls—Thetapeshallbeevenlywoundinrolls,adhesive
tape is desired.
side in, on cores made of paper-fiber or plastic. The core shall
4.5 Type V is a paper-backed weather-resistant, water- have sufficient rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll under
resistant pressure-sensitive tape for box closure and sealing normal conditions of transportation and use. The inside diam-
applications where weather resistance and water resistance are eter of the core shall be 7.6,−0,+1.6 mm [3,−0,+ ⁄16 in.].
required. It may be used on weather-resistant or domestic When the roll is unwound, the backing shall not tear, the
fiberboard (Classes WR, WWVR, and D of Specification adhesive shall not transfer nor split from the face of the tape
D4727/D4727M). The tape is suited for center seam and backing to the adjacent layer before or after aging (see Table
H-type closures or sealing of regular slotted boxes (Closure 1).
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TABLE 1 Test Methods
10.2 Type II, Class 1 tape shall be tan in color.
Test Method Designation
10.3 Type III color shall be as ordered in commercially
Adhesion, as Received and Aged D3330/D3330M Procedure A
available colors and transparent.
Adhesion to Fiberboard at 90°
Angle and Constant Stress D2860/D2860MProcedure A
10.4 Type IV tape shall correspond reasonably in shade to
Shear Adhesion D3654/D3654M Procedure A
the following lusterless color cards of FED-STD-595: red
Break Strength D3759/D3759M
Tear Resistance TAPPI T414 31116, olive drab X34087, dark green 34108, black 37038,
Thickness D3652/D3652M
white 37875 and tan 30450.
Unwind, As-Received and Aged D3811/D3811M
Water-Penetration Rate D3816/D3816M
10.5 Type V color shall be as manufactured.
Water-Solubility D5570
10.6 Types I and II, Class 2 tapes shall be sufficiently clear
Water-Vapor Transmission Rate D3833/D3833M
Weathering, Types I and IV D3815/D3815M
and transparent to allow easy reading of 10-point type when
tape is applied directly over printed matter.
11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
8. Physical Properties
11.1 The tape shall be uniformly constructed and free from
8.1 The tape shall comply with the physical property re-
defects that impair the usefulness of the tape for the purpose
quirements listed in Table 2 and the water-solubility require-
intended (see Section 5). The tape adhesive coating shall be
ment of Test Method D5570.
uniform,coveringentirelyonesideofthetape.Theedgesshall
be clean, straight, and unbroken. The rolls shall be evenly
9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
wound. The finished product shall conform to the levels of
9.1 The width of the roll shall be 48 or 72 mm [2 or 3 in.]
quality established herein.
or other commercially available widths, as specified (see
6.1.3). 12. Sampling
9.1.1 A width tolerance of 1.5 mm [6 ⁄16 in.] shall be
12.1 End Item Examination—The lot size for visual inspec-
allowed on all widths.
tion shall be in accordance with Practice D3715/D3715M.
Sample size shall be one roll.
NOTE 2—Uses of pressure-sensitive tapes in closure and sealing
applications call for commonly available commercial widths. The widths
12.2 End-Item Testing— The lot size for end-item testing
common in the inch-pound system are not identical to the available SI
shall be in accordance with Practice D3715/D3715M. The
replacement widths. The most frequent width conversions are:
acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 4.0%.
Inch-Pound, in. SI, mm
13. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tests
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13.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in the
appropriate test method.
13.2 Number of tests per unit of product shall be as
NOTE 3—The effect of this width difference on packaging performance
is not considered significant.
specified in the appropriate test method.
9.2 Length:
13.3 First article of manufacture specimens shall consist of
9.2.1 Types I, II, III, and IV—The length of the roll shall be
at least five rolls of tape.
50 or 55 m [55 or 60 yd], or other commercially available
14. Test Methods
lengths, as specified (see 6.1.3).
9.2.2 Type V—The length of the roll shall be 100 m [120
14.1 Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci-
yd], or other commercially available length, as specified (see
fiedinthecontractororder,themanufacturerisresponsiblefor
6.1.3).
the performance of all inspection requirements as specified
herein.
9.3 Splices—Therollshallconsistofasinglelengthoftape,
except any single roll of Types I, II, III, and IV may contain a
14.2 Responsibility for Compliance—All items must meet
maximumofonesplice.AnysinglerollofTypeVmaycontain
all requirements of Sections 7-18. The inspections set forth in
a maximum of four splices.
this specification shall become part of the manufacturer’s
9.3.1 Splices shall be such that they will not separate when
overallinspectionsystemorqualityprogramforthecontractor
the roll is unwound by hand or machine (see Table 1).
order. The absence of any inspection requirement in the
specification shall not relieve the manufacturer of the respon-
10. Color
sibility of ensuring that all rolls of tape submitted for accep-
10.1 Type I, Class 1 tape shall correspond reasonably in tancecomplywithalltherequirementsofthecontractororder.
shadetothecolorsfollowingglosscardsofFED-STD-595:red Sampling in quality conformance does not authorize submis-
11136, olive drab 14087, dark green 14110, black 17038, and sionofknowndefectivematerial,eitherindicatedoractual,nor
tan (no color card available for tan). does it commit the buyer to acceptance of defective material.
14.3 Classification of Inspections :
14.3.1 First Article of Manufacture —When a product is
Supporting data have been filed atASTM International Headquarters and may
be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:D10-1004. first manufactured in a plant, it shall be tested and inspected to
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TABLE 2 Physical Property Requirements
NOTE 1—N/A=not applicable.
Type I Type II
Property Type III Type IV Type V Reference Test
Class 1 Class 2 Class 1 Class 2
Adhesion, min
As received (N/100 mm) 55 55 55 55 49 44 38 Table 1
(oz/in.) 50 50 50 50 45 40 35
Aged (N/100 mm) 49 49 49 49 49 33 38 Table 1 and
(oz/in.) 45 45 45 45 45 30 35 14.4.2
A A A
Weathered (N/100 mm) 49 27 N/A N/A N/A 27 N/A 14.4.4
A A A
(oz/in.) 45 25 N/A N/A N/A 25 N/A
To own backing
As received (N/100 mm) 16 N/A N/A N/A N/A 16 11 14.4.5
(oz/in.) 15 N/A N/A N/A N/A
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