ASTM D5999-96

Standard Test Method for Noninterference of Adhesives in Repulping (Withdrawn 2003)

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the repulpability of adhesives and adhesive coated products under normal repulping conditions in a papermaking environment. This test method does not address the impact of these adhesives on the process water, or its suitability with different substrates, backings, or facings. (Additional testing may be required to address the effect of soluble adhesives depending on the papermaking environment).  
1.2 This general method does not measure or predict repulpability in cases of extremely acidic or alkaline repulping conditions, but the method can be extended suitably to those conditions.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 02-May-1999
• Withdrawal Date: 22-Dec-2003
• ICS: 85.020 - Paper production processes
• Technical Committee: D14 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: D14.10 - Working Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 5999 – 96
Standard Test Method for
Noninterference of Adhesives in Repulping
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5999; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope adhesives used for labels, and the adhesives used in the joining,
seaming, and closing of products constructed of paper.
1.1 This test method covers the repulpability of adhesives
and adhesive coated products under normal repulping condi-
5. Apparatus
tions in a papermaking environment. This test method does not
5.1 The following apparatus is required for this test method:
address the impact of these adhesives on the process water, or
5.1.1 Balance, capable of weighing the material accurately
its suitability with different substrates, backings, or facings.
to the nearest percent.
(Additional testing may be required to address the effect of
5.1.2 TAPPI/British Disintegrator.
soluble adhesives depending on the papermaking environ-
5.1.3 Image Analyzer or Formation Tester.
ment.)
5.1.4 TAPPI Handsheet Mold.
1.2 This general method does not measure or predict repul-
5.1.5 Hand Sheet Dryer.
pability in cases of extremely acidic or alkaline repulping
5.1.6 Flat Screen,witha conditions, but the method can be extended suitably to those
equivalent.
conditions.
5.1.7 Centrifuge.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1.8 Blotter Paper, JR 411-01-11, or equivalent.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1.9 Drying Oven.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1.10 Transparent Centrifuge Jars, 250-mL capacity.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1.11 A pH Meter.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1.12 Sulfuric Acid, 0.1 %.
2. Referenced Documents 5.1.13 Sodium Hydroxide,1N, for adjusting pH of pulping
solutions.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.14 Filter Bag, 3 μm.
D 907 Terminology of Adhesives
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
6. Test Specimens
T 205 Test Method for Forming Handsheets for Physical
6.1 Test specimens are prepared using 2 L of sample at 3 %
Tests of Pulp
consistency and containing 1 % adhesive or adhesive coated
3. Terminology product, contamination based on the dry weight of paper used
under room conditions. Approximately 60 g of this material is
3.1 Definitions:
needed.
3.1.1 Several terms in this test method are defined in
6.2 The size of the sample sheet is approximately 0.5 by 0.5
accordance with Terminology D 907.
in.
4. Significance and Use
6.3 The preferred paper to be used is JR 411-01-11 blotter
paper.
4.1 This test method evaluates the repulpability of adhesives
in normal papermaking environments and helps the adhesive or
7. Sample Preparation
adhesive coated product (label, tape, etc.) manufacturer pre-
7.1 Apply adhesive to blotter squares uniformly as is
pare materials that incorporate repulpable adhesives. To the
relevant to the application. Measure the weights of the adhe-
end user, this test method provides a useful approach in
sive or adhesive coated product used.
prescreening the repulpability of the adhesives used on tapes,
7.2 Repulp this sample under any one set of the following
conditions in a TAPPI/British Disintegrator:
1 7.2.1 Consistency—3 %.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-14 on
7.2.2 pH—6, 7, 8. The pH may be adjusted using
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.06 on Impact of
Adhesives on Paper Recycling.
H SO (0.1 %) or NaOH (1N).
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Current edition approved Aug. 10, 1996. Published October 1996.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
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