ASTM D996-10a

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the packaging and distribution environments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately found in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussions.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards organization or ASTM committee are identified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee.
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into related areas under principal concepts. The broad discriptor term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are included where the concept group is not obvious.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2010
• ICS: 01.040.55 - Packaging and distribution of goods (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.11 - Terminology (definitions)

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D996-10 - Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5276-19 - Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D6179-20 - Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5748-95(2019) - Standard Test Method for Protrusion Puncture Resistance of Stretch Wrap Film
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D7932-17 - Standard Specification for Printed, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Labels for Use in Extreme Distribution Environments
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5375/D5375M-98(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Liner Removal at High Speeds from Pressure-Sensitive Label Stock
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5416-95(2020) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Abrasion Resistance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D6039/D6039M-18 - Standard Specification for Open and Covered Wood Crates
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM A700-14(2019) - Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D7386-16 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D3951-18 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D7298-06(2017) - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Comparative Legibility by Means of Polarizing Filter Instrumentation
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5570/D5570M-10(2022) - Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box Closure
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5458-95(2020) - Standard Test Method for Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D5265-23 - Standard Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D996 − 10a
StandardTerminology of
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Packaging and Distribution Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D996; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The terms and definitions in this standard are grouped into related areas under principal concepts.
The broad descriptor term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by narrower terms and
related terms. Cross-references are included where the concept group is not obvious.
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1. Scope ing (Withdrawn 2010)
2.2 Federal Standard:
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of
PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock
technical terms used in the packaging and distribution envi-
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(Container Grade), and Cut Shapes
ronments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately
found in other readily available sources are not included.
2.3 Other Standards:
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Uniform Freight Classification Rule 30
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional infor-
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National Motor Freight Classification
mation included in discussions.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by
3. Terminology
another standards organization or ASTM committee are iden-
absorbent packing—See packing .
tified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee.
adhesive, n—a substance capable of holding materials together
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into
by surface attachment.
related areas under principal concepts. The broad discriptor
DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among
term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by
others, cement, glue, mucilage, and paste.All of these terms are loosely
narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are in-
used interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the
cluded where the concept group is not obvious. term adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows: (1) Physical
form, that is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, (2) Chemical type, that is,
silicate adhesive, resin adhesive, (3) Materials bonded, that is, paper
2. Referenced Documents
adhesive,metal-plasticadhesive,canlabeladhesive,and(4)Conditions
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
of use, that is, hot-setting adhesive (D907, D14).
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
contact adhesive, n—anadhesivethatisapparentlydrytothe
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
touch and that will adhere to itself instantaneously upon
D1596 Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Char-
contact;alsocalledcontactbondadhesiveordrybondadhesive
acteristics of Packaging Material
(D907, D14).
D3288 Test Methods for Magnet-Wire Enamels
aerosol package—See package .
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
ampoule, n—a hermetically sealed, small bulbous glass or
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Test-
plastic vessel. Opening is achieved by breaking the stem.
(Also ampuleor ampul.)
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology
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(definitions). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1948 . Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D996 – 10. DOI: Available from Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office,
10.1520/D0996-10A. Washington, DC 20402.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Chicago, IL 60606.
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the ASTM website. 22314.
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anchor, v—to secure firmly (Webster). water-vapor-resistant barrier—a material that retards the
transmission of water vapor.
anti-skid plate—See loading.
basket, n—a semirigid container usually open at the top and
available program, n—a qualifying term which can be used in
provided with one or two handles for carrying. (Compare
the definition of recyclable, reusable, refillable, returnable,
hamper.)
compostable, establishing limits; for example, by population
DISCUSSION—A ba
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Designation:D996–10 Designation: D996 – 10a
Standard Terminology of
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Packaging and Distribution Environments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D996; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The terms and definitions in this standard are grouped into related areas under principal concepts.
The broad descriptor term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by narrower terms and
related terms. Cross-references are included where the concept group is not obvious.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the packaging and distribution environments.
Terms that are generally understood or adequately found in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussions.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by another standards organization or ASTM committee are identified with
the name of the organization or ASTM committee.
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into related areas under principal concepts. The broad discriptor term for
each group is followed in alphabetical order by narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are included where the concept
group is not obvious.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D1596 Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material
D3288 Test Methods for Magnet-Wire Enamels
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Testing
2.2 Federal Standard:
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PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock (Container Grade), and Cut Shapes
2.3 Other Standards:
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Uniform Freight Classification Rule 30
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National Motor Freight Classification
3. Terminology
absorbent packing—See packing .
adhesive, n—a substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment.
DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among others, cement, glue, mucilage, and paste. All of these terms are loosely used
interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the term adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows: (1) Physical form, that
is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, (2) Chemical type, that is, silicate adhesive, resin adhesive, (3) Materials bonded, that is, paper adhesive,
metal-plastic adhesive, can label adhesive, and (4) Conditions of use, that is, hot-setting adhesive (D907, D14).
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology (definitions).
Current edition approved Aug. 15,Dec. 1, 2010. Published August 2010.January 2011. Originally approved in 1948 . Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
D996 – 104. DOI: 10.1520/D0996-10A.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Available from Uniform Classification Committee, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.
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Available from National Classification Board, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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contact adhesive, n—an adhesive that is apparently dry to the touch and that will adhere to itself instantaneously upon contact;
also called contact bond adhesive or dry bond adhesive (D907, D14).
aerosol package—See package .
ampoule, n—a hermetically sealed, small bulbous glass or plastic vessel. Opening is achieved by breaking the stem. (Also
ampuleor ampul.)
anchor, v—to secure firmly (Webster).
anti-skid plate—See loading.
available program, n—a qualifying term which can be used in the definition of recyclable, reusable, refillable, returnable,
compostable, establishing limits; for example, by population an
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