ASTM D3892-93(2003)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Packing and packaging provisions are outlined as needed for adequate transport of resins and finished products with a minimum of mishaps in shipment.
Commercial levels are included for all commercial and most federal and military shipments. Level A requirements are added for special military purchases only.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the packaging and packing of all thermoset and thermoplastic resins and fabricated shapes.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
Note 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2003
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3892-93(1998) - Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D3892-93(2009) - Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D4067-23 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Reinforced and Filled Poly(Phenylene Sulfide) (PPS) Injection Molding and Extrusion Materials Using ASTM Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6358-19e1 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Poly (Phenylene Sulfide) (PPS) Injection Molding, Extrusion and Blow Molding Materials Using ISO Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D7292-18 - Standard Specification for Extruded, Compression-Molded, and Injection-Molded Basic Shapes of Polyamide-Imide (PAI)
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D8366-21a - Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Shapes Made from Unfilled Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) PVDF
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3159-22 - Standard Specification for Modified ETFE Fluoropolymer Molding and Extrusion Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3965-21 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specifications for Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4551-22 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Flexible Concealed Water-Containment Membrane
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4000-23 - Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4101-17e1 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D3308-12(2022) - Standard Specification for PTFE Resin Skived Tape
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4216-22 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Building Products Compounds
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D704-99(2020) - Standard Specification for Melamine-Formaldehyde Molding Compounds
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D2673-14(2022) - Standard Specification for Oriented Polypropylene Film
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D3892–93 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Practice for
Packaging/Packing of Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3892; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This practice covers the packaging and packing of all 4.1 Packing and packaging provisions are outlined as
thermoset and thermoplastic resins and fabricated shapes. needed for adequate transport of resins and finished products
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the with a minimum of mishaps in shipment.
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.2 Commercial levels are included for all commercial and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- most federal and military shipments. LevelArequirements are
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- added for special military purchases only.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Procedure
NOTE 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
5.1 Examination of Preparation for Delivery—Examine in
accordance with Table 1 to determine that packaging, packing,
2. Referenced Documents
and marking comply with requirements specified in the con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tractororder.Thesampleunitforthisexaminationshallbeone
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
shipping container fully prepared for delivery.
2.2 Federal Standards:
5.2 Packaging—Packaging shall be commercial or LevelA,
Department of Transportation 19A, Title 49, Code of Fed-
as specified.
eral Regulations, Section 178.190, Wooden Boxes—
5.2.1 Commercial—The material shall be packaged in ac-
Glued, Plywood Cleated
cordance with normal commercial practice. The complete
Department of Transportation 17H, Title 49, Code of Fed-
package shall be designed to ensure the item against damage
eral Regulations, Section 178.118, Steel Drums
during shipment, handling, and storage.
2.3 Other Standards:
5.2.2 Level A—For Military Procurement Only:
National Motor Freight Classification
5.2.2.1 Sheets, Rods, Tubes, Pipes, Fittings, and Other
Uniform Freight Classification Rules
Shapes—Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order,
individual fabricated shapes shall be packaged in such a
3. Terminology
mannerastoprotectthematerialagainstphysicalandmechani-
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of technical terms used in
cal damage and contamination during transit. Only items
this practice pertaining to plastics, see Terminology D 883.
comprised of a single National Stock number (NSN) or
identifying number shall be placed in one package. Individual
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and
sheets shall be masked or interleaved.
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.94 on Classification Systems and
5.2.2.2 Rolls of Film or Sheeting—These shall be supplied
Government Liaison.
Current edition approved November 1, 2003. Published December 2003.
in rolls. Each roll shall be wrapped with at least one layer of
Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D 3892 - 93
polyethylene film or kraft paper, and tightly sealed with tape to
(1998).
2 prevent contamination.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.3 Packing—Packing shall be commercial or Level A, as
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
specified.
the ASTM website.
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