ASTM D996-23

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 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.  
1.5 Terminology related to flexible barrier packaging is found in Terminology F17.  
1.6 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: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Mar-2023
• 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

• Refers: ASTM F17-20 - Standard Terminology Relating to Primary Barrier Packaging
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

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: D996 − 23
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 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.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
technical terms used in the packaging and distribution envi-
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
ronments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately
D1596 Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Char-
found in other readily available sources are not included.
acteristics of Packaging Material
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional infor-
D3288 Test Methods for Magnet-Wire Enamels
mation included in discussions.
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
F17 Terminology Relating to Primary Barrier Packaging
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Test-
another standards organization or ASTM committee are iden-
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ing (Withdrawn 2010)
tified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee.
2.2 Federal Standard:
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into
PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock
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related areas under principal concepts. The broad descriptor
(Container Grade), and Cut Shapes
term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by
2.3 Other Standards:
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narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are in-
Uniform Freight Classification Rule 30
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cluded where the concept group is not obvious.
National Motor Freight Classification
1.5 Terminology related to flexible barrier packaging is
3. Terminology
found in Terminology F17.
absorbent packing—See packing.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
adhesive, n—a substance capable of holding materials together
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
by surface attachment.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Available from Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office,
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.11 on Terminology Washington, DC 20402.
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(definitions). Available from Uniform Classification Committee, 222 South Riverside Plaza,
Current edition approved March 15, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally Chicago, IL 60606.
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approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D996 – 16. DOI: Available from National Classification Board, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA
10.1520/D0996-23. 22314.
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DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among
barrel, n—a bulged cylindrical container of greater length
others, cement, glue, mucilage, and paste. All of these terms are loosely
than breadth, made of wooden staves bound together with
used interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the
hoops and having two flat ends of equal diameter. (Compare
term adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows: (1) Physical
drum.)
form, that is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, (2) Chemical type, that is,
silicate adhesive, resin adhesive, (3) Materials bonded, that is, paper
cask, n—a term used synonymously with barrel but usually
adhesive, metal-plastic adhesive, can label adhesive, and (4) Conditions
of large si
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Designation: D996 − 16 D996 − 23
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 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.
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 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.
1.5 Terminology related to flexible barrier packaging is found in Terminology F17.
1.6 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
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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
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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 (definitions).
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016March 15, 2023. Published November 2016March 2023. Originally approved in 1948 . 1948. Last previous edition approved in
20102016 as D996 – 10a.D996 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/D0996-16.10.1520/D0996-23.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3288 Test Methods for Magnet-Wire Enamels
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
F17 Terminology Relating to Primary Barrier Packaging
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G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Testing (Withdrawn 2010)
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 packingpacking. .
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).
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 packagepackage. .
ampoule, n—a hermetically sealed, small bulbous glass or plastic vessel. Opening is achieved by breaking the stem. (Also
ampuleor ampul.)
anc
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