ASTM D996-16

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2016
• 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)

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D996 − 16
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 E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
F17 Terminology Relating to Flexible Barrier Packaging
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of
G15 Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Test-
technical terms used in the packaging and distribution envi-
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ing (Withdrawn 2010)
ronments. Terms that are generally understood or adequately
2.2 Federal Standard:
found in other readily available sources are not included.
PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock
1.2 A definition is a single sentence with additional infor-
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(Container Grade), and Cut Shapes
mation included in discussions.
2.3 Other Standards:
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by 5
Uniform Freight Classification Rule 30
another standards organization or ASTM committee are iden-
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National Motor Freight Classification
tified with the name of the organization or ASTM committee.
1.4 The definitions in this terminology are grouped into 3. Terminology
related areas under principal concepts. The broad descriptor
absorbent packing—See packing .
term for each group is followed in alphabetical order by
adhesive, n—a substance capable of holding materials together
narrower terms and related terms. Cross-references are in-
by surface attachment.
cluded where the concept group is not obvious.
DISCUSSION—Adhesive is the general term and includes among
others, cement, glue, mucilage, and paste. All of these terms are loosely
1.5 Terminology related to flexible barrier packaging is
used interchangeably. Various descriptive adjectives are applied to the
found in Terminology F17.
term adhesive to indicate certain characteristics as follows: (1) Physical
form, that is, liquid adhesive, tape adhesive, (2) Chemical type, that is,
2. Referenced Documents
silicate adhesive, resin adhesive, (3) Materials bonded, that is, paper
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2.1 ASTM Standards: adhesive, metal-plastic adhesive, can label adhesive, and (4) Conditions
of use, that is, hot-setting adhesive (D907, D14).
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
D907 Terminology of Adhesives contact adhesive, n—an adhesive that is apparently dry to the
D1596 Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Char-
touch and that will adhere to itself instantaneously upon
acteristics of Packaging Material contact; also called contact bond adhesive or dry bond adhesive
D3288 Test Methods for Magnet-Wire Enamels
(D907, D14).
aerosol package—See package .
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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 Nov. 1, 2016. Published November 2016. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1948 . Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D996 – 10a. DOI: Available from Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office,
10.1520/D0996-16. 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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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from National Classification Board, 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA
the ASTM website. 22314.
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ampoule, n—a hermetically sealed, small bulbous glass or water-resistant barrier—a material that retards the transmis-
plastic vessel. Opening is achieved by breaking the stem. sion of liquid water.
(Also ampuleor ampul.)
water-vapor-resistant barrier—a material that retards the
transmission of water vapor.
anchor, v—to secure firmly (Webster).
basket, n—a semirigid container usually open at the top and
anti-skid plate—See loading.
pr
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Designation: D996 − 10a D996 − 16
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 discriptordescriptor
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.
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
F17 Terminology Relating to Flexible 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
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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 Dec. 1, 2010Nov. 1, 2016. Published January 2011November 2016. Originally approved in 1948 . Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
D996 – 10.D996 – 10a. DOI: 10.1520/D0996-10A.10.1520/D0996-16.
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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.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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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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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).
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 s
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