ASTM D7611/D7611M-13
(Practice)Standard Practice for Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
Standard Practice for Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Resin Identification Codes are used solely to identify the plastic resin used in a manufactured article.
4.2 Resin Identification Codes are not “recycle codes.” The use of a Resin Identification Code on a manufactured plastic article does not imply that the article is recycled or that there are systems in place to effectively process the article for reclamation or re-use. The term “recyclable” or other environmental claims shall not be placed in proximity to the Code.
4.3 This practice is based upon the system developed in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc (SPI). It is possible that some states or countries will have incorporated the original SPI practice into statute or regulation. In those situations, that statute or regulation takes precedence over this standard.
4.4 This practice shall only apply to new tooling. Existing molds that already incorporate older versions of the SPI RIC may be modified, but modification is not required.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice stipulates the types, names, and sizes of Codes for those material types specified in Table 1.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are likely not to be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems is likely to result in non-conformance with the standard.
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.Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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Designation:D7611/D7611M −13
StandardPractice for
Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin
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Identification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7611/D7611M; 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.
1. Scope 4.2 Resin Identification Codes are not “recycle codes.” The
use of a Resin Identification Code on a manufactured plastic
1.1 This practice stipulates the types, names, and sizes of
article does not imply that the article is recycled or that there
Codes for those material types specified in Table 1.
are systems in place to effectively process the article for
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
reclamation or re-use. The term “recyclable” or other environ-
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
mental claims shall not be placed in proximity to the Code.
each system are likely not to be exact equivalents; therefore,
4.3 This practice is based upon the system developed in
each system shall be used independently of the other. Combin-
1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc (SPI). It is
ing values from the two systems is likely to result in non-
possible that some states or countries will have incorporated
conformance with the standard.
the original SPI practice into statute or regulation. In those
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
situations, that statute or regulation takes precedence over this
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
standard.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.4 This practice shall only apply to new tooling. Existing
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
molds that already incorporate older versions of the SPI RIC
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
may be modified, but modification is not required.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
5. Requirements
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 The Code is to be molded, formed or imprinted on the
2.1 ASTM Adjuncts:
manufactured article.
Adjunct to D7611/D7611M Standard Practice for Coding
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5.2 The Code shall be clear and legible.
Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
5.3 The size of the Code shall normally equal or exceed 12
3. Terminology
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mm [ ⁄2 in.] in height and width.
3.1 Definitions:
NOTE 2—For small parts or components, it is not always possible to
3.1.1 Resin Identification Code (RIC; Code)—a molded,
conform to these size requirements. In these cases, it is important to
imprinted or raised symbol or wording that consists of an
maximize the size and legibility of the Code.
equilateral triangle, a Resin Identification Number, and an
5.4 The Code shall be placed in an inconspicuous location
Abbreviated Term for polymeric material in compliance with
on the manufactured article, such as the bottom or the back,
Fig. 1 and Table 1.
where it will not be obvious to the consumer at the point of
purchase so it does not influence the consumer’s buying
4. Significance and Use
decision.
4.1 Resin Identification Codes are used solely to identify the
5.5 The Code shall be as shown in Table 1. Option A is
plastic resin used in a manufactured article.
commonly found in North America. Option B is often found
internationally. Either option is acceptable.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and
5.6 The numbering system within the equilateral triangle
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.95 on Recycled Plastics.
shall correspond to the generic class of resins shown in Table
Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
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approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D7611/D7611M - 10.
DOI:10.1520/D7611_D7611M-13.
5.7 The Code with the Resin Identification Number “1” and
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the Abbreviated Term “PETE” is reserved for manufactured
ADJD7611A-E-PDF. Original adjunct produced in 2010. Adjunct last revised in
2013. articles produced from Poly(ethylene terephthalate).
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TABLE 1 Resin Identification Codes
5.7.1 The Code with the Resin Identification Number “1” also contain at least one additional layer of a different material.
and the Abbreviated Term “PETE+” is reserved for manufac- ThisCodedoesnotrequirethemodificationofexistingtooling.
tured articles produced from Poly(ethylene terephthalate) that This Code
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Designation: D7611/D7611M − 10 D7611/D7611M − 13
Standard Practice for
Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin
1
Identification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7611/D7611M; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice stipulates the types, names, and sizes of Codes for those material types specified in Table 1.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system are likely not to be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems is likely to result in non-conformance with the standard.
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.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Adjuncts:
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Adjunct to D7611/D7611M Standard Practice for Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Resin Identification Code (RIC; Code)—a molded, imprinted or raised symbol or wording that consists of an equilateral
triangle comprised of clockwise chasing arrows, triangle, a Resin Identification Number, and an Abbreviated Term for polymeric
material in compliance with Fig. 1 and Table 1.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Resin Identification Codes are used solely to identify the plastic resin used in a manufactured article.
4.2 Resin Identification Codes are not “recycle codes.” The use of a Resin Identification Code on a manufactured plastic article
does not imply that the article is recycled or that there are systems in place to effectively process the article for reclamation or
re-use. The term “recyclable” or other environmental claims shall not be placed in proximity to the Code.
4.3 This practice is based upon the system developed in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc (SPI). It is possible
that some states or countries will have incorporated the original SPI practice into statute or regulation. In those situations, that
statute or regulation takes precedence over this standard.
4.4 This practice shall only apply to new tooling. Existing molds that already incorporate older versions of the SPI RIC may
be modified, but modification is not required.
5. Requirements
5.1 The Code is to be molded, formed or imprinted on the manufactured article.
5.2 The Code shall be clear and legible.
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5.3 The size of the Code shall normally equal or exceed 12 mm ([ ⁄2 in.)in.] in height and width.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.95 on Recycled Plastics.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010June 1, 2013. Published September 2010June 2013. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
D7611/D7611M - 10. DOI:10.1520/D7611_D7611M-13.
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Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJD7611A-E-PDF. Original adjunct produced in 2010. Adjunct last revised in 2013.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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TABLE 1 Resin Identification Codes
NOTE 2—For small parts or components, it is not always possible to conform to these size requirements. In these cases, it is important to maximize
the size and legibility of the Code.
5.4 The Code shall be placed in an inconspicuous location on the manufactured article, such as the bottom or the back, where
it will not be obvious to the consumer at the point of purchase so it does not influence the consumer’s buying decision.
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FIG. 1 Example of a Resin Identification Marker
5.5 The Code shall be as shown in Table 1. Option A is commonly found in North America. Option B is often found
internationally. Either option is acceptable.
5.6 The numbering system within the triangular clockwise chasing arrows equilateral triangle shall c
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