ASTM D5570/D5570M-10(2022)

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: D5570/D5570M − 10 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box
Closure
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5570/D5570M; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers a procedure to determine the 3.1 Definitions:
water resistance of an adhesive or tape as measured by the 3.1.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution
amount of tape or adhesive dissolved or dispersed in water. environments are found in Terminology D996.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.2.1 box closure—themeansofsecuringtheflapsorcovers
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
of a box so that the box will not accidentally open during
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
normal shipment, handling, and storage.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4. Summary of Test Method
with the standard.
4.1 Procedure A—The water resistance of a tape (gummed
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
or pressure sensitive) is measured by immersing the tape in
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
water at least 24 h at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C] and determining
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the percent of tape that is dissolved or dispersed.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 4.2 Procedure B—The water resistance of an adhesive is
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- measured by coating the adhesive on a paper surface, immers-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ing in water at least 24 h at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C], and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the determining the percent of adhesive that is dissolved or
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- dispersed.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 5. Significance and Use
5.1 When a box becomes wet, the performance of the box
2. Referenced Documents
and its closure are reduced. It is desirable to have box closure
2.1 ASTM Standards:
methodsthatretainanabilitytokeeptheboxclosedwhenwet.
D644Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Sealing or reinforcing methods sometimes are useful to im-
Paperboard by Oven Drying (Withdrawn 2010)
proveperformanceofwetboxesandclosures.Waterresistance
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ- is sometimes a regulatory or contractual requirement.
ments
5.2 A test result indicating that a box closure tape or
D1974Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Rein-
adhesive is soluble or dispersible in water is an indication that
forcing Fiberboard Boxes
its function will be significantly impaired when wet. A test
resultthatdoesnotindicatesolubilityordispersibilitydoesnot
necessarily ensure that the bonding ability will be satisfactory
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
when wet or that the performance of the box closure will be
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard
satisfactory when wet. Package performance testing described
Shipping Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials.
Current edition approved April 15, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally in the water resistance section of Practice D1974 is useful to
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D5570–10(2015).
further investigate the effects of water on package and closure
DOI: 10.1520/D5570_D5570M-10R22.
functions.
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the ASTM website.
6.1 Drying Oven,capableofmaintaining221 69°F[105 6
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. 5°C] and providing adequate air circulation.
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6.2 Testing Chamber, capable of keeping samples at 73.4 6 tal variation.Aresult of over 2% loss indicates that functional
4°F [23 6 2°C]. components of the tape are removed by water.
6.3 Balance, capable of reading the mass of specimens at 8.2 Procedure B—Adhesives :
least to the nearest 0.00035 oz. [1 mg].
8.2.1 Mark six paper samples for identification purposes.
Pick three of the six samples. Dry each specimen in an oven at
6.4 Container,capableofholdingatleast1qt[1L]ofwater.
221 6 9°F [105 6 5°C] for 2 h. Weigh each specimen to the
6.5 Stainless Steel Screen, or other means of holding test
nearest0.00035oz.[1mg]immediatelyafterremovalfromthe
specimens under water and allowing for water to circulate to
oven;weighingproceduresinPracticeD644arerecommended
test specimens.
for referee purposes. Place specimens in a container with at
least 1 qt [1 L] of water at 73.4 6 4°F [23 6 2°C]. Hold
6.6 Water, tap water is usually acceptable. Distilled or
deionized water shall be used for referee purposes. specimens under water by a stainless steel screen or by other
means that allow circulation of water to all surfaces of the
6.7 Dispensing System, as required, when adhesives are to
specimens but will no
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