ASTM D5749-24

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Designation: D5749 − 17 D5749 − 24
Standard Specification for
Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and
Securing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5749; 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 specification covers plain and reinforced paper gummed adhesive tapes suitable for securing and banding paper products
and closing fiberboard boxes.
1.2 This specification is intended to replace Fed. Specs. CID A-A-1492, CID A-A-1671, and PPP-T-45 in part.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: 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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
D828 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1974/D1974M Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
2.2 TAPPI Standards:
T 401 Fiber Analysis of Paper and Paperboard
T 410 Weight per Unit Area (Basis Weight or Substance)
T 414 Internal Tearing Resistance of Paper (Elmendorf-Type Method)
UM 575 Water Resistance of Adhesive Bond in Laminated Paper and Paperboard
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and Labels.
Current edition approved April 1, 2017March 1, 2024. Published June 2017March 2024. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
D5749 – 01D5749 – 17.(2012). DOI: 10.1520/D5749-17.10.1520/D5749-24.
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2.3 ANSI/ASQC Standards:
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Variables for Percent Defective
2.4 Federal Specifications:
PPP-T-45 Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for Sealing and Securing
PPP-T-681 Tape, Gummed, Packaging and Packing of
CID A-A-1492 Commercial Item Description Tape, Gummed, Paper, Plain
CID A-A-1671 Commercial Item Description Tape, Gummed, (Paper, Reinforced, Laminated)
2.5 ISO Standard:
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in Production and Installations
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and distribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
4. Classification
4.1 Type I Reinforced, Laminated: Laminated (typically non-unitized loads):
4.1.1 Class 1—Grade A—Strippable.Light duty.
4.1.2 Class 2—Grade B—Nonstrippable.Medium duty.
4.1.3 Grade C—Heavy duty.
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4.2 Type II Plain, Single Ply, Strippable: Ply (typically unitized loads):
4.2.1 Grade A—Light duty, for lightweight packages.
4.2.2 Grade B—Medium duty, for medium-sized packages.
4.2.3 Grade C—Heavy duty, for heavy-duty packages.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Type I is a reinforced gummed tape which may be strippable (Class 1) or nonstrippable (Class 2). It is intended for use in
Methods 2C2, 2C3, and any other closing methods in Practice D1974/D1974M. for domestic storage and shipments of fiberboard
boxes, or closing wrappers of packages and banding of paper and paper products.
5.2 Type II is a plain paper-backed nonstrippable gummed tape. It is paper gummed tape intended for use in Methods 2C4, 2C5,
and other closing methods in Practice D1974/D1974M. for general closing of fiberboard boxes or wrappers of packages; or for
protection against abrasion on fragile products.
6. Ordering Information
6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
6.1.1 ASTM designation and date of issue,
6.1.2 Type, class, Type and grade required (5.1),
6.1.3 When core plugs are If a core is required (7.7),
6.1.4 If tape is to be wound gummed side out (7.7),
6.1.5 Roll width and length (9.1 and 9.2),
6.1.6 Acceptance sampling plan and desired acceptance quality level (Section 12),
6.1.7 When backing certification paper-certification is required (15.1),
6.1.8 When testing and inspection certification is required (15.1),
6.1.9 Level of packaging and packing if other than commercial (Section 17), and
6.1.10 When packaging for shipments to the U.S. Government (Government. 17.2).
7. Materials and Manufacture
7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shall be such as to ensure performance of the tape over the range of −55
to +71°C ( −65 to +160°F) service conditions and the following service conditions: −18 °C to +60 °C (0 °F to +140 °F) for Type
I and –34 °C to +204 °C (–30 °F to +400 °F) for Type II and shall conform to the requirements of this specification.
7.2 Paper:
7.2.1 Stock—The paper used in the fabrication of the tape shall be a kraft paper. The use of recycled pulp in the paper is
encouraged.
7.2.2 Weight—The weight of the paper prior to gumming shall conform to the requirement of Table 1, when tested as described
in TAPPI T 410.
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TABLE 1 Weight of Ungummed Paper
Minimum Weight
(24 × 36 — 500 sheets) g/m lb/ream
Type I, Classes 1 and 2 30 43
Type I
Grade A 65 40
Grade B 73 45
Grade C 81 50
Type II
Grade A 57 35
Grade B 90 55
Grade C 138 85
7.3 Adhesives—The adhesives used shall not have an offensive odor (dry or wet) and shall meet the environmental considerations
of 16.1. Adhesive shall be capable of being quickly activated with water. The wetted adhesive shall show pronounced tackiness
and shall cause the tape to remain so firmly affixed that it cannot be removed without failure of either the tape or paper when tested
in accordance with 13.6.1.
7.3.1 Type I, Class 1 adhesive shall be capable of being quickly activated with water. The wetted adhesive shall show pronounced
tackiness and shall cause the tape to remain so firmly affixed that it cannot be removed without leaving a thin film of paper from
the tape on the test paper, when tested in accordance with 13.6.1.
7.3.2 Type I, Class 2, and Type II adhesive shall be capable of being quickly activated with water. The wetted adhesive shall show
pronounced tackiness and shall cause the tape to remain so firmly affixed that it cannot be removed without failure of either the
tape or paper when tested in accordance with 13.6.1.
7.4 Reinforcing Materials—The reinforcing fibers used in fabricating Type I tapes shall be composed of glass or polyester, or
both,glass, polyester, both, or other suitable fibers, of such size as to permit the reinforced tape to meet the requirements set forth
in Table 2 when tested as described in 13.5.
7.5 Laminating Materials—The laminating material for Type I tape shall be non-asphaltic, water resistant, flexible, and
non-staining. Water resistance of the finished tape shall be tested in accordance with TAPPI UM 575.UM 575 using a 2 h soak for
commercial use and a 24 h soak for DoD use. Test specimen dimension can be as specified in UM 575, or 25.4 cm (10 in.) by tape
width.
7.6 Construction—Construction: Type I tape shall consist of two strips of paper in roll form, securely laminated together with
reinforcing fibers embedded in the laminate. The reinforcing laminated tape shall be completely and uniformly coated on one side
with an adhesive.
TABLE 2 Physical Properties
Tensile Strength, kN/m Tearing Resistance, grams
A
(lb/in.) min force (mN) min
Type
Machine Cross Machine Cross
B
direction direction direction direction
Type I 11 (63) 5.25 (30)
Type I
Grade A 9 (50) 3.5 (20) N/A N/A
Grade B 12 (70) 4.4 (25) N/A N/A
Grade C 14 (78) 4.9 (28) N/A N/A
Type II
Grade A 4.5 (26) 540(55) 647 (66)
Grade A 4.0 (23) 1.8 (10) 540 (55) 647 (66)
Grade B 8 (45) 1109 (113) 1315 (134)
Grade B 7.4 (42) 3.5 (20) 1109 (113) 1315 (134)
Grade C 12 (68) 1991 (203) 2197 (224)
Grade C 11.0 (63) 4.4 (25) 1991 (203) 2197 (224)
A
This requirement does not apply to tapes less than 63 mm (2 Tested in
accordance with TAPPI T 414. ⁄2 in.) in width.
B
This requirement does not apply to tapes less than 76 mm (3 in.) in width.
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7.6.1 The Type I tape shall consist of two strips of paper in roll form, securely laminated together with reinforcing fibers embedded
in the laminate. The reinforcing laminated tape shall be completely and uniformly coated on one side with an adhesive. The tape
shall be reinforced by not less than 2 fibers/25 mm (1 in.) fibers/25 mm (1 in.) on average in both the machine and crosswise
directions. If a diamond pattern is employed for crosswise reinforcement, the spacing between the parallel sides of the diamond
shall not be more than 32 mm (1.25 in.). 32 mm (1.25 in.). In addition to the diamond-patterned reinforcement, a three-way tape
shall be reinforced in the machine direction by not less than 2 fibers/25 mm (1 in.) fibers/25 mm (1 in.) on average.
7.6.2 Type II tapes, all grades, shall consist of one strip of paper in roll form of the applicable grade, completely and uniformly
coated on one side with an adhesive.
7.7 Rolls—Unless otherwise specified, the tape shall be evenly wound and tightly wound in rolls with the gummed side in (6.1.4).
Type II shall be wound on a core having sufficient rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll under normal conditions of transportation
and use. The I and Type II tapes shall not be required to have a core. If a core is required, then the inside diameter of the core
shall be not less than 13 mm 13 mm ( ⁄2 in.). When specified, Type II tape shall have the core secure with a plug ( in.). 6.1.3). Type
I tape shall not be required to have a core. The end of the outer leaf of the tape shall be adhered to the next layer to prevent
unwinding. The tape in each roll shall be furnished in one continuous length and have no more than three splices per roll. All splices
shall be neatly and evenly made with glue or double sided double-sided pressure sensitive tape and shall not separate upon
unwinding.
8. Physical Properties
8.1 The tape shall meet the physical property requirements in Table 2.
9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
9.1 The width of the roll for Type I shall be 70, 72, and 76 mm (2.75, 2.82, and 3 in.); 70 mm, 72 mm, and 76 mm (2.75 in.,
2.82 in., and 3 in.); For Type II 25, 38.5, 50, 70, and 76 mm (1, 164 mm and 76 mm (2.5 in. ⁄2, 2, 2.75, and 3 in.).and 3 in.). Other
widths may be commercially available.
9.1.1 A width tolerance of 61.5 mm 61.5 mm (6 ⁄16 in.) in.) shall be allowed on all widths.
9.2 Length:
9.2.1 Type I—The length of the roll shall be a minimum of 140 m (450 ft) or other commercially available lengths, available in
137 m (450 ft). Other lengths may be commercially available, as specified (6.1.5).
9.2.2 Type II—The length of the ClassGrade A roll shall be 150 m (500 ft) or other commercially available length (available in
152 m6.1.5). (500 ft). The length of the ClassGrade B roll shall be 185 m (600 ft), or other commercially available length (available
in 185 m6.1.5). (600 ft). The length of the ClassGrade C roll shall be 115 m (375 ft), or other commercially available length
available in 115 m (375 ft). Other lengths may be commercially available, as specified (6.1.5).
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
10.1 The tape shall be clean and free of folds, sharp creases, tears, cuts, and holes. The adhesive coating shall cover the entire area
of one side of the tape. The tape shall be cleanly cut without nicks, or ragged or fuzzy edges, and shall conform to the l
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