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Designation: D 5486/D5486M – 99a
Standard Specification for
Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and
,
1 2
Sealing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5486/D5486M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
e NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to Tables 1 and 2 and 8.1 in February 2000.
1. Scope Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D 3715/D 3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of
1.1 This specification covers film, paper, and cloth pressure-
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
sensitive tapes used for box closure and sealing.
D 3759/D 3759M Test Method for Tensile Strength and
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
D 3811/D 3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
must be used independently, without combining values in any
D 3815/D 3815M Practice for Accelerated Aging of
way.
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Carbon-Arc Exposure Appa-
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
ratus
test methods portion, Section 14, of this specification. This
D 3816/D 3816M Test Method for Water Penetration Rate
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D 3833/D 3833M Test Method for Water Vapor Transmis-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
sion Rate of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
tions prior to use.
D 4727 Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard
2. Referenced Documents
Sheet (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D 5570 Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Adhesives Used as a Box Closure
D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
2.2 TAPPI Standard:
ments
T 414 Internal Tear Resistance of Paper (Elmendorf-Type
D 1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and
Method)
Reinforcing of Fiberboard Shipping Containers
2.3 Federal Specifications:
D 2860/D 2860M Test Method for Adhesion of Pressure-
PPP-T-60 Tape: Packaging, Waterproof
Sensitive Tape to Fiberboard at 90° Angle and Constant
PPP-T-76 Tape, Packaging, Paper (for Carton Sealing)
Stress
PPP-T-680 Tape, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesion: Packaging
D 3330/D 3330M Test Methods for Peel Adhesion of
and Packing of
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes at 180° Angle
FED-STD-595 Colors
D 3611 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-
2.4 ISO Standard:
Sensitive Tapes
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in
D 3652/D 3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-
Production and Installation
Sensitive and Gummed Tapes
D 3654/D 3654M Test Method for Holding Power of
NOTE 1—The following is a comparison of types and classes of this
specification compared with PPP-T-60 and PPP-T-76:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Closure and
Reinforcement. Available from Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, Technol-
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1999. Published December 1999. Originally ogy Park, Atlanta, PO Box 105113, Atlanta, GA 30348.
published as D 5486/D 5486M – 93. Last previous edition D 5486/ D 5486M – 99. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
This specification is intended to replace Federal Specifications PPP-T-60 and Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
PPP-T-76. Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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D 5486/D5486M – 99a
5.1.2 Type II—Water-resistant polyester backed.
D 5486/D 5486M PPP-T-60 PPP-T-76
Type I Type III N/A
5.1.2.1 Class 1—Tan.
Class 1 Class 1
5.1.2.2 Class 2—Transparent.
Class 2 Class 2
5.1.3 Type III—Water-resistant polypropylene.
Type II N/A N/A
Type III N/A N/A
5.1.4 Type IV—Water-resistant woven cloth backed.
Type IV Type IV N/A
5.1.5 Type V—Weather-resistant paper backed.
Type V N/A Same
6. Ordering Information
3. Terminology
6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
3.1 Definitions:
6.1.1 ASTM Designation and date of issue;
3.1.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution
6.1.2 Type and Class required (see 5.1);
environments are found in Terminology D 996.
6.1.3 Roll width and length (see 9.1);
6.1.4 Color where applicable (see 10.1);
4. Significance and Use
6.1.5 When backing certification is required (see 17.1);
4.1 Type I is a polyester film-backed pressure-sensitive tape
6.1.6 When testing and inspection certification is required
intended for box closure and sealing applications where
(see 17.2);
strength and resistance to sunlight, rain, and other deteriorating
6.1.7 Level of packaging and packing if other than commer-
elements are required. It is usually used on weather-resistant
cial (see Section 18);
fiberboard (Class WR or WWVR of Specification D 4727). The
6.1.8 For packaging and packing for shipments to the U.S.
tape is intended for H-type closure or sealing of regular slotted
Government (see 18.2); and
boxes (Closure Method 2B3 and 2B4 of Practice D 1974), and
6.1.9 When core marking is required (see 18.3).
other applications where the tape will be overlapped onto itself.
Type I, Class 2 transparent tape can also be used for label
7. Materials and Manufacture
attachment and covering applications where weather resistance
7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shall
is needed.
be such as to assure performance of the tape over the
4.2 Type II is a polyester film-backed pressure-sensitive
temperature range from −65 to 160°F [−55 to 71°C] and shall
tape intended for box closure applications where strength and
conform to the requirements of this specification.
water-resistance are required. It is usually used on domestic
7.2 Backing:
grade fiberboard (Class D of Specification D 4727). The tape is
7.2.1 Type I backing shall be polyester film.
most suited for center seam closure of regular or regular slatted
7.2.2 Type II backing shall be a polyester film.
boxes (Closure Method 2B4 of Practice D 1974) and other
7.2.3 Type III backing shall be a polypropylene film.
applications where the tape will not be overlapped onto itself.
7.2.4 Type IV backing shall be a woven cloth.
Type II, Class 2 tape is also used for label attachment and
7.2.5 Type V backing shall be a treated paper.
covering applications where water resistance is desired.
7.3 Adhesive—The adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive
4.3 Type III is a polypropylene film-backed pressure-
water-insoluble and shall require no moisture heat or other
sensitive tape intended for box closure applications where a
preparation prior to or after application to clean, dry surfaces.
general purpose water-resistant tape is desired. It is used on
The adhesive shall be coated in a smooth and evenly distrib-
domestic grade fiberboard (Class D of Specification D 4727).
uted layer on one side of the backing.
The tape is suited for center seam closure of regular slotted
7.4 Rolls—The tape shall be evenly wound in rolls, adhe-
boxes (Closure Method 2B4 of Practice D 1974).
sive side in, on cores made of paper-fiber or plastic. The core
4.4 Type IV is a woven cloth-backed pressure-sensitive tape
shall have sufficient rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll
for less critical packaging applications where a cloth-backed
under normal conditions of transportation and use. The inside
tape is desired.
diameter of the core shall be 7.6, − 0, + 1.6 mm [3, − 0, + ⁄16
4.5 Type V is a paper-backed weather-resistant, water-
in.]. When the roll is unwound, the backing shall not tear, the
resistant pressure-sensitive tape for box closure and sealing
adhesive shall not transfer nor split from the face of the tape
applications where weather resistance and water resistance are
backing to the adjacent layer before or after aging (see Table
required. It may be used on weather-resistant or domestic
1).
fiberboard (Classes WR, WWVR, and D of Specification
D 4727). The tape is suited for center seam and H-type closures 8. Physical Properties
or sealing of regular slotted boxes (Closure Methods 2B3, 2B4,
8.1 The tape shall comply with the physical property re-
and 2B7 of Practice D 1974) and other applications where it
quirements listed in Table 2 and the water-solubility require-
may be overlapped onto itself.
ment of Test Method D 5570.
5. Classification 9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
5.1 Types and Classes: 9.1 The width of the roll shall be 48 or 72 mm [2 or 3 in.]
5.1.1 Type I—Waterproof, weather-resistant, polyester- or other commercially available widths, as specified (see
backed: 6.1.3).
5.1.1.1 Class 1—Colored. 9.1.1 A width tolerance of 1.5 mm [6 ⁄16 in.] shall be
5.1.1.2 Class 2—Transparent. allowed on all widths.
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TABLE 1 Test Methods
11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Test Method Designation
11.1 The tape shall be uniformly constructed and free from
Adhesion, as Received and Aged D 3330/D 3330M Procedure A
defects that impair the usefulness of the tape for the purpose
Adhesion to Fiberboard at 90°
intended (see Section 5). The tape adhesive coating shall be
Angle and Constant Stress D 2860/D 2860M Procedure A
uniform, covering entirely one side of the tape. The edges shall
Holding Power D 3654/D 3654M Procedure A
Tensile D 3759/D 3759M
be clean, straight, and unbroken. The rolls shall be evenly
Tear Resistance TAPPI T414
wound. The finished product shall conform to the levels of
Thickness D 3652/D 3652M
quality established herein.
Unwind, As-Received and Aged D 3811/D 3811M
Water-Penetration Rate D 3816/D 3816M
Water-Solubility D 5570
12. Sampling
Water-Vapor Transmission Rate D 3833/D 3833M
Weathering, Types I and IV D 3815/D 3815M
12.1 End Item Examination—The lot size for visual inspec-
tion shall be in accordance with Practice D 3715/D 3715M.
Sample size shall be one roll.
12.2 End-Item Testing— The lot size for end-item testing
NOTE 2—Uses of pressure-sensitive tapes in closure and sealing appli-
shall be in accordance with Practice D 3715/D 3715M. The
cations call for commonly available commercial widths. The widths
common in the inch-pound system are not identical to the available SI acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 4.0 %.
replacement widths. The most frequent width conversions are:
Inch-Pound, in. SI, mm 13. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tests
13.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in the
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248 appropriate test method.
13.2 Number of tests per unit of product shall be as
specified in the appropriate test method.
NOTE 3—The effect of this width difference on packaging performance
13.3 First article of manufacture specimens shall consist of
is not considered significant.
at least five rolls of tape.
9.2 Length:
9.2.1 Types I, II, III, and IV—The length of the roll shall be 14. Test Methods
50 or 55 m [55 or 60 yd], or other commercially available
14.1 Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci-
lengths, as specified (see 6.1.3).
fied in the contract or order, the manufacturer is responsible for
9.2.2 Type V—The length of the roll shall be 100 m [120
the performance of all inspection requirements as specified
yd], or other commercially available length, as specified (see
herein.
6.1.3).
14.2 Responsibility for Compliance—All items must meet
9.3 Splices—The roll shall consist of a single length of tape,
all requirements of Sections 7-18. The inspections set forth in
except any single roll of Types I, II, III, and IV may contain a
this specification shall become part of the manufacturer’s
maximum of one splice. Any single roll of Type V may contain
overall inspection system or quality program for the contract or
a maximum of four splices.
order. The absence of any inspection requirement in the
9.3.1 Splices shall be such that they will not separate when
specification shall not relieve the manufacturer of the respon-
the roll is unwound by hand or machine (see Table 1).
sibility of ensuring that all rolls of tape submitted for accep-
tance comply with all the requirements of the contract or order.
10. Color
Sampling in quality conformance does not authorize submis-
10.1 Type I, Class 1 tape shall correspond reasonably in sion of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor
shade to the colors following gloss cards of FED-STD-595: red
does it commit the buyer to acceptance of defective material.
11136, olive drab 14087, dark green 14110, black 17038, and 14.3 Classification of Inspections:
tan (no color card available for tan).
14.3.1 First Article of Manufacture—When a product is first
10.2 Type II, Class 1 tape shall be tan in color.
manufactured in a plant, it shall be tested and inspected to
10.3 Type III color shall be as ordered in commercially
determine compliance with all examination and tests of this
available colors and transparent.
specification by an independent laboratory. First article of
10.4 Type IV tape shall correspond reasonably in shade to
manufacture examinations need only be repeated when there is
the following lusterless color cards of FED-STD-595: red
a change in materials, processes, or plant of manufacture.
31116, olive drab X34087, dark green 34108, black 37038,
14.3.2 Quality Conformance Inspections—Quality con-
white 37875 and tan 30450.
formance inspections shall consist of the following:
10.5 Type V color shall be as manufactured.
14.3.2.1 Adhesion, as received,
10.6 Types I and II, Class 2 tapes shall be sufficiently clear
14.3.2.2 Holding power, as received,
and transparent to allow easy reading of 10-point type when
14.3.2.3 Tear resistance,
tape is applied directly over printed matter.
14.3.2.4 Tensile and elongation, and
14.3.2.5 Unwind, as received.
14.4 Test Methods:
14.4.1 Conduct the tests in accordance with the test methods
See ASTM Research Report RR:D10-1004, available from ASTM Headquar-
ters. in Table 1 and 14.4.2 through 14.4.
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