1、Designation: D 3892 93 (Reapproved 2003)Standard Practice forPackaging/Packing of Plastics1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3892; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A num
2、ber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript 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.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the packaging and packing of allthe
3、rmoset and thermoplastic resins and fabricated shapes.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility
4、of regulatory limitations prior to use.NOTE 1There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics22.2 Federal Standards:Department of Transportation 19A, Title 49, Code of Fed-eral Regulations, Section 178.190, Wooden BoxesGl
5、ued, Plywood Cleated3Department of Transportation 17H, Title 49, Code of Fed-eral Regulations, Section 178.118, Steel Drums32.3 Other Standards:National Motor Freight Classification4Uniform Freight Classification Rules53. Terminology3.1 Definitions: For definitions of technical terms used inthis pra
6、ctice pertaining to plastics, see Terminology D 883.4. Significance and Use4.1 Packing and packaging provisions are outlined asneeded for adequate transport of resins and finished productswith a minimum of mishaps in shipment.4.2 Commercial levels are included for all commercial andmost federal and
7、military shipments. Level A requirements areadded for special military purchases only.5. Procedure5.1 Examination of Preparation for DeliveryExamine inaccordance with Table 1 to determine that packaging, packing,and marking comply with requirements specified in the con-tract or order. The sample uni
8、t for this examination shall be oneshipping container fully prepared for delivery.5.2 PackagingPackaging shall be commercial or Level A,as specified.5.2.1 CommercialThe material shall be packaged in ac-cordance with normal commercial practice. The completepackage shall be designed to ensure the item
9、 against damageduring shipment, handling, and storage.5.2.2 Level AFor Military Procurement Only:5.2.2.1 Sheets, Rods, Tubes, Pipes, Fittings, and OtherShapesUnless otherwise specified in the contract or order,individual fabricated shapes shall be packaged in such amanner as to protect the material
10、against physical and mechani-cal damage and contamination during transit. Only itemscomprised of a single National Stock number (NSN) oridentifying number shall be placed in one package. Individualsheets shall be masked or interleaved.5.2.2.2 Rolls of Film or SheetingThese shall be suppliedin rolls.
11、 Each roll shall be wrapped with at least one layer ofpolyethylene film or kraft paper, and tightly sealed with tape toprevent contamination.5.3 PackingPacking shall be commercial or Level A, asspecified.5.3.1 CommercialThe material shall be packed in accor-dance with normal commercial practice. The
12、 packaged mate-rial shall be packed to assure acceptance by common carrierand to provide product protection against loss and damageduring multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics andis the direct responsibility
13、of Subcommittee D20.94 on Classification Systems andGovernment Liaison.Current edition approved November 1, 2003. Published December 2003.Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D 3892 - 93(1998).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orc
14、ontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government PrintingOffice, Washington, DC 20402.4Available from American Truckin
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16、nce with National Motor FreightClassification and Uniform Freight Classification Rules.5.3.2 Level A (For Military Procurement Only):5.3.2.1 Sheets, Rods, Tubes, Film, and Other ShapesThematerials packaged as specified in 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2 shall bepacked in plywood cleated boxes conforming to Depa
17、rtment ofTransportation (DOT) 19A. All items packed together must beof the same technical description.5.3.2.2 Resin, Powder, GranulesUnless otherwise speci-fied, the material in the quantity specified shall be packed inmetal drums conforming to DOT 17H. Insofar as practical,containers shall be of un
18、iform shape and size, with minimumcube and tare consistent with the protection required. All itemspacked together must be of the same technical description.5.4 MarkingMarking for interior packages and shippingcontainers shall be as specified in the contract or order.6. Ordering Information6.1 All or
19、ders shall include the following information:6.1.1 Title, number, and date of this practice: ASTM D3892,6.1.2 Type of material required,6.1.3 Color required, with tolerance and method of deter-mination, including whether determination shall be made onunprocessed material or molded specimens,6.1.4 Fo
20、rm and uniformity required, when so specified,6.1.5 Level of packaging/packing required, and6.1.6 Marking requirements.7. Keywords7.1 containers; film; marking; packaging; packing; plastics;shapes; sheetingASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in
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25、TM website(www.astm.org).TABLE 1 Examination for Defects in Preparation for DeliveryExamine DefectPackaging Not level specified. Packaging material not asspecified.Packing Not level specified. Containers not as specified.Count Less than specified or indicated quantity.Weight and cube Gross weight is greater than, or less than, specifiedrequire-ments.Markings Markings not in accordance with specifiedrequirements.D 3892 93 (2003)2
