1、Designation: D5445 11aD5445 15Standard Practice forPictorial Markings for Handling of Goods1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5445; 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 () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be use
3、d for marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling andstorage requirements.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health prac
4、tices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments2.2 ISO Standards:ISO 780 Pictorial Marking for Handling of Goods3ISO 7000 Registration of Markings and Symbols33. Termino
5、logy3.1 DefinitionsGeneral definitions for packaging and distribution are found in Terminology D996.4. Significance and Use4.1 Packages are often marked with handling instructions in the language of the country of origin. While this may safeguardthe consignment to some extent, it is of little value
6、for goods consigned to, or through, countries using different languages, andof no value at all if people unloading the packages are illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of conveying theconsignors intention and their adoption will, therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage th
7、rough incorrect handling. The useof pictorial symbols does not provide any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective packaging is therefore of primaryimportance.5. Symbols5.1 Display of SymbolsSymbols may appear on a label or should preferably be printed directly on the package. It isrec
8、ommended that printed symbols be painted, stenciled (see Note 1), preprinted or otherwise reproduced, as specified herein.Affirmative symbols need not be framed by border lines, but all negative symbols, that is, “DO NOT . ,” shall have borders witha slash mark across.NOTE 1For stencilling, the symb
9、ols may be provided with bars if required (see Appendix X1).5.2 Color of SymbolsThe preferred color for symbols is black. If the color of the package is such that the symbol would notshow clearly, provide a panel of a suitable contrasting color, preferably white, as a background. Take care to avoid
10、the use of colorsthat could lead to confusion with the labeling of dangerous goods. The color red may be used when increased emphasis is requiredto focus attention of package handlers.1 This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Sub
11、committee D10.11 on Terminology (definitions).Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011Sept. 1, 2015. Published January 2012September 2015. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2011 asD544511.11a. DOI: 10.1520/D5445-11A.10.1520/D5445-15.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit the
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13、nt is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as ap
14、propriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15.3 Size of SymbolsThe suggested sizes of symbols shall be
15、100, 150, or 200 mm (4, 6, or 8 in.). The size or shape of thepackage may, however, necessitate use of larger or smaller sizes for the symbols, scaled proportionately.5.4 Number, Location, and Position of Symbols:5.4.1 Use only those pictorial markings required for the package.5.4.2 The number of id
16、entical symbols to be affixed to any package depends on its size and shape (see remarks column for eachsymbol).5.4.3 When packages are formed into a unit load, locate symbols so as to ensure they are visible (see Symbol 2).5.4.4 Give particular attention to the correct application of the marks. Faul
17、ty application may lead to misinterpretation. ApplySymbols 4, 6, 7, and 32 in their correct respective positions to convey their meanings clearly and fully.6. Handling Instructions6.1 Indicate handling instructions on packages by using the corresponding symbols given in the remarks column of eachsym
18、bol. Symbol 1 contains two messages.6.2 If necessary the cautionary basic text may appear below the symbol in English or in the national language of the countryof destination, or both. However, to the extent possible, instructions should be written in languages commonly used in internationaltrade.7.
19、 Keywords7.1 handling; packaging; pictorial markings; symbolsD5445 152NOTE 1See ISO symbols which are listed in the appendix.D5445 153D5445 154NOTE 1See ISO symbols which are listed in the appendix.D5445 155NOTE 1See ISO symbols which are listed in the appendix.NOTE 1See ISO symbols which are listed
20、 in the appendix.D5445 156NOTE 1See ISO symbols which are listed in the appendix.NOTE 1See ISO symbols which are listed in the appendix.D5445 157D5445 158NOTE 1See ISO symbols which are listed in the appendix.D5445 159D5445 1510D5445 1511D5445 1512D5445 1513D5445 1514D5445 1515D5445 1516APPENDIXES(N
21、onmandatory Information)X1. EXAMPLE FOR SYMBOLS WITH BARS FOR APPLICATION BY STENCILLINGSYMBOL 50 “No Box Cutters”FIG. X1.1 Example for Symbols With Bars for Application by StencillingD5445 1517X2. ISO 780 PICTORIAL MARKINGSX2.1 See Table X2.1.TABLE X2.1 ISO Pictorial Markings which Differ from ASTM
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