1、Designation: D 6123/D 6123M 97 (Reapproved 2007)Standard Specification forPressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging andGeneral Purpose Masking1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6123/D 6123M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original ado
2、ption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers paper-backed pressure-sensitive tapes used f
3、or light-duty packaging and masking.1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are tobe regarded separately as standard. The values stated in eachsystem are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system mustbe used independently, without combining values in any way.1.3 The following safe
4、ty hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 13, of this specification. Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices
5、 and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD 3121 Test Method for Tack of Pressure-Sensitive Adhe-sives by Rolling BallD 3330/D 3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of
6、Pressure-Sensitive TapeD 3611 Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD 3652/D 3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD 3715/D 3715M Practice for Quality Assurance ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD 3759/D 3759M Test Method for Breaking Strength andElongation of Pressu
7、re-Sensitive TapeD 3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD 5486/D 5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tapefor Packaging, Box Closure, and SealingD 5570 Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape andAdhesives Used as Box Closure2.2 Federal Specification:PPP-T-680 Tape, Pressure-Sensitive: Packag
8、ing and Pack-ing of32.3 ISO Standard:ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance inProduction and Installation43. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral definitions for packaging and dis-tribution environments are found in Terminology D 996.4. Significance and Use4.1 The pressure-sensitive paper
9、-backed tapes covered bythis specification are intended for packaging applications suchas bundling small parts to be overpacked, holding small partsto larger assemblies, and for temporary closure of chipboardboxes and fiberboard boxes that are not to be shipped bycommon carrier. They are also for ge
10、neral use applicationssuch as in temporarily masking surfaces from being covered bypaint, varnish, or other finishing materials. These tapes are notintended to be a substitute for tapes covered by SpecificationD 5486/D 5486M. Type I is for use where conformability isdesired. Type II is for uses requ
11、iring more strength and forstraight line masking.5. Classification5.1 Type I is crepe paper backed.5.2 Type II is flat paper backed.6. Ordering Information6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:6.1.1 ASTM Designation and date of issue,6.1.2 Type required (see Section 5),6.1.3 Roll widt
12、h and length (see Section 9),6.1.4 When testing and inspection certification is requiredand (see Section 16), and1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape andLabels.Current edition approved Oct. 1,
13、2007. Published November 2007. Originallyapproved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D 6123/D 6123M 97(2003).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,
14、refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,700 Robbins Ave., Phila., PA 191115094. Attn: NPODS.4Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13thFloor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright
15、 ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.1.5 Level of packaging and packing when other thancommercial (see Section 17).7. Materials and Manufacture7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shallbe such as to ensure confor
16、mance to the requirements of thisspecification.7.2 BackingThe paper backing shall be treated to make itresistant to water, paints, varnish and other finishing materials.The backing shall have sufficient strength to allow the tape tobe unwound from the roll and to be removed from the maskedsurface af
17、ter application of finishing materials without break-age or delamination.7.3 AdhesiveThe adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive,water-insoluble, and shall require no moisture, heat, or otherpreparation prior to or after application to clean, dry surfaces.The adhesive shall be coated in a smooth and ev
18、enly distrib-uted layer on one side of the backing.7.4 RollsThe tape shall be evenly wound in rolls, adhe-sive side in, on cores made of paper-fiber or plastic. The coreshall have sufficient rigidity to prevent distortion under normalconditions of transportation and use. The inside diameter of theco
19、re shall be 76.2 0 + 1.6 mm (3 0 +116 in.). When the rollis unwound, the backing shall not tear; the adhesive shall nottransfer nor split from the face of the tape backing to theadjacent layer before or after aging (see Table 1).8. Physical Properties8.1 The tape shall comply with the physical requi
20、rementslisted in Table 1 and the water-solubility requirement asdescribed in Test Method D 5570.9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations9.1 WidthThe width of the tape shall be12 in. or 12 mm;34 in. or 18 mm; 1 in. or 24 mm; 112 in. or 36 mm; 2 in. or 48mm or other commercially available width
21、s, as specified (see6.1.3). A width tolerance of 6132 in. or 0.75 mm shall beallowed on all widths.9.2 LengthThe length shall be 60 yd or 50 or 55 m orother commercially available lengths, as specified (see 6.1.3).9.3 SplicesThe roll shall consist of a single length of tape,except that any single ro
22、ll may contain a maximum of onesplice. A splice shall not separate when the roll is unwound byhand or machine.10. Workmanship10.1 The tape shall be constructed uniformly and be free ofdefects that impair its usefulness for the purpose intended (seeSection 4). The adhesive coating shall be a uniform
23、coatingcovering one entire side of the tape. The edges shall be clean,straight, and unbroken. The rolls shall be wound evenly. Thefinished product shall conform to the levels of quality estab-lished herein.11. Sampling11.1 End Item ExaminationThe lot size for visual inspec-tion shall be as specified
24、 in the end item inspection of 6.3 ofPractice D 3715/D 3715M. The sample unit shall be one roll.11.2 End Item TestingLot size and sampling for end itemtesting shall be as specified in end item testing of 6.4 ofPractice D 3715/D 3715M. The AQL shall be 4.0 %.12. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tes
25、ts12.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in theappropriate test method.12.2 Number of tests per unit of product shall be asspecified in the appropriate test method.12.3 First Article of ManufactureWhen a product is firstmanufactured in a plant, it shall be tested and inspected todetermine c
26、ompliance with all examinations and tests of thisspecification. First article of manufacture examinations needonly be repeated when there is a change in materials, processes,or plant of manufacture. Specimens shall consist of at least fiverolls of tape representing a standard production lot.13. Test
27、 Methods13.1 Responsibility for InspectionUnless otherwise speci-fied in the contract or order, the manufacturer is responsible forthe performance of all inspection requirements as specifiedherein.13.2 Responsibility for ComplianceAll items must meetall requirements of Sections 7-16. The inspections
28、 set forth inthis specification shall become part of the manufacturersoverall inspection system or quality program for the contract ororder. The absence of any inspection requirements in thespecification shall not relieve the manufacturer of the respon-sibility of ensuring that all products or suppl
29、ies submitted foracceptance comply with all the requirements of the contract ororder. Sampling in quality conformance does not authorizesubmission of known defective material, either indicated oractual, nor does it commit the buyer to acceptance of defectivematerial.13.3 Classification of Inspection
30、s:13.3.1 First Article of ManufactureWhen a product is firstmanufactured in a plant it shall be tested and inspected todetermine compliance with all examinations and tests of thisspecification by an independent laboratory. First article ofTABLE 1 PropertiesType I Type II TestAdhesion 13.3.3Before oz
31、/in., min 25 25aging N/100 mm, min 27 27After oz/in., min 20 20aging N/100 mn, min 22 22Tack (rolling ball), max 13.3.3in. 6 .mm 150 . . .Tensile lb/in., min 16 25 13.3.3N/100 mm, min 280 440Elongation, percent 13.3.3min 5 .max 15 . . .Thickness, in., max 0.009 0.009 13.3.3mm, max 0.230 0.230D 6123/
32、D 6123M 97 (2007)2manufacture examinations need only be repeated when there isa change in materials, processes or plant of manufacture.13.3.2 Quality Conformance InspectionsQuality con-formance inspections shall consist of the following:Adhesion before agingTack (rolling ball)Tensile Strength13.3.3
33、The tests shall be conducted according to the follow-ing methods, as specified:Test MethodAccelerated aging (heat and humidity) Practice D 3611Adhesion (initial and aged) Test Method A ofD 3330/D 3330MTensile and Elongation Test Method D 3759/D 3759MTack (rolling ball) Test Method D 3121Thickness Te
34、st Method D 3652/D 3652M14. Rejection and Rehearing14.1 Materials that fail to conform to the requirements ofthis specification may be rejected. Rejected material should bereported to the producer or supplier promptly and in writing.The producer or supplier may make claim for rehearing incases of di
35、ssatisfaction with the results of any of the tests.15. Environmental Considerations15.1 Environmental ConsiderationsThe use of potentiallytoxic materials in the manufacture of tapes covered by thisspecification are of concern because of their presence inemissions should they be incinerated or in lea
36、chate whenlandfilled. Materials used in the manufacture of tapes coveredby this specification shall not have any lead, cadmium,mercury, or hexavalent chromium intentionally introduced as acomponent during manufacture as opposed to the incidentalpresence of any of these elements.16. Certification16.1
37、 When specified (see 6.1.4) in the purchase order orcontract the manufacturer shall certify that the backing of thetapes is as specified (see 7.2).16.2 When specified (see 6.1.4) in the purchase order orcontract the purchaser shall be furnished a certification statingthat the sample rolls representi
38、ng each log of tape have beentested and inspected as directed in this specification, therequirements have been met and the tape has been produced ina manufacturing facility certified under ISO 9002.17. Preparation for Delivery17.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order orcontract, rolls of
39、 tape shall be packaged and packed inaccordance with Practice D 3951. Such packing shall ensurearrival at the destination in a satisfactory condition and shall beacceptable to the carrier at the lowest rate.17.2 When specified (see 6.1.5), shipments to the U.S.Government shall be packaged and packed
40、 in accordance withPPP-T-680 at the levels specified in the purchase order orcontract.18. Keywords18.1 light duty; packaging; pressure-sensitive; tapeASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. User
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43、l committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).D 6123/D 6123M 97 (2007)3
