1、Designation: D6253 16Standard Practice forTreatment and/or Marking of Wood Packaging Materials1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6253; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A
2、number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the development of recommendedtreatment, or marking practices, or both, for wood packagingmaterials (WPM) and aids
3、 in identifying WPM as to phytosani-tary treatment, intended service cycles, repair, the specificspecification used to manufacture or recycle, and other userdesignated characteristics.1.2 This practice identifies WPM treated, or marked, or bothin accordance with industry, government, or internationa
4、lrecognized standards.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety
5、concerns, 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 of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and D
6、istribution Environ-mentsD6039/D6039M Specification for Open and Covered WoodCratesD6251/D6251M Specification for Wood-Cleated PanelboardShipping BoxesD6254/D6254M Specification for Wirebound Pallet-TypeWood BoxesD6255/D6255M Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slot-ted Angle CratesD6256/D6256M Spec
7、ification for Wood-Cleated ShippingBoxes with Skidded, Load-Bearing BasesD6573/D6573M Specification for General Purpose Wire-bound Shipping Boxes2.2 MHIA Standard:MHIA MH12005 Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases forUnit Loads32.3 AWPA Standards:P8-03, Standard for Oil-Borne Preservatives4P9-03, St
8、andards for Solvents and Formulations for OrganicPreservative Systems42.4 NFPA Standard:NFPA 704, Standard System for Identification of Hazards ofMaterials for Emergency Response52.5 International Standard:International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM)Publication No. 15, Regulation of Woo
9、d Packaging Mate-rial in International Trade63. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral definitions for the packaging anddistribution environments are found in Terminology D996.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 certifying or inspection agency, na qualified inde-pendent agency provid
10、ing an audit service to verify themanufacturer or recycler has complied with government orindustry-recognized programs.3.2.2 dielectric heat treatment (DH), nheating of WPMusing dielectric heating in accordance with a specific time-temperature schedule that achieves a minimum wood coretemperature of
11、 60C for a minimum of 1 continuous minute.3.2.3 heat treatment (HT), nheating of WPM using aconventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber in accordancewith a specific time-temperature schedule that achieves aminimum wood core temperature of 56C for a minimum of 30continuous minutes.1This practice is u
12、nder the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packagingand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping Containers,Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures.Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published May 2016. Originallyapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved
13、in 2010 as D6253 10. DOI:10.1520/D6253-16.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Mat
14、erial Handling Industry ofAmerica (MHIA), 8720 Red OakBlvd., Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 282173992, http:/www.mhia.org.4Available from American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), P.O. Box361784, Birmingham, AL 35236-1784, http:/.5Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymar
15、chPark, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.6Available from the International Plant Protection Convetion, www.ippc.int.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.2.4 intended service cycle, na marking applied to amaterials handling pallet to
16、 identify a multiple-use or single-use pallet (see 3.2.7 and 3.2.5).3.2.5 single-use (S) pallets, nintended for use in shippingonly one unit load (also known as expendable or single-trippallets) (see Table 1).3.2.6 methyl bromide (MB) fumigation, nfumigation ofWPM with methyl bromide using an approv
17、ed fumigationschedule.3.2.7 multiple-use (M) pallets, nintended for reuse inshipping unit loads (also known as a reusable or multi-trippallets) (see Table 1).3.2.8 quality mark, nsee treatment mark.3.2.9 phytosanitary treatment, nofficially authorized pro-cedure for the killing or removal of pests o
18、r rendering pestsinfertile.3.2.10 repaired-pallet (R), ndescribes a pallet with origi-nal components replaced or modified (see Table 1).3.2.11 treatment mark, nan official stamp or brand, inter-nationally recognized, applied to a regulated article to attest itsphytosanitary status.3.2.12 wood packag
19、ing material (WPM), nwood or woodproducts (excluding paper products) used in supporting, pro-tecting or carrying a consignment. It covers wood packagingsuch as pallets, skids, containers, crates, boxes, packing blocks,drums, cases, load boards, pallet collars, and dunnage.4. Significance and Use4.1
20、This practice establishes the criteria to treat, or mark, orboth WPM with permanent identification for the phytosanitarytreatment, or intended service cycle, or both, repair, specifica-tion used, and other designated characteristics.4.2 The marking of the WPM shall be performed afterensuring the mat
21、erial complies with the applicable specifica-tion.5. Summary of Practice for Phytosanitary Treatment andMarking of WPM5.1 Treatment or quality marking of WPM shall conform tothe enforcement regulations and policy of the AmericanLumber Standard Committee (ALSC) WPM Program andISPM 15.5.2 Treatment or
22、 quality mark must meet the requirementsof acceptable marks in ISPM 15 (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) andshould include the following:5.2.1 IPPC logo,5.2.2 Two-letter US abbreviation, which must be separatedby a hyphen from the producer/treatment provider code,5.2.3 Unique number assigned by an inspection
23、agency tothe facility,5.2.4 HT or MB abbreviation, and5.2.5 Inspection agency logo.5.3 Irrespective of the type of treatment applied, woodpackaging material must be made of debarked wood. Anynumber of visually separate and clearly distinct small pieces ofbark may remain if they are:5.3.1 Less than 3
24、 cm in width (regardless of the length), or5.3.2 Greater than 3 cm in width, with the total surface areaof an individual piece of bark less than 50 cm2.6. Summary of Practice for Marking of Wood Pallets6.1 Marking of pallets shall conform to a published industry,government or international standard,
25、 as applicable.6.1.1 The following divisions under this section, detail themarking (see Fig. 3) information to be applied to the pallet.Each identification will be separated by a space or mark. Thelocation of the marking information is at the discretion of thepallet manufacturer.6.1.1.1 The manufact
26、urer, recycling or leasing company, orany identification code shall be applied to the pallet, forexample, ABC, 123, FP, CHEP, PECO.6.1.1.2 A marking identifying the industry, government orinternational specification (when applicable) followed duringfabrication shall be applied to the pallet. The mar
27、king identi-fying the specification of conformance shall be coded, forexample, GMA75, NNP71C, MH1, SPEQ.6.1.1.3 The month and year of manufacture and repair shallbe marked, for example, 10 94, 05 94, 01 95, 01 201, 02 210.6.1.1.4 The intended service cycles identification code shallbe applied, for e
28、xample, M, S, R.6.1.2 The following additional information may be includedin the marking of pallets by the direction of the manufacturer,recycling company, or owner of the pallet.6.1.2.1 The load rating of the pallet, for example, 2000 lb,0953 kg.6.1.2.2 The ownership of the pallet, for example, USA
29、,ATT, CHEP.6.1.2.3 The certifying agency mark, for example, TP, TPS.6.1.2.4 Identify the materials used in the construction ofpallets that exhibit health, flammability, or reactivity riskfactors in accordance with the NFPA Hazard rating index, forexample 1.B, 1.Y, 2.R (see Table 2).6.2 Marking Mater
30、ialsAny specification process, or ma-terial used in the marking application, or both, shall be durableenough to be readable for the duration of the pallets expectedservice life.7. Requirements for Marking of Government WoodContainers7.1 Container IdentificationUnless otherwise specified,each panelbo
31、ard container shall be marked with the followinginformation and arranged in the following pattern as closely aspossible:7.1.1 Conforms to D6251/D6251M or D6256/D6256Mspecification,7.1.2 Box type, class, and style,TABLE 1 Pallet Intended Service Cycle IdentificationALetter Designation ExplanationS Si
32、ngle-use palletM Multiple-use palletR Repaired palletAThis information may be found in MHIA MH12015.D6253 1627.1.3 Box manufacturers name and address,7.1.4 Maximum contents weight (lb, kg, or both), and7.1.5 Load type.7.1.6 ModificationWhen required, to designate that thebox is in accordance with th
33、e specification requirements exceptfor modification authorized in a contract or order.7.1.7 Preservative Treatment IdentificationAll TreatmentA and B boxes shall be annotated based on their preservativetreatment. The letters PA for oxine copper preservative, PB forzinc naphthenate preservative, and
34、PC for copper naphthenatepreservative treatment.7.1.8 Export Treatment RequirementsSee Section 5.7.2 Container SpecificationContainer specification shallbe marked with the following information (see Fig. 4):7.2.1 Type,7.2.2 Class,7.2.3 Style,7.2.4 Wood treatment,7.2.5 Load,7.2.6 Assembly,7.2.7 Lengt
35、h,7.2.8 Width, and7.2.9 Depth.7.2.10 Box sizes shall be in terms of the inside boxdimensions and shall be cited in sequence of length, width, anddepth. The box inside length and width shall be the assembledbox cleats inside dimensions with a18-in. (3-mm) tolerance.The inside depth specified shall be
36、 the distance from the top ofthe pallet deck boards to the underside of the assembled boxtop cleat with a14-in. (6-mm) tolerance. The inside widthnormally will be greater than the length.7.3 Wood Container Marking Examples:7.3.1 English ExampleType I, Class 1, Style A1, Treated,Load Type 3, 48-in. l
37、ength, 24-in. width, and 48-in. depth box(D6251 IXX 1 A1 B 3 48XX 24XX 48XX).TYPE CLASS STYLE TREATEDLOADTYPELENGTH WIDTH DEPTHI1A1 3 482448D6251 IXX 1 A1 B 3 48XX 24XX 48XX7.3.2 Metric ExampleType III, Class 2, Style J, Untreated,Load Type 1, 1219 mm length, 610 mm width, and 457 mmdepth (D6251M II
38、I 2 JX A 1 1219 610X 457X).FIG. 1 US Treatment Mark ExamplesFIG. 2 US Treatment Mark Alternate Example (Typically Used with Pallets)FIG. 3 Marking Requirements (Location of Markings Optional)TABLE 2 Pallet Material Hazard Rating Index(Location is Optional)Rating Health (Blue) Flammability (Red) Reac
39、tivity (Yellow)0 No Hazard Does not burn Stable1 Exposurecauses slightskin irritationMust be preheatedto burn flash point200F or above; nonhazardousatmosphereNo violentchemical change;unstable in heat2 Long termexposurecausestemporaryincapacityFlash point above100F; produces nohazards toatmosphereUn
40、stable andviolently changeschemically; but nodetonation3 Short exposure,serioustemporaryinjuryEasily ignited atambient flash pointat or below 73F.Produces hazardousatmosphereWill detonate withstrong initiation4 Short exposurecauses deathSpontaneous ignitionresulting inhazardousatmosphereDetonate ata
41、mbienttemperatureD6253 163TYPE CLASS STYLE TREATEDLOADTYPELENGTH WIDTH DEPTHIII 2 J 1 1219 610 457D6251M III 2 JX A 1 1219 610X 457X7.4 Crate IdentificationEach crate shall be marked withthe following information and arranged in the following patternas closely as possible:7.4.1 Specification (exampl
42、e: D6039/D6039M),7.4.2 Number,7.4.3 Class,7.4.4 Style of crate,7.4.5 Crate manufacturers name and address,7.4.6 Maximum weight of contents, and7.4.7 Type of load.7.4.8 All markings shall be limited to 15 in.2(9677 mm2)inarea and shall be located in a lower corner of one side panel inletters approxim
43、ately516 in. (8 mm) high. The specificationnumber shall be in letters approximately34 in. (19 mm) high.7.4.9 Crate Marking Requirements :7.4.9.1 Marking PanelsMarking panels on Type I crates(see Specification D6255/D6255M) shall be14-in. (6-mm)thick (minimum) plywood, or 0.047-in. (1.2-mm) thick ste
44、elplate. The panel shall be painted with one coat of a low-moisture-sensitivity zinc chromate primer and two coats of alusterless white, air drying, alkyd enamel paint suitable for useon primed exterior and interior metal and wood surfaces. Thepanel shall be bolted to the crate members in the approp
45、riateplace with bolts (see Specification D6255/D6255M). Type IIcrates normally do not require marking panels.7.4.9.2 Marking Panel SizesThe marking panel size willbe determined depending on the amount of marking required oras specified in the contract or order.7.5 Wirebound Containers Identification
46、Each wireboundcontainer shall be marked with the following information andarranged in the following pattern as closely as possible:7.5.1 Conforms to ASTM D6573/D6573M or D6254/D6254M specification,7.5.2 Container manufacturers name,7.5.3 Plant location,7.5.4 Maximum weight of contents in lb (kg),7.5
47、.5 Class of container,7.5.6 Type of load,7.5.7 Style of container, and7.5.8 Type of preservation, if required.7.6 Marking MaterialsAny specification process, or ma-terial used in the marking application, or both, shall be durableenough to be readable for the duration of the container or crateexpecte
48、d service life.7.7 Special Markings:7.7.1 Cleated panelboard or plywood container with skid-ded bases having bolts for easy removal shall have: “CAU-TION: LIFT BY BASE ONLY” and second line: “TO OPENREMOVE BOTTOM LAG BOLTS”.FIG. 4 Container Specification FormatD6253 1647.7.2 Minimum 1 in. (25 mm) hi
49、gh letters shall be placed onthe container end and side panels with a 1 in. (25 mm) spacingbetween lines of text.7.7.3 After closure container shall have the center of bal-ance and a warning against use of hooks in appropriatelocation.7.7.4 Type V, Style A and B demountable crates shall haveeach side marked “DEMOUNTABLE CRATE, REMOVELAG BOLTS” in black letter not less than 1 in. (25 mm) high.8. Keywords8.1 containers; crates; marking; pallets; phytosanitary treat-ment; wood packaging materialsAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Informa
