1、Designation: D 6590/D 6590M 00 (Reapproved 2006)Standard Specification forPressure-Sensitive Tape for Sealing Fiber Containers andCans1, 2This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6590/D 6590M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in
2、 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 one type of pressure-sensitivetape for closing and seali
3、ng slip cover type containers such asfiber tubes and metal cans.1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are tobe regarded separately as standard. The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each systemmust be used independently, without combining values in
4、 anyway.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion of this specification: This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety an
5、d health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto its use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD 3330/D 3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion ofPressure-Sensitive TapeD 3611 Practice for Accelerated Ag
6、ing of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD 3652/D 3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD 3654/D 3654M Test Methods for Shear Adhesion ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD 3715/D 3715M Practice for Quality Assurance ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD 3759/D 3759M Test Method for Breaking Strength andElon
7、gation of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD 3811/D 3811M Test Method for Unwind Force ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD 3816/D 3816M Test Method for Water Penetration Rateof Pressure-Sensitive TapesD 3833/D 3833M Test Method for Water Vapor Transmis-sion of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD 3951 Practice for Commercial Pa
8、ckagingD 5570 Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape andAdhesives Used as Box Closure2.2 Military Specification:MIL-C-2439 Container, Ammunition, Fiber SpirallyWound42.3 ISO Standard:ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance inProduction and Installation53. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.
9、1.1 General definitions for packaging and distributionenvironments are found in Terminology D 996.4. Significance and Use4.1 The polyester film backed pressure-sensitive tape de-scribed in this specification is intended for closure and sealingof containers with slip cover closure, such as fiber spir
10、allywound tubes (MIL-C-2439) and metal cans where strength,water-resistance, water-vapor resistance and resistance to rainand other deteriorating elements are required.5. Ordering Information5.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:5.1.1 ASTM Designation and date of issue;5.1.2 Roll widt
11、h and length;5.1.3 When backing certification is required;5.1.4 When testing and inspection certification is required;and5.1.5 Level of packaging and packing, if other than com-mercial.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of
12、 Subcommittee D10.14 on Tapes andLabels.Current edition approved April 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 6590/D 6590M 00.2This specification is intended to replace Military Specification MIL-T-43036,Type II.3For referenced ASTM stand
13、ards, 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.4Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700Robbins Ave
14、., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.5Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 Th
15、e materials used in the construction of the tape shallbe such as to assure performance of the tape over thetemperature range from 55 to 71C 65 to 160F and shallconform to the requirements of this specification.6.2 BackingThe backing shall be a polyester film.6.3 AdhesiveThe adhesive shall be pressur
16、e-sensitive,water resistant, 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 evenly distrib-uted layer on one side of the backing.6.4 RollsThe tape shall be evenly wound in rolls, adhe-sive side
17、 in, on cores made of paper-fiber or plastic. The coreshall have sufficient rigidity to prevent distortion of the rollunder normal conditions of transportation and use. The insidediameter of the core shall be 76 0 +1.6 mm 3 0, +116 in.When the roll is unwound, the backing shall not tear, theadhesive
18、 shall not transfer, nor split from the face of the tapebacking to the adjacent layer before or after aging (see Table1).6.5 ColorThe color of the tape shall be transparent orother commercially available color.7. Physical Properties7.1 The tape shall comply with the physical property re-quirements l
19、isted in Table 2 and the water resistance require-ments of Test Method D 5570.8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations8.1 The width of the rolls shall be 24, 36 or 48 mm 1, 1-12or 2 in., as specified see 5.1.2.8.1.1 A width tolerance of 6 1.5 mm 6116 in. shall beallowed on all widths.NOTE 1The width
20、 of pressure-sensitive tapes in the common inch-pound system are not identical to the widths available in the SI system.For packaging applications this difference in width on packaging perfor-mance is not considered significant.8.2 The length of the roll shall be 50 or 55 m 55 or 60 yd,or other comm
21、ercially available lengths, (that is, 550 yd rolls)as specified (see 5.1.2).8.3 SplicesThe roll shall consist of a single length of tapeexcept any single roll may contain a maximum of one splice.8.3.1 Splices shall be such that they will not separate whenthe roll is unwound by hand or machine (see T
22、able 1).8.4 Stability on a Fiber ContainerThe tape, when testedas described in 12.4.2 shall show no evidence of buckling,curling or lifting extending toward the center of the tape pliesmore than14 of the width of the tape from either side, and shallremove from the container without breaking.Adhesive
23、 transferto the container shall not be cause for rejection.8.5 Low Temperature RemovalThe tape shall be remov-able from the container without breaking the tape backing,when tested as described in 12.4.3.8.6 Waterproof on Metal CansThe tape shall prevent thepenetration of liquid water into the test c
24、ans for a period of 15minutes when tested as described in 12.4.4.9. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance9.1 The tape shall be uniformly constructed and free fromdefects that impair the usefulness of the tape for the purposesintended. The tape adhesive coating shall be uniform, coveringentirely one sid
25、e of the tape. The edges shall be clean, straight,and unbroken. The roll shall be evenly wound. The finishedproduct shall conform to the levels of quality establishedherein.10. Sampling10.1 End Item ExaminationThe lot size for visual inspec-tion shall be in accordance with Practice D 3715/D 3715M.Th
26、e sample size shall be one roll.10.2 End Item TestingThe lot size for end-item testingshall be in accordance with Practice D 3715/D 3715M. Theacceptance quality level (AQL) shall be 4.0 %.11. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tests11.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in theappropriate te
27、st method.TABLE 1 RollsTest Method DesignationAdhesion, as received and aged D 3330/D 3330M Test Method AShear adhesion D 3654/D 3654M Procedure ATensile D 3759/D 3759MThickness D 3652/D 3652MUnwind as received and aged D 3811/D 3811MWater penetration rate D 3816/D 3816MWater vapor transmission rate
28、 D 3833/D 3833MAccelerated aging D 3611TABLE 2 Physical Property RequirementsTest Value Referenced TestThickness, max mm 0.10 Table 1mils 4 Table 1Tensile strength, minLongitudinal, (N/100 mm) 615 Table 1(lb/in.) 35 Table 1Transvers, (N/100 mm) 700 Table 1(lb/in.) 40 Table 1Elongation, % min. 120 Ta
29、ble 1Adhesion, min.Initial (N/100 mm) 55 Table 1(oz/in.) 50 Table 1Aged (N/100 mm) 49 Table 1(oz/in.) 45 Table 1Shear adhesion, minutes, minAInitial and Agedat 23C 73.5F 3000 Table 1at 65.5C 150 F 3000 Table 1Unwind, maxInitial (N/100 mm) 70 Table 1(lb/in.) 4 Table 1Aged (N/100 mm) 70 Table 1(lb/in.
30、) 4 Table 1WPR, max (g/m2/24 h) 15.5 Table 1(g/100 in.2/24 h) 1.0 Table 1WVPR, max (g/m2/24 h) 15.5 Table 1(g/100 in.2/24 h) 1.0 Table 1AThe shear adhesion test at 23C 73F and at 65.5C 150F, both initial andaged, shall show no creepage or slippage in excess of 3 mm 18 in.D 6590/D 6590M 00 (2006)211.
31、2 Number of tests per unit of product shall be as specifiedin the appropriate test method.11.3 First Article of Manufacture specimens shall consist ofat least five rolls.12. Test Methods12.1 Responsibility for InspectionUnless otherwise speci-fied in the contract or order, the manufacturer is respon
32、sible forthe performance of all inspection requirements as specifiedherein.12.2 Responsibility for ComplianceAll items must meetall requirements of Sections 6-16, 17. The inspections set forthin this specification shall become part of the manufacturersoverall inspection system or quality program for
33、 the contract oforder. The absence of any inspection requirement in thespecification shall not relieve the manufacturer of the respon-sibility of ensuring that all rolls of the tape submitted foracceptance comply with all the requirements of the contract ororder. Sampling in quality conformance does
34、 not authorizesubmission of known defective material, either indicated oractual, nor does it commit the buyer to acceptance of defectivematerial.12.3 Classification of Inspections:12.3.1 First Article of ManufactureWhen a product is firstmanufactured in a plant, it shall be tested and inspected tode
35、termine compliance with all examination and tests of thisspecification by an independent laboratory. First article ofmanufacture examination needs only be repeated when there isa change in materials, processes, or plant of manufacture.12.3.2 Quality Conformance InspectionsQuality con-formance inspec
36、tions shall consist of the following:12.3.2.1 Adhesion, as received,12.3.2.2 Shear Adhesion, as received,12.3.2.3 Tensile and elongation, and12.3.2.4 Unwind, as received.12.4 Test Methods:12.4.1 Conduct the tests in accordance with the test methodsin Table 1, 12.4.2-12.4.4.12.4.2 Determination of St
37、ability on Fiber ContainersDetermine the stability of the tape on fiber containers byapplying 1 in. wide tape to a fiber container meeting MIL-C-2439, Types I and II, 50 to 150 mm 2 to 6 in. in diameter sothat it extends around the container perpendicular to the mainaxis of the container and onto it
38、self a distance of approximately50 mm 2 in. Make a release tab at least 150 mm 6 in. inlength by folding the extended tape adhesive to adhesive. Placethis assembly in a cabinet maintained at 71 6 2C 160 63.5F for ten days. Remove the container and condition for aminimum of 1 h. Remove the tape at a
39、rate of approximately 1m 3 ft per second as roughly represented by a sharp yank.Make one test per sample selected.12.4.3 Determination of Low Temperature RemovalApplyspecimens of the tape to a MIL-C-2439, Types I and II,ammunition fiber container as described in 12.4.2. Place thisassembly in an air
40、circulating oven maintained at 68 6 2C155 6 3.5F for 24 h. Then transfer assembly to a compart-ment maintained at 55 6 2C 67 6 3.5F for 2 h. At theend of the conditioning period, remove the tape from thecontainer at any angle at a rate of about1m3ftpersecondas roughly represented by a sharp yank. Ca
41、re should be takento keep the assembly at the low temperature during removal ofthe tape. Make one test per sample selected.12.4.4 Determination of Waterproofness of Tape on a MetalCanApply a 24 mm 1 in. wide specimen of tape to a closed4 oz seamless metal box with slip cover6containing 40 g ofclean,
42、 dry calcium chloride so that it extends around thecontainer once and onto itself approximately 1 in. (place a dabof adhesive at point tape overlaps itself). Position the tape sothat it is centered along the lip of the slip cover and approxi-mately one half the width extends on either side of the li
43、p.Submerge the sealed container under one inch head of water,maintained at 4.4 6 2C 40 6 3.5F for a period of 15 min.Remove the container and carefully dry the exterior with apaper towel or other suitable means. Remove the tape andcontainer cover and visually examine the calcium chloride forevidence
44、 of wetting. Make three determinations. Wetting thecalcium chloride is cause for rejection of the tape.NOTE 2Application of Tape for TestingThe following steps arerecommended in applying this tape to telescope tubes, slip cover cans andsimilar circular containers to ensure a moisture-vapor-tight sea
45、l:Step 1Press the cap of the tube onto the body and hold under tensionuntil the pressure inside equalizes with the pressure outside the tube. Thiscan be checked by releasing the cap and if it does not come off, pressureshave equalized.Step 2With the cap still firmly pressed in place, apply a short l
46、engthof the tape placed so that one-half of the width falls on each side of thejoint between the cap and body.Press the tape firmly into place and continue to apply the tape aroundthe tube maintaining approximately a 45 N 10 lb tension on the tape untilat least 1-14 laps of tape have been applied (p
47、lace a dab of adhesive wherethe tape over laps itself). Release tension, cut the tape from the roll leavinga free end of approximately 150 mm 6 in. length which is foldedadhesive to adhesive to form a tab to aid in removing the tape.Step3After application of the tape, the tube and the tape should be
48、allowed to condition under standard conditions for approximately 24 hbefore testing of any type is begun.13. Rejection and Rehearing13.1 Materials that fail to conform to the requirements ofthis specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reportedto the producer or supplier promptly in writin
49、g. In case ofdissatisfaction with the results of any test, the producer orsupplier may make claim for rehearing.14. Environmental Consideration14.1 Toxic ContentThe use of potentially toxic packagingmaterials is a concern for their potential presence in emissionswhen packaging is incinerated, or leachate when packaging islandfilled. Materials used in the manufacture of pressure-sensitive tapes covered by this specification shall not have anylead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chr
