1、Designation: D6788 02 (Reapproved 2017)Standard Specification forRepositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6788; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last re
2、vision. A 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 specification covers repositionable pressure-sensitive flags used to mark, flag, and index documents, books,periodicals,
3、 and so forth.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 safety hazards caveat pert
4、ains only to thetest methods portion, Section 14, 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 and determine the app
5、licability of regulatory require-ments prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued
6、by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD3330/D3330M Test Method for PeelAdhesion of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sen
7、sitive TapesD3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, orPackaging Components for Testing2.2 Federal Specifica
8、tions:CID A-A-2826 Tabs, Signal (Repositionable), cancelledNovember, 19, 19993PPP-T-680 Federal Packaging Standard42.3 ISO Standard:ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance inProduction and Installation52.4 ANSI/ASQC Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling and Tables for Inspection byVariables
9、 for Percent Defective53. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral terms in this specification are de-fined in Terminology D996.3.2 pad of flagsa vertical stack of individual flags withone flag positioned on top of the other.4. Significance and Use4.1 The repositionable, pressure-sensitive flags covered by
10、this specification are intended for marking, flagging, andindexing of documents, books, periodicals, and so forth. Flagsconsist of a single sheet of matte film partially covered byadhesive. There is a non-adhesive tab or section at one end ofthe flag for easy removal from surfaces. The flag is remov
11、ablefrom most surfaces including paper. Flags may have a printedmessage on the top side of the flag.4.2 This specification replaces U.S. Government CID A-A-2826.5. Classification5.1 Type 1 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a coloredtab at one end.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of
12、ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape andLabels.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017. Published September 2017. Originallyapproved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D6788 02 (2012).DOI: 10.1520/D6788-02R17.2For referenced AS
13、TM 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 U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732
14、 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.4Available from www.dia.mil. For additional information or comments write toGeneral Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, FSS Aquisition Manage-ment Center, Environmental Programs and Engineering Policy Di
15、vision (FCOE),Washington, DC 20406.5Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standa
16、rd was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.15.2 Typ
17、e 2 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a printedmessage on the top side of the flag.5.3 Type 3 flags are 2 in. wide (50 mm) and have a white tabat one end to highlight writing.5.4 Type 4 flags are12 in. wide (12 mm) and have a coloredtab at one end.5.5 Type 5 flags are12 in. wide (12 mm) and have
18、 an arrowor a message printed on the top side of the flag.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 Number of flags in each dispenser,6.1.4 Color of tab on flag for unprinted flags,6.
19、1.5 Printed message, if any,6.1.6 When testing and inspection certification is required(see Section 17), and6.1.7 For government orders, conformance to federal pack-aging standards.7. Materials and Manufacture7.1 The materials used in construction of the flags shallconform to the requirements of thi
20、s specification.7.2 BackingThe film backing shall consist of polyester,polypropylene, or polyethylene film. The backing shall havesufficient strength to resist tearing by hand. The backing shallhave a transparent matte surface on one side that is writable bypens and pencils.7.2.1 Writing on the flag
21、s shall not exhibit feathering,spreading, skipping, beading, visible discontinuities or fadingof ink when writing with any writing instrument including ametal roller pen, felt tip pen, permanent marker, ball point pen,or fountain pen.7.2.2 Individual flags shall release easily from the padwithout le
22、aving any trace of adhesive on the underlying sheet.7.3 AdhesiveThe adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive,repositionable, and water-insoluble. Each flag in the pad shallhave a coating of the adhesive on the back side of the flag.7.3.1 The adhesive coating shall be applied flush to onehorizontal edge
23、of the flag and shall extend the entire width ofthe flag. The adhesive shall cover at least 60 % of the surfacearea of the flag to ensure secure holding of the flag to a surface.7.3.2 The adhesive shall leave no visible residue on thesurface to which it is applied and removed. Removal of the flagfro
24、m paper shall not rip or damage the paper.7.4 Pad and DispenserSingle flags shall be stacked in apad. The pad of flags shall be contained in a dispenser packagethat allows single flag dispensing through a slot in thedispenser. The dispenser shall be designed so that when a flagis removed for use, th
25、e next flag in the pad shall protrude fromthe slot for the next application. This shall continue until thepad is consumed. The dispenser shall be of sufficient strengthto last the life of the pad. One flag dispenser may contain asingle pad or several pads of flags.8. Conditioning8.1 Condition all sa
26、mples in the standard conditioningatmosphere as described in Practice D4332 for a period of notless than 24 h before testing.8.2 Conduct tests in an atmosphere of 50 6 2 % relativehumidity and 23.0 6 2.0C as described in Practice D4332.9. Physical Properties9.1 The flags shall comply with the physic
27、al test require-ments listed in Table 1.10. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations10.1 The dimensions of the flags shall be as specified inTable 2.10.2 Color Tab WidthType 1, 3, and 4 flags have a colortab at the non-adhesive end of the flag. The length of the colortab shall be58 in. (16 mm).
28、The tolerance on color tab lengthshall be 6116 in. (61.5 mm). The colored tab shall extend thefull width of the flag.11. Workmanship11.1 The flags and the dispenser shall be clean and free fromdirt, foreign matter, holes, tears, wrinkles, and other defectsthat might affect appearance or serviceabili
29、ty. Flags shall beuniform in color and formation. The finished product shallconform to the levels of quality established herein.12. Sampling12.1 End Item ExaminationThe lot size for visual inspec-tion shall be as specified in the end item inspection of 5.3 ofPractice D3715/D3715M. The sample unit sh
30、all be one pad offlags. The AQL shall be 2.5 %.12.2 End Item TestingLot size and sampling for end itemtesting shall be as specified in end item testing of 5.4 ofPractice D3715/D3715M. The sample unit shall be one pad offlags. The AQL shall be 4.0 %.12.2.1 Adhesion has a double specification limit (t
31、here is anupper and lower limit to the specification). For adhesion, useTable C-3 and Example C-3 of ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9.13. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tests13.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in Section14.13.2 Number of tests per unit of product shall be four. Thesample unit shall b
32、e one pad of flags.TABLE 1 PropertiesProperty Unit, Limit ValueAdhesion, min Oz/in.N/100 mm1.71.9Adhesion, max Oz/in.N/100 mm4.34.8Dispensing Force Oz/in., maxN/100 mm, max12.013.3Thickness in., minmm, min0.0020.05D6788 02 (2017)214. Test Methods14.1 Responsibility for InspectionUnless otherwise spe
33、ci-fied in the contract or order, the manufacturer is responsible forthe performance of all inspection requirements as specifiedherein.14.2 Responsibility for ComplianceAll items must meetall requirements of Sections 716. The inspections set forth inthis specification shall become part of the manufa
34、cturersoverall 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 supplies submitted foracceptance comply with all the requirements of
35、 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.14.3 Classification of Inspections:14.3.1 First Article of ManufactureWhen a product is firstman
36、ufactured in a plant, it shall be tested and inspected todetermine compliance 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 lea
37、st fivepads of flags representing a standard production lot.14.3.2 Quality Conformance InspectionsQuality confor-mance inspections shall consist of the following: adhesion,dispensing force, and thickness.14.4 AdhesionThe adhesion of the flag shall be measuredto a standard stainless steel surface as
38、described in TestMethods D3330/D3330M, Test Method F, 90 angle peel froma stainless steel panel.14.4.1 Clean the stainless steel panel according to TestMethods D3330/D3330M Section 11.1.14.4.2 Remove and discard the first flag in the pad.14.4.3 Remove the next flag and place the flag on the centerof
39、 the stainless steel panel adhesive side down.14.4.4 Roll by hand with the 4.5 lb roller once in eachlengthwise direction, causing the roller to apply the flag to thepanel. If the flag is bent or creased during rolldown, discard thespecimen.14.4.5 Install a fixture to holda25in.metal panel at 90to t
40、he line of travel of the lower jaw of the adhesion tester. The5-in. dimension shall be parallel to the jaw faces.Adhere a stripof double-coated pressure sensitive tape to the fixture. Attachthe panel to the double-coated tape on the fixture.14.4.6 Attach a strip of pressure-sensitive tape to be used
41、 asa leader to the non-adhesive coated portion of the flag. Doubleover the other end of the piece of tape adhesive to adhesive andattach the leader to the upper jaw of the adhesion tester.14.4.7 Peel at 12 in./min (300 mm/min) and measure theaverage peel force.14.5 Dispensing ForceThe dispensing for
42、ce shall be mea-sured according to the method for tape unwind, Test MethodD3811/D3811M, with the following changes.14.5.1 Remove and discard the first flag in the pad.14.5.2 Install a fixture to holda25in.metal panel at 90to the line of travel of the lower jaw of the adhesion tester. The5-in. dimens
43、ion shall be parallel to the jaw faces.Adhere a stripof double-coated pressure sensitive tape to the under side of theflag dispenser.14.5.3 Apply the assembly to the double-coated tape so thatthe opening of the dispenser is centered on the upper jaw, inorder to maintain a 90 angle on removal.14.5.4
44、Attach a strip of tape to the loose end of theprotruding flag. The protruding end of the flag should becentered under the upper jaw of the adhesion tester. Clamp thefree end of the tape strip into the upper jaw of the adhesiontester.14.5.5 Start the upper jaw in motion at 12 in./min (300mm/min).14.5
45、.6 After the upper jaw is started in motion, record themaximum force obtained during the removal of the flag fromthe dispenser.14.6 ThicknessMeasure the thickness of the total con-struction of an individual flag including the adhesive accordingto Test Method D3652/D3652M.15. Rejection and Rehearing1
46、5.1 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 dissatisfaction with the results of any of the tests.1
47、6. Environmental Considerations16.1 Recovered MaterialsThe manufacturer is encouragedto use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.16.2 Toxic MaterialsThe use of potentially toxic materialsin the manufacture of flags covered by this specification are ofconcern because they could be pr
48、esent in emissions whenincinerated or leachate when landfilled. Materials used in themanufacture of flags covered by this specification shall nothave any lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromiumintentionally introduced as a component during manufacture asopposed to the incidental presence of a
49、ny of these elements.TABLE 2 DimensionsType Description Width Length Tolerance1 1 in. unprinted 1 in. (25 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 116 in. (1.5 mm)2 1 in. printed 1 in. (25 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 116 in. (1.5 mm)3 2 in. index 2 in. (50 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 116 in. (1.5 mm)412 in. unprinted0.47 in. (12 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 116 in. (1.5 mm)512 in. printed 0.47 in. (12 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 116 in. (1.5 mm)TABLE 3 Test MethodsTest Method ReferenceAdhesion D3330/D3330M, Test Method F 14.4Dispensing Force D3811/D3811M 14.5Thickness D3652/D3652M 1
