1、Designation: D6590/D6590M 00 (Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forPressure-Sensitive Tape for Sealing Fiber Containers andCans1, 2This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6590/D6590M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the
2、 case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers one type of pressure-sensitivetape for closing and sealing sl
3、ip 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 anyw
4、ay.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 and hea
5、lth practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto its use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion ofPressure-Sensitive TapeD3611 Practice forAcceleratedAging of Pres
6、sure-SensitiveTapesD3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3654/D3654M Test Methods for Shear Adhesion ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3759/D3759M Test Method for Breaking Strength andElongation of Pressure-S
7、ensitive TapeD3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3816/D3816M Test Method for Water Penetration Rate ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3833/D3833M Test Method forWaterVaporTransmissionof Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD5570 Test Method for Wat
8、er 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:3.1.1 General definitions for packa
9、ging and distributionenvironments are found in Terminology D996.4. 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 spirallywound tubes (MIL-C-2439) and m
10、etal 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 width and length;5.1.3 When backing ce
11、rtification 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 Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape andLa
12、bels.Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6590/D6590M 00(2006). DOI: 10.1520/D6590_D6590M-00R12.2This specification is intended to replace Military Specification MIL-T-43036,Type II.3For referenced ASTM sta
13、ndards, 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 A
14、ve., 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
15、The 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 press
16、ure-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 si
17、de 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, theadhesi
18、ve 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
19、 listed in Table 2 and the water resistance require-ments of Test Method D5570.8. 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 widt
20、h 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 com
21、mercially 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
22、Table 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.Adhesiv
23、e 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
24、cans 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 si
25、de 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 D3715/D3715M. Th
26、esample size shall be one roll.10.2 End Item TestingThe lot size for end-item testingshall be in accordance with Practice D3715/D3715M. Theacceptance quality level (AQL) shall be 4.0 %.11. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tests11.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in theappropriate test
27、method.TABLE 1 RollsTest Method DesignationAdhesion, as received and aged D3330/D3330M Test Method AShear adhesion D3654/D3654M Procedure ATensile D3759/D3759MThickness D3652/D3652MUnwind as received and aged D3811/D3811MWater penetration rate D3816/D3816MWater vapor transmission rate D3833/D3833MAc
28、celerated aging D3611TABLE 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 Table 1Adhesion, min
29、.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.) 4 Table 1WPR, ma
30、x (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.D6590/D6590M 00 (2012)211.2 Number of tests pe
31、r 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 responsible forthe perform
32、ance 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 the contract oforde
33、r. 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 not authorizesubmis
34、sion 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 todetermine compliance w
35、ith 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 confor-mance inspections shall consist
36、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 Stability on Fiber Con
37、tainersDetermine 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 itself a distance of a
38、pproximately50 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 rate of approximatel
39、y 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 circulating oven mai
40、ntained 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. Care should be takento
41、 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, dry calcium chlorid
42、e 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 lip.Submerge the seale
43、d 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 of wetting. Make th
44、ree 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 seal:Step 1Press the ca
45、p 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 lengthof the tape pla
46、ced 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 (place a dab of adhesi
47、ve 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 beallowed to condition
48、 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 writing. In case ofdissati
49、sfaction 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 chromium intentionally
