ASTM D6788-2002(2012) 3125 Standard Specification for Repositionable Pressure-Sensitive Flags《可调整的压敏旗状书签的标准规格》.pdf

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1、Designation: D6788 02 (Reapproved 2012)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.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion ofPressure-Sensitive TapeD3652/D3652M Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive TapesD3715/D3715

6、M Practice for Quality Assurance ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3811/D3811M Test Method for Unwind Force ofPressure-Sensitive TapesD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, orPackaging Components for Testing2.2 Federal Specifications:CID A-A-2826 Tabs,

7、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 for Percent Defective53.

8、 Terminology3.1 DefinitionsGeneral terms in this specification aredefined 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 bythis specification are inte

9、nded 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 removablefrom most surfaces incl

10、uding 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.5.2 Type 2 flags are 1 in. wide (25 mm) and have a printedmessage on the top

11、 side of the flag.1This 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 April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originallyapproved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2007 a

12、s D6788 02 (2007).DOI: 10.1520/D6788-02R12.2For 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 U.

13、S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 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-

14、ment Center, Environmental Programs and Engineering Policy Division (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.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Consh

15、ohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.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 an arrowor a message printed on the top side of

16、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,6.1.5 Printed message, if any,6.1.6 When testing an

17、d 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 this specification.7.2 BackingThe film backing shall

18、 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 flags shall not exhibit feathering,spreading, skippin

19、g, 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 leaving any trace of adhesive on the underlying she

20、et.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 of the flag and shall extend the entire width oft

21、he 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 flagfrom paper shall not rip or damage the paper.7.4 Pad

22、 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, the next flag in the pad shall protrude fromthe slo

23、t 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 samples in the standard conditioningatmosphere as d

24、escribed 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 physical test require-ments listed in Table 1.10. Dimen

25、sions, 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). The tolerance on color tab lengthshall be 6116 in

26、. (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 serviceability. Flags shall beuniform in color and formation.

27、 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 shall be one pad offlags. The AQL shall be 2.5 %.12

28、.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 (there is anupper and lower limit to the specificat

29、ion). 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 be one pad of flags.14. Test Methods14.1 Responsib

30、ility for InspectionUnless otherwise speci-fied in the contract or order, the manufacturer is responsible forthe performance of all inspection requirements as specifiedherein.TABLE 1 PropertiesProperty Unit, Limit ValueAdhesion, min Oz/in.N/100 mm1.71.9Adhesion, max Oz/in.N/100 mm4.34.8Dispensing Fo

31、rce Oz/in., maxN/100 mm, max12.013.3Thickness in., minmm, min0.0020.05D6788 02 (2012)214.2 Responsibility for ComplianceAll items must meetall requirements of Sections 7-16. The inspections set forth inthis specification shall become part of the manufacturersoverall inspection system or quality prog

32、ram 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 the contract ororder. Sampling in quality confo

33、rmance 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 firstmanufactured in a plant, it shall be tested and ins

34、pected 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 least fivepads of flags representing a standard pro

35、duction 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 described in TestMethods D3330/D3330M, Test Meth

36、od 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 the stainless steel panel adhesive side down.14

37、.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 hold a 2 3 5 in. metal panel at 90to the line of travel of the lower jaw of the

38、 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 asa leader to the non-adhesive coated po

39、rtion 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 force shall be mea-sured according to the me

40、thod 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 hold a 2 3 5 in. metal panel at 90to the line of travel of the lower jaw of the adhesion tester. The5-in. dimension shall be parallel to the jaw f

41、aces.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 Attach a strip of tape to the loos

42、e 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).14.5.6 After the upper jaw is started

43、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 Rehearing15.1 Materials that fail to conform

44、 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.16. Environmental Considerations16.

45、1 Recovered MaterialsThe manufacturer is encour-aged to use recovered materials to the maximum extentpracticable.16.2 Toxic MaterialsThe use of potentially toxic materialsin the manufacture of flags covered by this specification are ofconcern because they could be present in emissions whenincinerate

46、d 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 any of these elements.17. Certific

47、ation17.1 When specified (see 6.1.6) in the purchase order orcontract, the manufacturer shall certify that the backing of theflags is as specified (see 7.2).17.2 When specified (see 6.1.6) in the purchase order orcontract, the purchaser shall be furnished a certification statingTABLE 2 DimensionsTyp

48、e Description Width Length Tolerance1 1 in. unprinted 1 in. (25 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 6116 in. (61.5 mm)2 1 in. printed 1 in. (25 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 6116 in. (61.5 mm)3 2 in. index 2 in. (50 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 6116 in. (61.5 mm)412 in. unprinted 0.47 in. (12 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 6116 in. (61.5 mm

49、)512 in. printed 0.47 in. (12 mm) 1.72 in. (44 mm) 6116 in. (61.5 mm)TABLE 3 Test MethodsTest Method ReferenceAdhesion D3330/D3330M, Test Method F 14.4Dispensing Force D3811/D3811M 14.5Thickness D3652/D3652M 14.6D6788 02 (2012)3that the sample flags representing each lot of flags have beentested and inspected as directed in this specification, therequirements have been met, and the flags have been producedin a manufacturing facility certified under ISO 9002.18. Preparation for Delivery18.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order orcontr