ASTM D6123/D6123M-97(2020) - 1.10.2020
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers paper-backed pressure-sensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking.

1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently, without combining values in any way.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 13, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

ISO 9002

Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in Production and Installation Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

D3611-06(2019)

Standard Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

PPP-T-680

Tape, Pressure-Sensitive: Packaging and Packing of Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Phila., PA 19111-5094. Attn: NPODS.

D5486/D5486M-06(2020)

Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing

D3121-25

Standard Test Method for Tack of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives by Rolling Ball

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D3330/D3330M-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

D3652/D3652M-01(2020)

Standard Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3715-D3715M-98

Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3759/D3759M-05(2025)

Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

D5570-94(1999)

Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as a Box Closure