ASTM D6253-10 - 1.1.2010
 
Significance and Use

This practice establishes the criteria to treat, or mark, or both WPM with permanent identification for the phytosanitary treatment, or intended service cycle, or both, repair, specification used, and other designated characteristics.

The marking of the WPM shall be performed after ensuring the material complies with the applicable specification.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the development of recommended treatment, or marking practices, or both, for wood packaging materials (WPM) and aids in identifying WPM as to phytosanitary treatment, intended service cycles, repair, the specific specification used to manufacture or recycle, and other user designated characteristics.

1.2 This practice identifies WPM treated, or marked, or both in accordance with industry, government, or international recognized standards.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

NFPA 704,

Standards for Solvents and Formulations for Organic Preservative Systems

D6254/D6254M-20

Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes

MHIA MH1–2005

Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases for Unit Loads Available from Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 282173992, http://www.mhia.org.

D6573/D6573M-13(2020)

Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping Boxes

D6256/D6256M-25

Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes with Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Publication No. 15,

Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade Available from the International Plant Protection Convetion, www.ippc.int.

D6255/D6255M-18(2025)

Standard Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slotted Angle Crates

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D6039/D6039M-18

Standard Specification for Open and Covered Wood Crates

D6251/D6251M-23

Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes

Standard for Oil-Borne Preservatives Available from American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), P.O. Box 361784, Birmingham, AL 35236-1784, http://www.awpa.com.