ASTM D6590/D6590M-00(2006) - 1.4.2006
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers one type of pressure-sensitive tape for closing and sealing slip cover type containers such as fiber tubes and metal cans.

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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently, without combining values in any way.

The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3654/D3654M-06(2024)

Standard Test Methods for Shear Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3611-06(2019)

Standard Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3330/D3330M-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D3816/D3816M-96(2020)

Standard Test Method for Water Penetration Rate of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3811/D3811M-21a

Standard Test Method for Unwind Force of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes (Includes all amendments and changes 4/21/2022).

D3759/D3759M-05(2025)

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

D3715-D3715M-98

Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3833/D3833M-96(2019)

Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

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.

MIL-C-2439

Container, Ammunition, Fiber Spirally Wound Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.

D5570-94(1999)

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

D3652/D3652M-01(2020)

Standard Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging