AS 3521-1988

1 - AS 3521-1988 IDENTIFICATION CARDS-PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4 - PREFACE
5 - 0 Introduction
5 - 1 Scope and field of application
5 - 2 Definition
5 - 3 Card construction
5 - 4 Card materials
5 - 5 Card characteristics
5 - 5.1 General
5 - 5.1.1 Deformation properties
5 - 5.1.2 Flammability
5 - 5.1.3 Toxicity
5 - 5.1.4 Resistance to chemicals
5 - 5.1.5 Temperature stability
5 - 5.1.6 Humidity
6 - 5.1.7 Light
6 - 5.1.8 Durability
6 - 5.2 Special characteristics for embossed cards
6 - 5.3 Special characteristics for cards with magnetic stripe
6 - 5.3.1 Card material
6 - 5.3.2 Card warpage
6 - 5.3.3 Surface distortions
6 - 5.3.4 Contamination
6 - 5.4 Special characteristics for cards with integrated circuits
6 - 6 Nominal dimensions of card
8 - ANNEX A - ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION
8 - A1 INTRODUCTION.
8 - A2 LAYOUT OF SIGNATURE PANEL.

Specifies the physical characteristics of identification cards including card materials, construction, and nominal dimensions for three sizes of cards. (Identical with ISO 7810 except for an annex which recommends a location for a signature panel.)

This International Standard specifies the physical characteristics of identification cards including card materials, construction, characteristics, and nominal dimensions for three sizes of cards.