• ASTM D 4649 : 2020

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    Standard Guide for Use of Stretch Films and Wrapping Application

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  07-01-2021

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1This guide covers recommended guidelines for the selection, specification, and use of stretch films for unitizing, reinforcing, and palletizing for indoor environments. This can include storage or transport, or both, in warehouses, closed containers such as truck trailers or rail boxcars, and associated transfer terminals. This guide does not cover the performance issues associated with outdoor exposure.

    1.1.1Performance characteristics of stretch film may be negatively affected by extreme temperatures.

    1.2The 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.

    1.3This 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.

    1.4This 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.

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    Committee D 10
    Document Type Guide
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    ASTM D 2103 : 2015 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
    ASTM D 996 : 2023 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM D 5458 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film
    ASTM D 2863 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index)
    ASTM E 96/E96M : 2022 : REV A : EDT 1 Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
    ASTM E 96/E96M : 2022 : REV A Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
    ASTM D 1746 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting
    ASTM D 1003 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
    ASTM E 96/E96M : 2021 Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
    ASTM D 1922 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
    ASTM D 5748 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Protrusion Puncture Resistance of Stretch Wrap Film
    ASTM D 2103 : 2023 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
    ASTM E 96/E96M : 2022 Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
    ASTM D 907 : 2015 Standard Terminology of Adhesives
    ASTM E 284 : 2022 Standard Terminology of Appearance
    ASTM D 2578 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
    ASTM E 96/E96M : 2023 Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
    ASTM D 5331 : 1998 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads Secured with Stretch Wrap Films
    ASTM E 96/E96M : 2024 Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials
    ASTM D 996 : 2016 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM D 3951 : 2018 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
    ASTM D 1894 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting (Withdrawn 2023)
    ASTM D 3951 : 2018 : R2023 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
    ASTM D 2457 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
    ASTM D 5459 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Machine Direction Elastic Recovery and Permanent Deformation and Stress Retention of Stretch Wrap Film
    ASTM D 907 : 2015 : R2023 Standard Terminology of Adhesives
    ASTM D 2863 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index)
    ASTM E 96/E96M : 2016 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
    ASTM D 1922 : 2015 : R2020 Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
    ASTM D 1003 : 2021 Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
    ASTM D 5415 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Load Containment Performance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing
    ASTM D 5416 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Abrasion Resistance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing
    ASTM D 2103 : 2023 : REV A Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film
    ASTM D 1746 : 2015 Standard Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting
    ASTM D 2578 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
    ASTM D 996 : 2010 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM D 5414 : 1995 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Horizontal Impact Performance of Load Unitizing Stretch Wrap Films
    ASTM D 2457 : 2021 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics
    ASTM E 284 : 2017 Standard Terminology of Appearance
    ASTM D 4321 : 2015 Standard Test Method for Package Yield of Plastic Film (Withdrawn 2024)
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