1.1 This practice establishes minimum requirements for packaging of supplies and equipment, exclusive of ammunition, explosives, or hazardous materials, as covered in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
ASTM D3951-18 Referenced Document
ASTM D1974/D1974M Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
ASTM D4727/D4727M Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
ASTM D5118/D5118M Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
ASTM D5168 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
ASTM D5445 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
ASTM D6039/D6039M Standard Specification for Crates, Wood, Open and Covered
ASTM D6251/D6251M Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
ASTM D6254/D6254M Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
ASTM D6255/D6255M Standard Specification for Steel or Aluminum Slotted Angle Crates
ASTM D6256/D6256M Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes and Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases