ASTM D1974/D1974M-22
Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes

Standard No.

ASTM D1974/D1974M-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D1974/D1974M-22

Scope

1.1 This practice describes several methods for closing, sealing, and reinforcing fiberboard (solid and corrugated, excluding triple wall) shipping boxes used for shipment. One or several methods listed in this practice may be referenced in regulations, specifications, or contracts. (See Appendix for cross reference). 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. NOTE 1—This practice is intended to be workable in both inch-pound units and SI units. Unit conversions are intended to be functional but are not necessarily exact; this should not significantly affect the performance of the closing, sealing, or reinforcing methods. Descriptions in inch-pound and SI units are considered interchangeable in this practice. NOTE 2—All references to this standard should be made by closure number. 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 D1974/D1974M-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM D3654/D3654M Standard Test Methods for Shear Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
• ASTM D3759/D3759M Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
• ASTM D3950 Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)*， 2023-07-01 Update
• ASTM D3953 Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
• ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
• ASTM D4675 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials¹*， 2022-10-01 Update
• ASTM D5118/D5118M Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
• ASTM D5330/D5330M Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament- Reinforced
• ASTM D5486/D5486M Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
• ASTM D5570 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box Closure
• ASTM D5749 Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing
• ASTM D951 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
• ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• ASTM F592 Standard Terminology of Collated and Cohered Fasteners and Their Application Tools

ASTM D1974/D1974M-22 history

• 2022 ASTM D1974/D1974M-22 Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
• 2016 ASTM D1974/D1974M-16 Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
• 2010 ASTM D1974/D1974M-10 Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
• 1998 ASTM D1974-98(2003) Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
• 1998 ASTM D1974-98 Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes