1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling and storage requirements.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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 D5445-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Index and synopsis
ISO 780 Packaging - Distribution packaging - Graphical symbols for handling and storage of packages
ASTM D5445-21 history
2021ASTM D5445-21 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2015ASTM D5445-15 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2011ASTM D5445-11a Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2011ASTM D5445-11 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2005ASTM D5445-05 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2003ASTM D5445-03a Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2003ASTM D5445-03 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2002ASTM D5445-02 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
2001ASTM D5445-01 Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods
1998ASTM D5445-98a Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods