1.1 This specification covers fiberboard primarily used for the fabrication of boxes and interior details such as pads, sleeves, liners, partitions, die-cut sheets, etc.
1.2 The performance of fiberboard boxes is largely dependent on the paper components from which they are fabricated and, in the case of corrugated boxes, on the flute structure as well. Therefore, a variety of grades reflecting varied performance levels are specified.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. See IEEE/ASTM-SI-10 for conversion of units.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test portion, Sections 8 and 9, of this specification: 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.
1.5 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 D4727/D4727M-22 Referenced Document
ASTM D1968 Standard Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
ASTM D3950 Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
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 D5168 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
ASTM D5639/D5639M Standard Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
ASTM D585 Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
ASTM D6039/D6039M Standard Specification for Crates, Wood, Open and Covered
ASTM D6199 Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM E162 Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
ASTM E662 Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice
ISO 535 Paper and board — Determination of water absorptiveness — Cobb method*, 2023-03-13 Update
ASTM D4727/D4727M-22 history
2022ASTM D4727/D4727M-22 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2017ASTM D4727/D4727M-17 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2015ASTM D4727/D4727M-15e1 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2015ASTM D4727/D4727M-15 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2012ASTM D4727/D4727M-12 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2007ASTM D4727/D4727M-07 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2005ASTM D4727/D4727M-05 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
2003ASTM D4727/D4727M-03 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
1998ASTM D4727/D4727M-98 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes