ASTM D4727/D4727M-07
Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes

Standard No.

ASTM D4727/D4727M-07

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4727/D4727M-12

Latest

ASTM D4727/D4727M-22

Scope

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D4727/D4727M-07 Referenced Document

• ASTM D3950 Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
• 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
• ASTM D5168 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
• ASTM D585 Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
• ASTM D6199 Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
• ASTM D685 Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
• 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

ASTM D4727/D4727M-07 history

• 2022 ASTM D4727/D4727M-22 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 2017 ASTM D4727/D4727M-17 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 2015 ASTM D4727/D4727M-15e1 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 2015 ASTM D4727/D4727M-15 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 2012 ASTM D4727/D4727M-12 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 2007 ASTM D4727/D4727M-07 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 2005 ASTM D4727/D4727M-05 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 2003 ASTM D4727/D4727M-03 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• 1998 ASTM D4727/D4727M-98 Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes