1.1 This specification covers paper-backed pressuresensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently, without combining values in any way.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 13, 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.
1.4 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 D6123/D6123M-97(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM D3121 Standard Test Method for Tack of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives by Rolling Ball
ASTM D3330/D3330M Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
ASTM D3611 Standard Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
ASTM D3652/D3652M Standard Test Method for Thickness of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
ASTM D3715/D3715M Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
ASTM D3759/D3759M Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
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 D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ISO 9002 Quality systems — Model for quality assurance in production, installation and servicing — Technical Corrigendum 1
ASTM D6123/D6123M-97(2020) history
2020ASTM D6123/D6123M-97(2020) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking
1997ASTM D6123/D6123M-97(2012) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking
1997ASTM D6123/D6123M-97(2007) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking
1997ASTM D6123/D6123M-97(2003) Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking
1997ASTM D6123/D6123M-97 Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Light-Duty Packaging and General Purpose Masking