1.1 This test method covers the measurement of tensile strength at break (breaking strength) and stretch properties (elongation) for pressure-sensitive tapes and labels. It includes procedures for machine direction and cross direction, for high-strength filament reinforced backings and for high stretch backings. It also includes a procedure for obtaining force (“F” value) in conjunction with a specified elongation. These procedures employ a constant-rate-of-extension (CRE)-type testing machine.
1.2 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; conversions between measurement systems must be conducted carefully.
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 D3759/D3759M-05(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D3715/D3715M Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
ASTM D828 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM D3759/D3759M-05(2019) history
2019ASTM D3759/D3759M-05(2019) Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
2005ASTM D3759/D3759M-05(2011) Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
2005ASTM D3759/D3759M-05 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
2004ASTM D3759/D3759M-04 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
1996ASTM D3759/D3759M-96e1 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes