ASTM D5634-01
Standard Guide for Selection of Permanent and Durable Offset and Book Papers
- Standard No.
- ASTM D5634-01
- Release Date
- 2001
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D5634-01(2006)
- Latest
- ASTM D5634-01(2006)
- Scope
1.1 This guide covers offset and book papers, both coated and uncoated, used in the preparation of permanent records. Permanent records usually are expected to last several hundred years in a records repository, with little change in properties that affect readibility or handling, although some records are expected to have shorter lifetimes.
1.2 Acidic materials incorporated in paper during manufacture (for example, rosin-alum sizing) contribute to deterioration. It has been shown (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) that the life expectancy of uncoated papers is an approximate function of the pH of an aqueous extract of the paper.
1.3 The following would be expected to contribute significantly to the life expectancy of books and documents: the use of papers with controlled acidity or of papers manufactured under neutral or alkaline conditions, especially papers with a calcium carbonate filler that absorbs acidic gases from the atmosphere or can neutralize acidic materials formed in the aging of paper.
1.4 Three pH levels reflecting three levels of life expectancy are outlined in this guide. As one cannot rely on pH alone as an indicator of stability, minimum retentions of properties after accelerated aging at 90176C and 50% relative humidity are suggested for the three levels of life expectancy.
1.5 In selecting papers for permanent records, papers with acceptable durability are evaluated for life expectancy through accelerated aging.
1.6 This guide should be used in the purchase of paper for permanent records.
1.7 This guide is based on the use of fiber sources used in the production of paper that contains no more than 1% lignin for papers used in archives, libraries, and other permanent records. However, under proper conditions (see X1.8) paper containing more than 1% lignin may be employed for many other end uses in paper for records that are required to have a substantial life expectancy.
1.8 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 D5634-01 Referenced Document
- ASTM D1030 Standard Test Method for Fiber Analysis of Paper and Paperboard
- ASTM D1968 Standard Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
- ASTM D2176 Standard Test Method for Folding Endurance of Paper by the M.I.T. Tester
- ASTM D3424 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter
- ASTM D4714 Standard Test Method for Determination of Effect of Moist Heat (50 % Relative Humidity and 90C) on Properties of Paper and Board
- ASTM D4988 Standard Test Method for Determination of Alkalinity of Paper as Calcium Carbonate (Alkaline Reserve of Paper)
- ASTM D5625 Standard Test Method for Measuring Length, Width, and Squareness of Sheeted Paper and Paper Products
- ASTM D585 Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
- ASTM D589 Standard Test Method for Opacity of Paper (15&176; Diffuse Illuminant A, 89 % Reflectance Backing and Paper Backing)
- ASTM D644 Standard Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying
- ASTM D646 Standard Test Method for Grammage of Paper and Paperboard (Mass Per Unit Area)
- ASTM D689 Standard Test Method for Internal Tearing Resistance of Paper
- ASTM D828 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
- ISO 5630-1 Paper and board; accelerated ageing; part 1: dry heat treatment at 105 °C
- ISO 5630-3 Paper and board - Accelerated ageing - Part 3: Moist heat treatment at 80 °C and 65 % relative humidity
- ISO 9706 Information and documentation - Paper for documents - Requirements for permanence
ASTM D5634-01 history
- 2001 ASTM D5634-01(2006) Standard Guide for Selection of Permanent and Durable Offset and Book Papers
- 2001 ASTM D5634-01 Standard Guide for Selection of Permanent and Durable Offset and Book Papers
- 1996 ASTM D5634-96 Standard Guide for Selection of Permanent and Durable Offset and Book Papers
