ASTM D5181-91(1997)e1
Historical Standard: ASTM D5181-91(1997)e1 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Matter by the GA-CAT Comprehensive Abrasion Tester
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ASTM D5181
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the abrasion resistance of printed matter using a GA-CAT Comprehensive Abrasion Tester.
1.2 This test method is applicable to packaging labels, book, catalog, and magazine covers, bar codes, corrugated boxes, and other containers having applied graphics on any flat substrate.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E171 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging
Keywords
abrasion; abrasiveness; printed matter; printing inks; smudging; Abrasion resistance; Bar codes/coding; Book covers; Corrugated board/fiberboard materials/applications; Fiberboard containers; GA-CAT abrasion tester; Graphical presentation of data; Labels/labeling; Magazine covers; Packing/packaging materials/systems; Printed matter; Printing inks/vehicles; Smudge;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 37.100.10 (Reproduction equipment)
DOI: 10.1520/D5181-91R97E01
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