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ASTM D5445-21

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Standard Practice for Pictorial Markings for Handling of Goods

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1.1 This practice establishes a set of symbols to be used for marking of packages or containers to indicate special handling and storage requirements.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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.


4.1 Packages are often marked with handling instructions in the language of the country of origin. While this may safeguard the consignment to some extent, it is of little value for goods consigned to, or through, countries using different languages, and of no value at all if people unloading the packages are illiterate. Pictorial symbols offer the most likely means of conveying the consignor’s intention and their adoption will, therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incorrect handling. The use of pictorial symbols does not provide any guarantee of satisfactory handling; proper protective packaging is therefore of primary importance.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D5445
Publication Date Oct. 1, 2021
Language en - English
Page Count 16
Revision Level 21
Supercedes
Committee D10.11
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Oct. 1, 2021 D5445-21 Revision
Sept. 1, 2015 D5445-15 Revision
Nov. 1, 2011 D5445-11A Revision
Aug. 1, 2011 D5445-11 Revision
May 1, 2005 D5445-05 Revision
Aug. 10, 2003 D5445-03A Revision
May 10, 2003 D5445-03 Revision
June 10, 2002 D5445-02 Revision
April 10, 2001 D5445-98A Revision
April 10, 2001 D5445-01 Revision