The information presented here is summary information only. For detailed information needed to run tests or determine specifications, please refer to the actual test method specifications or check with a technical expert on these tests.
| Specificaion No. | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM D1596 | Standard Test Method for Shock Absorbing Characteristics of Package Cushioning Materials | Used to develop dynamic cushioning curves for fabricated foams such as ETHAFOAM™ polyethylene foam. |
| ASTM D2221 | Standard Test Method for Creep Properties of Package Cushioning Materials | Used to determine the creep properties of package cushioning materials in bulk, sheet or molded form. |
| ASTM D3332 | Standard Test Methods for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, Using Shock Machines | Used to determine the fragility of products to be packaged for shipment in the distribution environment. |
| ASTM D3575 | Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers | Used to determine significant properties of cushioning made from olefin polymers or blends. |
| ASTM D4168 | Standard Test Methods for Transmitted Shock of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials | Used to develop transmitted shock curves for foam-in-place materials. |
| U.S. Federal Specification PPP-C-1752 | Cushioning Material, Packaging, Polyethylene Foam | Material requirements and test methods for polyethylene foams used in U.S. government packaging applications; includes anti-static and flame-retardant grades. Note: This was discontinued in 1997. |
| U.S. Military Specification MIL-B-81705 | Barrier Materials, Flexible, Electrostatic-Free, Heat Sealable | Specifications of flexible barrier materials (i.e., film, bags) for packaging devices sensitive to electrostatic discharge. |
| U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-26861 | Cushioning Material, Resilient Type, General | Classifies materials into classes and grades according to cushioning performance. |
| U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-48642 | Cushioning Material, Unicellular Polyethylene Foam (For Packaging Purposes) | Original U.S. government specification for polyethylene foam for packaging. (Canceled in 1974 and replaced with U.S. Federal Specification PPP-C-1752). |
| U.S. Military Specification MIL-P-26514 | Polyurethane Foam, Rigid or Flexible, for Packaging | Material requirements and test methods for polyurethane foams and foam products for U.S. military packaging applications. |
| CID-A-A-59135/CID-A-A-59136 | Material requirements and test methods for polyethylene foams used in U.S. government packaging applications; includes anti-static and flame-retardant grades. |