Standard Specification for Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-11-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

08-04-2016

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

This specification covers the thread configuration and dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type closures, having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.).

Committee	D 20
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	17
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 2911/D2911M : 2016 : R2023
Supersedes	ASTM D 2911 : 2010

1.1This specification covers the thread configuration and dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type closures, having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.). Included are tolerances for bottle capacity and body dimensions.

1.2Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8 of this specification. 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.

Note 1:There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D 1898 : 1968 : R1989	Standard Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)
ASTM D 618 : 2013	Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ASTM D 618 : 2021	Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing