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    ASTM D996

    Packaging and Distribution Environments Terminology

    Summary

    This standard identifies and defines commonly used and technical terminology associated with packaging and distribution environments. Terms are grouped by application and common concepts.

    *Please note that the above information is a summary of ASTM D996. Please refer to the ASTM website for full details.

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