A-A-1689 Tape, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (Plastic Film)This commercial item description covers pressure-sensitive adhesive tape designed for sealing out moisture and sealing interior packaging. In addition to the above uses, Type I, Class 2 tape can also be used for color coding and identification and Type II tape can be used where marking or printing is required.

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2. Requirements and Test Methods

	Requirement				Test Method
	Type I		Type II
	Min.	Max.	Min.	Max.
Adhesion oz./in. width (min.)	15	___	15	___	ASTM D 3330 Procedure A
Tensile lbs./in. width (min.)	12	��___	12	___	ASTM D 3759
Water Vapor Transmission Rate g./100 sq. in./ 24 hr.	__	5.5	__	5.5	ASTM D 3833

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3. Quality Assurance

Sampling for Examination and Testing shall be in accordance with Section 6 of ASTM D 3715 with an AQL of 4 percent defective. The sample unit shall be one roll of tape.

Inspection for Packaging, Packing, and Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-105D and Change Notice 2 using the sampling plans specified below.

Inspection Level S-2 with an AQL of 4.0 percent defective. The sample unit shall be one fully prepared shipping container.

4. Preparation for delivery

Packaging, packing and marking of the tapes shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order.

5. Application for copies of technical documents referenced herein:

The issue date in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall be apply.

ASTM standard test methods can be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials; 1916 Race Street; Philadelphia, PA 19103.

MIL-STD-105 is available from Naval Publications and Forms Center; 5801 Tabor Avenue; Philadelphia, PA, 19120.

6. Ordering Data

Purchasers should specify the type, class, width, length and color of tape desired.