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Abstract

Specifies the use of closures for various types of containers made of different materials such as bottles, cans, jars and tubes, generally less than 5 L capacity. It applies to closures such as bungs, lids, plugs, seals, strives and stoppers but excludes seamed ends and lever lids on metal cans.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee PK-025 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 11 November 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee PK-025:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation
Canmakers Institute of Australia
Printing Industries Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard provides guidelines for the selection and use of closures for various types of containers made of different materials, such as bottles, cans, jars and tubes, generally less than 5 L capacity. It applies to closures such as bungs, caps, corks, lids, plugs, seals, strives and stoppers but excludes seamed ends and lever lids on metal cans.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 27/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
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Committee	PK-025
Supersedes	DR 05272 AS 2400.22-1985