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New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods

Check here the list of TAPPI Technical Information Papers (TIPs) recently published:

TIP 0304-75 Checking the flute depth of corrugating rolls (Revised)

We extend our special appreciation to the following volunteers who served as Working Group Chairs in the recently published reviews of TAPPI TIPs:

Ken Kurtis - WGC for TIP 0304-75

Check here the list of TAPPI Useful Methods (UMs) recently published:

UM 823 Testing adhesives used in glued lap joints of corrugated fiberboard containers (Reaffirmed)

We extend our special appreciation to the following volunteers who served as Working Group Chairs in the recently published reviews of TAPPI Useful Methods:

John Buzzell – WGC for UM 823

Special note:  Documents appearing in the TAPPI online version of the Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are updated once a month (usually around the 30th). So, it is possible that there is a delay between the publication announcement and the posting online. If you are a subscriber to the online access to Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods and you are in a hurry for new documents that have not yet been posted, you can send a request for TIPs to tip@tappi.org or for Standards and Useful Methods to standards@tappi.org.

 
STAR of the Month

The TAPPI Standards Department is delighted to announce the publication of Useful Method 251 Permanganate Number of Pulp, marking the completion of the regular review process of Useful Methods publication! This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire working group and its members, whose efforts made this publication possible. Please see below for more details on this Useful Method.

This Useful Method provides for the determination of the relative “hardness” or bleachability of chemical pulps having a permanganate number below 35. This Useful Method covers two variations in a single procedure. One procedure is for low lignin content pulps having a permanganate number less than 20; and a second procedure is for higher lignin content pulps having permanganate numbers of between 20 and 35.

Date of Publication: January 31, 2025

Purchasing Link: https://imisrise.tappi.org/TAPPI/Products/01/UM/0104UM251.aspx

Working Group Members:
Don Guay, Chair, Ahlstrom
Todd Bolton, Solenis LLC
Ramakrishna Trovagunta, Solenis LLC
Walter Rantanen, SSG Integrated Paper Services Inc.

If you would like to share your experience with Standards, TIPs or ISO TC 6, please write to standards@tappi.org and the TAPPI Standards team will be happy to interview you.

 
TAPPI Standards in Ballot

Listed below are TAPPI Standards that have recently gone out for ballot to the corresponding Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG). The date in parentheses is the closing date for voting.

T 462 cm-16 Castor-oil penetration test for paper (April 06, 2025)
T 627 cm-16 Determination of titanium dioxide (April 06, 2025)

The TAPPI Standards regulations require public review of standards that are up for ballot. Send a message to standards@tappi.org if you want to request a copy of the draft in ballot. If you would like to participate in the SSIGs that review and vote on the Standards, please contact TAPPI Standards Department at standards@tappi.org.

 
TAPPI TIPs under review

Listed below are TAPPI TIPs that were recently submitted to the Working Group for review. The date when the Work Item was opened is shown for each TIP, as well as the Subject Category under which the TIP is assigned and the Working Group Chair's (WGC) name. The target completion date for the review of each TIP is one year after the opening of the Work Item. 

0304 – Process Control & Quality Assurance
March 12, 2025. TIP 0304-09 The edge crush test (ECT): its relationship to box compression and its derivation from containerboard edge stiffness. WGC: Working Group Chair Needed

0404 – Water Removal
March 12, 2025. TIP 0404-47 Paper machine performance guidelines. WGC: Richard Reese
March 12, 2025. TIP 0404-67 Paper machine doctor recommendations. WGC: Working Group Chair Needed

0416 – Steam & Power Energy Management
March 12, 2025. TIP 0416-03 Water quality and monitoring requirements for paper mill boilers operating with high purity feedwater. WGC: Working Group Chair Needed

If you would like to participate in the Working Group to review any of these TIPs, please write to tip@tappi.org.

 
SSIG Members Needed

The Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for the following Standards are in need of additional members. These groups may or may not have ballots currently open.

T 444 sp-21 Silver tarnishing by paper and paperboard
T 512 sp-21 Creasing of flexible packaging material paper specimens for testing
T 572 sp-21 Accelerated pollutant aging of printing and writing paper by pollution chamber exposure apparatus
T 573 sp-21 Accelerated temperature aging of printing and writing paper by dry oven exposure apparatus
T 1212 sp-21 Light sources for evaluating papers including those containing fluorescent whitening agents

Participating in a SSIG is free and open to anyone interested. Join now!

If no progress is made on balancing these SSIGs, then the respective methods may be considered for withdrawal at the next Q&SMC meeting. If you have an interest in becoming a member of either of these SSIGs please contact standards@tappi.org

 
Members for Working Groups of TIPs Needed

Volunteers for the following working groups of Technical Information Papers (TIPs) are needed.

All Working Groups of TIPs require a minimum of 3 TAPPI members from 3 different companies in order to review a TIP. The following TIPs do not have an assigned Working Group Chair (WGC) to initiate the review:

Working Group Chairs Needed:
TIP 0304-09 The edge crush test (ECT): its relationship to box compression and its derivation from containerboard edge stiffness
TIP 0404-20 Physical characterization of press fabrics: basis weight, air permeability, and pressure uniformity
TIP 0404-47 Paper machine performance guidelines
TIP 0404-67 Paper machine doctor recommendations
TIP 0416-03 Water quality and monitoring requirements for paper mill boilers operating with high purity feedwater
TIP 0502-20 Catalog of Stock Preparation Pilot Plants

Working Group Members Needed:
TIP 0304-09 The edge crush test (ECT): its relationship to box compression and its derivation from containerboard edge stiffness
TIP 0404-20 Physical characterization of press fabrics: basis weight, air permeability, and pressure uniformity
TIP 0404-47 Paper machine performance guidelines
TIP 0404-67 Paper machine doctor recommendations
TIP 0402-13 Guidelines for specification and inspection of electric resistance welded (ERW) and seamless boiler tube for critical and non-critical service
TIP 0502-20 Catalog of Stock Preparation Pilot Plants

If you would like to join a Working Group of a TIP, please write to tip@tappi.org for more information.

 
Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods Needed

Volunteers for the following working groups of Useful Methods (UMs) are needed. All Working Groups of UMs require a minimum of 3 TAPPI members from 3 different companies in order to review a UM. The following UMs do not have an assigned Working Group Chair (WGC) to initiate the review:

UM 3 Determination of useful fiber in bagasse
UM 23 Bulk density of wood chips
UM 213 Repulpability of splices/splicing tape
UM 221 Laboratory processing of pulp (plate refiner)
UM 240 Shive content of mechanical pulp (laboratory flat screen)
UM 242 Shive content of mechanical pulp (Somerville fractionator)
UM 253 Laboratory processing of pulp (ball or pebble-mill method)
UM 258 Laboratory processing of pulp (Kollergang method)
UM 555 Testing of grease-repellant treated paper

Working Group Members Needed:
UM 23   Bulk density of wood chips
UM 203 Freeness of pulp (Williams tester)
UM 213 Repulpability of splices/splicing tape
UM 240 Shive content of mechanical pulp (laboratory flat screen)
UM 242 Shive content of mechanical pulp (Somerville fractionator)
UM 253 Laboratory processing of pulp (ball or pebble-mill method)
UM 258 Laboratory processing of pulp (Kollergang method)
UM 542 Amount of coating on mineral-coated paper
UM 554 Polystyrene in paper products
UM 555 Testing of grease-repellant treated paper
UM 566 Wetting shipping sack paper for testing
UM 590 Creasing (using steel rules) of paperboard for water vapor transmission (WVTR) testing

If you would like to join a Working Group of a UM, please write to Standards@tappi.org for more information.

 
Standards Coming Up For Review

The system for review and development of TAPPI Standards requires an announcement of review dates so that any interested TAPPI parties may access the drafts, submit comments, and/or join the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) to cast an official vote.

Listed below are the Standards that will be up for review in 2025. The date indicated is the target date on which the draft will be distributed to the Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG) for that particular Standard. 

T 1215 sp-21 The determination of instrumental color differences (May 17, 2025)
T 257 sp-21 Sampling and preparing wood for analysis (May 17, 2025)
T 258 om-21 Basic density and moisture content of pulpwood (May 17, 2025)
T 272 sp-21 Forming handsheets for reflectance testing of pulp (sheet machine procedure) (May 17, 2025)
T 402 sp-21 Standard conditioning and testing atmospheres for paper, board, pulp handsheets, and related products (May 17, 2025)
T 414 om-21 Internal tearing resistance of paper (Elmendorf-type method) (May 17, 2025)
T 437 om-21 Dirt in paper and paperboard (May 17, 2025)
T 454 om-21 Turpentine test for voids in glassine and greaseproof papers (May 17, 2025)
T 512 sp-21 Creasing of flexible packaging material paper specimens for testing (May 17, 2025)
T 529 om-21 Surface pH measurement of paper (May 17, 2025)
T 537 om-21 Dirt count in paper and paperboard (optical character recognition - OCR) (May 17, 2025)
T 556 om-21 Bending resistance of paper and paperboard by single-point bending methods (May 17, 2025)
T 560 om-21 CIE whiteness and tint of paper and paperboard (d/0 geometry, C/2 illuminant/observer) (May 17, 2025)
T 562 om-21 CIE whiteness and tint of paper and paperboard (45/0 geometry, C/2 illuminant/observer) (May 17, 2025)
T 563 om-21 Equivalent black area (EBA) and count of visible dirt in pulp, paper and paperboard by image analysis (May 17, 2025)
T 657 sp-21 Sampling of fillers and pigments (May 17, 2025)
T 826 om-21 Short span compressive strength of containerboard (May 17, 2025)
T 829 om-21 Score quality test (May 17, 2025)
T 831 om-21 Water absorption of corrugating medium: water drop penetration test (May 17, 2025)
T 462 cm-16 Castor-oil penetration test for paper (May 18, 2025)
T 627 cm-16 Determination of titanium dioxide (May 18, 2025)
T 1212 sp-21 Light sources for evaluating papers including those containing fluorescent whitening agents (October 14, 2025)
T 200 sp-21 Laboratory beating of pulp (Valley beater method) (October 14, 2025)
T 213 om-21 Dirt in pulp - chart method (October 14, 2025)
T 220 sp-21 Physical testing of pulp handsheets (October 14, 2025)
T 222 om-21 Acid insoluble lignin in wood and pulp (October 14, 2025)
T 227 om-21 Freeness of pulp (Canadian standard method) (October 14, 2025)
T 248 sp-21 Laboratory beating of pulp (PFI mill method) (October 14, 2025)
T 259 om-21 Species identification of nonwood plant fibers (October 14, 2025)
T 277 sp-21 Macro stickies content in pulp: the “pick-up” method (October 14, 2025)
T 278 sp-21 Pulp screening (Valley-type screening device) (October 14, 2025)
T 411 om-21 Thickness (caliper) of paper, paperboard, and combined board (October 14, 2025)
T 425 om-21 Opacity of paper (15/d geometry, illuminant A/2 degrees, 89% reflectance backing and paper backing) (October 14, 2025)
T 428 om-21 Hot water extractable acidity or alkalinity of paper (October 14, 2025)
T 444 sp-21 Silver tarnishing by paper and paperboard (October 14, 2025)
T 448 om-21 Water vapor transmission rate of paper and paperboard at 23 degrees C and 50% RH (October 14, 2025)
T 459 om-21 Surface strength of paper (wax pick test) (October 14, 2025)
T 460 om-21 Air resistance of paper (Gurley method) (October 14, 2025)
T 465 sp-21 Static creasing of paper for water vapor transmission tests (October 14, 2025)
T 476 om-21 Abrasion loss of paper and paperboard (Taber-type method) (October 14, 2025)
T 541 om-21 Internal bond strength of paperboard (z-direction tensile) (October 14, 2025)
T 564 sp-21 Transparent chart for the estimation of defect size (October 14, 2025)
T 566 om-21 Bending resistance (stiffness) of paper (Taber-type tester in 0 to 10 Taber stiffness unit configuration) (October 14, 2025)
T 572 sp-21 Accelerated pollutant aging of printing and writing paper by pollution chamber exposure apparatus (October 14, 2025)
T 573 sp-21 Accelerated temperature aging of printing and writing paper by dry oven exposure apparatus (October 14, 2025)
T 577 om-21 Score bend test (October 14, 2025)
T 650 om-21 Solids content of black liquor (October 14, 2025)
T 844 om-21 Determining construction (nominal basis weight) of corrugated board (October 14, 2025)
T 800 cm-16 Drum test for fiberboard shipping containers (revolving hexagonal drum) (October 19, 2025)

Any interested individuals who wish to be part of the voting for any Standard should send a message to standards@tappi.org and request voting membership on the corresponding SSIG, prior to the target ballot date, if possible. Anyone who joins the SSIG before the target balloting date will receive a notice of the ballot.

 
U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6

Please note that the next U.S. TAG TC 6 meeting will be held virtually and is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST. The agenda will be distributed for review a few weeks in advance

If you would like to know more or join the U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6, please write to isotc6@tappi.org.

 
General Announcements

Getting started is easy. Do you have just a general idea for a Standard, or are you farther along and have a substantial draft? If you just have a general idea for a Standard or TIP, complete the New Idea Submission form. TAPPI will review your idea and identify an appropriate committee or group to work on your suggestion. If you are further along, send an initial draft to standards@tappi.org. From there, the TAPPI Standards Manager will guide you through the appropriate process to finalize and approve the new document.

Withdrawal of Useful Method UM 579

UM 579 Water repellence of paper and boards has been withdrawn due to technical issues. Withdrawn Useful Methods that have been reviewed in accordance with the 2010 Useful Methods Guidelines or later editions of the Guidelines are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers. Anyone wishing to open a Work Item for reinstatement of withdrawn Useful Method should contact standards@tappi.org. 

Withdrawal of Useful Method UM 205

UM 205 Dirt in pulp (measured by transmitted light) has been withdrawn due to technical issues. Withdrawn Useful Methods that have been reviewed in accordance with the 2010 Useful Methods Guidelines or later editions of the Guidelines are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers. Anyone wishing to open a Work Item for reinstatement of withdrawn Useful Method should contact standards@tappi.org.

 
Did You Know

... that to participate in the balloting process for TAPPI Standards you must sign up for the Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs)? Drafts are available for anyone to review, but to vote you must be a member of the SSIG. Each Standard has its own SSIG – so you have to sign up for each Standard that you have an interest in. Links to all of the SSIGs (by subject category) can be found on the SSIG Join Page. When you click on a Subject Category, it will display links to related SSIGs.

 
Acronyms You May Need to Know

For details on these commonly used acronyms in the development of TAPPI Standards and TIPs, please see the Standards Guidelines and the TIP Guidelines, or send your questions to standards@tappi.org.

TIP = Technical Information Paper
Q&SMC = Quality and Standards Management Committee
SSIG = Standard-Specific Interest Group
SARG = Standards Advisory Review Group
WI = Work Item
WG = Working Group
WGC = Working Group Chair
om = Official Method
pm = Provisional Method
sp = Standard Practice
cm = Classical Method
ss = Standard Specification
sg = Standard Guideline
gl = Standard Glossary
wd = Withdrawn Standard
UM = Useful Method

 

 
Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods

Details on how to search and order TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods can be found on the TAPPI website’s Search and Order page.

All individual TIPs or Standards are available for electronic or paper delivery. For electronic delivery, the documents are e-mailed in PDF format.  Hard copy documents can be mailed or faxed, but shipping and handling costs will apply.

For Individual TIPs, order Item Number: 0108____ (Insert TIP number)

For Individual Standards, order Item Number: 0104T____ (Insert Standard number)

For individual Useful Methods, order item number: 0104UM_____ (Insert UM number)

List price: $53; TAPPI member price: $35. There are no shipping or handling charges for electronic documents.

The TAPPI CD of Standards, TIPs, and UMs has been discontinued since 2021.  An Individual or Company License for access to the continually updated collection of Standards, TIPs, and UMs via the web is the best way to always have a current set of documents accessible. A print-on-demand version of either the Standards, TIPs, or UMs, current and updated as of the date printed, is also available.

For information and quotes on company licenses, contact TAPPI Press (press@tappi.org) or +1-770-209-7277. For regular orders (including individual online licenses), contact Member Connection at 1-800-332-8686 (US), 1-800-446-9431 (Canada), or +1-770-446-1400 (international), or order online at www.tappi.org.

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