< div class=" SectionLevel2" > < p class=" subsec1 cdone2" > < span class=" Head3 cdone" > 1.1< / span> & #x00a0 This specification covers paper-backed pressure-sensitive tapes used for light-duty packaging and masking.

< / div> < div class=" SectionLevel2" > < p class=" subsec1 cdone2" > < span class=" Head3 cdone" > 1.2< / span> & #x00a0 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents therefore, each system must be used independently, without combining values in any way.

< / div> < div class=" SectionLevel2" > < p class=" caveat cdone2" > < span class=" Head3 cdone" > 1.3< / span> & #x00a0 < span style=" font-style:normal font-weight:normal " class=" overriddenformat" > The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section < span class=" Body-link1 cdone" > 13< / span> , of this specification. < / span> 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

< / div> < div class=" SectionLevel2" > < p class=" WTOcaveat cdone2" > < span class=" Head3 cdone" > 1.4< / span> & #x00a0 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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