AS 1382—1974

Australian Standard
This is a free 6 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

GLASS MILK AND

CREAM BOTTLES OF THE
METAL FOIL CAP TYPE
(200-600 ml) CAPACITY

METRIC UNITS
 The following scientific, industrial and governmental organizations and departments
were officially represented on the committee entrusted with the preparation of this
standard:

Cream Industry Association of Victoria

Dairy Equipment Manufacturers Association
Dairy Industry Authority of N.S.W
Manufacturers and Handlers of Glass Milk Bottles
Market Milk Federation of Australia Ltd
National Standards Commission
South Australian Milk Board
Victorian Milk Distributors Association
This is a free 6 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

This standard, prepared by Committee DS/11, Glass Milk and Cream Bottles, was
approved on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia on
4 July 1974.

Review of Australian Standards. To keep abreast of progress in industry, Australian Standards are subject
to periodic review and are kept up to date by the issue of amendments or new editi ons as necessary. It is
important therefore that Standards users ensure that they are in possession of the latest edit ion, and any
amendments thereto.
Full detail s of all Australian Standards and related publi cati ons wil l be found in the Standards Australi a
Catalogue of Publications; this informati on is supplemented each month by the magazine ‘The Australi an
Standard’, which subscribing members receive, and which gives detail s of new publications, new edit ions
and amendments, and of withdrawn Standards.
Suggesti ons for improvements to Australian Standards, addressed to the head offi ce of Standards Australi a,
are welcomed. Noti fi cati on of any inaccuracy or ambiguity found in an Australian Standard should be made
without delay in order that the matter may be investigated and appropriate action taken.

The standard was issued in draft form for public review as DR 72163.
 AS 1382—1974

Australian Standard
This is a free 6 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

GLASS MILK AND

CREAM BOTTLES OF THE
METAL FOIL CAP TYPE
(200-600 ml CAPACITY)

First publi shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

(STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)
1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7262 0599 0
 AS 1382—1974 2

PREFACE

This standard for glass milk and cream bottles was prepared by the Association’s
Committee on Glass Milk and Cram Bottles in response to a request from the Market
Milk Federation of Australia. The impending change to metric milk packaging gave
impetus to the work which was carried out under the direction of the Dairying
Standards Board. Milk bottles of nominal capacities 200, 300 and 600 ml are specified
in this standard.
This is a free 6 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

In preparing this standard the Committee took into account the corresponding British,
South African, Indian, New Zealand and Israeli standards. Acknowledgment is made
in particular of the assistance in specifying capacity obtained from BS 1925:1962,
Capacity of Glass Milk Bottles.

Packaging legislation introduced to cover the conversion to the metric system of

weights and measures prescribes 100 ml as a legal packaging quantity for milk in
addition to the three quantities dealt with herein. The standard will be extended to
include this fourth size at a later stage. In the meantime, as the 1-litre bottle is still at
the design stage, it is the subject of a ‘standard for development’ published at the same
time as this standard.
 3 AS 1382—1974

CONTENTS

Page

SPECIFICATION
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 4
2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 4
3 Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
This is a free 6 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

4 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 4
5 Filling Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 5
6 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6
7 Form and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 6
8 Physical Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 7
9 Compliance with Physical Test Requirements .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 7
10 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8

APPENDICES
A Method of Assessing Variation in Thickness of Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B Test for Resistance to Thermal Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C Test for Resistance to Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
 AS 1382—1974 4

STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard Specification

for
GLASS MILK AND CREAM BOTTLES
OF THE METAL FOIL CAP TYPE
(200-600 ml CAPACITY)
This is a free 6 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

1 SCOPE. This specification prescribes leading dimensions, quality and

performance requirements for returnable glass milk and cream bottles of the metal foil
cap type in the following nominal capacities:

Milk bottles . . . . . . . . . 200, 300 and 600 ml

Cream bottle . . . . . . . . 300 ml.

Provision is made for milk bottles with locking rings of nominal external diameters of
35 or 38 mm. The locking ring for the cream bottle is nominally 44 mm external
diameter.
NOTE: Fig. 1 ill ustr ates some of the terms used in this specif ication.

2 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this specification the following definitions

apply:

Capacity — the volume of the contents of a bottle when filled to the filling level with
water at 20°C.

Sample — the bottles that have been selected at random from each batch for testing.

3 SAMPLING. The number of bottles in a sample shall be—

(i) 12 for bottles of 200 ml nominal capacity;

(ii) 16 for bottles of 300 ml or 600 ml nominal capacity.

The sample shall be taken by random selection from a batch of 1200 bottles for a
sample of 12, or from a batch of 1600 bottles for a sample of 16.

When the number of bottles in a lot is greater than that in the appropriate batch, the
lot shall be divided into batches and a sample taken from each batch. Any residual of
600 or 800 bottles or less, as appropriate, shall not be tested, but any residual of 601
or 801 bottles or more shall be regarded as a batch and shall be sampled accordingly.

4 GLASS.

4.1 Type. The bottles shall be made of flint (clear) soda-lime glass.

4.2 Distribution. When the bottles are examined for evenness of glass distribution
in the manner described in Appendix A, any variation in wall thickness over the wall
and base shall not exceed a ratio of 3:1.
 This is a free preview. Purchase the entire publication at the link below:

AS 1382-1974, Glass milk and cream bottles of the

metal foil cap type (200-600 mL capacity)
This is a free 6 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

Looking for additional Standards? Visit SAI Global Infostore

Subscribe to our Free Newsletters about Australian Standards® in Legislation; ISO, IEC, BSI and more
Do you need to Manage Standards Collections Online?
Learn about LexConnect, All Jurisdictions, Standards referenced in Australian legislation
Do you want to know when a Standard has changed?
Want to become an SAI Global Standards Sales Affiliate?

Learn about other SAI Global Services:

LOGICOM Military Parts and Supplier Database

Metals Infobase Database of Metal Grades, Standards and Manufacturers
Materials Infobase Database of Materials, Standards and Suppliers
Database of European Law, CELEX and Court Decisions

Need to speak with a Customer Service Representative - Contact Us