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Cetie DT Series – General Technical Data Sheets
The DT series is a comprehensive collection of general technical data sheets developed by Cetie to support standardisation and best practices in the glass and PET packaging industries.
These documents address a wide range of essential topics, including:
- Dimensional standards and tolerances for bottles, jars, and flaconnage, covering height, diameter, verticality, mouth–base parallelism, and brimful capacity.
- Use and reuse guidelines for glass containers, including returnability, hygiene, cleaning, labelling, and sealing system compatibility.
- Strength and performance testing, such as impact resistance, vertical load, leakage, compressibility, and decorative surface durability.
- Surface treatment and manufacturing quality controls, including carbonation pressure handling, hot- and cold-end coatings, and production hygiene.
- Laser marking and recyclability, with technical guidance on laser coding placement and label separation for glass recycling.
- Terminology and glossaries for glass containers, PET neck finishes, plastic closures, cork devices, spray pumps, and sealing systems.
- Design features such as spotting bars, locating dimples, rice grains, and support ledges to improve bottle alignment and functionality.
- Cross-references to international standards, helping align Cetie documentation with ISO, EN, and EU directives (e.g., SUP Directive 2018/0172).
Whether you're designing, manufacturing, filling, or reusing packaging, these data sheets offer a reliable technical foundation for achieving consistency, safety, and quality in packaging solutions.
DT02.00 - Standard tolerances for glass containers
01/01/1974
- Latest update 01/02/2020
This data sheet provides information on tolerances for non-measuring container bottles of circular and non-circular cross-sections as well as dimensional tolerances (height, diameter, verticality, and base–mouth parallelism of the finish).
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DT03.00 - Dimensional relationships for a normal glass bottle
01/11/2002
- Latest update 22/06/2016
DT04.00 - Definition of conditions of use of glass bottles
01/06/1978
This data sheet defines the conditions of use of glass bottles.
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DT06.00 - Standard European tolerances for normal wide mouth glass jars
01/08/1998
This data sheet defines the standard European tolerances for normal wide-mouth glass jars.
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DT07.00 - Dimensional relationships for normal wide mouth glass jars
01/02/1990
- Latest update 22/06/2016
This data sheet provides dimensional proportions of a typical wide-mouth jar made of glass.
It does not limit any other types of jars.
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DT08.00 - Special strength properties of new glass bottles
01/03/1980
- Latest update 02/10/2023
This data sheet defines additional testing for the evaluation of designs of new bottles. All new designs should be able to satisfy the Strength requirements below.
If the requirements are not fulfilled, then an investigation as to the root cause should be made.
Continuation of testing may take ...
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DT09.00 - Factors to convert the mass of water (in g) to true volume (in ml), as required by the « measuring container » Directive (75/107/ECC)
02/10/1989
- Latest update 06/06/2022
This data sheet is aimed to give information for converting the mass of water (in g) to true volume (in ml) as requested by the measuring container directive (75/107/EEC).
The capacity of a glass container from the mass of water filling the container is calculated and adjusted by a density ...
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DT10.00 - Fill level at 20° for std iii 33cl, bs 33cl and bs 25cl bottles
01/10/1989
This data sheet defines the fill level at 20° for standard iii 33cl, bs 33cl and bs 25cl bottles.
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DT11.00 - Standards & procedures for the control of manufacture of bottles for beverages with a carbonation level greater than 2g CO2/l
01/01/1989
- Latest update 09/07/2020
This data sheet describes the standards and procedures for the control of the manufacture of bottles designed to contain beverages with a carbonation level greater than 2 g CO2/l.
The method for their use is described in section 2.
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DT12.00 - General guidelines for preparation of glass containers quality specifications
01/09/1992
- Latest update 06/06/2022
The aim of this data sheet is to assist customers in the construction of meaningful specifications for the manufacturing and filling of glass containers.
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DT13.00 - Glass containers - Surface treatment
01/04/1992
- Latest update 01/06/2024
The application of surface treatment preserves glass strength and improves glass handling throughout manufacture and filling.
The outer surface of a glass container may be treated to reduce friction and to improve resistance to abrasion.
Surface coatings are applied at two stages:
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DT14.00 - Guidelines for the use of glass containers
01/01/1998
Glass containers are designed, manufactured, and tested by the glass manufacturer to ensure that with proper use the containers will give a satisfactory and safe service throughout their intended life.
Glass containers are produced in accordance with the relevant Cetie data sheets or their ...
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DT14.01 - Guidelines for the use of returnable glass containers
11/01/2021
This data sheet gives guidelines for the use of returnable glass containers.
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DT14.10 - Characteristics of a glass container to be returnable
11/01/2023
This document aims to define the characteristics of a glass container to be returnable.
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DT14.11 - Reuse of Glass containers - Recommendations for labels, closing systems, and crates
01/03/2023
After the washing step, the label and the glue should be completely removed from the container. This document presents the recommendations to achieve it in good conditions. Sleeves are not considered in this document. Complete sleeves are not glued onto the bottle, they would need special ...
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DT14.12 - Reuse - Hygiene and cleanliness
01/03/2023
This document aims to define the hygiene requirements for a glass container to be returnable.
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DT15.00 - Flaconnage - Standard tolerances
01/01/1996
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet identifies references to standard tolerances and test methods for flaconnage products made of molded glass. It also provides a definition of "flaconnage". These values are consistent with those given in standard ISO 12818 - GLASS PACKAGING - STANDARD TOLERANCES FOR ...
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DT15.01 - Flaconnage - Brimful capacity tolerances
01/01/1996
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives the recommended brimful capacity for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
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DT15.02 - Flaconnage - Height tolerances
01/01/1996
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives the recommended height tolerances for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
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DT15.03 - Flaconnage - Diameter and width tolerances
01/01/1996
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet provides the recommended diameter and width tolerances for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
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DT15.04 - Flaconnage - Verticality tolerances
01/01/1996
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives the definition of the verticality and recommended tolerances of verticality for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass.
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DT15.05 - Flaconnage - Glass finish planarity tolerances - Practical values in use in the industry
01/12/2013
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives the recommended planarity tolerances for the finishes of flaconnage containers made of moulded glass.
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DT15.06 - Flaconnage - Mouth-base parallelism tolerances - Practical values in use in the industry
01/12/2013
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives the recommended tolerances of mouth-base parallelism for flaconnage containers made of moulded glass.
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DT15.51 - Flaconnage - Testing procedure: Glass finish planarity measurement method
16/12/2013
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives the definition of the planarity of a finish for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass, and test procedures for its measurement. The planarity of the upper surface of top finish must comply with the requirements of the sealing system to be used on the glass container in ...
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DT15.52 - Flaconnage - Testing procedure: Measurement of mouth-base parallelism
16/12/2013
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives test procedures to measure mouth-base parallelism for flaconnage articles made of moulded glass. The parallelism of the upper surface of the finish with respect to the base bearing surface should comply with the requirements of the closure system to be used on the glass ...
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DT15.53 - Flaconnage - Testing procedure - Leakage test
16/05/2013
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet describes a standard testing procedure to evaluate the liquid tightness of the glass closure system for flaconnage subject to normal handling conditions, storage and transport. It may provide also an indication of gas tightness into or out of the container where this is required. ...
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DT15.54 - Flaconnage - Testing procedure - Resistance to vertical load
16/05/2013
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet defines a test method to evaluate the resistance to vertical loading of flacons made of moulded glass. This test is intended to simulate vertical load to which containers may be subject both during capping operations and during storage and transport.
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DT15.55 - Flaconnage - Testing procedure - Verticality
27/05/2015
- Latest update 23/04/2018
This data sheet gives recommended test methods for the determination of the verticality of glass flaconnage articles with complementary information to those described in EN 29008/ISO 9008 GLASS BOTTLE - VERTICALITY - TEST METHOD
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DT16.00 - Hygiene precautions - Recommendations for glass containers manufacturers
01/01/2000
- Latest update 15/11/2021
Where glass containers are being produced for the packaging of food, drink or pharmaceutical products the following hygiene precautions are recommended for consideration by glass manufacturers who do not already have equivalent and established Company rules on hygiene and where there is no ...
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DT18.00 - General requirements on PET neck finishes
03/06/2022
- Latest update 05/07/2024
This document aims to define the general requirements of Cetie PET neck finishes in which the seal is performed on one, two or all three of the top, side and inside surfaces.
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DT19.00 - Recessed labelling spotting bar
01/01/1998
- Latest update 06/06/2022
This document specifies the dimensions of a spotting bar used on mechanical device to stop the bottle in rotation and glue the label at a specific position.
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DT19.01 - Standards for labelling spotting bars
07/05/2021
This document defines the designs of side and base bars for the alignment of glass containers. These constructions are adapted to the locking devices used in practice.
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DT20.00 - Locating dimple for flaconnage
01/01/2000
- Latest update 22/11/2024
This document specifies the design for the orientation dimples for round glass container decoration or label application. Three standard sizes are proposed in the below drawings to fit with the container overall dimensions.
Other designs can be applied depending on the decorating machine.
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DT20.10 - Ramp locating system for flaconnage
01/01/2002
- Latest update 22/11/2024
Drawings of various ramps locating systems for flaconnage.
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DT21.00 - Flaconnage - Glass neck finishes
01/01/2004
- Latest update 15/09/2023
This data sheet categorises and lists various glass neck finishes used in flaconnage. For flaconnage definition, see Cetie document DT15.00 - FLACONNAGE - STANDARD TOLERANCES.
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DT22.00 - Depressed thread
- Latest update 25/11/2013
This data sheet specifies the profiles of thread for all the screw neck finishes for metallic, plastic, and metallo-plastic closures. The depressed threads could be used on continuous thread finishes to reduce the thread depth at and adjacent to the mould parting line. Depressed threads are only ...
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DT23.01 - Glass container nomenclature
01/05/2004
- Latest update 01/06/2021
This data sheet gives in different languages the main parts of a glass container.
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DT23.02 - Glass finish glossary and nomenclature
01/01/2004
- Latest update 04/12/2020
This data sheet identifies the different elements of glass bottle or jar neck finishes and provides the corresponding nomenclature in different languages.
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DT23.03 - PET finishes glossary and nomenclature
10/02/2016
- Latest update 25/11/2020
This data sheet identifies the different parts of PET neck finishes and defines a standard nomenclature for the main dimensions according to that proposed by ISBT (https://www.isbt.com/) and consistent with the standard EN 16063 - PACKAGING - RIGID PLASTIC CONTAINERS - NOMENCLATURE OF PLASTIC ...
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DT23.04 - Plastic closure glossary and nomenclature
18/08/2016
- Latest update 01/07/2024
This data sheet identifies and proposes standard terms to describe different features of plastic screw closures and provides the nomenclature of the main characteristic dimensions. Main types of seal and tamper-evident features are also described. The document covers flat-top screw closures both ...
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DT23.05 - Spray pump nomenclature
11/06/2021
This data sheet identifies the different parts of spray pumps: crimped, clip-on, or screw ones.
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DT23.10 - Construction of the support ledge
01/06/2021
This data sheet aims to specify the best way of adapting the support ledge (SL) diameter. It highlights the relation between the X dimension and the support ledge diameter, especially when the latter is optional.
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DT24.00 - Specifications for hand-held crown bottle opener
01/04/2002
This data sheet specification requirement for crown bottle openers designed for the standard 26 mm crown closures specified in Cetie data sheet EC1.02 - 26 MILLIMETRE CROWN CAP (1), to suit the glass bottle finishes specified in Cetie data sheets GME13.01 - 26H180 CROWN FINISH (2) and GME13.02 - ...
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DT25.00 - Recommendations for design of cork removal devices
01/03/2002
- Latest update 02/10/2023
This data sheet gives recommendations for the design of devices for removing corks from wine bottles. Corks can be made of cork or plastic/synthetic material.
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DT26.00 - Glossary of glass container visual critical defects
01/10/2007
- Latest update 18/05/2020
This document is a non-exhaustive list of examples of visual critical defects. It constitutes a general datasheet for all containers of all types, except those for cosmetics and perfumes. It does not preclude specific requirements agreed between bottlers and suppliers at a customer level.
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DT26.01 - Glossary of glass containers visual defects
01/10/2007
- Latest update 06/06/2022
This glossary is proposed as an aid to identify visual defects. It constitutes a general data sheet for glass containers of all types, except those for cosmetics and perfumes. Separately, if values of severity are required for particular features, such values should be agreed between the ...
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DT26.02 - Glossary of reusable glass container visual damages
26/07/2023
This document is a non-exhaustive list of examples of visual defects for returnable glass and PET bottles. It constitutes a general data sheet for all containers of all types, except those for cosmetics and perfumes. It does not preclude specific requirements agreed between bottlers and ...
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DT26.10 - Glossary of glass container visual critical defects for cosmetics & perfumes
01/01/2009
- Latest update 29/07/2020
This document is a non-exhaustive list of examples of Critical and Major A defects. It constitutes a general data sheet for containers for cosmetics and perfumes. It does not preclude specific requirements agreed between customers and suppliers.
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DT27.00 - Cross-relationships between Cetie documents and international standards
03/11/2005
- Latest update 23/01/2024
This data sheet makes out cross-relationships between various Cetie documents against international standards or projects of International and European standards to date.
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DT28.00 - Laser marking on glass containers at cold end and at filling operation
01/07/2008
- Latest update 17/02/2021
This data sheet gives the areas to avoid for the marking of laser codes on glass bottles and jars. Marking in these areas may have an adverse effect on the strength of the container depending on the applied stress.
This data sheet applies only to laser marking at the cold end or at the customer ...
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DT29.00 - Flaconnage - General application torques
01/03/2007
- Latest update 15/09/2022
This data sheet specifies general application torque values for plastic closures used with glass containers for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and toiletry products.
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Specific values should be sought from closure and liner manufacturers for particular uses. Child Resistant Closures (Press ...
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DT30.00 - Colour measurement of glass packaging
01/07/2008
- Latest update 20/05/2021
This data sheet aims to:
Advise basic knowledge of colorimetry or (colorimetric measurement);
Specify the important points for a color measurement;
Propose a reference for color measurement of glass packaging.
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DT31.00 - Main types of sealing on glass containers
01/06/2004
- Latest update 23/01/2024
This document is a non-exhaustive list of the main types of sealing for glass bottles and jars, used for the packing of beverages, food products and flaconnage products (cosmetic and pharmacy). It also lists corresponding reference documents concerning the particular finishes. For finishes used ...
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DT32.00 - Volume calculation
19/01/2013
- Latest update 19/05/2021
This data sheet gives a common reference frame for the calculation of the brimful volume of a glass container as it is presented in the specification drawings. It applies to all cylindrical jars and bottles made of glass, manufactured on automatic machines. It enables a standardised volume ...
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DT33.00 - Impact test
01/04/2015
- Latest update 06/06/2022
Test to predict the glass container resistance to impact breakage in service, by multiple point impacts on empty samples, commonly carried out with a pendulum impact tester. Three usual forms of this test are considered, according to the objective:
Determination of the impact resistance of a ...
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DT34.00 - Test method of compressibility and elastic recovery
18/07/2017
- Latest update 19/07/2017
Elastic recovery and compressibility comparative measurements of the liner material.
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DT35.00 - Flaconnage - Label area planarity test
06/06/2017
- Latest update 15/10/2020
The presence of deformations of the surface of a label area can be the cause of aesthetic defects (presence of bubbles underneath, folds, etc.) when applying the label. This procedure describes a standard testing method for assessing the deformation of a glass surface on which a label is ...
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DT35.01 - Flaconnage - Resistance to dynamic vertical load - Test procedure
02/10/2017
The aim of this test is to check how an article resists to vertical compression or snapping for an assembly.
The principle is to apply a vertical force to the tested element, using a cylinder that can be adjusted to conditions simulating as much as possible those used in industry.
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DT35.02 - Flaconnage - Finish non-concentricity
13/10/2022
This document aims to define specifications for off-centring of finishes
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DT36.00 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Resistance to immersion in water
27/03/2018
- Latest update 08/12/2022
The aim is to assess the resistance of the decorative elements or lacquering of a glass flacon to periods of immersion in water.
The principle involves immersing the tested component in water for 6 hours at ambient temperature and then performing an adherence test.
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DT36.01 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Abrasion test - Linear abraser
28/09/2020
- Latest update 25/02/2022
The abrasion resistance test is used to determine the level of degradation of a decorative glass flacon against the friction of a rough material.
It should be mentioned that other abrasion tests exist, such as the sand test, the corrugated cardboard test, or the 3D blender test.
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DT36.02 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Sun test
29/09/2020
- Latest update 28/06/2022
The aim is to assess the loss of colour of an article exposed to sunlight over time.
The principle is to expose the articles for 72 hours in a device that sends out radiation corresponding to daylight and to compare the colour with a reference area not exposed to sunlight.
This test applies to ...
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DT36.03 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Colour evaluation
29/09/2020
- Latest update 08/12/2022
This test aims at evaluating the conformity of the colour.
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DT36.04 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Vibration test
18/03/2021
- Latest update 03/10/2022
This test applies to all glass articles (bare or decorated) intended to be transported on pallets.
The aim of this test is to check their resistance to packaging constraints that may cause damage (scratches, rubbing, etc.).
This test is also the opportunity to assess the effect of the ...
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DT36.05 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Handbag test
22/02/2022
This test applies to all articles intended to be contained in a handbag.
The aim of this test is to check their resistance to friction that may cause damage (scratches, rubbing, etc.).
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DT36.06 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Holding of collage
04/10/2022
The purpose is to check the resistance of assembly bonding permanently over time. To do this, assembly ageing is simulated by placing the assembled components in a climatic chamber and combined cycle program. If the bonding assembly is likely to be in contact with an alcohol bulk, the aging will ...
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DT37.00 - Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Resistance to bulk
05/04/2018
- Latest update 23/09/2022
The aim is to assess, with a unique test, the resistance over time of the decorative elements or lacquering of a glass flacon to exposure to bulk. This test is the result of a harmonisation work of all the existing methods in the industry. It is up to the customer to adopt this method or to ...
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DT38.00 - Roll-on pilferproof closure: Removal torque - Test method
02/05/2018
This document provides a test method to measure the removal torque for ROPP closures applied to glass finishes.
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DT39.00 - Procedure and specifications for establishing conformity with article 6 of the SUP directive
12/03/2019
- Latest update 04/04/2019
The present data sheet is developed as collective input from Cetie to feed the CEN procedure for elaborating a harmonised standard as required in Article 6 of the EU directive PROCEDURE 2018/0172/COD
COM (2018) 340: PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL ON THE ...
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DT40.00 - Datamatrix hot-end laser marking on glass containers
01/05/2019
- Latest update 16/09/2020
This data sheet gives recommendations for a harmonised coding system and the positioning of the laser codes on containers according to product types and production conditions.
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DT40.01 - Datamatrix hot-end laser marking - Procedure of attribution of line numbers
18/06/2020
- Latest update 16/09/2020
This document explains how Cetie manages the registration of the lines, attributing to each glassmaker a series of numbers corresponding to the lines he intends to equip with datamatrix laser coding.
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DT41.00 - Simulation test of label separation in the glass recycling process
18/12/2019
- Latest update 21/10/2021
The test method defines the steps and conditions of the test supposed to simulate the first step of the glass recycling process. The reliability of this simulation was validated by industrial tests made on a large scale using pressure-sensitive adhesive-based BOPP (Biaxially Oriented ...
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DT41.10 - Design for recycling - Process and criteria to evaluate the recyclability of glass packaging
14/11/2024
This document has for main objective to progress towards a Cetie standard on design for the recycling of glass packaging.
It follows the methodology used by TC261 SC 4 WG 10 Additive manufacturing — Terminology (Design for Recycling for plastic packaging products) based on the ...
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DT41.20 - Opacity of glass
14/04/2025
This data sheet aims to:
Provide basic knowledge about opacity and transmittance;
Specify the important points for transmittance measurement;
Propose a reference method for the measurement of the transmittance of glass packaging, including in relation with cullet treatment (for possible ...
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DT42.01 - FEA 15 finishes - Gauges for height sealing bead control - Dimension 'E'
28/09/2020
This data sheet describes the gauge and the method to control the height of the sealing bead of the FEA 15 or FEA 17 finish according to the E dimension as defined in standard EN 14854 - GLASS PACKAGING - DIMENSIONS OF NECK FINISHES FOR AEROSOL AND SPRAY GLASS CONTAINERS.
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DT42.02 - FEA 15 finishes - Gauges for lug position control - Dimension 'G'
28/09/2020
This data sheet describes the gauge to control the minimum height of the lug, from under the flange finish to upper edge of the lug of the FEA 15 finish according to the G dimension as defined in the standard EN 14854 - GLASS PACKAGING - DIMENSIONS OF NECK FINISHES FOR AEROSOL AND SPRAY GLASS ...
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DT42.03 - FEA 15 finishes - Gauges for flange height control - Dimension 'D1'
28/09/2020
This data sheet describes the gauge to control the flange height of the FEA 15 finish according to the D1 dimension as defined in the standard EN 14854 - GLASS PACKAGING - DIMENSIONS OF NECK FINISHES FOR AEROSOL AND SPRAY GLASS CONTAINERS
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DT42.10 - Flaconnage - Rice grains: specifications and control methods
18/10/2023
The "rice grains" are embossed features placed under the thread of a screw finish. They limit the risk of self-unscrewing of the pump, while allowing the consumer to open the bottle to refill it. This document describes in which case these features are useful, and it specifies its ...
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DT43.00 - Line simulator (wear) for glass containers
19/09/2022
The glass containers can be affected in their appearance and their mechanical properties by the passage on the filling line, as well as in the other steps of their life such as handling and transport. This document describes the principles of a device called line simulator designed to exert on ...
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