Re: arsclist polypropylene and tyvek liners

[Mike Richter <mrichter@xxxxxxx>]

At 04:32 PM 3/6/2002 -0800, David Seubert wrote:

> In section 6.1 it reads: "Container shall be resistant to impact, moisture 
> and dust intrusion. Containers made of paper or cardboard shall not be 
> used. Containers shall be designed in such a way that neither the disc 
> data or label surface is in contact with the container when the container 
> is stored in its proper vertical position. Containers shall not be able to 
> be deformed, or mechanically compromised, in the defined storage 
> conditions. The container lid shall be capable of being latched, attached, 
> or locked to prevent accidental opening.

> This section basically describes a jewel box. It also specifically 
> recommends against highly plasticized materials, of which vinyl is one. 
> While tyvek is inert, it does touch the disc surface which is recommended 
> against. I don't know the details of the standards making process and why 
> this standard came out of PIMA (which makes photography and imaging 
> standards), but if you read the whole standard they are essentially 
> talking about audio CDs, CD-ROMs, Photo-CDs and other familiar optical discs.

I know of no jewel case which can be "latched, attached, or locked" - 
unless "attached" means only attached at one edge.

Mike

mrichter@xxxxxxx
http://www.mrichter.com/


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