This voluntary product standard covers conventional returnable and non-returnable glass bottles manufactured from soda-lime-silica glass with nominal capacity of up to and including 36 fluid ounces, intended for use in the packaging of soft drinks carbonated to a maximum of five volumes. It also covers conventional returnable and non-returnable glass bottles manufactured from soda-lime-silicate glass and nominal capacity in excess of 36 fluid ounces, but not in excess of 68 fluid ounces, intended for use in packaging soft drinks carbonated to a maximum of four volumes. The standard provides manufacturing requirements for temper number, thermal shock resistance, internal pressure strength, simulated impact resistance, abrasion resistance, detection of visual defects, wall thickness, dimensional tolerances for height and major body diameter, tolerances for capacity and weight, perpendicularity, bottom characteristics, and bottle identification. A statement to be used on manufacturing orders and invoices specifying the maximum carbonation volumes intended for use with the bottles is included.
