scope:

1.1 This specification covers commercial pulping and waterpress assemblies intended for grinding of food scraps, paper, cardboard, and disposable plastic food-service ware.

1.2 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 13, of this specification: 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.