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• 1-1 Preparation Requirements
• 1-2 Packaging Evaluation
• 1-3 Load Types
• 1-4 Acceptability
• 1-5 Test Packages
• 1-6 Safety
• 1-7 Mailability Determination
• 1-8 Regulation Changes

• 2-1 General
• 2-2 Bags, Bales, Bundles, Films, and Wraps
• 2-3 Boxes
• 2-4 Cans and Drums
• 2-5 Envelopes
• 2-6 Tubes

• 3-1 Purpose and Method
• 3-2 Materials
• 3-3 Fill Level
• 3-4 Several and Fragile Items

• 4-1 General
• 4-2 Adhesives
• 4-3 Bandings
• 4-4 Staples and Steel Stitching
• 4-5 Tapes

• 5-1 Authorized Markings
• 5-2 Unauthorized Markings
• 5-3 Marking Methods and Surfaces

• 6-1 About This Chapter
• 6-2 Books
• 6-3 High-Density Items
• 6-4 Soft Goods
• 6-5 Sound Recordings
• 6-6 Magnetic Tapes

• 7-1 General
• 7-2 Mailing Conditions

• ISTA Test Procedure 1A
• Very Important
• Overview
• Procedure
• Report