HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED

RIC - PP, B.D.Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E),

MUMBAI - 400 099  TEL: 022-8329471 Fax: 022-8385013

PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS

Status Packaging Specifications Last Updated

Tentative CP 7.8ml (Rs.1) Sachet CLD 11/02/2009

: OUTER CLD :

(No Inner) –
Packaging Components No curtain
format – only
strings
Revision : 0 Country : India

: Hair Care :
Category Project
: Sourav Banerjee Reason : Optimisation of
Prepared By CLD Structure
: N. K. Pal :
Approved By

Endorsed By : N. K. Pal :

Below mentioned are 3 CLD construction options. These are

made using paper from 3 different paper mills to suit
sourcing strategy by Supply Management region wise &
required BCT value:

ACCEPTABILITY CRITERIA FOR CLDs TO BE STRICTLY BASIS

BCT VALUE

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 HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED
RIC - PP, B.D.Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E),
MUMBAI - 400 099  TEL: 022-8329471 Fax: 022-8385013

OPTION 1 – Khatima Paper Mills

PACK DESCRIPTION:

: CLD
Packaging Component

Style : RSC (Regular Slotted Container)

Configuration Type : N.A

: Corrugated Fibre Board: 150 gsm & 120 gsm high RCT
Material paper from Khatima paper mills. Flutes to be parallel to
the height of the box.
Process : N.A.

Decoration Type : N.A.

: 5 ply, 150 (21.2BF)/120 (21.2BF)/120 (21.2 BF)/120

Composition / Structure (21.2 BF)/150 (21.2 BF), A-flute, BS 11.4 kg/sq.cm (min).

DETAIL SPECIFICATION
NOTE: Dimension of CLD is different between Caress &
Other units

Defect Tolerance
Parameter Nominal Units Test Method Frequency
Class +/-
Visual and Major Acceptable STP 1000 E
General
Dimension Major 3 Mm STP 1001 E
(mm)
Other Units: 304 x 202 x 188
Caress: 390 x 161 x 200
320 x 200 x 120
No. of Units Major 768 (48 strings of Units
16 sachets each)
String size = 16
Print Major 270 x 90 Mm
Panel(F/B)
Print Panel Major 150 x 90 Mm
(Side)

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 HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED
RIC - PP, B.D.Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E),
MUMBAI - 400 099  TEL: 022-8329471 Fax: 022-8385013

Grammage Major CLD made using & Gsm STP 1003 E

120 gsm high RCT
paper
Grammage Of Major 780 5% Gsm STP 1003 E
Board
Flute Height Major As Specified Mm STP 1005 E

Type of Flute Major A --- STP 1005 E

Target Box Major 270 Minimum Kgf STP E

compression
Strength of
formed empty
outer*
Bursting Major 11.4 Kg\sq.c STP 1011 E
Strength* m
Moisture Major 8 2 % STP 1016 E
Content
Flap Folding Major Pass Test STP 1049 E
Test
Stacking Major 9 max units
height
Size Of Major 48 x 76 mm
Sachet
COBB Test Major Pass Test STP 1030 E

OPTION 2 – Ruby Paper Mills

PACK DESCRIPTION:

: CLD
Packaging Component

Style : RSC (Regular Slotted Container)

Configuration Type : N.A

: Corrugated Fibre Board: 130 gsm & 120 gsm high RCT
Material paper from Ruby paper mills. Flutes to be parallel to the
height of the box.
Process : N.A.

Decoration Type : N.A.

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 HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED
RIC - PP, B.D.Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E),
MUMBAI - 400 099  TEL: 022-8329471 Fax: 022-8385013

: 5 ply, 130 (27.3 BF)/120 (23.6 BF)/130 (27.3 BF)/120

Composition / Structure (23.6 BF)/130 (27.3 BF), A-flute, BS 13.5 kg/sq.cm (min).

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

NOTE: Dimension of CLD is different between Caress &

Other units

Defect Tolerance
Parameter Nominal Units Test Method Frequency
Class +/-
Visual and Major Acceptable STP 1000 E
General
Dimension Major 3 Mm STP 1001 E
(mm)
Other Units: 304 x 202 x 188
Caress: 390 x 161 x 200
No. of Units Major 768 (48 strings of Units
16 sachets each)
String size = 16
Print Major 270 x 90 Mm
Panel(F/B)
Print Panel Major 254 x 74 Mm
Top flap
Grammage Major CLD made using Gsm STP 1003 E
130 gsm & 120
gsm high RCT
paper
Grammage Of Major 750 5% Gsm STP 1003 E
Board
Flute Height Major As Specified Mm STP 1005 E

Type of Flute Major A --- STP 1005 E

Target Box Major 270 Minimum Kgf STP E

compression
Strength of
formed empty
outer*
Bursting Major 13.5 Kg\sq.c STP 1011 E
Strength* m
Moisture Major 8 2 % STP 1016 E
Content
Flap Folding Major Pass Test STP 1049 E
Test
Stacking Major 9 max units
height

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 HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED
RIC - PP, B.D.Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E),
MUMBAI - 400 099  TEL: 022-8329471 Fax: 022-8385013

Size Of Major 48 x 76 mm
Sachet
COBB Test Major Pass Test STP 1030 E

OPTION 3 – SIP Paper Mills

PACK DESCRIPTION:

: CLD
Packaging Component

Style : RSC (Regular Slotted Container)

Configuration Type : N.A

: Corrugated Fibre Board: 120 gsm high RCT paper from SIP
Material
paper mills. Flutes to be parallel to the height of the box.
Process : N.A.

Decoration Type : N.A.

: 5 ply, 120 (22.5 BF) All, A-flute, BS 10 kg/sq.cm (min).

Composition / Structure

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

NOTE: Dimension of CLD is different between Caress &

Other units

Defect Tolerance
Parameter Nominal Units Test Method Frequency
Class +/-
Visual and Major Acceptable STP 1000 E
General
Dimension Major 3 Mm STP 1001 E
(mm)
Other Units: 304 x 202 x 188
Caress: 390 x 161 x 200
No. of Units Major 768 (48 strings of Units
16 sachets each)
String size = 16
Print Major 254 x 133 Mm

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 HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED
RIC - PP, B.D.Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E),
MUMBAI - 400 099  TEL: 022-8329471 Fax: 022-8385013

Panel(F/B)
Print Panel Major 254 x 74 Mm
Top flap

Grammage Major CLD made using Gsm STP 1003 E

120 gsm high RCT
paper
Grammage Of Major 727 5% Gsm STP 1003 E
Board
Flute Height Major As Specified Mm STP 1005 E

Type of Flute Major A --- STP 1005 E

Target Box Major 270 Minimum Kgf STP E

compression
Strength of
formed empty
outer*
Bursting Major 10 Kg\sq.c STP 1011 E
Strength* m
Moisture Major 8 2 % STP 1016 E
Content
Flap Folding Major Pass Test STP 1049 E
Test
Stacking Major 9 max units
height
Size Of Major 48 x 76 mm
Sachet
COBB Test Major Pass Test STP 1030 E

*Note: - Bursting strength value of CLD to only be a criteria for

acceptance. BCT value of CLD to be the most important acceptance
parameter . BCT value mentioned above is tentative and may be revised
post 6 weeks of commercial supply of CLD with the modified specification.

Box Compression Tester Details:

Functional Details:

- Capacity: 1000 Kgf with a least count of 10 Kgf (1.O % of full scale)
- Lead-time: Max. 30 days
- Cost: Rs. 80,000 (approx.)

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 HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED
RIC - PP, B.D.Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E),
MUMBAI - 400 099  TEL: 022-8329471 Fax: 022-8385013

Supplier Details:

BCT & RCT Tester

Supplier Name: M/s. Rohit Instruments and testing services, Baroda.
Contact no- 02653112656 , 02652308600.
Contact Person- Rohit Chawla.

GENERAL REMARKS/NOTES:

: CLD
Packaging Component
: CLDs shall be bundled using string, use corner pads to avoid
cutting corners & edges while tying. Label to indicate date,
Packaging Instructions
product code, qty, mfgr's name.

: Shall contact through purchase for all queries. Shall ensure

written approval of samples before bulk production. Shall
not be deformed & shall be free from cracked edges, de-
lamination on delivery at production units. Shall be printed
as per approved artwork and colour scheme. Shall ensure
one mfgr's joint with an overlap of 50mm width, with non
Special Instructions
rusty staple pins at 45 degrees & distance of 25mm. Shall
ensure cleaning of end trimmings. Mfgr's logo, dimensions,
min. B.S. Should be printed on the smaller flap. Flap shall
not crack on folding. Quality Test Certificate must
accompany each consignment.

: Printing : As Per Art Work & Colour Scheme.

Direction of flute : Perpendicular to base.
Adhesive : Starch based
Joints : by staple pins.
Remarks/Notes
All parameters are classified as Major in this specification.
However, units shall follow the QA recommendation for
actual defect classification.
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