In material handling and containers, any designed component of a fixture or container, typically detachable from the base unit for empty return or cleaning, which provides rigidity, stability, or security when loaded; such components are an integral part of the container or shipping device and are essential to its functionality
99
Precautionary Instructions
AF
Editor
Person identified in that capacity (instead of author)
AG
Translator
Person identified in that capacity (usually in addition to the author)
AGE
Age
The period during which, after distillation and before bottling, distilled spirits have been stored in oak containers
AT
Process Action Taken
The function performed as a result of a production operation by the sender of the data
B8
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Class Code
Categories of broad definitions and characteristics for different compositions or ``classes'' of alcoholic beverages (i.e., Whiskey, Brandy, Vodka)
BC
Behind-the-Counter Drugs
BCC
Beverage Contents Characteristics, (e.g., Kosher, No Sulfites, etc.
(Industry List)
BES
Beverage Segment
A description to designate a grouping of products that are similar in flavor, quality, price, age, proof or any combination, e.g., standard scotch or deluxe scotch
BEV
Beverage Category
A description to designate the category the beverage falls into, e.g., blends, bourbons, scotch, vodka, gin
BLM
Bottomhole Location Method Code
BND
Brand Group
Products similar in name only, but of different size, age, proof, quality and flavor
BPI
Bottomhole Pressure Method Indicator Code
BRG
Brand Group: A grouping of similar brands, (e.g., Johnnie Walker)
BW
Basis Weight Size
C2
Controlled Substance - Class 2
C3
Controlled Substance-Class 3 (Narcotic)
C4
Controlled Substance - Class 4
C5
Controlled Substance - Class 5
C6
Controlled Substance-Class 3N (Non-narcotic)
CCN
Common Chemical Name
CD
Collateral Description
CFC
Company Field Code
CH
Chassis
CHF
Chemical Family
CL
Color - Lower Body
CLT
Casing/Liner/Tubing Type
CM
Compliance Method
Identification of a set of equations used to predict a fuel's emissions performance based on parametric inputs
CMS
Commercial Status
Material status assigned by the commercial department
CP
Coupling
In piping, a metal collar with internal threads used to join sections of threaded pipe
CS
Coating or Paint System Code
A code established by the coating/paint manufacturer that identifies a procedure used to apply the coating/paint; used in conjunction with a paint manufacturer name or system name
CU
Color - Upper Body
CW
Coating or Paint System Name
DAC
Damage Code
Type of damage
DAF
Damage Fault
Party responsible for damage
DE
Drug Efficacy Study Implementation
DF
Dosage Form
A description of the product's physical form, such as caplet, tablet, or capsule
DIR
Directional Indicator
The type of well characterized by the way in which it was drilled; code values contained in the WODEX implementation guide available from the American Petroleum Institute
DM
Dimensional
EC
Escrow Code
Indicates whether or not a policy is being escrowed by a mortgage
EN
Engine with Transmission
FA
Failure Analysis Process
Physical construction analysis that typically determines the root cause of a product failure
FC
Fold Configurations
The orientation and sequencing of folds
FCD
Field Code (EIA/DOD)
FDD
Forecast Deviation
FL
Fuel
FLV
Flavor
Distinctions from the base product that result in different taste or flavor, e.g., citrus, pepper
FMR
Formula
FQ
Quality
The base product that results in a different grade; also known as a product line, e.g., Cognac can be Classico, V.S., VSOP, or XO
GD
Grain Direction
GEN
General Description
GM
General Merchandise
HB
Health and Beauty Aids
HY
Hydraulics
HZ
Hazardous Material
HZR
Hazard Rating System
A system for both classifying and measuring hazardous characteristics of materials
ING
Ingredient
INJ
Injectables
KI
Kit
LO
Coordinate Description Code
An industry code that locates a coordinate upon a surface
MA
Material Status, Outside Processor
Material status of product assigned by the outside processor
MAC
Material Classification
Class of material, e.g. prime, secondary, etc.
MB
Marking
MBU
Minerals Management Service/Bureau of Land Management (Indian Land) Property/Unit Number
Numbers assigned to a property or unit by federal agencies, such as the Minerals Management Service or Bureau of Land Management, if required
MS
Medical Supplies
MSG
Market Segment
General market classification for which a product is intended
NH
Non-Hazardous Material
OC
Options
Details value added characteristics of a vehicle
OD
Odorized
ODR
Odor
OR
Orientation
The relationship of the back printing on a form to the front printing on the same form
OT
Over-the-Counter Drug
P6
Percentage of Alcohol
The percentage of alcohol as measured against the total volume of a product such as cordials, liqueurs, cocktails, highballs, bitters and other such specialty alcoholic beverages
PD
Physical Form: As Diluted
PF
Physical Form: Concentrate
PFA
Physical Form
PFC
Perforation Continuity Indicator
Well perforation top and bottom depths
PFG
Physical Form: Gas
PFI
Perforation Interval(s)
Identification of specific perforations in the well bore; codes assigned by the operating company
PFK
Physical Form: Aerosol
PFL
Physical Form: Liquid
PFM
Physical Form: Emulsion
PFN
Physical Form: Semisolid
PFP
Physical Form: Powder
PFS
Physical Form: Solid
PFT
Perforation Type
PG
Program
A set of process conditions used to produce Oxygenated program reformulated gasoline
PP
Process/Production Unit
PR
Manufacturing Process
Production operations performed on the product being reported
PRI
Grape Variety
The grape that comprises the largest percentage of the ingredients used in wine production, e.g., Merlot
PRO
Proprietary
PSC
Pipeline Stream
PUB
Public Information
PUR
Pure Form
QAS
Quality Assurance Status
Material status assigned by the quality assurance department
R3
Proof
Strength of a liquor as measured in proof spirit where 50% alcohol by volume is equal to 100 proof
RA
Route of Administration
The way a medicine is given to or taken by the patient
RCC
Reservoir Code (Company)
A company-assigned number which identifies the producing formation, or formation into which injection is taking place
RSD
Regulatory (State) District
State-assigned code for each producing district
RSE
Regulatory (State) Entity Code
State-assigned codes for each producing entity (lease or property)
RX
Prescription Drug
SC
Source
SEC
Secret or Confidential Information
Trade secret information available only to those who have agreed to non-disclosure
SIZ
Sizing
A material added to yarn prior to weaving strands of yarn into a fabric; sizing improves the weaving ability of yarn
SLM
Surface Location Method Code
SOL
Solubility
STL
State Controlled
SYN
Synonym
TC
Therapeutic Class
A way of catagorizing medicines
TE
Therapeutic Equivalency Evaluation
When there is more than one source for a drug that is identical by its active ingredients, the FDA publishes a rating of each source's therapeutic equivalence in order to aid state formularies to choose effective drugs to prescribe at lower costs to the insurer, state and consumers
TF
Filtering
Type of filter used in processing
THR
Threshold
TIF
Title Insurance Form
TIR
Tire
TP
Typeface
The design of the characters in a font
TR
Trimming
TRN
Trade Name
TWF
Theoretical Weight Formula
Used to calculate a material weight
TZ
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Type Code
A subcategory of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Class Code; it is a more detailed and descriptive term that further defines the class of an alcoholic beverage, i.e, ``Irish Whiskey'' as opposed to``Whiskey''
VA
Vehicle
VC
Volatile Organic Compound Control
A set of process conditions used to produce VOC controlled reformulated gasoline
VI
Vintage
The harvest year of the grapes that are part of the composition of a particular wine
WD
Warranty Description
The warranty description for the final consumer, which the retailer needs to keep on file, in case the consumer has a claim against the warranty
WF
Wine Fruit
The fruit used as a base to produce a wine, e.g., apple, blackberry