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Packing material

Scope note

Use for any material used to protect, cushion, or brace objects for safe shipment or storage. For packing material that carries information or otherwise conveys a message about the product, use "packaging."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000254740

Broader Terms used

<materials by function>

Term used for

material, packing
packing

Equivalent Terms used

packing materials

Created

12yrs ago

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