This specification covers barbed tape materials and configurations used for security barriers. Barbed tape shall be manufactured from stainless and galvanized steel. Stainless steel strip shall be either ferretic or austenitic. Coil loops shall not be kinked, unless it is part of the design.

1.1 This specification covers barbed tape materials and configurations used for security barriers.

1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.