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Ar
Argon

CO2
Carbon dioxide

CO
Carbon monoxide

CAS
Controlled Atmosphere Storage

E

Equilibrium Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Equilibrium Modified Atmosphere Packaging

G

Gas packaging
Commonly used term for MAP

Gas Flushing
The process on exchanging the atmospheric air with a certain gas mix, especially on flowpackaging machines

H

HFFS
Horizontal Form Fill & Seal - packaging machine

Headspace analyzer
Quality control instrument for determining the gas composition in the headspace

Headspace
The area in the sealed package that contains gas

HACCP
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

M

Modified Atmospheric Packaging
same as Modified Atmosphere Packaging

MAP
Modified Atmosphere Packaging

MA
Modified Atmosphere

N

N2
Nitrogen

O

O2
Oxygen

Protective Atmosphere
Same as MAP, frequently seen on consumer packages

QC
Quality Control

QA
Quality Assurance

ROP
Reduced Oxygen Packaging

Random testing
Also known as headspace testing, manual process for quality assurance of MAP products

V

VFFS
Vertical Form Fill & Seal - packaging machine

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Testing full packages – including seals and closures – for gas transmission rate is essential to assess barrier performance and ensure product stability. These tests measure how much oxygen, water vapor or carbon dioxide permeates through packaging materials.
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Food and beverage safety begins with clean carbon dioxide (CO₂). In the beverage industry, quality is essential and behind the scenes, CO₂ plays a vital role in carbonation. Yet, when its purity is compromised, the impact can extend well beyond taste.

Testing Nonwoven Materials Through WVTR
Nonwoven materials – characterized by their web-like structure and production without weaving or knitting – have found widespread application in various industries, including healthcare, packaging and filtration. Understanding the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of these materials is crucial for numerous reasons.

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The healthcare industry is one of the largest and most intricate sectors globally, generating over $30 billion annually (a figure projected to double by the mid-2030s). This expansive industry impacts practically everyone – from cutting-edge implantable tech to contact lenses to medications.
Q4 Permeation Products & Services Newsletter
The thickness of a bottle wall plays a critical role in determining its effectiveness as a permeation barrier. Permeation can impact shelf life and product quality. By increasing bottle thickness, manufacturers can enhance barrier properties.

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