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Method Description	Method Number	Method Application	Related Products
Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission	ASTM D3078	This test method covers the determination of gross leaks in flexible packaging containing a headspace gas. Package Integrity for flexible packages, pouches, trays with lidding, food and medical packaging	Lippke VC1400 Vacuum Leak Detector LeakPointer H20 Bubble Leak Detector
Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Coulometric Sensor	ASTM D3985	This test method covers a procedure for determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of oxygen gas through plastics in the form of film, sheeting, laminates, coextrusions, or plastic-coated papers or fabrics. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packaging, Shelf life	OX-TRAN 2/22 Series - 2-Cell OX-TRAN 2/28 Series OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Standard Test Method for Determining Water Vapor Transmission Rates Through Nonwoven and Plastic Barriers	ASTM D6701	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission ranging between 500 to 100,000 g/m2day through nonwoven and plastic barrier materials. The method is applicable to films, barriers consisting of single or multilayer synthetic or natural polymers, nonwoven fabric, and nonwoven fabrics coated with films up to 3 mm (0.1 in.) in thickness. Common sample materials include breathable materials, diapers, wound care and transdermal patches	PERMATRAN-W 101K Analyzer
Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Sheet Materials Using Dynamic Relative Humidity Measurement	ASTM E398	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials. The method is applicable to sheets and films up to 3 mm (0.1 in.) in thickness, consisting of single or multilayer synthetic or natural polymers and foils, including coated materials. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packages and Shelf life
Standard Test Methods for Internal Pressurization Failure Resistance of Unrestrained Packages	ASTM F1140	These test methods explain the procedure for determining the ability of packages to withstand internal pressurization. Package Integrity for flexible packages, pouches, trays with lidding, food and medical packaging	Lippke 5000 Seal Strength, Burst & Leak Tester
Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor	ASTM F1249	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials. The method is applicable to sheets and films up to 3 mm (0.1 in.) in thickness, consisting of single or multilayer synthetic or natural polymers and foils, including coated materials. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packages and Shelf life	AQUATRAN 3/34 Series 2-Cell AQUATRAN 3/38 Analyzer AQUATRAN 3/40 Analyzer for Packages
Standard Test Method for Oxygen Transmission Rate Through Dry Packages Using a Coulometric Sensor	ASTM F1307	This test method covers a procedure for the determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of oxygen gas into packages, such as: Trays, Bottles, Vials, Closures, Tubes, Gaskets, Rubber Bladders,	OX-TRAN 2/22 Series - 2-Cell OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate, Permeability and Permeance at Controlled Relative Humidity Through Barrier Materials Using a Coulometric Detector	ASTM F1927	This test method covers a procedure for determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of oxygen gas through plastics in the form of film, sheeting, laminates, coextrusions, or plastic-coated papers or fabrics. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packaging, Shelf life	OX-TRAN 2/22 Series - 2-Cell OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Standard Test Method for Burst Testing of Flexible Package Seals Using Internal Air Pressurization Within Restraining Plates	ASTM F2054	These test methods explain the procedure for determining the ability of packages to withstand internal pressurization. Flexible packages, pouches, trays with lidding, food and medical packaging	Lippke 5000 Seal Strength, Burst & Leak Tester
Standard Test Methods for Pressure Decay Leak Test for Flexible Packages With and Without Restraining Plates	ASTM F2095	This test methods cover the measurement of leaks in nonporous film, foil, or laminate flexible pouches and foil-sealed trays, which may be empty or enclose solid product. Package Integrity for flexible packages, pouches, trays with lidding, food and medical packaging	Lippke 5000 Seal Strength, Burst & Leak Tester
Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)	ASTM F2096	This test method covers the detection of gross leaks in packaging. Package Integrity for flexible packages, pouches, trays with lidding, food and medical packaging	Lippke 5000 Seal Strength, Burst & Leak Tester
Standard Test Method for the Determination of Carbon Dioxide Gas Transmission Rate (CO2TR) Through Barrier Materials Using An Infrared Detector	ASTM F2476	This method covers a procedure for determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of carbon dioxide gas through plastics in the form of film, sheeting, laminates, coextrusions, or plastic-coated papers or fabrics. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Carbonated Beverages, Packaging, Shelf life	PERMATRAN-C 4/30 Analyzer
Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using Various Sensors	ASTM F2622	This test method covers a procedure for determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of oxygen gas through plastics in the form of film, sheeting, laminates, coextrusions, or plastic-coated papers or fabrics	OX-TRAN 2/12 Series
Standard Test Method for Oxygen Headspace Analysis of Packages Using Fluorescent Decay	ASTM F2714	This test method covers a procedure for determination of the oxygen concentration in the headspace within a sealed package without opening or compromising the integrity of the package. As this test method determines the oxygen headspace over time, the oxygen permeability can easily be calculated as ingress per unit time as long as the volume of the container is known. Polymers, Coatings, Adhesives, Packages and Shelf life
Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate through Plastic Film and Sheeting using a Dynamic Accumulation Method	ASTM F3136	This test method covers a procedure for determination of the oxygen concentration in the headspace within a sealed package without opening or compromising the integrity of the package. As this test method determines the oxygen headspace over time, the oxygen permeability can easily be calculated as ingress per unit time as long as the volume of the container is known. Polymers, Coatings, Adhesives, Packages and Shelf life
Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using an Electrolytic Detection Sensor (Coulometric P2O5 Sensor	ASTM F3299	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials. The method is applicable to sheets and films consisting of single or multilayer synthetic or natural polymers and foils, including coated materials. High barrier films, Electronics, OLED's, Solar Panels	AQUATRAN 3 Analyzer
Standard Practice for Conditioning Flexible Barrier Materials for Flex Durability	ASTM F392	This practice covers conditioning of flexible barrier materials for the determination of flex resistance. Subsequent testing can be performed to determine the effects of flexing on material properties
DETERMINATION OF WATER VAPOUR TRANSMISSION (DENSITY OF MOISTURE FLOW RATE) OF PLASTIC FILMS, ELASTOMER FILMS, PAPER, BOARD AND OTHER SHEET MATERIALS	DIN 53122-2	"This procedure specifies an instrumental method for determining the water vapour transmission rate of plastic film, plastic sheeting and multi-layer structures including plastics, using an electrolytic detection sensor. Superseded By: DIN EN ISO 15106-3 "	AQUATRAN 3 Analyzer
Testing of plastics - Determination of gas transmission rate - Part 3: Oxygen-specific carrier gas method for testing of plastic films and plastics mouldings	DIN 53380-3	This procedure specifies a method for the determination of the gas-transmission rate of any plastic material in the form of film, sheeting, laminate, co-extruded material or flexible plastic-coated material	OX-TRAN 2/12 Series OX-TRAN 2/22 Series - 2-Cell OX-TRAN 2/28 Series OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Testing of plastics - Determination of gas transmission rate - Part 4: Carbon dioxide specific infrared absorption method for testing of plastic films and plastic mouldings	DIN 53380-4	This method covers a procedure for determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of carbon dioxide gas through plastics in the form of film, sheeting, laminates, coextrusions, or plastic-coated papers or fabrics. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Carbonated Beverages, Packaging, Shelf life	PERMATRAN-C 4/30 Analyzer
MEASUREMENT OF GASEOUS ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY	EPA Method 18	This method is designed to measure gaseous organics emitted from an industrial source	Gas Chromatograph for EtO \| VOC \| BTEX
DETERMINATION OF TOTAL GASEOUS NON-METHANE ORGANIC EMISSIONS AS CARBON	EPA Method 25	This method is applicable for the determination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) (measured as total gaseous non-methane organics (TGNMO) and reported as carbon) in stationary source emissions.	Gas Chromatograph for EtO \| VOC \| BTEX
Determination of Total Gaseous Organic Concentration Using a Flame Ionization Analyzer	EPA Method 25a	This method is applicable for the determination of total gaseous organic concentration of vapors consisting primarily of alkanes, alkenes, and/or arenes (aromatic hydrocarbons). The concentration is expressed in terms of propane (or other appropriate organic calibration gas) or in terms of carbon.
Packaging Material-Test Method For Oxygen Gas Permeability Characteristics Of Plastic Film And Sheeting-Coulometric Sensor	GB/T 19789-2005	This test method covers a procedure for determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of oxygen gas through plastics in the form of film, sheeting, laminates, coextrusions, or plastic-coated papers or fabrics. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packaging, Shelf life	OX-TRAN 2/12 Series OX-TRAN 2/28 Series OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Determination Of Water Vapor Transmission Rate For Plastics-Film And Sheeting--Infrared Detection Sensor Method	GB/T 26253-2010	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials. The method is applicable to sheets and films up to 3 mm (0.1 in.) in thickness, consisting of single or multilayer synthetic or natural polymers and foils, including coated materials. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packages and Shelf life	AQUATRAN 3/38 Analyzer AQUATRAN 3/40 Analyzer for Packages
Determination Of Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Dry Packages--Coulometric Sensor	GB/T 31354-2014	This test method covers a procedure for the determination of the steady-state rate of transmission of oxygen gas into packages, such as: Trays, Bottles, Vials, Closures, Tubes, Gaskets, Rubber Bladders,	OX-TRAN 2/12 Series OX-TRAN 2/28 Series OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Determination Of Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Dry Packages--Modulated Infrared Sensor	GB/T 31355-2014	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission through packages, such as: Trays, Bottles, Vials, Closures, Tubes, Gaskets, Rubber Bladders,	AQUATRAN 3/40 Analyzer for Packages
Determination Of Water Vapour Transmission Rate For Plastic Film And Sheeting--Humidity Detection Sensor Method	GB/T 30412-2013	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials. The method is applicable to sheets and films up to 3 mm (0.1 in.) in thickness, consisting of single or multilayer synthetic or natural polymers and foils, including coated materials. Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packages and Shelf life
Determination Of Water Vapour Transmission Rate For Plastic Film And Sheeting--Electrolytic Detection Sensor Method	GB/T 21529-2008	This test method covers a procedure for determining the rate of water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials. The method is applicable to sheets and films consisting of single or multilayer synthetic or natural polymers and foils, including coated materials. High barrier films, Electronics, OLED's, Solar Panels	AQUATRAN 3 Analyzer
Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices -- Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems	ISO 11607-1	This document specifies requirements and test methods for materials, preformed sterile barrier systems, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems that are intended to maintain sterility of terminally sterilized medical devices until the point of use	Lippke 5000 Seal Strength, Burst & Leak Tester
Plastics -- Film and sheeting -- Determination of gas-transmission rate -- Part 2: Equal-pressure method	ISO 15105-2	This procedure specifies a method for the determination of the gas-transmission rate of any plastic material in the form of film, sheeting, laminate, co-extruded material or flexible plastic-coated material	OX-TRAN 2/22 Series - 2-Cell OX-TRAN 2/28 Series OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Plastics -- Film and sheeting -- Determination of water vapour transmission rate -- Part 1: Humidity detection sensor method	ISO 15106-1	This procedure specifies an instrumental method for determining the water vapor transmission rate of plastic film, plastic sheeting and multi-layer structures including plastics, using a humidity detection sensor.
Plastics -- Film and sheeting -- Determination of water vapour transmission rate -- Part 2: Infrared detection sensor method	ISO 15106-2	This procedure specifies an instrumental method for determining the water vapour transmission rate of plastic film, plastic sheeting and multi-layer structures including plastics, using an infrared detection sensor	AQUATRAN 3/34 Series 2-Cell AQUATRAN 3/40 Analyzer for Packages
Plastics -- Film and sheeting -- Determination of water vapour transmission rate -- Part 3: Electrolytic detection sensor method	ISO 15106-3	This procedure specifies an instrumental method for determining the water vapour transmission rate of plastic film, plastic sheeting and multi-layer structures including plastics, using an electrolytic detection sensor	AQUATRAN 3 Analyzer
Plastics-Films and Sheets-Gas Permeability Test Method-Part 2: Isostatic Plastics-Film and sheeting	JIS K 7126-2	Polymers, Coatings, Barriers, Adhesives, Packaging, Shelf life	OX-TRAN 2/12 Series OX-TRAN 2/22 Series - 2-Cell OX-TRAN 2/28 Series OX-TRAN 2/40 Series for Packages
Determination of water vapor permeability-Part 1: Plastics-Film and sheeting-Determination of water vapor transmission rate-Part 1: Humidity detection sensor method	JIS K 7129-1	Stipulates how to determine the water vapor transmission rate of moisture sensitive sensor method for multilayer materials including plastic film, plastic sheet and plastic with smooth surface without embossing
Determination of water vapor transmission rate-Part 2: Infrared sensor method Plastics-Film and sheeting-Determination of water vapor transmission rate-Part 2: Infrared detection sensor method	JIS K 7129-2	This Japanese Industrial Standard specifies the method for determining the water vapor transmission rate of infrared films of plastic films, plastic sheets, and multilayer materials containing plastic with a smooth surface that is not embossed	AQUATRAN 3/34 Series 2-Cell AQUATRAN 3/38 Analyzer AQUATRAN 3/40 Analyzer for Packages
Determination of water vapor transmission rate-Part 3: Electrolytic sensor method Plastics-Film and sheeting-Determination of water vapor transmission rate-Part 3: Electrolytic detection sensor method	JIS K 7129-3	Stipulates how to determine water vapor transmission rate by electrolyte sensor method for multi-layer materials including plastic film, plastic sheet and plastic with smooth surface without embossing	AQUATRAN 3 Analyzer
Dynamic Measurement of Water Vapor Transfer Through Sheet Materials Note: T523 has been replaced by ASTM E398	TAPPI T523	Coating papers, Polymers, Barriers, Adhesives, Packaging, Shelf life
Water vapor transmission rate through plastic film and sheeting using a modulated infrared sensor Note: T557 has been replaced by ASTM F1249	TAPPI T557	Coating papers, Polymers, Barriers, Adhesives, Packaging, Shelf life	AQUATRAN 3/34 Series 2-Cell AQUATRAN 3/40 Analyzer for Packages

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