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ASTM D 3078 : 2002 : R2008

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Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-04-2008

CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.09, 2015 Specifies the determination of gross leaks in flexible packaging containing a headspace gas.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of gross leaks in flexible packaging containing a headspace gas. Test sensitivity is limited to 1 × 105 atm cm3/s (1 × 106 Pa m3/s) or even less sensitive as indicated in a recent interlaboratory test (reported in Section 12).

1.2 Small leaks may not be detected by this procedure. Viscoelastic effects on the products, or entrapped air, become significant and prevent passage through small openings. Positive pressure inside the pouch after the vacuum is drawn may force the product to plug small leaks. The size of the leak that can be detected is dependent upon the products contained, the nature of the packaging material, and the test parameters selected.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee
F 02
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
3
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2008 Reconfirmed 2012
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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ASTM F 2391 : 2005 : R2016 Standard Test Method for Measuring Package and Seal Integrity Using Helium as the Tracer Gas
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ASTM E 1 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
ASTM E 425 : 90A DEFINITIONS OF TERMS RELATING TO LEAK TESTING
ASTM F 98 : 1972 : R1977 Recommended Practices for Determining Hermeticity of Electron Devices by a Bubble Test (Withdrawn 1990)

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