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Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Shipping Containers - Constant and Cycle Methods

ASTM-D4279 - 1995 R17 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Shipping Containers—Constant and Cycle Methods
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Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of water vapor transmission rates for bulk shipping containers, as follows:

1.1.1 Method A, for Reclosable Containers, and

1.1.2 Method B, for Containers Not Designed for Reclosing.

1.2 Within each procedure details are given for the constant and cycle methods of test atmosphere.

1.3 The test may be applied to the container as packed, or after one or more performance tests such as drum (Method D782), vibration (Methods D999), drop (Test Method D5276), impact resistance (Test Methods D880, D4003, and D5277), or performance tests (Practice D4169), as required.

1.4 For small shipping containers requiring greater accuracy in weighing, the water vapor transmission may be determined in accordance with Test Method D895 or Test Method D1251.

1.5 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.

1.6 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.

1.7 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.

Significance and Use

4.1 These test methods are normally used for the following purposes:

4.1.1 To evaluate materials and constructions for a specific type of container,

4.1.2 To compare performance of different types of containers,

4.1.3 To determine adequacy of protection for a specific product or application, and

4.1.4 To maintain quality control.

Keywords

constant rate of gain; cycle method; desiccant; reclosable containers; water vapor permeability ;

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

15.10 (Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging)

To find similar documents by classification:

55.040 (Packaging materials and accessories Including wrappers, paper, films, foils, cords, sealing devices, cushioning, etc. Adhesive tapes for general purposes, see 83.180)

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Document Number

ASTM-D4279-95(2017)

Revision Level

1995 R17 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

July 1, 2017

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

4 pages

Committee Number

D10.21