ASTM-F2228 › Historical Revision Information
Standard Test Method for Non-Destructive Detection of Leaks in Packaging Which Incorporates Porous Barrier Material by CO2 Tracer Gas Method
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Scope
1.1 This non-destructive test method detects leaks in non-porous rigid thermoformed trays, as well as the seal between the porous lid and the tray. The test method detects channel leaks in packages as small as 100 μm (0.004 in.) diameter in the seal as well as 50 μm (0.002 in.) diameter pinholes, or equivalently sized cracks in the tray, subject to trace gas concentration in the package, package design and manufacturing tolerances.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard units. Values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
Significance and Use
5.1 Harmful biological or particulate contaminants may enter the package through incomplete seals or imperfections such as pinholes or cracks in the trays.
5.2 After initial instrument set-up and calibration, the operations of individual tests and test results do not need operator interpretation. The non-destructive nature of the test may be important when testing high value added products.
5.3 Leak test results that exceed the permissible threshold setting are indicated by audible or visual signal responses, or both, or by other means.
5.4 This non-destructive test method may be performed in either laboratory or production environments. This testing may be undertaken on either a 100 % or a statistical sampling basis. This test method, in single instrument use and current implementation, may not be fast enough to work on a production packaging line, but is well suited for statistical testing as well as package developmental design work.
Keywords
basal flow; carbon dioxide (CO2) leak testing; flexible packaging; infrared CO2 sensor; medical packaging; non-destructive testing; package integrity monitoring; package integrity test; pass/fail criteria; pass/fail levels; permeable packaging; pinhole leaks; porous barrier; porous lids; porous packaging; rigid thermoformed trays; sealing membrane performance; seal integrity monitoring; seal integrity test; seal leaks; sterile integrity tests; trace gas leak testing
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Document Number
ASTM-F2228-13
Revision Level
2013 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision with Title Change
Publication Date
Sept. 15, 2013
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
F02.40