US: ASTM standard for measuring oxygen transmission rate

ASTM International has published a new test method for measuring the oxygen transmission rate through plastic packaging for food, pharmaceuticals and other products. The standard (F3136, Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Dynamic Accumulation Method) covers film, sheeting, laminates, coextrusions and coated or uncoated papers or fabrics.
Oxygen transmission rate is a crucial property of packaging, it helps to extend and control the shelf life of products. The standard can be used for: package material and design evaluation; quality control and assurance; research and development; and competitive analysis (News Release ASTM, 12 August 2015).
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Click here for more information about F3136.
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