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ASTM F2338-09-Reapproved2013<\/h3>\n

Historical Standard: Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Detection of Leaks in Packages by Vacuum Decay Method<\/h4>\n
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ASTM F2338<\/h4>\n

Scope<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1.1 Test Packages\u2014<\/i>Packages that can be nondestructively evaluated by this test method include:<\/p>\n

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1.1.1 Rigid and semi-rigid non-lidded trays.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.1.2 Trays or cups sealed with porous barrier lidding material.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.1.3 Rigid, nonporous packages.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.1.4 Flexible, nonporous packages.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.2 Leaks Detected\u2014<\/i>This test method detects package leaks by measuring the rise in pressure (vacuum loss) in an enclosed evacuated test chamber containing the test package. Vacuum loss results from leakage of test package headspace gases and\/or volatilization of test package liquid contents located in or near the leak. When testing for leaks that may be partially or completely plugged with the package\u2019s liquid contents, the test chamber is evacuated to a pressure below the liquid\u2019s vaporization pressure. All methods require a test chamber to contain the test package and a leak detection system designed with one or more pressure transducers. Test method sensitivities cited below were determined using specific product-package systems selected for the precision and bias studies summarized in Table 1<\/span>. Table 1<\/span> also lists other examples of relevant product-package systems that can be tested for leakage by vacuum decay.<\/p>\n

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\n TABLE 1 Summary of Vacuum Decay Leak Tests Applications for Various Product-Packages Systems<\/b>\n <\/div>\n
\n A<\/i><\/sup>\u2009Examples of package types relevant to the specified leak test method are listed. The list is not intended to be all inclusive.\n <\/div>\n
\n B<\/i><\/sup>\u2009Target vacuum expressed as a negative mbar reading (e.g., \u2013400 mbar) refers to the measured test chamber pressure (vacuum) relative to atmospheric pressure. Target vacuum expressed as a positive mbar reading (e.g., +1 mbar) refers to the absolute pressure reading in the test chamber.\n <\/div>\n
\n C<\/i><\/sup> \u2009Packages used for the referenced ASTM Precision and Bias (P&B) studies.\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1.2.1 Trays or Cups (Non-lidded) (Air Leakage)\u2014<\/i>Hole or crack defects in the wall of the tray\/cup of at least 50 \u03bcm in diameter can be detected. Nonlidded trays were tested at a Target Vacuum of \u20134\u00b7E4 Pa (\u2013400 mbar).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.2.2 Trays Sealed with Porous Barrier Lidding Material (Headspace Gas Leakage)\u2014<\/i>Hole or crack defects in the wall of the tray\/cup of at least 100 \u03bcm in diameter can be detected. Channel defects in the seal area (made using wires of 125 \u03bcm in diameter) can be detected. Severe seal bonding defects in both continuous adhesive and dot matrix adhesive package systems can be detected. Slightly incomplete dot matrix adhesive bonding defects can also be detected. All porous barrier lidding material packages were tested at a Target Vacuum of \u20134\u00b7E4 Pa (\u2013400 mbar). The sensitivity of the test for porous lidded packages is approximately E-2 Pa\u00b7m3<\/sup>\u00b7s-1<\/sup> using a calibrated volumetric airflow meter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.2.3 Rigid, Nonporous Packages (Headspace Gas Leakage)\u2014<\/i>Hole defects of at least 5 \u03bcm in diameter can be detected. Plastic bottles with screw caps were tested at a target vacuum of \u20135\u00b7E4 Pa (\u2013500 mbar). Using a calibrated volumetric airflow meter, the sensitivity of the test is approximately E-3.4 Pa\u00b7m3<\/sup>\u00b7s-1<\/sup> . Air-filled glass syringes were tested at a target vacuum of \u20137.5\u00b7E4 Pa (+250 mbar absolute) and again at a target vacuum of about +1 mbar absolute. The sensitivity of both tests is approximately E-4.1 Pa\u00b7m3<\/sup>\u00b7s -1<\/sup> using a calibrated volumetric airflow meter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.2.4 Rigid, Nonporous Packages (Liquid Leakage)\u2014<\/i>Hole defects of at least 5 \u03bcm in diameter can be detected. This detection limit was verified using a population of water-filled glass syringes tested at a target vacuum of about +1 mbar absolute.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.2.5 Flexible, Nonporous Packages (Gas or Liquid Leakage)\u2014<\/i>Such packages may also be tested by the vacuum decay method. Sensitivity data for flexible packages were not included in the precision and bias studies, although the use of vacuum decay for testing such packages is well known.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.3 Test Results\u2014<\/i>Test results are qualitative (Accept\/Reject). Acceptance criteria are established by comparing quantitative baseline vacuum decay measurements obtained from control, non-leaking packages to measurements obtained using leaking packages, and to measurements obtained with the introduction of simulated leaks using a calibrated gas flow meter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1.5 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.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Keywords<\/strong><\/p>\n

absolute pressure transducer; barrier performance; block; criteria parameters; differential pressure transducer; flexible packaging; food packages; gauge pressure transducer; hole leaks; holes; leaks; liquid leaks; mask; medical packages; non-destructive testing; package integrity monitoring; package integrity test; permeable packaging; pharmaceutical packages; porous barrier; porous barrier material; porous packaging; pressure change leak testing; pressure transducer; seal integrity monitoring; seal integrity test; seal leaks; semi-rigid thermoformed trays; sterile integrity test; vacuum decay leak testing; vacuum leak testing; volumetric airflow meter<\/p>\n

ICS Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

ICS Number Code 55.180.40 (Complete, filled transport packages)<\/p>\n

DOI:<\/strong> 10.1520\/F2338-09R13<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

F2338-09(2013) Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Detection of Leaks in Packages by Vacuum Decay Method<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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