The global shift away from single-use plastics has driven increased demand for paper and paperboard packaging. However, traditional polyethylene (PE) coated options often pose environmental concerns due to slow degradation in landfills. This report explores the growing need for measuring the permeability properties of coated paper and paperboard alternatives.
The current focus is on coated paper and paperboard designed as replacements for single-use plastics. Differential pressure based on ASTM D1434 standard is applied for materials Oxygen and Gas Permeability Testing. Labthink C101B, C106H, C130H and VAC-V2 are Gas Permeability Test Systems adopting Differential pressure method providing a wide range of test specifications and abilities.
C106H Gas Permeability Test System is based on the differential pressure method, and is professionally applicable to the determination of gas transmission rate, solubility coefficient, diffusion coefficient and permeability coefficient of plastic films, composite films, high barrier materials, sheets, and metal foils at different temperatures.
For Water Vapor Permeability Testing ASTM E96 compliance cup method is adopted. Labthink C360H and C360M Water Vapor Transmission Rate Testers designed and manufactured conforming ASTM E96.
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C360H Water Vapor Transmission Rate Test System can be used to measure the water vapor transmission rate of barrier materials. C360H is equipped with precision made test dishes, highly accurate balance, embedded professional software which supports automatic controlling of temperature, humidity and flow rate precisely and guarantees the testing sensitivity and repeatability of the test results. C360H is applicable to determination of water vapor permeability of plastic films, sheeting, paper, packages and other packaging materials in food, pharmaceutical, medical apparatus, building materials and consumer goods, etc.
This test results highlight the importance of testing the permeability of coated paper and paperboard packaging. The methods described (differential pressure for gas and cup method for water vapor) enable manufacturers to ensure their products meet required barrier properties. This is crucial for maintaining product quality and shelf life while minimizing environmental impact.
As the use of coated paper and paperboard packaging grows, reliable testing methods are essential for developing sustainable solutions. The Labthink instruments and methods discussed in this report offer efficient and accurate ways to measure gas and water vapor permeability, allowing manufacturers to optimize packaging performance and contribute to a more sustainable future.
As the demand for functional packaging materials grows, testing methods are evolving to ensure a more comprehensive evaluation of packaging films.
Labthink encourages collaboration with packaging industry companies for quality control! Visit the website www.labthink.com to learn more!
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