Table 1.
ASTM standard methods for the determination of gasses and water vapor permeability in polymeric food packaging.
| Norm | Method | Permeant |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM D 1434 | Manometric/volumetric | All gasses |
| ASTM D 7709 | Gravimetric | Water vapor |
| ASTM E 3985 | Dynamic with electrochemical sensor | O2 |
| ASTM E 96 | Gravimetric | Water vapor |
| ASTM E 2945 | Static cells with analytic technique | All gasses |
| ASTM F 3136 | Accumulation method with optical sensor | O2 |
| ASTM F 1249 | IR sensor | Water vapor |
| ASTM F 2622 | Dynamic with sensor | O2 |
| ASTM F 3299 | Coulometric P2O5 sensor | Water vapor |
| ASTM F 2476 | Dynamic with IR sensor | CO2 |