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Air Permeability in Paper Packages

Air Permeability in Paper Packages

Air Permeability in Paper Packages

Air permeability in paper packaging is especially important for medical devices used in medical fields. It is an important test process for determining the porosity and air permeability of filters, labels, packaging materials used for medical devices.

Air permeability of paper packaging is important in terms of commenting on how the product will behave in various application processes or during shelf life.

BS 6538 Part 2 Air Permeability of Paper and Cardboard Part 2: Method for Determining Air Permeability Using the Bendtsen Apparatus
BS 6538 Part 3 Paper and cardboard - Determination of air permeability (mid range) Part 3: Bendtsen method
ISO 5636 Part 3 Paper and cardboard - Determination of air permeability (for products with moderate air permeability) - Part 3: Bendsten method
ISO 5636 Part 5 Paper and Cardboard - Determination of Air Permeability (Mid Range) - Part 5: Gurley Method

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