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Package Seal Integrity Testing / Package Leak Testing

Package Seal Integrity Testing / Package Leak Testing

Package Seal Integrity Testing / Package Leak Testing

The most important factor in the packaging of pharmaceuticals and food products is to prevent them from being affected by environmental conditions. Packages must pass pre-use tests and analyzes on issues such as leakage, closure and preservation of integrity.

Controls can be provided with Seal Integrity Test and Leakage Tests on packages.

ASTM D3078 – Standard Test Method for Determining Leaks in Flexible Packages by Bubble Emission

The bubble emission method is a method for detecting leaks in flexible packages by means of bubble emission, containing a headspace or some gas in the package. It is an ideal method for packages with air and air. The packaging sample is placed in the device, immersed in water, and the evaluation is made by observing whether air bubbles are formed. If air bubbles are observed, the packaging can be said to be defective.

ASTM F2096 – Standard Test Method for Detecting Large Leaks in Packaging with Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)

To detect leaks that can often occur in medical packaging is the method used. The test process is carried out by pressurizing the package sample, placing it in the device and immersing it under water. If air bubbles are observed, the packaging can be said to be defective.

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