Oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of paper and board
Determination of the oxygen transmission rate of paper and cardboard materials. The test is performed on three identical samples to ensure repeatability.
Measurement conditions (temperature and relative humidity) can be chosen according to the intended use of the material. The oxygen transmission rate is typically measured at 23 °C and 0% relative humidity as per standard ASTM D3985. In moist conditions, for example at 38 °C and 90% relative humidity, standard ASTM F1927 is used.
Please disclose the desired temperature (from 5 °C to 95 °C) and relative humidity (either 0% or 10% to 90%) upon ordering.
This measurement is suitable for paper and board materials with OTR values between 0.05 to 5000 cm3/(m2 * day).
More information about the method family:
Oxygen transmission rate (OTR)- Suitable sample matrices
- Paper and board materials consisting of single or multiple layers. Paper/board coated with glues or plastics is also suitable for this measurement. The maximum thickness is 3 mm.
- Required sample quantity
- Three A4 sized sheets
- Typical turnaround time
- 3 weeks after receiving the samples
- Available quality systems
- Measurlabs validated method
- Device types
- Standard
- Method expert
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