Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of films and sheetings
Material testing
Product testingDetermination of the water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) according to standard ASTM F1249 of the material. Water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) represents the amount of water vapour that passes through a material or substance over a set period of time. In food contact materials, an effective moisture barrier is critical to keeping the food product fresh and preventing it from spoiling. Two samples per material are measured simultaneously to ensure the reliability of the measurement. The results are expressed as g/m2/day. Please disclose the desired temperature (from 18 to 40 °C) and the desired relative humidity (from 20 % to 100 %) when placing the order. This measurement is applicable for film and sheeting materials with WVTR values between 0.001 and 2400 g/m2/day.
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Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR)- Suitable sample matrices
- Films of different materials and coated surfaces such as cardboard. Surfaces of the material needs to be smooth in order to get trustworthy results. Maximum thickness 2.5 mm. The expected WVTR value should be between 0.001 and 2400 g/m2/day.
- Minimum sample amount
- At least three sheets of the material is needed. Minimum sheet dimensions 10 x 10 cm, but preferably 20 x 20 cm to get optimal quality.
- Typical turnaround time
- 3 weeks after receiving the samples
- Detection limit
- 0.005 to 2400 g/m2/day
- Quality system
- Accredited testing laboratory
- Device families
- Standard
- ASTM F1249
- Method expert
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