Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method

Importancia y uso:

5.1 Containers may be pressurized in accordance with this test method without modification to the closure or to the body of the container. This test method may be used for testing rigid containers intended for the transportation of some liquids by air in accordance with the ICAO TIs or in accordance with the UN TDG.

5.2 This test method establishes the point at which leakage commences, with a limit of approximately 95 kPa (13.8 psi) differential. See Test Method D3078 for flexible packages.

5.3 This test method may not be suitable for some packages, such as packages with paper cap seals, where the test fluid may rapidly deteriorate the packaging.

Subcomité:

D10.21

Referida por:

D7660-20R25, D6653_D6653M-13R21, D4919-23, F2391-22

Volúmen:

15.10

Número ICS:

23.160 (Vacuum technology)

Palabras clave:

containers; leakage testing; packaging; vacuum method;