Compliance work

Overall migration Sensory analysis

specific migration

Material analysis

Mechanical properties

permeation

PPWR/ Recycling

Water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) plastic films, laminates, coated papers and aluminium foils

Measurement is performed using the water vapor specific method (hydrolysis sensor or infrared sensor). Usually deviating from the standard as a double determination.

Test Method Group: permeation

Norms:
  • DIN EN ISO 15106-2 (2005-5) Plastics; Film and sheeting - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Part 2: Infrared detection sensor method
  • DIN EN ISO 15106-3 (2005-05) Plastics – Film and sheeting Determination of water vapour transmission rate – Part 3: Electrolytic detection sensor method
  • ASTM F 1249 (2025) Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
  • ASTM F 3299 (2023) Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using an Electrolytic Detection Sensor (Coulometric P2O5 Sensor)

Required Sample Amount: optimum: 2 DIN A 4 sheets without folds, creases or other damages

Standard Tests

WVTR film standard 23°C/ 85 % rel. humidity (electrolytical method)

Specific Norm: DIN EN ISO 15106-3

Test programm standard "Europe" with electrolytical method

WVTR standard 38°C/ 90 % rel. humidity (electrolytical method)

Specific Norm: DIN EN ISO 15106-3

Testing programm standard "tropical climate/ Asia/ USA" with electrolytical method

WVTR film standard 23°C/ 85 % rel. humidity (infrared method)

Specific Norm: DIN EN ISO 15106-2

Test programm standard "Europe" with infrared method

WVTR film standard 38°C/ 90% rel. humidity (infrared method)

Specific Norm: DIN EN ISO 15106-2

Test programm standard "tropical climate/ Asia/ USA" with infrared method
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