Testing Standard:
ASTM D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
Standard Number
ASTM D4332
Standard Title
Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
Overview:
ASTM D4332 is used to evaluate the ability of a package system to protect the inner product at different atmospheric conditions. Purple Diamond Testing offers ASTM D4332 Testing as part of our packaging compliance and validation services.
Rationale:
ASTM D4332 – Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing. This test method is used in the production of packaging systems that will undergo changes in the physical properties over time depending on atmospheric conditions. Establishing a standard conditioning period prior to testing will ensure consistent test results amongst similar test samples and test locations, as well as testing to conditions a package may be exposed to in transit.
Key Points:
- Optimize costs by mitigating damages accrued through distribution
- Validates material selection during box design
- Verifies the physical performance of materials used to withstand different atmospheric conditions during transit
- Yields consistent test results
Related Standards:
- TAPPI T402 – Standard Conditioning and Testing Atmospheres for Paper, Board, Pulp Handsheets, and Related Products
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