Testing Standard:
ASTM D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
Standard Number
ASTM D685
Standard Title
Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
Overview:
ASTM D685 is a test method applied by establishing a standard atmosphere that all paper and paper products are conditioned to prior to testing. Purple Diamond Testing offers ASTM D685 Testing as part of our packaging compliance and validation services.
Rationale:
ASTM D685 – Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products. This practice is essential for consistency in test results when evaluating materials regardless of location or timing. The humidity of paper directly affects the physical performance. By conditioning paper to the standard atmospheric conditions, consistent, repeatable test results can be obtained.
Key Points:
- Optimize costs by mitigating damages accrued through transit
- Validates material selection during box design
- Verifies the physical performance of materials used to withstand conditions like humidity
- 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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