Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures (Withdrawn 2023)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These test methods are used to indicate the integrity of the container and closure system in the distribution environment.  
5.2 These test methods measure the ability of the container and closure system to prevent leakage when stored or transported upright, inverted, or on the side.  
5.3 These test methods allow for comparison of container/closure designs of threaded and lug-style closures of similar or different materials, or different manufacturers. These tests are suitable for packaging development, engineering and tooling evaluations.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods may demonstrate container/closure integrity with threaded or lug-style closures by the determination of gross leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L [1.06 g]. Such tests may be used to indicate the ability of a liquid container to survive the distribution environment without leaking. These test methods may not be suitable to determine the leak resistance of containers intended for transport of hazardous materials.  
1.2 Test Methods:  
1.2.1 Test Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage Test,  covers the ability of a shipping container and its interior packaging to protect the contents from leakage after transportation induced vibration and high-temperature storage.  
1.2.2 Test Method B, Shipping Container Vibration and Vacuum Chamber Test,  is suitable for individual containers and is usually less severe than Test Method A. The advantage of Test Method B is the shortness of the test.  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.4  This standard does not purport to address the safety conserns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods may demonstrate container/closure integrity with threaded or lug-style closures by the determination of gross leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L [1.06 g]. Such tests may be used to indicate the ability of a liquid container to survive the distribution environment without leaking. These test methods may not be suitable to determine the leak resistance of containers intended for transport of hazardous materials.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F02 on Flexible Barrier Packaging, these test methods were withdrawn in January 2023 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

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Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
30-Sep-2014
Withdrawal Date
05-Jan-2023
Drafting Committee
Current Stage
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Designation: D5094/D5094M − 09 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Methods for
Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or
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Lug-Style Closures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5094/D5094M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
ments
1.1 These test methods may demonstrate container/closure
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
integrity with threaded or lug-style closures by the determina-
tainers
tion of gross leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L
D3198 Test Method forApplication and Removal Torque of
[1.06 g]. Such tests may be used to indicate the ability of a
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Threaded or Lug-Style Closures (Withdrawn 2016)
liquid container to survive the distribution environment with-
D3474 Practice for Calibration and Use of Torque Meters
out leaking. These test methods may not be suitable to
Used in Packaging Applications
determine the leak resistance of containers intended for trans-
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
port of hazardous materials.
tainers and Systems
1.2 Test Methods:
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
1.2.1 Test Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and
Packaging Components for Testing
Storage Test, covers the ability of a shipping container and its
D7386 Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for
interior packaging to protect the contents from leakage after
Single Parcel Delivery Systems
transportation induced vibration and high-temperature storage.
3. Terminology
1.2.2 Test Method B, Shipping Container Vibration and
Vacuum Chamber Test, is suitable for individual containers and
3.1 General definitions for packaging are found in Termi-
is usually less severe than Test Method A. The advantage of
nology D996.
Test Method B is the shortness of the test.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.2.1 gross leak—any opening in the container or closure
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
sealthatproducesvisibleleakagesuchthatthecontainerwould
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
not be suitable for transport or subsequent distribution.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.2.2 leak—any opening in a container which, contrary to
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
intention, either lets contents escape or permits substances to
with the standard.
enter.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety
3.2.3 leakage—that which passes through a leak.
conserns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4. Summary of Test Methods
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.1 Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage
tions prior to use.
Test—Test specimens are filled to their expected fill capacity
with product or liquid simulating product and the closure is
2. Referenced Documents
applied to the container. Closures should be applied with the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
same torque as would be encountered in production. The
specimens are packed into shipping containers and vibrated.
1 The specimens, stored on their sides, are subjected to 40°C
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F02 on Flexible
Barrier Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F02.40 on
[104°F] (or other conditions as appropriate) for four weeks.
Package Integrity.
Each specimen is examined for leakage.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D5094/D5094M – 09.
4.2 Method B, Container Vibration and Vacuum Chamber
DOI: 10.1520/D5094_D5094M-09R14.
Test—Test specimens are partially filled with product or liquid
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