ASTM D5094-90(1997)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of gross leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L (1.06 gal)) with threaded or lug-style closures. 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 This standard does not purport to address the safety problems 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.
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Designation: D 5094 – 90 (Reapproved 1997)
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Standard Test Methods for
Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or
Lug-Style Closures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5094; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of gross 3.1 General definitions for packaging are found in Termi-
leaks in rigid and semi-rigid containers (up to 4 L (1.06 gal)) nology D 996.
with threaded or lug-style closures. Such tests may be used to 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
indicate the ability of a liquid container to survive the 3.2.1 gross leak—any opening in the container or closure
distribution environment without leaking. These test methods seal that produces visible leakage such that the container would
may not be suitable to determine the leak resistance of not be suitable for transport or subsequent distribution.
containers intended for transport of hazardous materials. 3.2.2 leak—any opening in a container which, contrary to
1.2 Test Methods: intention, either lets contents escape or permits substances to
1.2.1 Test Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and enter.
Storage Test, covers the ability of a shipping container and its 3.2.3 leakage—that which passes through a leak.
interior packaging to protect the contents from leakage after
4. Summary of Test Methods
transportation induced vibration and high-temperature storage.
1.2.2 Test Method B, Shipping Container Vibration and 4.1 Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage
Test—Test specimens are filled to their expected fill capacity
Vacuum Chamber Test, is suitable for individual containers and
is usually less severe than Test Method A. The advantage of with product or liquid simulating product and the closure is
applied to the container. Closures should be applied with the
Test Method B is the shortness of the test.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safety same torque as would be encountered in production. The
specimens are packed into shipping containers and vibrated.
conserns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health The specimens, stored on their sides, are subjected to 40°C
(104°F) (or other conditions as appropriate) for four weeks.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use. Each specimen is examined for leakage.
4.2 Method B, Container Vibration and Vacuum Chamber
2. Referenced Documents
Test—Test specimens are partially filled with product or liquid
2.1 ASTM Standards: simulating product and the closure is applied to the container.
D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ- Closures should be applied with the same torque as would be
ments encountered in production. The specimens are packed into
D 999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping shipping containers and vibrated. Following vibration, the
Containers individual specimens are removed from the shipping container
D 3198 Test Method for Application and Removal Torque and subjected to 10 in. Hg (33.7 kPa) vacuum for 10 min and
of Threaded or Lug-Style Closures examined for leakage.
D 3474 Practice for the Calibration and Use of Torque
NOTE 1—Other levels of vacuum, or time, or both may be appropriate.
Meters Used in Packaging Applications
D 4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
5. Significance and Use
tainers and Systems
5.1 These test methods are used to indicate the integrity of
D 4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
the container and closure system in the distribution environ-
Packaging Components for Testing
ment.
5.2 These test methods measure the ability of the container
and closure system to prevent leakage when stored or trans-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-10 on
ported upright, inverted, or on the side.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.32 on Consumer
Packages. 5.3 These test methods allow for comparison of container/
Current edition approved June 29, 1990. Published August 1990.
closure designs of threaded and lug-style closures of similar or
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different materials, or different manufacturers. These tests are conditions in accordance with Practice D 4332.
suitable for packaging development, engineering and tooling 10.2 Store the torqued container/closure test specimens
evaluations. upright at least 24 h at ambient conditions before commencing
the test.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and Storage
11. Procedure
Test:
11.1 Apply closures to the containers according to the
6.1.1 Drying Oven, constant-temperature, equipped with
Application Torque Measurement section of the procedure in
means for ensuring adequate temperature control, 40 6 1°C
Test Method D 3198.
(104 6 1.8°F) and air circulation, ambient humidity, or other
11.2 Test Method A, Shipping Container Vibration and
conditions as appropriate.
Storage Test:
6.1.2 Torque Meter, with an appropriate scale which accu-
11.2.1 Place the filled specimens in their shipping container
rately measures within the expected torque range.
or in an appropriate carton so that they will remain firmly in
6.1.3 Vibration Test Machine, the apparatus described in the
place during vibration.
Apparatus section of Methods D 999 may be used.
11.2.2 Proceed as directed according to Methods D 999
6.2 Method B, Shipping Container Vibration and Vacuum
(Method A 1 or A 2) 20 min each on bottom, top, and one side,
Test:
or run an entire shipping cycle in accordance with Practice
6.2.1 Vacuum Chamber, any suitable chamber capable of
D 4169.
withstanding approximately one atmosphere pressure differen-
11.2.3 Remove the specimens from the shipping container
tial, fitted with a vacuum-tight seal. A vacuum gauge, an inlet
or carton. Examine all specimens for visible leakage without
tube from a source of vacuum, and an outlet tube to the
removing or disturbing th
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