EN 15384-2:2017

• Abstract:

  This European Standard is applicable for internally coated cylindrical aluminium tubes, mainly used for the packing of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food or other household products.; The internal coating is used as a barrier and should avoid any contact between aluminium and the product. This European Standard defines the copper sulphate method to detect the electrolyte conductivity as one criterion for the quality of the internal coating.; NOTE The electrolyte conductivity of the internal coating is only one criterion for evaluation of the quality of an internal coating. It does not give any information on the quantity or size of any pores or uncoated areas, nor any hint on possible reactions between the aluminium tube and the product. The electrolyte conductivity is never used as the sole criterion for quality evaluation of the internal coating, but always with other parameters, e.g. film thickness, acetone and/or ammonia resistance and of course results of enhanced stability studies.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Jan-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Jul-2017
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• ICS: 55.120 - Cans. Tins. Tubes
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: WG 39 - Flexible tubes
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Mar-2023
• Completion Date: 04-Mar-2023
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15384-2:2017 - Packaging - Test method to determine the porosity of the internal coating of flexible aluminium tubes - Part 2: Copper sulphate test

• Replaces: EN 15384:2007 - Packaging - Flexible aluminium tubes - Test method to determine the porosity of the internal coating
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Overview

EN 15384-2:2017 is a European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that specifies a test method to determine the porosity of the internal coating of flexible aluminium tubes. This standard particularly focuses on the copper sulphate test, which evaluates the electrolyte conductivity of the tube’s internal coating. Internally coated aluminium tubes are widely used for packaging products in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hygiene, food, and household sectors. The internal coating functions as a barrier that prevents direct contact between the aluminium substrate and the packed product, ensuring product integrity and safety.

This standard is essential for manufacturers, quality control specialists, and packaging engineers aiming to assess the protective quality of the internal coating. The copper sulphate method helps detect potential flaws in the coating that could compromise the barrier, although it should always be used alongside other quality assessment parameters.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Designed for cylindrical aluminium tubes with internal coatings primarily used in packaging sensitive products.

• Copper Sulphate Test Principle:

  • Tubes are filled with a copper sulphate electrolyte solution.
  • The test applies a defined voltage using an enamel conductometer.
  • The measured electrical current indicates the electrolyte conductivity, directly related to porosity in the coating.

• Apparatus and Setup:

  • Enamel conductometer with a moveable copper electrode (positive pole).
  • Stainless steel adapter electrode connected to the aluminium tube (negative pole).
  • Specific electrolyte composition of copper sulphate pentahydrate, acetic acid, and a wetting agent.

• Test Procedure:

  • Precise filling and electrode placement ensure consistent measurements.
  • Voltage of 4,500 mV DC applied for 2.5 seconds.
  • Measurements recorded in milliamps (mA) indicating coating integrity.

• Tolerances and Limitations:

  • Defined tolerances based on tube diameter and internal coatings.
  • Recognizes that this test alone doesn’t reveal pore size or distribution.
  • Advises combining electrolyte conductivity data with film thickness, chemical resistance (acetone/ammonia), and stability studies for comprehensive quality assessment.

• Reporting Requirements:

  • Documentation includes test parameters, batch details, sample descriptions, equipment information, results, and inspector credentials.

Applications

• Quality Control in Packaging Manufacturing:
  EN 15384-2:2017 supports routine testing of aluminium tube coatings to ensure barrier performance, reducing the risk of product contamination and degradation.

• Pharmaceutical Packaging Assurance:
  Ensures internal coatings meet strict standards to prevent drug-aluminium interactions and preserve medication efficacy.

• Cosmetic and Hygiene Product Safety:
  Helps verify coatings prevent metal contact with sensitive formulations, ensuring user safety and product longevity.

• Food Packaging Compliance:
  Confirms that internal coatings protect food products, maintaining freshness and preventing metallic taste or spoilage.

• Research and Development:
  Provides a standardized testing framework when developing new coating materials or optimizing production processes.

Related Standards

• EN 12374: Packaging – Flexible tubes – Terminology
• EN 13046: Packaging – Flexible cylindrical metallic tubes – Dimensions and tolerances
• EN 13047: Packaging – Flexible conical metallic tubes – Dimensions and tolerances
• ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes – Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection

These standards complement EN 15384-2:2017 by providing terminology, dimensional requirements, and sampling procedures critical for comprehensive packaging quality management.

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Keywords: EN 15384-2:2017, copper sulphate test, aluminium tube porosity, internal coating test, packaging standards, electrolyte conductivity, flexible aluminium tubes, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetic packaging, food packaging, coating quality assessment, enamel conductometer, CEN packaging standard.

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