SIST EN 28474:1998

Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Water immersion test (ISO 8474:1986)

The test is principally intended for packages which are waterproof or which are intended to provide some degree of "waterproofness". The test is performed on the package as prepared for transport and may form part of a test sequence. Principle: Conditioning of the package, followed by complete immersion in water, removal and draining and drying in the conditioning atmosphere. The time of immersion, time of draining and drying and the atmospheric conditions are predetermined.

Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Tauchprüfung (ISO 8474:1986)

Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Essai d'immersion dans l'eau (ISO 8474:1986)

La présente Norme internationale spécifie une méthode d'essai d'immersion dans l'eau des emballages d'expédition complets et pleins. Elle peut également être utilisée pour préconditionner un emballage, en vue d'autres essais, dans le but d'étudier la diminution de sa résistance à la suite d'une exposition à l'eau ou pour étudier la protection qu'il assure au contenu lorsqu'il est immergé dans l'eau. L'essai est principalement destiné aux emballages étanches ou qui atteignent un certain degré d'«étanchéité». L'essai est effectué sur l'emballage prêt au transport et peut faire partie d'une série d'essais.

Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Preskus s potopitvijo v vodo (ISO 8474:1986)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-1998
• ICS: 55.180.40 - Complete, filled transport packages
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Oct-1998
• Due Date: 01-Oct-1998
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-1998
• Directive: 80/232/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products
• Directive: 87/356/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packged products (Dir. 80/232/EEC amendment)
• Ref Project: EN 28474:1992 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Water immersion test (ISO 8474:1986)

Overview

SIST EN 28474:1998, based on ISO 8474:1986, is a European standard developed by CEN for testing the waterproofness of complete, filled transport packages through a water immersion test. This test method is principally designed for packages intended to be waterproof or to provide some degree of protection against water ingress during transport. It involves conditioning the package, fully immersing it in water under controlled conditions, then draining and drying it while monitoring the performance and integrity of both the package and its contents. This standard is essential for ensuring the protection of goods in transit, especially where exposure to moisture or water is a risk.

Key Topics

• Test Scope: Measures the ability of transport packages to resist water penetration.
• Package Preparation: Packages must be filled with intended or simulated contents and closed as for normal distribution.
• Conditioning: Packages are conditioned per ISO 2233 guidelines to standardize temperature and humidity before testing.
• Immersion Procedure: The package is fully immersed with 100 mm of water above it, for predetermined times ranging from 5 minutes up to 4 hours.
• Drying and Draining: After immersion, packages are dried in specified atmospheric conditions for times ranging from 4 hours to 4 weeks.
• Apparatus Requirements: Includes a sufficiently large water tank, immersion equipment for lowering/lifting packages, and a rigid grill for draining.
• Test Reporting: Comprehensive documentation of test conditions, package details, and observations is mandatory for traceability.

Applications

SIST EN 28474:1998 is widely applied in industries that require assurance of package integrity against water exposure during transport and storage, including:

• Logistics and Shipping: Verifying that packaging maintains waterproofness to protect goods under various environmental exposures.
• Manufacturing: Testing packaging designs to meet shipping and handling standards, especially for moisture-sensitive products.
• Quality Control: Establishing consistent testing protocols to confirm compliance with waterproof packaging criteria.
• Certification Processes: Assisting manufacturers and suppliers in validating packaging performance per international and regional specifications.
• Research and Development: Evaluating new packaging materials and systems for water resistance.

This standard is vital for sectors such as food and beverage, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial components where waterproof packaging is critical to product preservation.

Related Standards

To complement SIST EN 28474:1998, the following standards are often referenced:

• ISO 2233 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Conditioning for testing, which details atmospheric conditioning procedures prior to testing.
• ISO 11607 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices, covering sterile barrier systems and protection in transit.
• EN ISO 11607 - The European adoption of ISO 11607, often related to packaging validation in medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
• ASTM D7763 - Standard test method for water resistance of packaging materials and containers.

Using EN 28474 alongside these standards helps create a comprehensive packaging quality assurance process, ensuring that both the packaging and its contents are adequately protected against water damage during handling and transportation.

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Keywords: SIST EN 28474:1998, ISO 8474:1986, water immersion test, waterproof packaging, transport packages, water resistance testing, packaging standards, conditioning, packaging quality control, CEN standards, packaging waterproofness

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Preskus s potopitvijo v vodo (ISO 8474:1986)Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Tauchprüfung (ISO 8474:1986)Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins - Essai d'immersion dans l'eau (ISO 8474:1986)Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Water immersion test (ISO 8474:1986)55.180.40Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalažaComplete, filled transport packagesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 28474:1992SIST EN 28474:1998en01-oktober-1998SIST EN 28474:1998SLOVENSKI
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International Standard INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.MEIKfiYHAPO~HAR OPI-AHM3ALWlR no CTAHAAPTM3AWWORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Water immersion test Embalfages d’expkdition complets et pleins - Essai d7mmersion dans l’eau First edition - 1986-12-15 UDC 621.798.1 : 620.165.7 Ref. No. ISO 8474-1986 (E) Descriptors : packing, transport packing, complete-and filled packages, tests, immersion tests, water. Price based on 2 pages SIST EN 28474:1998

Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national Standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Esch member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, govern- mental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take patt in the work. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by the ISO Council. They are approved in accordance with ISO procedures requiring at least 75 % approval by the member bodies voting. International Standard ISO 8474 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 Packaging . Users should note that all International Standards undergo revision from time to time and that any reference made herein to any other International Standard implies its latest edition, unless otherwise stated. @ International Organization for Standardization, 1986 0 Printed in Switzerland SIST EN 28474:1998

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 8474-1986 (E) Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Water immersion test 1 Scope and field of application This International Standard specifies a test method for the im- mersion in water of complete, filled transport packages. lt may be used to pre-condition a package Prior to other tests, to in- vestigate reduction in strength caused by exposure to water or to investigate the protection the package gives to its contents from water immersion. The test is principally intended for packages which are waterproof or which are intended to pro- vide some degree of “waterproofness”. The test is performed on the package as prepared for transport and may form part of a test sequence. 2 Reference ISO 2233, Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages -- Conditioning for testing. 3 Principle Conditioning of the package, followed by complete immersion l in water, removal and draining and drying in the conditioning atmosphere. The time of immersion, time of draining and dry- ing and the atmospheric conditions are predetermined. 4 Apparatus 4.1 Test area, conditioned in such a manner that evapora- tion from the wet package and the surface of the water in the water tank (4.2) do not significantly Change the atmospheric conditions. 4.2 Water tank, sufficiently large for the test package to be immersed completely under water with the water level at least 100 mm above the package. The tank shall be designed so that it tan be
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