SIST EN ISO 2875:2003

Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Water-spray test (ISO 2875:2000)

This International Standard specifies a method for testing the resistance of a complete, filled transport package or a
unit load to water spray or the protection it gives to its contents from water spray. It may also be used to
precondition a complete, filled transport package or a unit load prior to another test to investigate reduction in
strength caused by exposure to water.
The test is performed on the test specimen as prepared for transport and may form part of a test sequence.

Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Sprühwasserprüfung (ISO 2875:2000)

In dieser Internationalen Norm wird ein Verfahren festgelegt, mit dem die Beständigkeit eines versandfertigen
Packstückes oder einer Ladeeinheit gegen Sprühwasser geprüft wird oder aber die Beständigkeit des Schutzes,
den das Packstück oder die Ladeeinheit dem Packstoff bei Einwirkung von Sprühwasser bietet. Dieses Verfahren
darf auch zur Vorbehandlung von Packstücken oder Ladeeinheiten vor anderen Prüfungen angewendet werden,
nach denen die Verminderung der Festigkeit durch Wassereinwirkung bestimmt wird.
Die Prüfung ist an einem versandfertigen Prüfgegenstand durchzuführen und darf Teil einer Prüffolge sein.

Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges unitaires - Essai de résistance aux projections d'eau (ISO 2875:2000)

La présente Norme internationale spécifie une méthode d'essai pour déterminer la résistance d'un emballage
d'expédition complet et plein ou d'une charge unitaire soumis à des projections d'eau, ou la protection qu'il offre au
contenu lorsqu'il est arrosé d'eau. Cette méthode peut également être utilisée pour préconditionner un emballage
d'expédition complet et plein ou une charge unitaire préalablement à d'autres essais, dans le but d'étudier la
diminution de sa résistance à la suite d'une exposition à l'eau courante.
L'essai s'effectue sur l'élément d'essai prêt au transport et peut faire partie d'une série d'essais.

Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Preskus z vodnim curkom (ISO 2875:2000)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2003
• 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-Jul-2003
• Due Date: 01-Jul-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-2003
• Ref Project: EN ISO 2875:2002 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Water-spray test (ISO 2875:2000)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 22875:1996 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Water spray test (ISO 2875:1985)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2003

Overview

SIST EN ISO 2875:2003 is an international standard developed by CEN and ISO that specifies a method for testing the resistance of complete, filled transport packages and unit loads to water spray. The Water-spray test evaluates how well packaging protects its contents from water spray exposure during transit and storage conditions. The test can also be used as a preconditioning step to assess the reduction in package strength after water exposure.

This standard ensures that packaging solutions meet industry requirements for durability and protection against water ingress, contributing to safe and reliable transport of goods.

Key Topics

• Test Scope: Applies to complete, filled transport packages and unit loads as prepared for transport.
• Test Methods: Two methods are outlined:
  • Method A - Continuous spraying on the top surface.
  • Method B - Intermittent spraying with sprays moving across the package.
• Apparatus Requirements:
  • Controlled temperature conditions (5°C to 30°C).
  • Spray nozzles positioned at least 2 meters above test specimen.
  • Uniform water spray rate calibrated between 80 and 120 liters per square meter per hour.
• Test Specimen Preparation:
  • Use intended or simulated contents matching physical properties of the original goods.
  • Packages must be sealed and conditioned per ISO 2233.
• Calibration: Ensures uniform water distribution and accurate flow rate using calibrated containers.
• Test Procedure: Water spray applied vertically for a defined period; package and contents assessed for water infiltration or weakening.
• Result Reporting: Detailed documentation including test conditions, specimen description, environmental factors, method used, and observations.

Applications

SIST EN ISO 2875:2003 is essential for industries requiring reliable transportation of goods with protection against water exposure, such as:

• Logistics and Shipping: Verifies packaging performance against environmental conditions encountered during shipping.
• Food and Beverage Packaging: Ensures water spray or humidity does not compromise product quality or safety.
• Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies: Maintains product integrity by preventing moisture ingress.
• Consumer Goods: Protects finished goods and retail products from water damage in distribution networks.
• Industrial Components: Confirms packaging robustness for heavy-duty and unit loads exposed to variable weather conditions.

Using this standard helps organizations optimize packaging design, evaluate packaging performance under simulated conditions, and comply with international packaging and transport regulations.

Related Standards

• ISO 2206: Identification of parts of complete, filled transport packages during testing.
• ISO 2233: Conditioning of complete, filled transport packages and unit loads for testing.
• EN 22875:1992: Previous European standard for water-spray testing, superseded by SIST EN ISO 2875:2003.

Compliance with SIST EN ISO 2875:2003 aligns with CEN/CENELEC regulations and supports harmonized testing across European and international markets, ensuring consistent quality assurance in packaging performance.

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By adhering to SIST EN ISO 2875:2003, manufacturers and transporters guarantee their packaging’s effectiveness in protecting goods against water exposure, enhancing transport safety, and minimizing product loss. This contributes significantly to supply chain reliability and consumer satisfaction.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2003
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 22875:1996
Embalaža - Celovita, napolnjena transportna embalaža - Preskus z vodnim curkom
(ISO 2875:2000)
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Water-spray test (ISO
2875:2000)
Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Sprühwasserprüfung (ISO
2875:2000)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges unitaires - Essai de
résistance aux projections d'eau (ISO 2875:2000)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2875:2002
ICS:
55.180.40 Celovita, napolnjena Complete, filled transport
transportna embalaža packages
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 2875
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2002
ICS 55.180.40 Supersedes EN 22875:1992
English version
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads -
Water-spray test (ISO 2875:2000)
Emballages - Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und
et charges unitaires - Essai de résistance aux projections Ladeeinheiten - Sprühwasserprüfung (ISO 2875:2000)
d'eau (ISO 2875:2000)
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Foreword
The text of ISO 2875:2000 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122 "Packaging"
of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO
2875:2002 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 "Packaging", the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2003, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2003.
This document supersedes EN 22875:1992.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 2875:2000 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 2875:2002 without any
modifications.
NOTE  Normative references to International Standards are listed in Annex ZA (normative).
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies (including amendments).
NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated
by (mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN Year
ISO 2206 1987 Packaging - Complete, filled transport EN 22206 1992
packages - Identification of parts when
testing
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2875
Third edition
2000-03-01
Packaging — Complete, filled transport
packages and unit loads — Water-spray
test
Emballages — Emballages d'expédition complets et pleins et charges
unitaires — Essai de résistance aux projections d'eau
Reference number
ISO 2875:2000(E)
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ISO 2875:2000(E)
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