SIST EN ISO 15106-2:2005

Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Part 2: Infrared detection sensor method (ISO 15106-2:2003)

ISO 15106-2:2003 specifies an instrumental method for determining the water vapour transmission rate of plastic film, plastic sheeting and multi-layer structures including plastics, using an infrared detection sensor.
NOTE The method provides rapid measurement over a wide range of water vapour transmission rates.

Kunststoffe - Folien und Flächengebilde - Bestimmung der Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit - Teil 2: Verfahren mit Infrarotsensor (ISO 15106-2:2003)

Dieser Teil von ISO 15106 legt ein instrumentelles Verfahren zum Bestimmen der Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit von Kunststofffolien, Kunststoffbahnen ( platten) und Mehrschichtgebilden mit Kunststoffanteil unter Anwendung eines Infrarotsensors fest.
ANMERKUNG   Das Verfahren ermöglicht die schnelle Messung über einen breiten Wertebereich der Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit.

Plastiques - Film et feuille - Détermination du coefficient de transmission de vapeur d'eau - Partie 2: Méthode utilisant un détecteur infrarouge (ISO 15106-2:2003)

L'ISO 15106-2:2003 spécifie une méthode instrumentée de détermination du coefficient de transmission de vapeur d'eau d'un film plastique, d'une feuille ou d'un complexe comprenant des plastiques, avec un détecteur infrarouge.
Cette méthode fournit un mesurage rapide dans une large gamme de coefficients de transmission de vapeur d'eau.

Polimerni materiali - Filmi in plošče - Ugotavljanje prepustnosti vodnih hlapov - 2. del: Odkrivanje z infrardečim senzorjem (ISO 15106-2:2003)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2005
• ICS: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets
• Technical Committee: IPMA - Polimer materials and products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-May-2005
• Due Date: 01-May-2005
• Completion Date: 01-May-2005
• Ref Project: EN ISO 15106-2:2005 - Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Part 2: Infrared detection sensor method (ISO 15106-2:2003)

Relations

• Refers: SIST EN 4343:2004 - Aerospace series - Steel FE-WM1001 (X13Cr12) - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rod
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN IEC 62788-6-2:2020 - Measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules - Part 6-2: General tests - Moisture permeation testing with polymeric materials
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026

Overview

SIST EN ISO 15106-2:2005 specifies an instrumental method for determining the water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) of plastic films, plastic sheeting, and multi-layer structures containing plastics. This part, based on ISO 15106-2:2003, focuses on the infrared detection sensor method, which provides rapid and reliable measurements across a wide range of water vapour transmission rates. The standard is applicable to quality control, product development, and research settings where accurate measurement of barrier properties is essential.

Key Topics

• Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR):
  • Expressed as the amount of water vapour transmitted through a unit area of a material over time, commonly in grams per square metre per 24 hours [g/(m²·24h)]
• Infrared Detection Sensor Method:
  • An advanced instrumental approach using an infrared sensor to detect changes in humidity caused by water vapour permeating through the specimen
  • Offers high sensitivity and rapid results compared to traditional gravimetric methods
• Sample Conditioning and Preparation:
  • Detailed procedures for conditioning specimens and maintaining consistent environmental test conditions
  • Emphasizes the importance of uniform thickness and sample integrity without defects
• Test Apparatus Requirements:
  • Specifies the need for a transmission cell with controlled humidity chambers and temperature regulation
  • Outlines calibration and maintenance for sensors and flow meters to ensure accuracy
• Reporting and Consistency:
  • Provides guidance on test reporting, including referencing the standard, sample identification, conditioning, and calculation of the mean result

Applications

• Packaging Industry:
  • Critical for evaluating and certifying films and sheets used for food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, where moisture barrier properties affect shelf life and product integrity
• Quality Control:
  • Ensures consistent product performance and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements within manufacturing environments
• Research and Product Development:
  • Supports the development of new materials and multilayer barrier structures by enabling precise measurement and comparison of water vapour transmission rates
• Standardized Testing in Laboratories:
  • Facilitates inter-laboratory comparisons and harmonized testing procedures worldwide, ensuring reliable and reproducible results

Related Standards

• ISO 15106-1: Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Humidity detection sensor method
• ISO 15106-3: Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Electrolytic detection sensor method
• ISO 2528: Sheet materials - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Gravimetric (dish) method
• ISO 4593: Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning

Practical Value

Implementing SIST EN ISO 15106-2:2005 ensures standardized measurement of water vapour transmission in plastics, enhancing confidence in product performance and compliance. The infrared detection sensor method allows manufacturers, packaging developers, and research facilities to obtain rapid and precise assessments crucial for quality assurance and product innovation. By adhering to this European standard, organizations ensure compatibility and benchmarking with global practices in plastics testing and packaging science.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Part 2:
Infrared detection sensor method (ISO 15106-2:2003)
Kunststoffe - Folien und Flächengebilde - Bestimmung der Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit
- Teil 2: Verfahren mit Infrarotsensor (ISO 15106-2:2003)
Plastiques - Film et feuille - Détermination du coefficient de transmission de vapeur d'eau
- Partie 2: Méthode utilisant un détecteur infrarouge (ISO 15106-2:2003)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15106-2:2005
ICS:
83.140.10 Filmi in folije Films and sheets
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 15106-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2005
ICS 83.140.10
English version
Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination of water vapour
transmission rate - Part 2: Infrared detection sensor method
(ISO 15106-2:2003)
Plastiques - Film et feuille - Détermination du coefficient de Kunststoffe - Folien und Flächengebilde - Bestimmung der
transmission de vapeur d'eau - Partie 2: Méthode utilisant Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit - Teil 2: Verfahren mit
un détecteur infrarouge (ISO 15106-2:2003) Infrarotsensor (ISO 15106-2:2003)
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Foreword
The text of ISO 15106-2:2003 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61 "Plastics”
of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO
15106-2:2005 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 "Plastics", the secretariat of which is held
by IBN.
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 August 2005, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2005.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 15106-2:2003 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 15106-2:2005 without any
modifications.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15106-2
First edition
2003-01-15
Plastics — Film and sheeting —
Determination of water vapour
transmission rate —
Part 2:
Infrared detection sensor method
Plastiques — Film et feuille — Détermination du coefficient de
transmission de vapeur d'eau —
Partie 2: Méthode utilisant un détecteur infrarouge

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ISO 15106-2:2003(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Test specimens . 2
6 Conditioning . 2
7 Apparatus . 2
8 Test conditions. 3
9 Procedure . 4
10 Calculation. 4
11 Test result . 4
12 Precision . 5
13 Test report . 5

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