ASTM D3079-94(2009)e1
Title: Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Flexible Heat-Sealed Packages for Dry Products Category: Plastic Film and Packaging Please note: Complete standard sheets
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Glass transition temperature (Tg)
Description: Specific temperature at which amorphous or partly crystalline polymers pass from the solid state into the liquid phase. When reaching the glass transition temperature,
DIN EN 12023:1996-11
Title: Self adhesive tapes – Measurement of water vapour transmission in a warm humid atmosphere; German version EN 12023:1996 Category: Adhesives & Sealants Please note:
Acrylic glass
Description: Collective name for organic acrylic glasses composed of polymethacrylates, which are produced by polymerisation and additional extrusion and injection molding. They feature high transparency
DIN EN ISO 6530:2005-05
Title: Protective clothing – Protection against liquid chemicals – Test method for resistance of materials to penetration by liquids (ISO 6530:2005); German version EN ISO
NF S75-501-3; NF EN 374-3:2004-04-01
Title: Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms – Part 3 : determination of resistance to permeation by chemicals. Category: Plastic Film and Packaging Please note:
Ethylene-Acrylate Copolymer (EAR)
Descpription: Copolymer composed of ethylene and methacrylate containing carboxylic side groups (COOH). The properties of EAR include excellent resistance to ozone and an extraordinary energy
Semipermeable
Description: The term “semipermeable” means half diaphanous. It is often used regarding membrane properties and contains the meaning of “selective permeable”. Semipermeability means that a
M 25
Description: Testing fuel for determining permeation and resistance properties in general. Composition: 75 vol% Fuel C 25 vol% Methanol Category:Testing Fuel
ASTM F1770-97e1
Title:Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Solubility, Diffusivity, and Permeability of Flexible Barrier Materials to Water Vapor Please note:Withdrawn standard, no replacement Category: Plastic Film
Polysulfone (PSU)
Description: PSU, an amorphous thermoplastic, belongs to the family of high temperature resistant polymers and contains sulfone (-SO2-) and ether (-O-) functions between the partly
ASTM F739-07
Title: Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact Category:Protective Clothing Please note: Complete standard
Chemical
Description: Chemical compounds that produced by chemical methods are called chemicals. They are produced in laboratories, the chemical industry and bioreacors. Category:Definition
ASTM D6304-07
Title: Standard Test Method for Determination of Water in Petroleum Products, Lubricating Oils, and Additives by Coulometric Karl Fisher Titration Category: Determination of Water Content
DIN EN ISO 8469:2006-10
Title: Small craft – Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses (ISO 8469:2006); German version EN ISO 8469:200 Category: Hoses Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by
ISO
Description: ISO = International Organisation for Standardisation ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 156 countries, on the basis of one member
DIN EN 1779:1999-10
Title: Non-destructive testing – Leak testing – Criteria for the method and technique selection; German version EN 1779:1999 Please note: Has been revised: DIN EN
TAPPI T464 OM-12
Title: Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Paper and Paperboard at High Temperature and Humidity Category: Paper and Board Please note: Complete standard sheets are made
Laminate
Usage: Floor covering, protective sealings, printed circuit boards, canvas, several material grades Category:Definition
Polycarbonates (PC)
Description: Linear structured polyesters of the carbonic acid which combine many properties of metals, glass and plastics. They are transparent and feature a very good
Fuel
Description: Fuels are materials emitting technically usable energy while they are burned.Examples for solid fuels: Wood Carbon Nuclear fuels (like uranium or plutonium) Wax Examples
Retentat
Description: During a permeation rate measurement, the retentat is the depleated particle stream that leaves the separated measuring cell (see also: permeat = loaded particle
DIN 55431-3:1987-12
Title: Package; composite can; Test methods for water vapour permeability; gravimetric summary procedure Please note: Withdrawn standard Category: Packaging Please note: Complete standard sheets are
DIN EN ISO 9237
Title: Textiles – Determination of permeability of fabrics to air (ISO 9237:1995); German version EN ISO 9237:1995 Category: Textiles Related standards: ISO 7231, ISO 8272,
Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET)
Description: PET is often just called polyester. The material is hard and stiff, rigid, resistant to deformation and only little water-absorbant. PET features a good
ISO 17491-4:2008-08
Title: Protective clothing – Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals – Part 4: Determination of resistance to penetration by a spray of liquid
DIN 53380-2
Title: Testing of plastics – Determination of gas transmission rate – Part 2: Manometric method for testing of plastic films Category: Plastics Please note: Complete
ASTM D7407-07
Title: Standard Guide for Determining The Transmission of Gases Through Geomembranes Category: Geomembranes and Geotextiles Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth
Butadiene-Rubber (BR)
Description: This plastic the monomers of which are existant in form of a colorless, specificly and intesivly smelling gas is hardly soluble in water but
Permeation measurement cell
Description: A permeation measurement cell is a testing unit for permeation rate measurements. The actual process of permeation takes place in this cell: The solid
Polyisobutylene (butyl rubber)
Descpription: Polyisobutylene is obtained by cationic polymerisation of isobutene with boric trifluoride as cataylitic agent at temperatures below -50°C in form of either viscous oils,
JIS K 7129
Title: Plastics – Film and sheeting – Determination of water vapour transmission rate – Instrumental method Category: Plastic Film and Packaging Please note: Complete standard
Nafion (copolymer made from PTFE and perflourinated Monomer)
Description: Nafion is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) and perfluoro-3,6-dioxa-4-methyl-7-octene-sulfonic acid. Like Teflon, Nafion is highly resistant to chemical attack, but the presence of its
DIN EN 13832-1:2006-11
Title: Footwear protecting against chemicals – Part 1: Terminology and test methods; German version EN 13832-1:2006 Category: Footwear Please note: Complete standard sheets are made
ASTM F739-12
Title: Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact Category: Protective Clothing Please note: Complete
DIN EN ISO 17081:2008-07
Title: Method of measurement of hydrogen permeation and determination of hydrogen uptake and transport in metals by an electrochemical technique (ISO 17081:2004); German version EN
Chloroprene-Rubber (CR)
Description: Although CR combines many preferable properties, none of these reach peak values. In general, it features good mechanical qualities. At low temperatures, CR undergoes
ISO 9932:1990-10
Title: Paper and board — Determination of water vapour transmission rate of sheet materials — Dynamic sweep and static gas methods Category: Paper and Board
Poly-Acrylic-Nitrile (PAN)
Descpription: Produced by radical polymerisation of acrylic nitrile, PAN is a plastic which is insoluble in water. It has a density of 1.16 to 1.19
DIN EN 13832-2:2006-11
Title: Footwear protecting against chemicals – Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions; German version EN 13832-2:2006 Category: Footwear Please note:
Polysulfide rubber (SR)
Description: SR is produced by reaction of sodium polysulfide with an organic dichloride. The result is a product with outstanding resistance to oils, greases and
TF 2
Description: Testing fuel for determining permeation and resistance properties in general. Composition: 92,5 vol% Fuel C 5 vol% Methanol 2,5 vol% Ethanol Category:Testing Fuel
Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK)
Description: This thermoplastic features the following properties: mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, high durability at high temperatures, good resistance to chemicals and a consistent low flammability
DIN 10956:2007-08
Title: Apparatus for sensory analysis – Universal testing glasses and lids – Requirements and instructions for use Category: Sensory Analysis Please note: Complete standard sheets
DIN 53380-3
Title: Testing of plastics – Determination of gas transmission rate – Part 3: Oxygen-specific carrier gas method for testing of plastic films and plastics mouldings
Polymer characterisation
Description: This process means the determining the composition of a certain material (in this case: a polymer) in order to characterise its different properties such
Polybutylene-Terephthalate (PBT)
Description: This semi-cyrstalline, white or whiteish looking polyester composed of dimethyl-therephthalate and butanediole can be compared to polyethylene-therephthalate (PET) concerning its composition as well as
Ion
Descpription: An ion is an atom or molecule which carries a positive or a negative charge. The charge is caused by a lack or an
ISO 13301:2002-09
Title: Sensory analysis – Methodology – General guidance for measuring odour, flavour and taste detection thresholds by a three-alternative forced-choice (3-AFC) procedure Category: Sensory Analysis
Ethylen-Acrylate-rubber (AEM)
Description: Covers a wide range of temperature, good heat-resistance. Shows a very good flexibility at low temperatures. The structure of AEM is comparable to the
JIS Z 0208
Title: Testing methods for determination of the water vapour transmission rate of moisture-proof packaging materials (dish method) Category: Plastic Film and Packaging Related standards: DIN
JIS L 1099:2006-10-20
Title: Testing methods for water vapour permeability of textiles Category: Textiles Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate-Copolymers (EVA)
Description: Both monomers can be copolymerised in any proportion. Products containing less than 30 mass percent of ethylene are partly crystalline and thermoplastic, those containing
Gas seperation
Description: Basically, there are two methods usable for seperating gases: separation by membranes (view also: permeability) using membrane contractors whereas the membran itself takes no
DIN EN 13515:2002-03
Title: Footwear – Test methods for uppers and lining – Water vapour permeability and absorption; German version EN 13515:2001 Category: Footwear Please note: Complete standard
Composite Hose
Description: A hose consisting of several material layers. The material combination provides optimisation of permeation properties (resp. density) and chemical resistance. Usage: Protective hoses (for
Polyester (general)
Description: A general characterisation is impractical because of the wide range of possible modifications. The production of polyesters is done by linking the monomers via
ASTM D5886-95(2001)
Title: Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods to Determine Rate of Fluid Permeation Through Geomembranes for Specific Applications Category:Geomembranes and Geotextiles Please note: Complete
DIN 18556:1985-01
Title: Testing of coating material for synthetic resin plasters and of synthetic resin plasters Category: Paints & Coatings Please note: Complete standard sheets are made
Epichlorohydrin-Rubber (CO and ECO; CO = homopolymer; ECO = copolymer)
Description: Amine-cross-linking, thermal resistance up to +135°C, CO is only flexible at low temperatures down to -15°C, little swelling in oil and benzine, resistant to
DIN EN 374-1:2003-12
Title: Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms – Part 1: Terminology and performance requirements; German version EN 374-1:2003 Please note: q. v. draft standard DIN
ASTM F2476-05
Title: Testing of plastics – Determination of gas transmission rate – Part 5: Optical method for plastic films and plastic moulded parts Category: Barrier Materials
Polyvinylfluoride (PVF)
Description: Polyvinylfluoride (PVF) is a fluorine-containing polymer. PVF is a thermoplastic and belongs to the fluorine synthetic class of polymers. By polymerizationreaction the vinylfluoirde molecules
ASTM F2207-06
Title: Standard Specification for Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining System for Rehabilitation of Metallic Gas Pipe Category: Paints & Coatings Please note: Complete standard sheets are made
Diffusion coefficient
Description: The diffusion coefficient characterises the thermal migration of molecules within a certain material.SI-Unit (m2/s). Category:Definition
Tetrafluoroethylene-Hexafluoropropylene-Copolymer (FEP)
Description: Since 1988 FEP is the abbreviate form for coplymers consisting of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and hexafluoropropylene (HFP). FEP is a thermoplastic copolymer, which is characterized
Isoprene-Rubber (polyisoprene IR)
Description: Being a sythetic natural rubber, IR is very similar to NR but can be produced more evenly and purely. Usage: IR is mostly blended
TAPPI T448 OM-09
Title: Water vapor transmission rate of paper and paperboard at 23°C and 50% RH Category: Paper and Board Please note: Complete standard sheets are made
Polypropylene (PP)
Description: This polymer made of propylene has a structure similar to the one of PE but each second carbon atom of the backbone is linked
Jet Fuel RF
Description: Also called “AMS 2629 Type I”. Testing fuel for determining permeation and resistance properties in general. Composition: 31% (by weight) Toluene 34% (by weight)
TF 3
Description: Testing fuel for determining permeation and resistance properties in general. Composition: 10 vol% Methyl-tert-butylether (MTBE) 90 vol% Fuel C Category:Testing Fuel
Bromine-butyl-Rubber (BIIR)
Description: Linear-structured, gel-free copolymer resin made from Isobutylene and quite small amounts of Isoprene. Usage: Used in tire industry, for heat-resistant tubes an in rubber-processing
DIN EN 14605:2009-08
Title: Protective clothing against liquid chemicals – Performance requirements for clothing with liquid-tight (Type 3) or spray-tight (Type 4) connections, including items providing protection to
ISO 6179:1998-04
Title: Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Rubber sheets and rubber-coated fabrics — Determination of transmission rate of volatile liquids (gravimetric technique) Category: Elastomer Please note:
Poly-Vinylacetate
Description: Amorphous, flavourless and odourless plastic which is obtained by radical polimerisation or, on a large scale, by emulsifying polymerisation of acidic acid vinyl ester.
ISO 8587:2006-11
Title: Sensory analysis – Methodology – Ranking Category: Sensory Analysis Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
DIN 55431-4:1990-05
Title: Packages; tins; composite can, round, cylindric; Examination on impermeability opposite liquid filling materials Please note: Withdrawn standard Category: Packaging Please note: Complete standard sheets
Hygroscopic
Descpription: The word “hygroscopic” is a technical term used in chemistry and physics. Hygroscopic materials are water-attracting substances. Those substances show the tendency to bind
Parylene
Description: Produced by vapor-phase-polymerisation of p-xylene. The main component is Parylene-N (poly-p-xylylene), a highly criystalline material with a linear structure. Usage: Encapsulating of electronic and
DIN 10972:2003-08
Title: Sensory testing method – “A” – “not A” testing Category: Sensory Analysis Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
DIN EN ISO 4022:2006-06
Title: Permeable sintered metal materials – Determination of fluid permeability (ISO 4022:1987); German version EN ISO 4022:2006 Category: Sintered Metals Please note: Complete standard sheets
Styrene-Butadiene-Copolymer (SB)
Description: SB (SBR = styrene-butadiene-rubber) consists of Butadiene and more than 50% Styrene. They feature good transparency and resilience and can be easily processed. Usage:
Disposables
Disposable integrity testing Content in German only! Please contact us for information in English. Vortrag Seminar Scale Up und Disposable Aspekte im Biomanufacturing 16. Oktober
DIN
Description: DIN = German Institute for Standardization (registered association) German institute, responsible for standardisation and developing German Standards. It represents German interests at international and
DIN EN ISO 15496:2004-09
Title: Textiles – Measurement of water vapour permeability of textiles for the purpose of quality control (ISO 15496:2004); German version EN ISO 15496:2004 Please note:
Polychlorinated Terphenylenes (PCT)
Descpription: Transparent, amporphous copolyester (synthetic resin) composed of cyclohexylene-dimethyldiole and therephthalic acid featureing a very good resistance to high tempertures. Usage: Bags Formula: Category:Thermoplastic
DIN EN ISO 17491-3:2008-12
Title: Protective clothing – Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals – Part 3: Determination of resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid
Federal Standard No. 191, Method 5030.2
Title:Measurement of the Thickness of Materials Category: Measurement of Thickness Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
DIN EN 420:2003-12
Title: Protective gloves – General requirements and test methods; German version EN 420:2003 Please note: q. v. draft standard DIN EN 420/A1:2007-07 Category: Protective Clothing
ISO 13994:2005-10
Title: Clothing for protection against liquid chemicals – Determination of the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by liquids under pressure Please note: Has
ASTM D3609-00(2005)
Title: Standard Practice for Calibration Techniques Using Permeation Tubes Category: Preparation of Calibration Gas Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
DIN EN ISO 15106-3:2005-05
Title: Plastics – Film and sheeting – Determination of water vapour transmission rate – Part 3: Electrolytic detection sensor method (ISO 15106-3:2003); German version EN
DIN EN 927-5:2007-03
Title: Paints and varnishes – Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood – Part 5: Assessment of the liquid water permeability; German version EN
Fuel Cell Technology
Description: Fuel cell technology is concerned with developing fuel cells for efficient production of energy. Compared to other energy sources, fuel cells have a very
ASTM D6701-01
Title: Standard Test Method for Determining Water Vapor Transmission Rates through nonwoven and Plastic Barriers Please note: Withdrawn standard, no replacement Category: Plastic Film and
DIN 53380-4
Title: Testing of plastics – Determination of gas transmission rate – Part 4: Carbon dioxide specific infrared absorption method for testing of plastic films and
DIN EN 13185:2001-07
Title: Non-destructive testing – Leak testing – Tracer gas method; German version EN 13185:2001 Please note:Appendix ZA deleted without replacement Category: Leak Testing Please note:
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