ASTM F1927

Introducing ASTM F1927 – Industrial Physics

ASTM F1927 is a global ASTM test method that enables you to determine the oxygen gas transmission, permeability and permeance rate of barrier materials using the latest eMetric™ sensor technology . 

Measuring the oxygen gas transmission rate (O2GTR) at controled relative humidity and temperature is an important check to see if a package’s barrier materials are fit for purpose. Additional tests are recommended but it’s an essential part of the process.  

ASTM F1927 oxygen gas transmission rate testing is a type of permeability test and can be used to test film, sheeting, laminates, co-extrusions, or plastic-coated papers or fabrics.  

The ASTM F1927 test approach

The ASTM F1927 test method covers a procedure to determine the transmission rate of oxygen gas, at steady-state, at a given temperature and %RH level.  

This oxygen gas rate testing method extends the common practice dealing with zero humidity or, at best, an assumed humidity. Humidity plays an important role in the oxygen gas transmission rate (O2GTR) of many materials.  

The ASTM F1927 test method determines the oxygen gas transmission rate (O2GTR), the permeance of the film to oxygen gas (PO2), the permeation coefficient of the film to its thickness (P”O2), and oxygen permeability coefficient (PʹO2) in the case of homogeneous materials at given temperature and %RH level(s). 

ASTM F1927 permeability testing equipment 

So, how can Industrial Physics improve your ASTM F1927 permeability testing?  

Systech Illinois – 8101e OxySense® oxygen transmission rate analyzer
Setting a new benchmark in oxygen transmission rate testing, our OxySense® instruments incorporate the latest in eMetric™ sensor technology with high sensitivity and the widest test range.  

Systech Illinois – OxySense 8102 Oxygen Transmission Rate Analyzer
The OxySense® 8102 analyzer measures oxygen gas transmission rate with high sensitivity. It’s simple to operate, lowers testing costs and increases productivity. 

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We’ve learnt a thing or two about creating the perfect permeability test over the decades. We like to share our knowledge and will help you to answer your questions. Across the knowledgebase section of our website we publish lots of blogs on related subjects.  

You could start with this blog on permeation testing and the barriers – what can be measured…and why? Then you could check out this innovative method for analyzing oxygen permeation of packaging film. 

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