ASTM F2622

Introducing ASTM F2622 – Industrial Physics

ASTM F2622 is the standard test method for determining the oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of flexible barrier materials using a coulometric sensor. This method provides a precise, repeatable way to measure how much oxygen permeates through films, laminates, and packaging structures — essential data for predicting shelf life, validating barrier performance, and ensuring product stability.

Whether you’re packaging food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or sensitive industrial products, ASTM F2622 gives you a reliable framework for evaluating oxygen‑barrier integrity.

What ASTM F2622 Covers

ASTM F2622 outlines procedures for measuring oxygen transmission using a coulometric detector under controlled temperature and humidity. Key elements include:

• Conditioning and mounting barrier samples
• Controlling test temperature and relative humidity
• Measuring oxygen permeation using a coulometric sensor
• Calculating OTR values for quality control and material comparison
• Ensuring consistent test conditions and repeatability

The method applies to:

• Flexible films and laminates
• Coated and uncoated packaging materials
• High‑barrier and low‑barrier structures
• R&D, QC, and packaging‑validation environments

ASTM F2622 is widely used across industries where oxygen exposure affects product quality, safety, or shelf life.

Where ASTM F2622 Is Used

This standard is commonly used in:

• Food and beverage packaging
• Pharmaceutical and medical‑device packaging
• Industrial and specialty barrier materials
• Packaging R&D laboratories
• Material‑qualification and supplier‑verification programs

It supports both routine QC testing and advanced barrier‑performance studies.

Why Oxygen Transmission Testing Matters

Understanding oxygen permeability is essential for:

• Predicting shelf life and product stability
• Validating barrier performance of films and laminates
• Comparing material structures and coatings
• Ensuring regulatory and customer compliance
• Reducing spoilage, oxidation, and product failures

OTR testing helps manufacturers choose the right materials and maintain consistent packaging performance.

Testing solutions for ASTM F2622

Industrial Physics offers several OTR analyzers that align directly with ASTM F2622’s coulometric‑sensor requirements:

OxySense 8102e Oxygen Transmission Rate Analyzer

A high‑performance OTR analyzer designed for precise, repeatable measurements using non‑consumable optical oxygen‑sensing technology. Ideal for flexible films, coated materials, and high‑barrier structures. The 8102E supports controlled temperature and humidity testing in line with ASTM F2622.

OxySense 8101e Oxygen Transmission Rate Analyzer

A compact, cost‑effective OTR solution for routine QC and material comparison. The 8101E uses the same optical sensing technology as the 8102E, delivering accurate oxygen‑permeation data without calibration gases or consumables.

OxySense 8700/8701 Oxygen Permeability Analyzer

A versatile system for measuring oxygen permeability in both films and finished packages. The 8700/8701 platform supports ASTM F2622 testing while also enabling whole‑package analysis — ideal for teams validating complete packaging systems, not just materials.

Together, these OxySense instruments give you a complete toolkit for evaluating oxygen‑barrier performance across materials, structures, and finished packages.

Your Global Test and Measurement Partner for ASTM F2622

Industrial Physics supports packaging manufacturers, converters, and brand owners with the tools and expertise needed to evaluate oxygen permeability in line with ASTM F2622. From high‑precision OTR analyzers to full‑package permeability systems, we help ensure your materials deliver the barrier performance your products depend on.