Film material characterization

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The following are some tests used to characterize film materials and methods to evaluate performance.

ASTM D882: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

ASTM D1709: Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method

ASTM D1922: Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method

ASTM D3985: Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Coulometric Sensor

ASTM F1249: Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor

ASTM F2251: Standard Test Method for Thickness Measurement of Flexible Packaging Material

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