{"id":8714,"date":"2025-05-20T12:12:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/?page_id=8714"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:27:34","slug":"industries-flexible-packaging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/industries-flexible-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Packaging Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flexible packaging materials\u2014films, foils, laminates, and pouches\u2014are essential in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors due to their lightweight structure, barrier properties, and ability to adapt to different product shapes. These materials typically consist of multilayered compositions combining polymers, metals, or paper to achieve specific protection goals\u2014such as blocking oxygen, moisture, or UV light.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This complexity creates technical challenges. Each layer must perform properly, and poor compatibility between layers can lead to delamination, poor sealing, or migration of substances into the product. Furthermore, production variables like temperature and humidity can impact material performance on the packaging line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At Pack-Lab, we provide in-depth support to <strong>flexible packaging manufacturers<\/strong>, helping them troubleshoot common issues during converting or application on packaging lines. Our services also ensure their materials comply with <strong>food and cosmetics regulations<\/strong>, such as EU and FDA standards. We assess mechanical strength, seal integrity, migration risks, and barrier efficiency. Whether you&#8217;re qualifying a new supplier or resolving a packaging failure, we help secure compliance and optimize shelf life.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Plastic Films, Aluminum Foils, Laminates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Chemical Analyses<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Overall migration<\/em><\/h4>\n<table width=\"536\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in aqueous simulants A, B, C, D1, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant D2, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant E (Tenax), according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Specific <\/em><em>migration<\/em><\/h4>\n<table width=\"536\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of elements\/metals (Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of primary aromatic amines\u00a0(PAA),\u00a0(Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration of substances of (EC) 10\/2011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of mineral oils\u00a0(MOSH\/MOAH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of bisphenol A\u00a0(BPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration of phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DINP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0and toxicological assessment of Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS assessment) with GC-MS\/FID, LC-QToF-MS, Headspace GC\/MS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Content Analysis<\/em><\/h4>\n<table width=\"536\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Content of substances included in legislation 1907\/2006 (REACH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy metals content\u00a0for compliance with directive 62\/1994\/EC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Content analysis of PFAS, PFOA, PFOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sensory testing (odor, taste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Microbiological &amp; Sensory Testing<\/em><\/h4>\n<table width=\"536\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microbiological analysis by swab technique (Total count, moulds, yeasts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Volatile substances content (Solvent retention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9055&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9057&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Technical Analyses<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"691\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thickness\/Grammage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">Internal method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bond strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F904<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tensile strength and elongation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D882<br \/>\nISO 527-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tearing resistance (Elmendorf method)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1922<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tearing resistance (trouser method)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1938<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Seal strength testing in flexible films (Ready seal or after laboratory sealing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F88<br \/>\nDIN 55529<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Complete design of sealigng curve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F88<br \/>\nDIN 55529<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Coefficient of Friction testing (CoF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1894<br \/>\nISO 8295<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dart drop resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1709<br \/>\nISO 7765<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Puncture resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F1306<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Blocking force<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D3354<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, oxygen transmittion rate (O.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D3985<br \/>\nASTM F1927<br \/>\nISO 53380-3<br \/>\nISO 15105-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, water vapor transmition rate (W.V.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F1249<br \/>\nASTM E96<br \/>\nISO 15106-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, carbon dioxide (C.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F2476<br \/>\nASTM D 1434<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, Nitrogen (N.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">GB\/T1038-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Haze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Density<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1505<br \/>\nISO 9863-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gloss in 60<sup>o<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D2457<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Surface tension\/treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">Internal method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shrinkage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1204<br \/>\nASTM D2732<br \/>\nISO 11501<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Flammability testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ISO 11925-2<br \/>\nDIN 4102-1<br \/>\nEN 13501-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thermal characterization (DSC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ISO 11357<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Polymer characterization by FTIR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">FTIR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9078&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9080&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Printed Flexible Plastics<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Technical Analyses<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"561\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Resistance of inks to mechanical stretching (Scratch, adhesion, scuff, wrinkle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Resistance of inks against other substances (Water, oil, alcohol, acid, detergents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9069&#8243; img_size=&#8221;150&#215;150&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flexible packaging materials\u2014films, foils, laminates, and pouches\u2014are essential in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors due to their lightweight structure, barrier properties, and ability to adapt to different product shapes. These materials typically consist of multilayered compositions combining polymers, metals, or paper to achieve specific protection goals\u2014such as blocking oxygen, moisture, or UV light.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This complexity creates technical challenges. Each layer must perform properly, and poor compatibility between layers can lead to delamination, poor sealing, or migration of substances into the product. Furthermore, production variables like temperature and humidity can impact material performance on the packaging line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At Pack-Lab, we provide in-depth support to <strong>flexible packaging manufacturers<\/strong>, helping them troubleshoot common issues during converting or application on packaging lines. Our services also ensure their materials comply with <strong>food and cosmetics regulations<\/strong>, such as EU and FDA standards. We assess mechanical strength, seal integrity, migration risks, and barrier efficiency. Whether you&#8217;re qualifying a new supplier or resolving a packaging failure, we help secure compliance and optimize shelf life.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Plastic Films, Aluminum Foils, Laminates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Chemical Analyses<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"666\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\" width=\"130\">\n<h4>Overall Migration<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in aqueous simulants A, B, C, D1, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant D2, according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Overall migration\u00a0of substances to the foodstuff in simulant E (Tenax), according to 10\/2011\/EC (Total immersion, cell, article filling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"7\" width=\"130\">\n<h4>Specific Migration<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of elements\/metals (Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of primary aromatic amines\u00a0(PAA),\u00a0(Annex II, 10\/2011\/EC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration of substances of (EC) 10\/2011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of mineral oils\u00a0(MOSH\/MOAH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0of bisphenol A\u00a0(BPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration of phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DINP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specific migration\u00a0and toxicological assessment of Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS assessment) with GC-MS\/FID, LC-QToF-MS, Headspace GC\/MS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" width=\"130\">\n<h4>Content Analysis<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Content of substances included in legislation 1907\/2006 (REACH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy metals content\u00a0for compliance with directive 62\/1994\/EC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Content analysis of PFAS, PFOA, PFOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sensory testing (odor, taste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"130\">\n<h4>Microbiological &amp; Sensory Testing<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microbiological analysis by swab technique (Total count, moulds, yeasts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"536\">\n<ul>\n<li>Volatile substances content (Solvent retention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9055&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9057&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747227580071{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9083&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9076&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9078&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747227746817{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9080&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Technical Analyses<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"691\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thickness\/Grammage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">Internal method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bond strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F904<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tensile strength and elongation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D882<br \/>\nISO 527-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tearing resistance (Elmendorf method)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1922<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tearing resistance (trouser method)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1938<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Seal strength testing in flexible films (Ready seal or after laboratory sealing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F88<br \/>\nDIN 55529<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Complete design of sealigng curve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F88<br \/>\nDIN 55529<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Coefficient of Friction testing (CoF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1894<br \/>\nISO 8295<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dart drop resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1709<br \/>\nISO 7765<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Puncture resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F1306<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Blocking force<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D3354<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, oxygen transmittion rate (O.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D3985<br \/>\nASTM F1927<br \/>\nISO 53380-3<br \/>\nISO 15105-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, water vapor transmition rate (W.V.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F1249<br \/>\nASTM E96<br \/>\nISO 15106-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, carbon dioxide (C.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM F2476<br \/>\nASTM D 1434<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permeability, Nitrogen (N.T.R.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">GB\/T1038-2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Haze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Density<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1505<br \/>\nISO 9863-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gloss in 60<sup>o<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D2457<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Surface tension\/treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">Internal method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shrinkage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ASTM D1204<br \/>\nASTM D2732<br \/>\nISO 11501<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Flammability testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ISO 11925-2<br \/>\nDIN 4102-1<br \/>\nEN 13501-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Thermal characterization (DSC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">ISO 11357<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"561\">\n<ul>\n<li>Polymer characterization by FTIR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\" width=\"130\">FTIR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 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