ASTM D1008-64 (1977) PDF
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Full title and description
ASTM D1008-64 (1977) — Methods of Test for Water Vapor Transmission of Shipping Containers. This designation is published as D1008-64(1977) and defines laboratory procedures for determining the rate at which water vapor is transmitted through bulk shipping containers.
Abstract
This standard describes test procedures to measure water‑vapor transmission rates of shipping containers. It provides two primary methods (Method A for reclosable containers and Method B for containers not designed for reclosing) and specifies specimen preparation, conditioning, exposure, and reporting conventions used to characterize container vapor transmission. The test was intended for use in packaging qualification and material comparison.
General information
- Status: Withdrawn (listed as withdrawn / superseded in archival records; withdrawal noted historically in the 1980s).
- Publication date: 1977 (designation shown as D1008-64(1977), original year 1964 with the 1977 re-affirmation/issue).
- Publisher: ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials).
- ICS / categories: Packaging and transportability; test methods for barrier properties (packaging/pack performance).
- Edition / version: D1008-64(1977) (designation indicates original 1964 method with the 1977 issue notation).
- Number of pages: 4 pages (short test-method document).
Scope
The standard covers laboratory procedures to determine water‑vapor transmission of bulk shipping containers under defined conditions. It addresses both containers that can be reclosed after opening and those that cannot (two separate methods), and specifies sample handling, exposure schedules, and calculation/reporting of transmission rates to allow comparison between container designs and materials. It is focused on packaging performance evaluation rather than long‑term field exposure protocols.
Key topics and requirements
- Two test methods: Method A (reclosable containers) and Method B (non‑reclosable containers).
- Specimen preparation and conditioning prior to test (to ensure repeatable starting conditions).
- Controlled environmental exposure (temperature and relative humidity) during the test interval and procedures for gravimetric or comparative measurement of vapor gain/loss.
- Calculation of water‑vapor transmission rate (reporting units and basis for area or container mass change).
- Limitations and applicability notes (intended for bulk shipping containers; short standard document without extended field‑conditioning procedures).
Typical use and users
Packaging engineers, materials scientists, quality control and laboratory testing services, manufacturers of shipping containers and protective packaging, and logistics/transport engineers use this type of test method to compare container designs, evaluate barrier performance, and support packaging specifications for moisture‑sensitive goods. Because this designation is withdrawn, contemporary users typically consult current ASTM WVTR test methods for design and acceptance testing.
Related standards
Relevant and related ASTM and international tests for moisture/vapor transmission and packaging include ASTM D1276 (related shipping‑container WVTR methods, historic), ASTM D895/D951 (other packaging water‑resistance tests), ASTM E96/E96M (water vapor transmission of sheet materials, gravimetric), ASTM F1249 and ASTM E398 (modern WVTR measurement methods). Users should consult current ASTM references (E96/E398/F1249 and packaging series) for up‑to‑date test practice.
Keywords
water vapor transmission, WVTR, shipping containers, packaging, barrier properties, ASTM D1008, Method A, Method B, test method, container moisture ingress.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM D1008-64(1977) is an ASTM test-method designation titled "Methods of Test for Water Vapor Transmission of Shipping Containers," providing laboratory procedures to measure water‑vapor transmission of bulk shipping containers.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers two test methods (Method A and Method B) for determining water‑vapor transmission rates from shipping containers, with guidance on specimen preparation, exposure, measurement and reporting to compare container moisture‑barrier performance.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Packaging designers, test laboratories, manufacturers of containers and protective packaging, and quality/assurance personnel who need to assess or compare moisture‑barrier performance of shipping containers.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: This designation is documented as withdrawn (archival records indicate withdrawal in the 1980s). For current practice, users should refer to up‑to‑date ASTM WVTR and packaging test methods such as E96/E398 and F1249 or other current ASTM packaging standards.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It sits within the packaging and transportability family of ASTM D-series test methods; related historical and current standards address water resistance and vapor transmission of packaging and sheet materials. Consult the ASTM packaging test‑method suite for related designations.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Water vapor transmission, WVTR, shipping containers, packaging test, barrier, ASTM D1008, Method A, Method B.