TAPPI T557
Title: Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor Category: Plastic Film and Packaging Related standards: DIN 53380-4, ASTM
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Synthetical Resin
Description: Synthetically manufactured, fluid or solid material with all the characteristics of resins defined in DIN 55958 (cf. resin). Synthetical resins are produced from polymerisation
ISO 17699:2003-10
Title: Footwear – Test methods for uppers and lining – Water vapour permeability and absorption Please note: q. v. draft standard ISO/DIS 17699:2008-04 Category: Footwear
Combinatorial chemistry
Description: Combinatorial chemistry means the sysnthesis of compounds by taking into account all possible combinations of the reagents. The principle involves reactions with raw material
ASTM D3985-05
Title: Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Coulometric Sensor Category: Plastic Film and Packaging Related standards:
ISO 8670-3:2000-03
Title: Ostomy collection bags – Part 3: Determination of odour transmission of colostomy and ileostomy bags Category: Aroma Please note: Complete standard sheets are made
DIN EN ISO 17491-4:2008-12
Title: Protective clothing – Test methods for clothing providing protection against chemicals – Part 4: Determination of resistance to penetration by a spray of liquid
Liquid-Crystal-Polymers (LCP)
Description: In principle, LCPs are composites consisting of an organig matrix in which fibers of the same kind of polymer are implemented. They feature
Polycyclohexylenedimethylene-Ethylene-Terephthalat
Description: The most important properties of this thermoplastic gained of cyclohexylendimethylenediole, ethyleneglycole and therephthalic acid are: hardness, an enourmous impact-strength and resistance to chemical substances,
Vinylfluoride Tetrafluoroethylene Fluorocopolymer (VF/TFE)
Description: Thermoplastic fluorocopolymer consisting of vinylfluoride and tetrafluoroethylene. Formula: Category:Thermoplastic
DIN EN 13832-2:2006-11
Title: Footwear protecting against chemicals – Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions; German version EN 13832-2:2006 Category: Footwear Please note:
DIN EN ISO 7783-2
Title: Paints and varnishes – Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete – Part 2: Determination and classification of water-vapour transmission rate
ASTM F2130-09
Title: Standard Test Method for Measuring Repellency, Retention, and Penetration of Liquid Pesticide Formulation through Protective Clothing Material Category: Protective Clothing Please note: Complete standard
Poly-acrylic-acid
Description: Plastic that is produced by peroxide-catalysed polymerisation of acrylic acid in aqueous solution or by hydrolysing poly-acrylic-acid-chloride or poly-acrylic-amide. Pure poly-acrylic-acid can be obtained
Styrene-Butadiene-Rubber (SBR)
Description: SBR features poor elasticity properties. When dynamically loaded, SBR undergoes a broad inner heating. Compared to that, SBR has a clearly improved abrasion resistance
ASTM E2321-03
Title: Standard Practice for Use of Test Methods E 96 for Determining the Water Vapor Transmission (WVT) of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Category:
ASTM G148-97
Title: Standard Practice for Evaluation of Hydrogen Uptake, Permeation, and Transport in Metals by an Electrochemical Techniquen Category: Hydrogen Permeation Please note: Complete standard sheets
Fluoropolymers
Description: The most useful properties of the fluoroploymeres are due to the fluorineatoms, which can be found in the polymerchain. Fluorine is the most electronegative
Poly-acrylic-acid-amide
Description: Produced by radical polymerisation of acrylic amide in aqueous solution, poly-acrylic-acid-amide can be obtained as a white, odorless powder. It is well soluble in
ISO 6613
Title: Windows and door height windows; Air permeability test Category: Building Materials and Products Related standards: ISO 9237, ISO 7231, ISO 8272, ISO 4638, ISO
Activation energy
Descpription: Energy needed by a system to initiate a particular process, such as diffusion or a chemical reaction. It can be described using the Arrhenius
DIN EN 13192:2002-03
Title: Non-destructive testing – Leak test – Calibration of gaseous reference leaks; German version EN 13192:2001 Category: Leak Testing Please note: Complete standard sheets are
FFKM (perfluorinated rubber)
Description: Perfluorinated elastomers (FFKM’s) are elastic sealing-materials with a natural rest capacitiy, as well as good adaptation-properties to seal surfaces with equal chemical resistance to
High-Density-Polyethylene, HDPE (hard PE)
Description: Half crystalline, whitish, half transparent functional thermoplastic with properties similar to those of low-density-PE (LDPE, soft PE). In contrast to LDPE, HDPE is significatnly
Thermoplastic Polybutadiene-Elastomer (TPE)
Description: A widespread family of rubber-like materials that – in contrast to common vulcanised rubbers – can be processed and recycled just as thermoplastics. Usage:
Polymer alloy
Description: Polymer blend of actually immiscible polymers, whereby miscibility was reached during the blending process. (Cf. Polymer blend) Category:Definition
FAM B
Description: Testing fuel for determining permeation and resistance properties in general. Composition: 84,5 Vol.% FAM A 15 Vol.% Methyl alcohol 0,5 Vol.% Water Category: Testing
ASTM D2517-06
Title: Standard Specification for Reinforced Epoxy Resin Gas Pressure Pipe and Fittings Category: Thermoset Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
DIN 55534:2006-08
Title: Testing of taste transfer from packages and packaging materials through the head space using water as the test medium Category: Sensory Analysis Please note:
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Description: HDPE shows no or little branchings, so that the molecules are densely packed. In consequence, the resulting polymer features a rigid structure. Usage: bottles
ASTM F2815-10
Title: Standard Practice for Chemical Permeation through Protective Clothing Materials: Testing Data Analysis by Use of a Computer Program Category: Protective Clothing Please note: Complete
Fluoroelastomers
Description: The American guideline ASTM D1418 (American Society for Testing and Materials) categorizes the fluoroelastomers into three subgroups: FKM (fluorocarbon elastomer) FFKM (perfluorinated elastomers) FVMQ
Poly-Methyl-Methacrylate (PMMA)
Description: Amourphos, transparent and colorless high-perfomance thermoplastic which is both hard and rigid but also refractory and notch-sensitive. PMMA features a good resistance to grinding
ASTM F1001-99a(2006)
Title:Standard Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials Category: Protective Clothing Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
Poly-Phenylene-sulfide (PPS)
Description: PPS is a highly crystalline, linear structured thermoplastic composed of alternating sulfur atoms and phenylene rings in a para substitution pattern. This means that
Phenolic plastics, phenoplastic moulding compounds (PF)
Description: Also called “phenol resins”; phenol plastics have been the first fully synthetically produced plastics. They are duroplasts made up by polycondensation. They feature high
Acrylic-nitrile-Styrene-Acrylic-ester-polymer-alloy (ASA)
Description: Acrylic-modified, transparent and highly weather-resistant rubber thermoplastic with good chemical stability, resilience and stiffness; features antistatic properties. Usage: Building and recreational application, vehicle construction
Tetrafluoroethylene-Perfluorovinylsulfonicacid-Fluorocopolymer (TFE/PVS)
Description: TFE/PVS is modified PTFE and was produced first-time by DuPont. It is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, which consists of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and perfluorovinylsulfonicacid. TFE/PVS was
Tetrafluoroethylene-Perfluorodimethyldioxole-Fluorocopolymer (TFE/PDD)
Description: TFE/PDD is a thermoplastic, amorphous fluorocopolymer, which is also known under the name TEFLON®AF by DuPont. TFE/PDD is a copolymer consists of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE)
Cellulose Acetate (CA)
Description: Produced by adding the acetyl radical of the acetic acid to cellulose (available as cotton- or wood-fibers). The result is a robust plastic
Thermoset
Description: Plastic which can be transformed into a hard, vitually unmeltable and insoluble product by heating or using other methods. The term “thermoset” comprises both
Polytetrafluorethylen (PTFE)
Description: PTFE (also called “Teflon”) is a non-inflammable plastic that is completely insoluble and inswellable within any type of solvent. It is resistant to all
Polyethersulfone (PESU)
Descpription: Amorphous, transparent, light-amber-colored high-performance thermoplastic. PESU features a little resistance to pressure and has a tendency towards forming stress cracks. Its resistance to thermal
DIN 53380-1
Title:Testing of plastics – Determination of gas transmissionsrate – Part 1: Volumetrical method for testing of plastic films Category: Plastics Please note: Complete standard sheets
Vinylidenefluoride Trifluoroethylene Fluorocopolymer (VDF/TrFE)
Description: Thermoplastic fluorocopolymer constisting of vinylidenefluoride and trifluoroethylene Formula: Category:Thermoplastic
DIN EN 1330-8:1998-07
Title: Non-destructive testing – Terminology – Part 8: Terms used in leak tightness testing; Trilingual version EN 1330-8:1998 Category: Definition Please note: Complete standard sheets
ASTM F1407-99a(2006)
Title:Standard Test Method for Resistance of Chemical Protective Clothing Materials to Liquid Permeation – Permeation Cup Method Category: Protective Clothing Please note: Complete standard sheets
DIN EN ISO 6145-10:2008-11
Title: Gas analysis – Preparation of calibration gas mixtures using dynamic volumetric methods – Part 10: Permeation method (ISO 6145-10:2002); German version EN ISO 6145-10:2008
Feed
Description: The alloy of gases that is fed as test gas into one half of the permeation measuring cell is called “feed”. Category:Definition
DIN EN 1593:1999-11
Title: Non-destructive testing – Leak testing – Bubble emission techniques; German version EN 1593:1999 Please note: Appendix ZA deleted without replacement Category: Leak Testing Please
Ultra Low Density Polyethylene (ULDPE)
Description: Ultra- and very low density polyethylene are linear structured polyethylenes with a density lower than 0,880g per inch. These semi-crystalline (i.e. normally 50% crystalline),
Isobutene-Isoprene-Rubber (IIR)
Description: Butyl-rubber only features moderate mechanical qualities and has a high inner absorbability. In contrast to that, it features a good resistance to weather and
Tetrafluorinated ethylene (TFE)
Description: Thermoplastic of milky white color that feels like wax. Because of its special properties, this material has a unique position compared to other thermoplastics.View
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)
Description: PCTFE is made from chlorotrifluoroethylene by suspension-polymerization or by emulsion-polymerization with a redox-indicator or a peroxide as starting reagent. PCTFE is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic.
Polyacetal or Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Description: POM is produced in both variants the homopolymer as well as the copolymer. Both types are hard, impact resisting and rigid polymers with an
Polyorganophosphazene (PPZ)
Description: PPZ is an example of a new class of polymeric materials involving inorganic chains. Its main characteristics are fire resistance, good weatherability as well
ASTM F903-03(2004)
Title: Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids Category: Protective Clothing Please note: Complete standard sheets are
MIL-C-7024E, Typ III
Description: Also called “MIL-C-7024D”. Testing fuel for determining permeation and resistance properties in general. Composition: up to 90% (by weight) C10-C15 Isoalkanes Depending on amount
Cyclic Olefine Copolymers (COC)
Descpription: COC are polymers composed of ethylene and norbornene-groups. The norbornene is randomly spread throughout the polymer backbone. Category:Copolymer Formula:
DIN EN 13184:2001-07
Title: Non-destructive testing – Leak test – Pressure change method; German version EN 13184:2001 Please note:Appendix ZA deleted without replacement Category: Leak Testing Please note:
Tanktech 2005
Leak location, leak testing and permeation measurement on fuel systems with hydrogen trace gas More (PDF)
Permeation through fermenter cover
The article language is german. Please contact for information in Englisch. Permeation of methane through equipment in biogas plants is discussed. German publication in Chemie&More.
Poly-Benzimidazole (PBI)
Description: PBI does not melt and is non-inflammable; it retains its fabric integrity and lissomeness even when having direct contact with flames. Usage: High-performance
Foamable polystyrene (EPS)
Description: Foaming agent is n-pentane. For other details on polysterene see the respective link (polystyrene, PS). Category:Thermoplastic
Tetrafluoroethylene-Perfluoropropylevinylether-Fluorocopolymer (PFA)
Description: PFA is a semi-crystalline, perfluorinated copolymer, which consists of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and perfluoropropylvinylether. Due to the high fluorine fraction in the copolymer, PFA has
Drying of gases
Description: An appropriate way of drying gases is to dry them dynamically. Gases with a very high humidity are pre-dried using high-capacity drying agents. Category:Definition
DIN EN 31092:1994-02
Title: Textiles; physiological effects; measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) (ISO 11092:1993); German version EN 31092:1993 Category: Textiles Please
Permeation Rate Measurement
Description: Permeation measuring means the process of determining the permeation rate of a certain substance. That means measuring, how much of the permeate per time
ASTM D3833/D3833M-96(2006)
Title: Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes Category: Adhesives & Sealants Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth
ASTM D4298-04
Title: Standard Guide for Intercomparing Permeation Tubes to Establish Traceability Category: Preparation of Calibration Gas Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth
Chloro-isobutene-isoprene rubber (Chlorobutyl Rubber, CIIR)
Usage: This halobutyl rubber is used for articles needing low permeability to gases and liquids, e.g. tire inner liners, hoses, certain types of seals, membranes
Polyurethane-Foam (PUR))
Beschreibung: PUR is produced by polyaddition out of a homogene mixture of polyols and diisocyanate. There are different types with either rigid, cross-linked or solid
DIN EN 16523-2
Title: Determination of protective material resistance to permeation by chemicals – Part 2: permeation by gaseous chemical under conditions of continuous contact Category: Protective Clothing
ASTM D814-95(2005)
Title: Standard Test Method for Rubber Property – Vapor Transmission of Volatile Liquids Category:Elastomer Please note: Complete standard sheets are made available by Beuth Verlag.
Barrier Packaging
Description: Barrier Packaging is a packaging with very low permeability for possibly interfering materials (e.g. air). Popular applications e.g. are packagings for food (in order
ISO 15496:2004-05
Title: Textiles – Measurement of water vapour permeability of textiles for the purpose of quality control Please note: q. v. ISO 15496 Technical Corrigendum 1:2006-02
ISO 15105-2
Title: Plastics – Film and sheeting – Determination of gas transmission rate – Part 2: Equal-pressure method Category: Plastics Related standards: ISO 2782-2 Please
ASTM
Description: ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials Standard development organisation, providing international standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Category:Definition
Polystyrene (PS)
Description: PS consists of polymerised styrene monomers with or without functional groups. It is strong, rigid, refractory and very notch-sensitive polymer that features an excellent
ASTM F2338-09
Title: Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Detection of Leaks in Packages by Vacuum Decay Method Category:Plastic Film and Packaging Please note: Complete standard sheets are
FKM (Fluoroelastomers)
Description: Fluorocarbon elastomers are highly fluorinated, carbon based polymers, which resist to chemical attacks and ozone. The service temperature lies between –20°C and 204°C, temporary
Polyarylate (PAR)
Description: Amorphous thermoplastic based on therephtalic acid, phthalic acid and bisphenole A groups implemented in the polymer chain; PAR is a weather resistant, partly aromatic
ASTM E96/E96M-05
Title: Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials Category: Water Vapor Permeability Related standard: DIN EN 1931, DIN EN 12086, DIN EN ISO
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