Astm D3078 Pdf 2021 Jun 2026

Bubbles may stick to the package surface due to surface tension, giving false negatives.

| Parameter | Value / Range | |-----------|----------------| | Standard | ASTM D3078-21 | | Test type | Bubble emission under vacuum | | Vacuum range | 25 – 508 mmHg absolute | | Typical hold time | 30 – 60 sec | | Detection limit | ~10–50 µm (practical, not certified) | | Destructive? | No (but package may deform) | | Automation level | Manual visual | | Requires calibration? | Gauge only | astm d3078 pdf 2021

ASTM D3078-21, Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission , ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2021, DOI: 10.1520/D3078-21. Bubbles may stick to the package surface due