ASTM D6653/D6653M-13
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method

Standard No.

ASTM D6653/D6653M-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6653/D6653M-13(2021)

Latest

ASTM D6653/D6653M-13(2021)

Scope

4.1 Packaged products transported via the feeder aircraft network are liable to experience altitudes as high as 5 791 m [19 000 ft].⁴ When exposed to these high altitude conditions, products or packaging systems, or a combination thereof, may be affected negatively by the resultant pressure differential.

4.2 These test methods are suitable for evaluating the effect of high altitude on packaging systems.

4.3 These test methods are suitable for package or product, or both, development and engineering.

4.4 Other test methods, such as Test Methods D3078, D4991 and D5094, test for leakage of packaging systems by vacuum method and are applicable for testing the effects of high altitude.

1.1 These test methods determine the effects of pressure differential when packaged products are transported via certain modes of transport, such as feeder aircraft or ground over high mountain passes. The results of these tests are intended to be used for qualitative purposes.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D6653/D6653M-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM D3078 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
• ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
• ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
• ASTM D4991 Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
• ASTM D5094 Standard Test Methods for Gross Leakage of Liquids from Containers with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
• ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process

ASTM D6653/D6653M-13 history

• 2021 ASTM D6653/D6653M-13(2021) Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
• 2013 ASTM D6653/D6653M-13 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
• 2001 ASTM D6653/D6653M-01(2010)e1 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
• 2001 ASTM D6653-01(2006) Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
• 2001 ASTM D6653-01 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method