Moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) testing is crucial for textiles, packaging, and construction industries, especially moisture-sensitive materials. Here are the top five reasons for conducting MVTR testing:
1. Product Quality Assurance: MVTR testing helps ensure that products prone to damage from moisture, such as pharmaceuticals and food packaging, maintain their quality during storage and transportation.
2. Material Selection: MVTR testing aids in selecting the most appropriate packaging materials or product barriers by assessing their resistance to moisture permeation. It ensures that the chosen materials provide adequate protection against moisture ingress.
3. Regulatory Compliance: In many industries, such as pharmaceuticals and food packaging, stringent regulatory requirements regarding moisture protection are in place. MVTR testing is a powerful tool that helps these industries not just meet, but exceed, regulatory standards, ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations.
4. Extended Shelf Life: Controlling moisture transmission is critical for extending the shelf life of perishable products. By determining the MVTR of packaging materials, manufacturers can design packaging that effectively prevents moisture ingress, thereby prolonging the shelf life of products.
5. Cost Reduction: The practical benefits of understanding the MVTR of packaging materials are not to be underestimated. It can lead to substantial cost savings by optimizing material usage. By selecting materials with appropriate moisture barrier properties, manufacturers can significantly reduce the risk of product spoilage or damage, thereby minimizing losses associated with returns or wastage.
MVTR testing is not just good practice; it’s essential for maintaining product quality, meeting regulatory standards, extending shelf life, and optimizing costs in industries where moisture control is critical.
Contact Abby Korman, Director of Laboratory Development, at [email protected] to learn more about MVTR testing services at Bird Dog Laboratories.