Validation of a Procedure for Predicting the Oxygen Transmission Rates of Multilayer Packaging Materials Containing Water Sensitive Layers Under Humid Conditions

Abstract

A procedure for predicting the oxygen transmission rates of multilayer packaging materials containing water sensitive layers under humid conditions has been vali dated by derivation of the equation used and comparison of predicted rates with measured rates on a specially prepared multilayer material. A computer program which aids in making the required calculations is included. Excellent agreement between predicted and measured rates was obtained.