Real Time Aging – oftentimes referred to as Shelf-Life Testing – is exactly what the name implies. This testing is conducted at ambient conditions in actual real time in order to analyze the conditions of packages and/or products and the effects that time has on them.
Westpak maintains dedicated space for Real Time Aging in monitored rooms at ambient temperature and humidity. Studies can be performed to confirm the results of Accelerated Aging on test samples.
Typical Procedures/Protocols
ASTM F1980
ISO 11607
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WESTPAK Capabilities
(4) – Large, monitored Real Time Aging Chambers