Packaging Testing

Lacquer integrity testing

Pira test for the integrity of lacquer coatings on tinplate, steel and aluminium containers using a copper sulphate test solution.

The continuity of internal coatings is measured as a current proportional to the area not covered by the internal coating. In addition, a visual indication that the coating is not continuous is provided by the deposition of copper.

The method is based on BS 2006:1984 Appendix C.

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For further information contact

Doug Leatherdale

T +44 (0)1372 802108

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F +44 (0)1372 802245

E Doug.Leatherdale@pira-international.com

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