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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 akorman@birddoglaboratories.com to learn more about MVTR testing services at Bird Dog Laboratories.

Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) testing is a crucial process that ensures a product’s quality and durability remain intact, even when exposed to various environmental factors. This test is particularly significant in industries such as textiles, packaging, and construction, where the performance of materials under different conditions is paramount. USP 671 is a test that measures the rate at which water passes through material. It ensures materials perform as expected in various environmental conditions. The better the MVTR of a barrier material, the better it prevents moisture ingress. Bird Dog Laboratories, with its team of experienced technicians and specialized equipment, is well-equipped to handle the complex MVTR testing process, instilling confidence in the accuracy and reliability of the results. MVTR Testing results are not just crucial for understanding material behavior in different environmental conditions, but also for ensuring product quality and durability. This testing is valuable at every stage of the design process, from the Unit/Pilot Phase to the finalized production tooling, and even when there are functional changes within the package. Once the testing is complete, Bird Dog Laboratories will prepare a report of the findings and a package classification. The experts at Bird Dog Laboratories are here to help ensure your packaging is ready to take your product to market successfully. Contact Abby Korman, Director of Laboratory Development at akorman@birddoglaboratories.com to learn more about our testing capabilities.