This test method is used for determining the accelerated usage of a mechanical pump dispenser for consumer usage.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the basic functional stability of a mechanical pump dispenser with a product.

1.2 This test method covers accelerated usage evaluations of mechanical pump dispensers (spray or flow types) with a product.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautions are given in Section 5.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D2063 Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures

D3890 Test Method for Number of Strokes to Prime a Mechanical Pump Dispenser

D4336 Test Methods for Determination of the Output Per Stroke of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser

E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

Keywords

functional stability; mechanical pump dispenser; package; Functional stability; Mechanical pump dispensers; Stability ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 55.130 (Aerosol containers)

Citing ASTM Standards

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