ASTM E1870-98

ASTM E1870-98 - 10.7.1998

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a recommended procedure for examining odor and taste properties of polymeric film intended for use as flexible packaging materials. This test method can be used for single (mono) layers, coextruded, and laminate materials. The focus of this test method is the evaluation of the film in terms of its perceived inherent odor and the transfer of package-related odors, or flavors, or both, to water and other model systems (bland food simulants).

2. Referenced Documents

E2609-08(2022)	Standard Test Method for Odor or Flavor Transfer or Both from Rigid Polymeric Packaging
E619-17(2023)	Standard Practice for Evaluating Foreign Odors and/or Flavors from Paper Packaging
D1292-15(2021)e1	Standard Test Method for Odor in Water (Includes all amendments and changes 12/6/2021).
E253-23a	Standard Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products (Includes all amendments and changes 8/21/2023).
E460-21	Standard Practice for Determining Effect of Packaging on Food and Beverage Products During Storage