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Laboratory Testing

Accelerated Aging

Accelerated aging stability testing involves storing samples at an increased temperature to simulate real time aging in a shorter amount of time. Thus, initial stability testing can be performed in a shorter amount of time. Stability testing, such as accelerated aging, is necessary to prove product shelf life, as package integrity is lost over time as packaging materials or adhesives degrade. Accelerated aging techniques are based on the assumption that materials deteriorate following the Arrhenius reaction rate function. With the Arrhenius function, every 10°C increase or decrease in temperature results in a 2x increase in the rate of deterioration. Thus, you can half the time of your stability testing for every 10°C increase in temperature that the products are stored. This test is carried out according to ASTM standards. For more information on accelerated aging testing, please read our full article here.

Our Tests

M625

Accelerated Aging

Sample Submission

Purchase Order

In line with current ISO/QSR purchasing requirements, all orders should be sent with a signed completed Purchase Order. This will help expedite the processing or your order. Standing Purchase Orders will be gladly accepted for routine continuing orders.

Sample Submission Form

Please download and fill out a Test Request Form for each sample/test submitted. Identify each submission clearly and completely. Please be specific with the description, Lot Number, PO etc. and specify the test desired. Please indicate the Test Code Number on the form also. This will greatly reduce turnaround time necessary to generate an accurate, final report.
Test Request Form PDF

Final Reports

Upon completion of test, a final report will be issued and all records and raw data will be held for five years.

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