DT37.00
Revision I
Published on: 23/09/2022

Test method on glass flacon decorative elements - Resistance to bulk

Scope of application

The aim is to assess, with a unique test, the resistance over time of the decorative elements or lacquering of a glass flacon to exposure to bulk. This test is the result of a harmonisation work of all the existing methods in the industry. It is up to the customer to adopt this method or to request its own protocol.
The principle involves placing the item to be tested in contact with a cotton swab soaked in bulk for 24 hours at ambient temperature, then performing a wipe test. The test is carried out over a total maximum duration of 10 days. The duration is to be defined in the product specification between customer and supplier.

This test applies to all types of lacquered (sprayed) and decorated (screen-printed, hot-stamped or pad-printed) or metallised items.

Table of contents

Contents
1. Purpose and scope
2. Responsibility
3. Composition of the generic bulk (Simuflor)
4. Operating principle
4.1. Equipment
4.2. Sampling frequency and sample size
4.3. Standard validation method
4.3.1. Test
4.3.2. Interpretation and recording of results
History
First edition: 12/2020 
Revision I 09/2022 (Experimental) Addition of a generic bulk to test items without the need to use the actual fragrance. This product, called "Simuflor", replaces the traditional "G1", which is no longer compatible with hygiene and safety standards. Its composition, defined in the document, has been studied to be closer than G1 to modern perfumes, which often contain essential oils.

Document under responsibility of working group:

Flaconnage decoration
WG chair: Lionel NIZAN - VERESCENCE FRANCE (MERS LES BAINS)
This joint group aims to produce dedicated documentation on test methods related to decorative elements on glass flacons, primarily for the cosmetics and perfume sectors.
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