PPT3000 M Rule Customer Required Data Sheet 053008

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PPT3000 – M-RULE Profile Generation – data form
The PPT3000 – M-Rule shelf-life testing routines are designed to provide material utilization and
predicted shelf-life performance data on bottles at the point of production. The PPT3000 M-Rule shelf-life
prediction software utilizes pressure and expansion data captured by the PPT3000 in conjunction with the
unique attributes of a given bottle. This data is then analyzed by an embedded version of the M-Rule®
Container Performance Model to provide predicted shelf life and material utilization of bottles tested.
Since shelf-life qualities are dependent on a number of critical bottle-specific parameters, it is extremely
important that accurate data be provided to create each unique bottle shelf-life profile for the PPT3000.
One profile is required for each unique bottle design to be tested.
In order to assist you in providing the proper data, we have prepared the following form. This form must
be completed and submitted for each unique bottle tested on the PPT3000. In addition to the data
requested below, please also supply a design drawing of the bottle if available. Data submitted on this
form will be used to create a unique shelf-life profile for the specified bottle. All information supplied
will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Submission Information (Customer to complete)
Agr Contact
Date

Job/Container Information for:
_________________________________________________
(Container Name / Description)
Customer Information
Company Name
Customer Contact
Addr1
Addr2
City

State/Province
Country
Phone:
E-mail

Customer Code
Profile Name

Postal Code

AGR-use only
Order Number

PPT3000 Serial Number

PO Number

Thickness
Shelf Life
SET 1
SET 2
Executable Results Attached
Name

Material Utilization

Report Attached

Date
Rev. 7, 5/30/08

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NOTE: The Material (Resin), Finish Design, Base Design, and Closure selections are updated constantly.
If the Resin, Finish Design, Base Design, and/or Closure for the bottle does not appear, specify the Resin,
Finish Design, Base Design, and/or Closure on the questionnaire under “Other”.

Material (Resin)

Polyester: 1,5-PEN

Polyester: 2,6-PEN

Polyester: 2,6-PTN

Blend: MonOxbar
Single Sack™ V700X
6.7% LDR

Polyester: 2,7-PEN

Polyester: Eastman
9921/22

Polyester: Eastman
9921/22W

Polyester: Heat Set PET
– 30% Crystalline

Polyester: Heat Set
PET – 38% Crystalline

Polyester: Invista
1101/1102 series

Polyester: Eastman
CB11/12
Polyester: M&G 8000
series
Polyester: PCT

Polyester:
Poly(glycolic acid)

Polyester: P(DEG)T

Polyester: P(ethylene
phthalate)

Polyester: PBT

Polyester: PET 21%
crystalline

Polyester:
Poly(ethylene isophthalate)

Polyester:

Poly(ethylene
terephthalate)

Polyester: Poly(lactic
acid)

Polyolefin: EVOH 32
mol% ethylene – 27% cryst

Polyolefin: EVOH 32
mol% ethylene – 61% cryst

Polyolefin: LLDPE –
0.92

Polyolefin: O2
Scavenger Concentrate
[193 cc O2/g]

Polyolefin: EVOH 44
mole% ethylene – 27%
cryst

Polyolefin: HDPE – 0.96

Polyolefin: PMMA

Polyolefin: Poly(vinyl
alcohol)

Polyolefin: Poly(vinyl
chloride)

Polyolefin: PP – 0.901

Polyamide: Grivory
FE7103

21

Polyamide: Nylon 6

Polyamide: Nylon MXD-

Polyolefin: Polystyrene

Polyamide: Grivory G

Polyamide: Nylon 6,6

Others: Polyacetal

Others: Polycarbonate

6
Modified Resin:
Constar MonOxbar™ V10

Modified Resin: Constar
MonOxbar™ V6

Modified Resin:
Constar Oxbar™ Multilayer
Scavenger

Other:

Barrier Materials -

Fill in only if barrier
materials are employed on this bottle

Important Note: The PPT-M-Rule shelf-life model
assumes that coatings, and or barrier materials are
applied properly and in place at the specified barrier
levels. Test results will reflect maximum shelf life based on
barrier levels provided in this document.

No barrier materials employed
Coating- internal or external

Coating Type
___________

Barrier Improvement
Factor for O2 (BIF)
_______________

Internal
External

Multiple layer barrier
For Multi-layer Bottles only

Input thickness values below:

Layer

Resin

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Weight %


1
Provide thickness data for each layer with
1 being the innermost layer and 5 being
the outermost layer

2
3
4
5

General Data
Item

Value

Unit



Nominal volume

ml.



Brimful capacity

ml.



Surface area

Sq. cm.



Empty package weight

grams



Nominal Thickness (Monolayer)**

mm



Test Temperature

C or F



Expected Shelf Life

** NOTE: it is important to have as
accurate a value as possible for this
parameter. Refer to diagram for
recommended measurement location.

Measure thickness on straight sidewall area with no decorations – take multiple
measurements (8-10) using a high accuracy measurement device such as the
Agr MBT and average the measurement results.

Finish Design

Standard Crimp

28 mm 1716

28 mm PCO

38 mm PCO

38 mm Heat Set

43 mm VHS

28 mm 1716 RefPET

33 mm Sun Coast

48 mm VHJ

38 mm Cold Fill

28 mm SP400

PTI crimp

18 mm

43 mm VHS Lt. Wt.

Petaloid

Champagne

Heatset Champagne

Push-Up

Crimp top

28 mm Alcoa

28 mm White Cap

28 mm Zapata

28/400 Zeller

28-4CO Top Seal

33 mm O-I

33 mm Sun Coast

38 mm Alcoa

38 mm White Cap

43 mm Alcoa

Other:

Base Design
Heatset Petaloid

Flat-bottom

Other:

Closure

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43 mm White Cap
Other:

Closure Material

Polypropylene

High Density
Polyethylene

Metal (impermeable)

Other:

Co2 Test
Protocol

Coke Standard Test

Pepsi Standard Test

4.0-3.3 gas volume @ 22º C
FTIR – empty bottle

4.0-3.3 gas volume @ 22º C
Zahm-Nagle method --- filled

Custom test protocol
Provide details below

Required data for Custom test protocol if not using Coke or Pepsi standard tests
Initial carbonation level: ________________________________ volumes
Upper Carbonation Spec:

_____________________________ volumes

Lower Carbonation Spec:

_____________________________ volumes

Reference Test Method _______________________________ (FTIR, Zahm-Nagle, etc.)
Test Temperature _________________
Package Fill Volume:

Nominal

Empty

Brimful (defines how test is to be run)

O2 Test
Protocol
Initial level: _____________________ value _____________________ units
End level:

_____________________ value _____________________ units

Test Temperature _________________

Empty or Filled Container? ______________________

Shelf-life values to be based on the following method:
If both are chosen, 2 profiles will
be provided. Tests are performed
individually, not combined.

CO2 out gassing (egress)
O2 ingress
Please return completed form to the following:

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