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CREDENTIALSRecognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research - Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The SIES School of Packaging is an approved ISO 9001 : 2008 Institution.

Associated with Government Institute of Printing Technology- Mumbai (Government of Maharashtra) to offer a crash course and workshop on Printing Technology as part of the two- year Post Graduate Programme in and other educational and training endeavours.

Affiliated with Esko Artwork, leading supplier of Packaging Preproduction Technology, as an authorized training centre for Prepress, Structural and Graphic Design, Pack Edge and Desk Pack Software.

Associated with E.I. DuPont India Pvt. Ltd for promotion of Flexography, Polymer Plate Making and Image Proofing and Essential Pre-press operation for Flexo Printing.

General GuidelinesSample Depositing Centre:

SIES School of PackagingSIES Campus, Plot No. 1C, Sector - 5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai- 400 706Tel.: 022-2771 3841/34/3357/7937 l Email.admin@siessopptc.net

Time for deposit of samplesMonday through Saturday (Except 2nd & 4th Saturdays)Time: 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.Sampling and collection facilities available on Annual contract basis

Sample Identification : To be submitted with proper marking

Test conditions : As per standard- National and International (standards)

Sample Quantum : As indicated or contact SIES School of Packaging

Note: 1. Tested samples will be retained only for maximum 10 days2. Test report has no legal binding3. Testing charges to be deposited in advance with samples 4. The charges indicated are exclusive of taxes Taxes are applicable and will be levied extra5. The minimum testing charges is Rs.250/-6. All conditions, guidelines and fee are subject to change without prior intimation

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SR. NO.

Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE REQD

RATE (Rs)

1 Absorption Test (ink) for Blotting Paper ASTM D 2177 0.5 sq.m 875

2Accelerated Ageing (only exposure per day per condition)

IS : 5086 0.5 sq.m 875

3Accelerated Ageing (keeping quality) for Stencil Paper

IS : 5086 0.5 sq.m 875

4 Acidity / Alkalinity (pH) IS : 1060 0.5 sq.m 375

5 Adhesion (Holding Power of PS Tapes) ASTM D 3654 5 m 625

6 Adhesion Performance (Gummed Paper Tape) IS : 4185 5 m 325

7 Adhesion Performance of Metallisation – – 750

8 Adhesion Strength of Adhesives IS : 2257 1 kg 750

9 Adhesion Strength of PS Tapes to shelf IS : 8402 5 m 750

10 Adhesion Test of Pressure Sensitive TapesIS : 2880 / ASTM D 2860

2 m 750

11 Adhesion to Steel of Pressure Sensitive Tape IS : 8402 - 87 3 m 750

12Adhesive - Water Resistance of Tapes & Adhesive

ASTM D 5570 3 m 750

13Adhesive Content in Gummed Paper Tape used as a box closure

– 1m 250

14Aerosol Container - Delivery Rate of aerosol container

ASTM D 3069 10 container 500

15 Alkali Resistance Printing Ink Manual 0.25 sq.m 375

16 Alkali Staining Number IS 1060 0.25 sq.m 700

17 Alkaline Reserve of Paper (qualitative) ASTM D 4988 0.5 sq.m 375

18 Alkaline Reserve of Paper (quantitative) ASTM D 4988 0.5 sq.m 625

19 Alkalinity of Glass IS : 2091 / 2303 5 nos 1375

20 Alkalinity of Paper / Paper Board IS : 1060 0.5 sq.m 325

21Anchorage of Adhesives in Pressure Sensitive Tape

IS : 2880 5 m 450

22 Ash Content IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 450

23 Bitumen Content IS : 1398 0.25 sq.m 450

24 Bleeding Resistance IS : 1398 0.25 sq.m 450

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SR. NO. Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE

REQD RATE (Rs)

25 Blocking Resistance IS : 4006 0.25 sq.m 450

26 Bond Strength in Laminate ASTM F 904 1 sq.m 950

27 Breaking Length of Paper IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 950

28Brightness / Opacity / Colour and Whiteness of Paper

TAPPI 519 / 525 / 527 / 560

– 1075

29 Brimful Capacity IS : 2798 - 98 3 nos 375

30 Bulk Paper / Paper Board IS : 1060 1 sq.m 375

31 Burst Factor IS : 1060 1 sq.m 700

32 Bursting Strength - Wet IS : 1060 1 sq.m 450

33 Bursting Strength Paper / Paper Board IS : 1060 1 sq.m 450

34 Caliper IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 375

35 Capacity of Bottles / Drums / Jerry Cans IS : 2798 / 7408 3 nos 375

36 Carbon Coating & Solvent Soluble Coating IS : 1551 0.25 sq.m 375

37 Chemical Resistance of HDPE Container IS : 7394 3 nos 625

38 Chloride Content IS : 1060 1 sq.m 625

39 Chromo Coating of Paper / Paper Board IS : 4658 1 sq.m 625

40 COBB Test IS : 4006 1 sq.m 450

41Co-efficient of friction - Static / Dynamic per pair of surface

ASTM D 1894 - 1978

100 x 100 cm 700

42 Compression Strength Test - Duplex Cartons IS : 7028 3 nos 875

43 Compression Strength Test - CFB Boxes IS : 7028 3 nos 875

44 Compression Strength Test - Fibre Drums IS : 7028 3 nos 875

45Compression Strength Test - Paper Cores (Radial / Axial)

– 3 nos 875

46 Copper Number of PaperIS 1060 / ASTM D 919

0.25 sq.m 625

47 Corrosion Preventive (VCI/VCP) - Effectiveness – – 625

48Corrosion Preventive (Temporary) Effectiveness

IS : 1674 – 1000

49 Dart Impact Test IS : 2508 - 84 625

50 Delamination Charges – – 375

51 Denier –100 m roll 50 x 50 cm -->10 nos

375

52 Density IS : 2508 - 84 1 sq.m 375

53 Detergent / Soap Resistance Test Printing Ink Manual 0.25 sq.m 375

54Determination of Stability of Pressure Sensitive Tapes

IS : 2880 10 m tape roll 1250

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Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE REQD

RATE (Rs)

55Dimension of Fibre Board Boxes / Folding Carton

ASTM 2658 3 nos 375

56 Dimension of Glass / Plastic Container IS 2798 - 98 3 nos 1500

57 Dimensional Changes of Paper / Film ASTM D 1042 1 sq.m 625

58 Drop Test (Sequential Drops)IS 7028 / ASTM D 5276

3 nos 750

59 Durability Test for Pencil / Pen Carbon Sheets IS : 34504 sheets of 40cm x 20cm

450

60 Edge Crush Test for CFB IS : 7063 0.5 sq.m 500

61Effect of Light (Natural) on Paper, Film - Visual observation

– 0.5 sq.m 325

62 Effect of Sterilization on Bond Strength – – 1875

63Effect of Temperature on Paper Film - Visual Observation

– 0.5 sq.m 375

64 Elongation - Films / StrapsASTM D 3950 / 1980

3 m 325

65 Ends and Picks of Hessain & Woven Fabric IS : 2818 1 sq.m 500

66Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) 7 days

IS : 8747 - 89 12 nos 1875

67Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) 15 days

IS : 8747 - 89 12 nos 3750

68 Estimation of Critical Moisture Content (CMC) – – 2500

69Estimation of Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC)

– – 2500

70 Estimation of Initial Moisture Content (IMC) – – 1500

71 Excess Paper in Fluting Media – 0.5 sq.m 250

72Exposure to Humidity / Temperature (0 - 100ºC, upto 90%RH) per day

< 1 cubic meter 150

73 Exposure to Sterilization Condition – – 1000

74 Extractability - Five Simulants IS : 9845 – 13125

75 Extractability - Four Simulants IS : 9845 – 7750

76 Extractability - Three Simulants IS : 9845 – 6875

77 Extractability - Two Simulants IS : 9845 – 5625

78 Extractability - One Simulant IS : 9845 – 3125

79Exudation Test for Bitumen / Pitch, Coal tar Impregnated Paper

IS : 1060 0.5 sq.m 375

80Fatty Resin Acid in Paper (extractability by ether)

IS : 1060 0.5 sq.m 1875

81 Fibre Composition (Furnish) Qualitative Test IS : 1060 Part 1 0.5 sq.m 700

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Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE REQD

RATE (Rs)

82 Flamability of Treated Paper and Paperboard ASTM D 777 0.25 sq.m 375

83 Flexible Pack - Detection of Seal leaks ASTM F 1929 10 pouches 500

84Flexural Properties of Rigid / Semi Rigid Plastics

ASTM D 790 - 81Precut Dumbell Shaped

500

85 Flute Height IS : 2771 0.5 sq.m 250

86Gas Permeability of Laminates / Coex Films - Per gas / per film

ASTM D 1434 1 sq.m 2500

87 Gloss ASTM D-2457-35 ADHOC 750

88 Glue Shear Strength IS : 173415 cm X 5 cm X 5 cm

750

89 Grammage of 3-Ply Board IS : 7063 0.25 sq.m 375

90 Grammage of 5-Ply Board IS : 7063 0.25 sq.m 500

91 Grammage of 7-Ply Board IS : 7063 0.25 sq.m 625

92 Grammage of Coated Material – 0.25 sq.m 375

93 Grammage of Paper IS 1060 0.25 sq.m 375

94 Grease Resistance of PaperIS : 4006 / ASTM D 722

0.25 sq.m 375

95 Heat Seal Strength ASTM F 88 1 sq.m 625

96 Heat Shrinkage of Plastic Films ASTM D 1204 1 sq.m 500

97Identification & Thickness of Multilayer Film by FTIR

– A4 size sheet 3750

98 Identification of Adhesive – 0.25 sq.m 500

99 Identification of Gum in Fibre Board – 0.25 sq.m 325

100 Identification of Plastics by Chemical Method 50g / 0.25g 1125

101 Identification of Plastics by DSC –A4 size sheet / 20 g

2500

102 Identification of Wire / Felt side of Paper ASTM D 5039 0.25 sq.m 250

103Identification of Machine Direction / Cross Direction of Paper and Paperboard

IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 250

104Impurities in Paper and Paper board (qualitative analysis)

– 1 sq.m 625

105Impurities in Paper and Paper board (quantitative analysis) per impurity

– 1 sq.m 625

106 Ink Adhesion TestIS : 10840/ IS :11352

3 nos./1 m roll 700

107 Lead and Lead components in Paper IS : 1060 0.5 sq m 700

108 Leakage Test (air pressure) – – 450

109 Melt Flow IndexASTM D 1238 (Part-35)

100g granules 625

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Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE REQD

RATE (Rs)

110 Melting Point of Wax ASTM F 76620 gm of wax or 50cm x 50 cm coated samples

375

111 Mesh Fabric IS : 8069 1m fabric or bag 325

112Microbiological Tests - Detection and Ennumeration of Coliforms

IS : 5401:2001 100 ml or 50gms

113Microbiological Tests - Detection of Microbial growth

– 100 ml or 50gms 1875

114 Microbiological Tests - Efficiency of Fungicide – ADHOC 1875

115Microbiological Tests - Total viable count of Bacteria, Fungi, Yeast and Mould

IS : 5402:2001 100 ml or 50gms

116 Modulus of Elasticity (for thin plastic sheeting)ASTM D 882 - 1981 (Part-35)

1 sq.m 625

117Moisture Absorption of Paper and Board at varying conditions (per condition)

– 1 sq.m

118 Moisture Analysis (Toluene Distillation) – 500 gm / 1 sq.m 750

119 Moisture Content (Oven drying method) IS : 1060 1 sq.m 500

120

Observations on CFB Boxstyle, no. of plies, no. of pieces, mfrs. joint etc. or general (on packaging for external defects) per observation

– 3 boxes 450

121Odour pick up (from Packaging Materials or Container)

IS : 4006 1 sq.m 750

122 Oil content in Hessian Cloth IS : 7407 1 sq.m 625

123 Oil Penetration – – 500

124 Optical Density of Solution 250 ml 750

125 Pallet Dimensions (per dimension) IS : 6219 2 nos. 1250

126 Pallet Test - Bending Test – – 1250

127 Pallet Test - Corner Drop Test – – 1250

128 Pallet Test - Stacking Test – – 1250

129 Peel test for Gummed Paper / Tape / AdhesivesASTM D 6252 & D 1876

1 sq.m 625

130 Penetration Resistance of HDPE Containers IS : 7394 3 nos. 625

131 Permeability of HDPE Containers IS : 7394 12 nos. 875

132 Peroxide Value of Oil – 500 ml 750

133 pH IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 375

134 pH of Paper / Board IS : 1060 50 x 50 cm 375

135 Puncture Resistance IS : 4006 1 sq.m 375

136 Rain Rest (for Transport Containers)ASTM D-951-519 (Part-20)

3 nos. 750

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Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE REQD

RATE (Rs)

137 Resistance of Plastic Films to Solvents ASTM D-543-35 10 m 1500

138 Resistance of Print to Cheese BS : 4321 0.25 sq.m 625

139 Resistance of Printed Container to Product IS : 7408 5 nos 625

140 Resistance to Chemicals – ADHOC 1500

141 Ring Crush Test IS : 4006 - 1985 (I)1 sq.m min width 12cm

500

142 Resin in Paper & Paperboard (qualitative) ASTM D 549 0.25 sq.m 450

143Rust Resistance Test for Tin Plate (visual and comparative) (thiosulphate method)

– ADHOC 750

144 Saponification Value ADHOC ADHOC 950

145Scuff Proofness / Rub Resistance Test upto 250 revolutions (Additional revolutions - Prorata)

IS : 4006 - 85 1sq.m 625

146 Scotch Tape Test IS : 4006 - 85 1 sq.m 625

147 Shear Strength of PS Tapes – 1 running meter 750

148 Shear Strength of Wood 5 bonded pieces 750

149 Shelf Life Studies ADHOC ADHOC ADHOC

150Smoothness of Paper & Board (Bendsten / Sheffield)

– 1 sq.m 750

151 Soap Jelly Test Printing Ink Manual 0.25 sq.m 500

152 Sodium Benzoate Content in Paper BP : 1973 0.25 sq.m 500

153Softener Content in Films / Paper (glycerol content)

IS : 1796 0.25 sq.m 625

154 Solvent Soluble Matter in Leather IS : 582 0.25 sq.m 575

155 Stack Load Test for Transport Container IS : 7028 3 nos. 500

156 Stain Test - Rhodomine – – 325

157 Stiffness-Taber (for Paper and Paperboard) TAPPI T 489 1 sq.m 500

158 Sulphate Content IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 625

159 Sulphide Staining Test (visual and comparative) ADHOC ADHOC 575

160 Sulphide Staining (Tin Plate Container) IS 5818 6 container 625

161Sulphur Dioxide Test for Porosity and Rust Resistance

DIN 50018 ADHOC 625

162 Tear Test ASTM D 1922 0.5 sq.m 625

163Tensile Strength and Percentage Elongation and Energy at Break of Paper, Straps & Films

IS : 2508 IS :16701 sq.m / 10 run-ning mtrs (strap)

625

164 Tensile Strength - Wood / Plywood IS : 1734Dumbell Shaped Cut Samples

750

165Tensile Strength and Percentage Elongation and Energy at Break of Woven sack / Fabric

IS : 2508 IS :16701 sq.m / 10 run-ning mtrs (strap)

825

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Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE REQD

RATE (Rs)

166 Thermal Shock Test (for glass bottles) IS : 1392 5 bottles 500

167 Thickness of Layers in Laminate, Per Layer – 1 sq.m 375

168Three point bending of Wood/ Plywood / Rigid Plastics

IS : 1734 / BS 37340 x 4 (W)/35 x 4 (L) x4mm

625

169Tin Coating Continuity (visual and comparative)per sample

– 0.25 sq.m 625

170 Tin Coating of Tin Plate IS : 1327 0.25 sq.m 1625

171 Tin Content (%) of Soft Solder IS : 998 100 gm 1125

172 Titanium Dioxide Content (Paper) TAPPI-627 1 sq.m 1000

173 Total Solids in Adhesives IS : 2257 200 ml of adhesive 375

174Transport-Worthiness Test (Mechanical Hazards)

IS : 7028 5 boxes 3125

175 Transport-Worthiness Test above 100kg IS : 7028 5 boxes 3750

176 Transport-Worthiness Test (Climate Hazards) – ADHOC 3125

177Treatability of Plastic Film (the Dyne Test for Measuring the degree of pretreatment of Plastic Film)

ASTM 2578 0.25 sq.m 750

178 Type of Fluting -2/3 ply (for CFB) IS : 2771 0.25 sq.m 375

179 Type of Fluting -5 ply (for CFB) IS : 2771 0.25 sq.m 375

180 Type of Fluting -7 ply (for CFB) IS : 2771 0.25 sq.m 500

181 Vacuum Leakage Test (Small Container) IS : 7408 - 00 3 nos. 750

182 Viscosity of Adhesive (Ford Cup No. 4) ASTM D 1084 500 ml of adhesive 375

183Vibration per frequency for 1hour upto 100kg without load (Additional hours - Prorata)

IS : 7028 2 Filled box 750

184Vibration per frequency for 1hour upto 100kg with load (Additional hours - Prorata)

IS : 7028 2 Filled box 950

185Vibration per frequency for 1hour from 101kg - 300kg without load (Additional hours -Prorata)

IS : 7028 1 filled box 950

186Vibration per frequency for 1hour from 101kg - 300kg with load (Additional hours - Prorata)

IS : 7028 1 filled box 1200

187Vibration hour from 301kg - 490kg for 1hour Vibration hour from 301kg - 490kg for 1hour

IS : 7028 1 filled box 1200

188Vibration hour from 301kg - 490kg for 1hour with load (Additional hours - Prorata)

IS : 7028 1 filled box 1500

189 Water Absorption - PlasticsASTM D 570-81(Part-35)

1 sq.m 500

190 Water Resistance of Glue Bond by Immersion IS :7063 0.25 sq.m 375

191 Water Soluble matter in Leather IS : 582 0.25 sq.m 500

192 Wax Absorptiveness IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 500

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Test Details STANDARD MIN. SAMPLE REQD

RATE (Rs)

193 Wax Content (By Ether extraction) IS : 3263 0.25 sq.m 750

194 Wax Coverage (content) IS : 1060 0.25 sq.m 375

195 Weight of Carton / Box – 3 nos 250

196 Weight of Hessian (mass/sq. m) IS : 2818 0.25 sq.m 500

197Water Vapour Transmission Rate for values more than 1gm / sqm / day @ 38±1°C, 90±2%RH

ASTM E 398-03 1 sq.m 2500

198Water Vapour Transmission Rate for values less than 1gm/sqm/day@38±1°C, 90±2%RH

ASTM E 398-03 1 sq.m 3750

199 Yield Tolerance IS : 2508 50 cm x 50 cm 625

200 Induction Sealing – ADHOC ADHOC

201 Fungal Resistance Test – 1 sq.m 1875

202 Boiling Water Test for Laminates – 1 sq.m 1500

203 Retort Application Test – 1 sq.m 1650

204 Hand Lamination – 1 sq.m 3000

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