| Title | What Is a Leak Rate |
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| URL | https://www.pti-ccit.com/ccit-fundamentals/what-is-a-leak-rate |
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| Category | Sciences --> Medical |
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| Meta Keywords | pti
CCIT |
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| Meta Description | Learn what a leak rate means in CCIT, how it is measured, and why defining acceptable leak limits is essential for maintaining sterility, package integrity, and long-term product performance. |
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| Owner | PTI CCI |
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| Description |
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| Learn what a leak rate represents in Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) and its critical role in protecting sterile products. A leak rate defines the amount of gas or liquid that can pass through a package defect over time and is typically measured using deterministic, quantitative test methods. Understanding how leak rates are measured helps manufacturers assess the true integrity of a container closure system. Defining acceptable leak limits is essential to ensure sterility, prevent microbial ingress, and maintain package integrity throughout storage and distribution. Proper leak rate evaluation also supports regulatory compliance and long-term product performance. |
