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Permeability (Packaging)

Definition

The rate at which molecules of a gas or vapour pass through a solid membrane. Polyethylene has significant permeability to volatile organic compounds (C8-C12 hydrocarbons), making it unsuitable for fire debris samples. Nylon and metal are substantially less permeable to these compounds.

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