TISSUE GRAMMAGE

Purpose of the test

This test is performed to determine the weight of tissue paper.

Procedure

Operate the instrument in accordance with ISO 12625-6 and the manufacturer’s instructions.

Leave the samples exposed for 24 h to 23°C and 50% R.H., according to ISO 187.

Check the zero setting of the balance.

Cut 20 test pieces to the required size.

Weigh each piece to your normal precision.

Report 20 measures in g/m², their mean and standard deviation calculated to 3 significant figures.

ISO 12625-6
Nr. of samples

12 test pieces per level

No special size

Levels

Level 1: 20÷40 g/m²

Level 2: 40÷70 g/m²

Reporting

Report 10 valid results of measurements in g/m², their mean and their standard deviation. All to three significant digits.

CEPI test 8.7