Overview

Agricultural chemical packaging needs to be ventilated.

It’s especially critical to use vented agricultural containers for high-offgassing products, and those whose natural variations provoke varying rates of fermentation and gas release:

  • Agricultural liquid fertilizers 
  • Pesticides
  • Biostimulant products 

Without the appropriate vents, agricultural containers could collapse, bulge or leak when exposed to changes in altitude or temperature. Pallets could collapse. Labels could be ruined and as a result important safety information can be potentially illegible. Consumers could be exposed to leaked chemicals, while agricultural packaging manufacturers could experience decreased profits due to lost productivity and unsatisfied customers.

Gore’s packaging vents minimize these risks for even the most highly concentrated chemical formulations, and we provide vents that meet the stringent ADR and DOT standards.

 

GORE PACKAGING VENTS MINIMIZE RISKS FOR AGRICULTURAL CONTAINER SUPPLIERS AND END-USERS

Our portfolio of vents for agricultural products packaging meet stringent ADR and DOT standards, and are designed to reliably protect the integrity of containers that  bear the most challenging contents:

  • biostimulant formulations 
  • liquid fertilizer packaging
  • highly-concentrated chemical formulations
GORE Packaging Vents protect containers of agricultural chemicals from deformation, leaks and label damage

GORE Packaging Vents protect agricultural packaging from deformation, leaks and label damage.

Two ways GORE Packaging Vents protect package integrity

Why Vent?

VENTING MAINTAINS AGRICULTURAL PACKAGING INTEGRITY ALL ALONG THE SUPPLY CHAIN.

From manufacturers of liquid chemicals or caps and containers, through transport and storage, to end-users, everyone benefits from effective venting, because it:

  • Safely equalizes pressure differentials that could cause containers of liquid chemicals to deform, leak or burst.
  • Prevents damage to packaging and labeling, and the associated damage to brand reputation.
  • Minimizes the risk of time-consuming and costly efforts to deal with returns, spills or clean-ups due to leaky or damaged containers.

GORE® Packaging Vents minimize all these risks for all types of packaging in agricultural applications. They reliably and continuously equalize pressures, to minimize the potential for leaks and maintain the integrity of containers and their contents.  When container integrity is paramount, GORE Packaging Vents are the solution

HOW GORE VENTS SOLVE THE PROBLEM AT THE SOURCE

The problem  — container deformation that can lead to leaks or bursting — arises when the pressures inside and outside the container are not balanced.

GORE Packaging Vents safely and reliably relieve these imbalances, whatever their source:

    Unvented container bloating due to off-gassing and collapsing due to oxygen scavenging.

    Without venting, pressure build-ups can cause a container to bloat, leak or burst, while under-pressures can cause container collapse.

    Active ingredients in chemical packaging applications can off-gas (release gases within the container), or they can scavenge (consume) free oxygen within the container.

    • Off-gassing will build up pressure within the container.
    • Oxygen scavenging will create under-pressure within the container
    animation of an unvented dispenser container deformed by under-pressure.

    Without venting that continuously re-balances the internal and external pressures, the dispensing container may collapse.

    Unless it is properly vented, industrial fluid packaging that provides a dispensing function is always vulnerable to collapse. That’s because the act of dispensing automatically creates an under-pressure within the container, and that under-pressure recurs with each use.

    Animation of an unvented container deformed by increasing or decreasing temperatures or altitudes.

    Sudden or extreme changes in the external environment will accelerate the deformation.

    During distribution or storage, industrial chemical or cleaner packaging is exposed to changes in the external environment. These changes (increasing or decreasing temperatures or altitudes) create pressure imbalances that can cause unvented or inadequately-vented containers to bloat or collapse.

    Applications

    AGROCHEMICALS

    Packaging of agricultural produce requires special care — as does packaging of agricultural products with active ingredients. In each case, the contents require special protection to reach the end-user undamaged. Gore has a venting solution for all types of materials used for packaging agricultural products, from consumer spray bottles to jerry cans and IBCs.

    The UN Orange Book* recommends venting for any formulation that could cause package deformation. Highly-concentrated pesticides or fertilizers produce higher levels of off-gassing or oxygen-scavenging. Venting protects their packaging from deformation, leaks and label damage.

    Examples of agrochemicals that require venting:

    • Organic/inorganic fertilizers
    • Pesticides
    • Biostimulant formulations
    • Gardening liquids

    Discover what else GORE Packaging Vents can do:

    Barrels

    GORE® Packaging Vents perform reliably to minimize risk in a wide variety of chemical packaging applications.

    HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND INSTITUTIONAL CLEANERS

    According to the U.N. Orange Book*, if a dangerous good is vented, no leakages are allowed. Packaging engineers must address this need for leak-proof yet breathable packaging to protect the container and its contents through the whole product life cycle.

    GORE® Packaging Vents can prevent the kind of label or container damage that makes shoppers reject a household cleaner instead of buying it.

    For today’s more highly-concentrated household chemical formulations, venting is increasingly required.  Retail environments offer customers plenty of choices, so they don’t hesitate to reject deformed, leaky or label-damaged packages. Reliable venting is the key to successful packaging and satisfied customers.

    * United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations, a guidance document to harmonize transport regulations for dangerous goods. Most dangerous goods regulations (ADR, IMDG Code, IATA and other national regulations) are based on the U.N. Orange Book.

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    Product Portfolio

    Choose GORE Packaging Vents to prevent leaks and deformations, and enhance agricultural container integrity. Both Plug-In Vents and Liners are available in multiple sizes and performance options.  All incorporate the GORE Membrane, to provide breathable barrier protection for both the container and its contents.

    GORE PLUG-IN VENTS

    Gore’s Plug-In Vents are designed for use with hazardous chemicals, agrochemicals, biostimulant products, organic fertilizers, institutional cleaners and household chemicals.

    They readily withstand harsh chemicals and rugged use: They comply with U.N. Orange Book test standards, including the Stacking Test and Drop Test, as well as Dangerous Goods regulations like ADR and DOT.

    • Available for container sizes from very small to 1,500 liters
    • Suitable for industrial drums, jerry cans and IBCs as well as consumer containers
    • Easy to integrate into container closures via press-fit or snap-fit
    Gore Plug-In Vents are available in a wide range of sizes and styles for press-fit or snap-fit integration.

    D38 / D17 / D15
    Our most robust, reliable vents for the most aggressive agricultural chemicals and “dangerous goods” packaging. Optimized for ADR Drop Test Specifications. Individually laser-marked for 100% traceability.

    Gore Plug-In Vents are available in a wide range of sizes and styles for press-fit or snap-fit integration.

    D15 Converse
    For cartridges or other packaging that requires exterior vent integration. Ideal for dosing/ dispensing applications.

    Gore Plug-In Vents are available in a wide range of sizes and styles for press-fit or snap-fit integration.

    D10
    A high-performance, small-footprint vent designed to enhance safety, sustainability and savings in applications like dispensers for household or institutional cleaners.

    Gore Plug-In Vents are available in a wide range of sizes and styles for press-fit or snap-fit integration.

    D3
    Equalizes pressure ONLY from the outside to the inside, for specialty applications including the smallest cartridges/dispensers that don’t off-gas, but need pressure-balancing for product flow.

    See full details for each Gore Plug-In Vent

    For complete details, please download our new GORE Packaging Vents Portfolio Data Sheet.

     

    GORE LINERS

    Gore Foam Liners and Gore Pulp Induction Liners easily convert non-vented containers into vented containers — without modifying the existing cap or closure!  

    • Designed for cap-thread venting or hole-in-cap venting
    • Available in single- or multi-up rolls in a range of widths 
    • Cut parts can also be provided
    New Foam Liner

    Gore Foam Liners
    Gore Foam Liners reliably vent hazardous chemicals, agrochemicals, liquid fertilizers, institutional cleaners and household chemicals.

    • Easy drop-in replacements for all single-point or unvented liners.
    • Choose Standard Series, or High Roll-Off Series for more challenging chemistries.
    • Full-surface membrane increases liquid repellency and residual airflow. 
    • For all flat-cap designs in applications from consumer chemicals to DOT and ADR-regulated packaging.
       
    Pulp Induction Liner Gore Pulp Induction Liners

    Gore Pulp Induction Liners provide reliable venting and tamper-evidence for agrochemicals including organic biostimulants.

    • For agrochemical bottles (up to 5 l). 
    • Choose Standard Series, or High Flow Series for more extreme chemistries or greater flow.
    • Weldable installation ensures tamper-evidence. 
    • Membrane construction provides needed breathability for gas-scavenging chemicals and off-gassing liquids.
       

     

    For complete details, please download our new GORE Packaging Vents Portfolio Data Sheet.

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    Why Gore?

    When you seek solutions for packaging that bloats, collapses or leaks, there are compelling reasons to make Gore your preferred partner:

    Application Expertise
    • >25 years of partnering with leading chemical and cap & container manufacturers on applications including industrial chemicals and cleaners, agrochemicals, and institutional and household cleaners.
    • Technical expertise in the properties and behavior of off-gassing/oxygen-scavenging chemicals, and in the ways fluid viscosity and surface tension affect venting.
    • Development of proprietary testing methods such as Residual Airflow and LEP, which enable us to quantify our vents’ response to real-world challenges.
    The roll-off optimized GORE Membrane enables rapid airflow recovery after contact with high-viscosity or low surface-tension household chemicals.

    The roll-off optimized GORE Membrane enables rapid airflow recovery after contact with high-viscosity or low surface-tension household chemicals.

    Membrane Technology Leadership
    • We continue to develop new and proprietary membrane technologies, even as we evolve and improve existing ones.
    • Our membrane structures and properties can also be customized for specific customer needs or applications.
    • We design and manufacture every vent we sell, and — unlike competitors — also every membrane that goes into them.
    • Customers worldwide rely on our robust global supply chain for ready access to the products and support resources they need.
    Scientist looking through microscope

    Gore’s global supply chain ensures our customers will be able to access needed products as well as our sales and engineering support.

    COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
    • GORE Packaging Vents pass rigorous approval tests for dangerous goods, and meet DOT and ADR standards.
    • You’re assured of consistent product quality because our in-line manufacturing tests verify the structural and membrane integrity of each individual vent.
    • Three Series of Plug-In Vents enable 100% traceability, because each vent has an individual laser-marked tracking code. All other vents offer lot-level traceability.
    Gore’s worldwide manufacturing, sales and engineering support resources are readily available to customers.

    Individual laser-marking is just one example of Gore’s commitment to excellence in both product quality and service.

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