GORE Plug-In Packaging Vents for Chemical Ventilation
GORE Plug-In Vents safely equalize pressure differences that could cause containers of liquid chemicals to deform, leak or burst. They reliably perform even with the most challenging formulations.
Minimize the Risks in Chemical Solution Packaging, Transport and Handling
GORE Packaging Vents meet stringent ADR and DOT standards. From vented caps for bottles to plastic bottle cap seal liners, they are designed to reliably protect the integrity of containers that bear the most challenging contents, including liquid chemicals, highly concentrated formulations and highly active ingredients.
Protect Product, People and the Environment
GORE® Packaging Vents reliably protect all types of containers from the manufacturing line to the end-user’s household. They continuously equalize pressures within the container, minimizing the risk of leaks and maintaining the integrity of containers and their contents.
Benefits of GORE Packaging Vents include:
- Continuously equalize pressure differentials, to prevent packaging of chemicals from deforming, leaking or bursting.
- Quickly recover their venting capabilities after liquid contact, even with most challenging formulations.
- Protect the integrity of packaging and labeling, to prevent damage to the brand’s image or reputation.
The roll-off optimized GORE Membrane enables rapid airflow recovery after contact with high-viscosity or low surface-tension chemicals.
Hazardous Chemicals and Institutional Cleaners
The U.N. Orange Book requires ventilation packaging for these industrial chemicals:
- Chlorine bleach
- Hydrogen peroxides:
- UN 2014, UN 2015, UN 2984
- Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid mixtures:
- UN 3149
- Organic peroxides:
- UN 3109, UN 3110, UN 3119, UN 3120
GORE Packaging Vents breathable yet fluid-tight performance offers an exceptionally effective chemical ventilation system. Reliable airflow means GORE® Vents can, for example, prevent hydrogen peroxide bottle bulging. Yet these same vents are also designed to pass the toughest leakage tests for plastic containers.
GORE® Packaging Vents perform reliably to minimize risk in a wide variety of chemical packaging applications
Agrochemicals
Gore has a venting solution for all types of materials used for packaging agricultural products.
Examples of agrochemicals that require venting:
- Organic/inorganic fertilizers
- Pesticides
- Biostimulant formulations
- Gardening liquids
- Liquid fertilizer packaging
- Highly concentrated chemical formulations
GORE Packaging Vents protect agricultural packaging from deformation, leaks and label damage.
Household Chemicals
Reliable venting is the key to successful packaging and satisfied customers.
Applications that typically vent for pressure equalization:
- Carpet cleaners
- Laundry stain removers
- Pipe clog removers
- Surface cleaners containing bleach and chlorine
- Anti-calc-cleaners
- Single-dose packaging for household cleaners
- Oxygenated formulations
GORE Plug-In Vents
Gore’s Plug-In Vents can easily be installed via press-fit or snap-fit. Available for container sizes from 0.2 to 1,500 liters, they can be integrated into the closures of industrial drums, jerry cans and IBCs. These molded plastic Plug-In Vents are designed to withstand harsh chemicals and rugged use. They consistently demonstrate compliance with the UN 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
- Easy to integrate into container closures via press-fit or snap-fit
D38 / D17 / D15
Our most robust, reliable vents for the most aggressive industrial chemicals and “dangerous goods” packaging. Optimized for ADR Drop Test Specifications.
D15 Converse
For cartridges or other packaging that require exterior vent integration. Ideal for dosing/dispensing applications.
D10
A high-performance, small-footprint vent designed to enhance safety, sustainability and savings in applications like dispensers for household or institutional cleaners.
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.
How Gore Vents Neutralize Three Packaging Threats
GORE Packaging Vents safely and reliably relieve pressure imbalances in situations that threaten to deform packaging:
Active Ingredients That Release or Consume Gases
Without venting, pressure build-ups can cause a container to bloat, leak or burst, while under-pressures can cause container collapse.
Changes in the External Environment
Sudden or extreme changes in the external environment will accelerate the deformation.
Containers Designed to Dispense Liquids
Without venting that continuously re-balances the internal and external pressures, the dispensing container may collapse.
Reasons to Team Up with Gore
Innovative Membrane Technology
We design and manufacture every vent we sell, and — unlike other suppliers — also every membrane that goes into them. Plus, customers worldwide rely on our robust global supply chain for ready access to the products and support resources they need.
Chemical Application Expertise
Over 25 years of partnering with leading chemical and cap & container manufacturers with technical expertise in off-gassing/oxygen-scavenging chemicals, fluid viscosity, surface tension, and proprietary testing methods such as Residual Airflow and LEP.
Commitment to Excellence
- GORE Packaging Vents meet DOT and ADR standards for dangerous goods.
- In-line manufacturing tests for structural and membrane integrity assure consistent product quality.
- A laser-marked tracking code allows 100% traceability for three vent series, with lot-level traceability for others.
Individual laser-marking is just one example of Gore’s commitment to excellence in both product quality and service.
GORE® Packaging Vents Competence
See how our packaging vents are custom constructed for their applications.
Technical Information
Gore monitors and strives to comply with all regulations applicable to our products.
We have worked with our suppliers to eliminate PFOA from our supply chain. Our products meet EU REACH regulations EU 1907/2006 and EU 2019/2021.
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FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.
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