Accelerated Aging Calculator
Instructions
- Enter your desired shelf life duration. Choose from days, months, or years.
- Input your preferred TAA & TRT values.
- The Q10 value is adjustable, but the default setting is Q10=2.0. We suggest maintaining this as a constant.
- The Accelerated Aging Factor is auto-computed and displayed for your convenience.
- The chamber conditioning time (in days) is determined and automatically rounds up to the nearest complete day.
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An Accelerated Aging Calculator is a useful tool to determine the shelf life of medical products or packaging. With this tool, you can simulate the effects of time and temperature on the quality and safety of your products without having to wait a long time for real-time results. This can help you determine the optimal storage conditions and expiration date of your products.
Utilizing the Accelerated Aging Calculator
To use the Accelerated Aging Calculator, you need to enter several parameters that describe the nature and storage of your product. These include the desired shelf life, the accelerated aging temperature, the ambient temperature, and the aging factor. After entering these parameters, click on Calculate to get the Accelerated Aging Time.
Understanding Accelerated Aging Time
The Accelerated Aging Time is the time you need to condition your product in a climate chamber to simulate the desired shelf life. The Accelerated Aging Time is given in days and is typically rounded up to the nearest full day. The Accelerated Aging Time depends on the accelerated aging temperature, the ambient temperature, and the aging factor.
The Role of Accelerated Aging Temperature
An Accelerated Aging Calculator is a useful tool to determine the shelf life of medical products or packaging. With this tool, you can simulate the effects of time and temperature on the quality and safety of your products without having to wait a long time for real-time results. This can help you determine the optimal storage conditions and expiration date of your products.
Significance of Ambient Temperature
The Ambient Temperature is the temperature at which you normally want to store your product. Typical values are between 20°C and 25°C. A value of 25°C is a more conservative approach that guarantees longer shelf life. The Ambient Temperature affects the rate at which your product ages in real time.
The Importance of the Aging Factor
The Aging Factor is the ratio of the reaction speed at a temperature increase of 10°C. Conservative values are between 1.8 and 2.5, with 2.0 being the most commonly used value. The Aging Factor is based on the Arrhenius equation, which states that an increase in temperature by 10°C doubles the reaction speed. The Aging Factor is an important parameter for calculating the Accelerated Aging Time.