Length of time, under specified conditions, a stored material is useable.

The length of time a contraceptive can be stored without losing its efficacy.

The storage time during which a material may be expected to retain its essential properties under specified conditions.

Shelf life is the length of time an unopened product will remain unchanged in its container after packaging.

Period of time during which a paint stored according to the manufacturer's instructions (packaging, temperature, humidity) retains its expected properties. Syn. Pot life

The length of time that an adhesive, in its packaging, can be stored before use and remain usable for its intended purpose.

the length of time a product is expected to last under recommended storage conditions and still be safe and fit to eat

the time that a processed food can be stored before changes in colour, flavour, texture or the number of micro-organisms make it unacceptable.

The maximum amount of time material can be retained in storage and still be acceptable for use.

The period of time during which a drug can be stored without significant loss in quality, safety, or efficacy.

The allowable storage time before a product must be used.

The standard amount of days a given item can be stored after a receipt before it must be tested, or is declared unusable for shipments or production purposes.

Used in the glazing and sealant business to refer to the length of time a product may be stored before beginning to lose its effectiveness. Manufacturers usually state the shelf life and the necessary storage conditions on the package.

The time period a product can be expected to maintain maximum quality and freshness.

The length of time that a given item can remain in a salable condition on a retailer's shelf.

The time after processing during which a product remains suitable for human consumption, especially the time a food remains palatable.

The time period a product can be stored under specified temperature conditions and still remain usable.

The amount of time that a beer retains its peak drinkability. Shelf life is usually a maximum of four months for commercially produced beers.

(r) see storage life, shelf.

The length of time a uncatalyzed resin remains usable while stored in a sealed container. Most polyester resins have a useful shelf life of from six months to a year.

The length of time an item may be held in inventory before it begins to deteriorate or becomes unusable.

Generally, the length of time a product or material may be stored without deterioration. Specifically, the length of time during which shrink tubing will retain its expanded ID and return to its recovered ID.

The number of days a beer will retain its peak drinkability. Packaged beer is best drunk fresh.

the length of time a packaged food or drug will last without deteriorating

The length of time that a particular commodity may be safely stored in good condition under specified storage conditions.

The length of time that a container, or a material in a container, will remain in an acceptable condition under specified conditions of storage.

The length of time that a given item can remain in a saleable condition on a supplier's shelf; this is highly relevant for most sealants as they degrade in time even when stored in sealed, unopened containers.

The period of time during which a packaged coating material may be stored and still remain suitable for use.

Amount of time it takes for an item to expire

The length of time over which a product will remain fit for use during storage under specific conditions.

For a dry cell or battery, the period of time (measured from date of manufacture) at a specified storage temperature after which the cell or battery retains a specified percentage of its original energy content (Also refer to Wet Shelf Life).

The length of time which a product can be stored and still be useable.

Maximum interval a material may be stored and still be in usable condition.

Time an unsold book remains on the shelf of a retail store before being replaced by fresh or better selling stock.

The period of time during which a material or product may be stored at ambient temperature and humidity without measurable degradation of its physical properties.

Length of time in which a writing instrument shows the same writing proprieties when stored under normal conditions

The length of time a product will remain in optimum condition prior to sale or consumption.

The life of a battery when stored in the unused condition.

The duration of storage under specified conditions at the end of which a cell or battery still retains the ability to give a specified performance.

the amount of time a product will remain fresh after it is opened.

The measure of time an o-ring can be stored and still retain its sealing effectiveness. MIL-STD-1523A allows o-ring manufactures a full 40 quarters (10 years; to deliver specified, Nitrile based o-rings.

The length of time that a stored material remains usable.

The period during which the manufacturer guarantees that an adhesive stored at some specified temperature will produce specified mechanical properties when used.

The length of time a product can be stored before it becomes unsafe to eat or deteriorates.

the length of time before an item (such as a catalog) becomes obsolete.

the period of time within which a material such as coating or SPF components remain suitable for use.

A general term used to describe the degree of freshness or life span of a product. (see expiration date)

Describes the number of days a beer will retain it's peak drinkability. The shelf life for commercially produced beers is usually a maximum of four months.

The length of time that packaged materials such as adhesives and sealants can be stored under specific temperature conditions and still remain suitable for use.

The length of time that packaging materials can be stored under specific temperature and humidity conditions and still be suitable for use.

For a dry cell, the period of time (measured from date of manufacture), at a storage temperature of 21°C (69°F), after which the cell retains a specified percentage (usually 90%) of its original energy content.

The length of time during which a product maintains labeled potency.

The period of time which a material can be stored without losing its useful properties.

The expected length of time in inventory (use) for a system, component, or subassembly.

for unvulcanized compound it is the period of exposure to normal ambient temperature which is known to be unlikely to have any scorching occur (usually in months); for rubber products it is the period of time (in years) of storage under normal conditions which is known to not have significant change in the rubber properties

the maximum time a package material can be stored under specified conditions and still meet the performance requirements specified.

The period of time during which a product can be stored under specified temperature conditions and remain suitable for use.

Maximum interval during which a material may be stored and remain in a usable condition.

Length of time a product can be stored and still retain quality and remain safe.

The maximum time interval in which a material may be kept in a usable condition during storage.

The length of time a gas mixture is guaranteed. The length of time over which Scott will guarantee that components of a gas mixture remain at their certified concentrations within the specified tolerances. A shelf life claim is based upon Scott history and experience, as well as stability studies (an expiration date may be based upon Scott history/experience or is arbitrarily set by regulations, i.e. EPA protocols).

The maximum period of time that an item can be stored before it is used.

The length of time a product can be stored, under specific conditions, before the product expires. Each product varies depending on the material, adhesive, and printing process (check with Production for specifics).

The recommended life span of an ink in storage.

The time a manufactured paint product may be stored in unopened containers without any reduction in quality or performance.

The predetermined time that a product can stay on the shelf and still be considered fresh, established by the local store, the vendor, or the manufacturer.

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The amount of time an unsold book remains on the bookstore shelf before the store manager pulls it to make room for newer incoming stock with greater (or at least untested) sales potential.

The length of time between the manufacture of a material and when the material is no longer suitable for use.

The length of time a sealant or adhesive can be stored and still retain its properties.

The length of time that a food product will keep before its quality begins to deteriorate.

The useful life or period of time during which a material maintains its properties when stored at the specified temperature. Also called storage life.

The length of time a coating may normally be stored without losing any chemical/physical properties. Manufacturers typically specify the shelf life.

the period of time during which a packaged product retains its minimum acceptable quality or safety.

The specified length of time prior to use for which items which are inherently subject to deterioration are deemed to remain fit for use under prescribed conditions. Synonym: Storage life.

the period of time that a nuclear weapon can remain effective without being used.

The period of time that a product can be stored under specific conditions and still remain suitable for use.

The length of time that an unopened package of a product can be expected to stay fresh and useful.

The time a product will remain safe for consumption or use (see also Use-by date and Expiry date. )

the expected length of time a food will maintain its best quality.

How long a product can be stored and still be good to use. Varies widely depending on a wide range of variables.

The duration of storage under specified conditions at the end of which a battery continues to meet a given specification.

The period of time a beer will retain its drinkability. The shelf-life for commercially-produced beers is usually around four months.

The maximum time an item may be held in stock before use.

The amount of time a material may remain useable in its original containers.

Used in the glazing and sealant business as referring to the length of time a product maybe stored before beginning to lose it's effectiveness. Manufacturers usually state the shelf life and the necessary storage conditions on the package.

The period of time that a cell or battery may be stored and still be useful.

Shelf life is that length of time that food, drink, medicine and other perishable items are given before they are considered unsuitable for sale or consumption. In some regions, a best before, use by or freshness date is required on packaged perishable foods.

Coolant shelf life is limited in traditional coolants by the tendency of some inhibitors to drop out of the coolant and form gel. Silicate is a typcial component in traditional technology that causes gel formation and usually limits shelf life to about two years. Carboxylate technology, containing no silicates has a greatly extended shelf life and can be stored to beyond seven year with out a gellation problem, provided that the seal on the container has not been broken

Usually refers to the seal elastomer. Buna "N" is the biggest problem because of Ozone attack.

In the context of this audit, refers to the life of the product after shipping.

Shelf Life is an episode of Nickelodeon's animated series, The Fairly Oddparents, created by Butch Hartman. It originally aired in September 2004.

For the episode of Fairly Odd Parents please see Shelf Life.