EN ISO 10210:2017

European foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Reagents
6 Apparatus
7 Procedure
8 Calculation and expression of results
9 Validity of preparation
10 Sample preparation report
Annex A (informative) - Examples of the preparation
        and testing of powder test samples produced
        from pellets by milling using a rotating
        mechanical mixer
Annex B (informative) - Examples of the preparation
        and testing of film and powder test samples
        produced from PLA film and pellets
Annex C (informative) - Examples of test samples
        produced from a plastic product
Annex D (informative) - Shape and size of pieces
        of test material used in ISO standards for
        biodegradation testing of plastics
Bibliography

ISO 10210:2012 describes methods for the preparation of test samples used in the determination of the ultimate aerobic and anaerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium, soil, controlled compost or anaerobic digesting sludge. The methods described are designed to provide dimensional consistency of test samples, resulting in improved reproducibility of test results during the determination of the ultimate biodegradability of the product.These methods apply to the following materials:natural and/or synthetic polymers, copolymers or mixtures of these;plastic materials that contain additives, such as plasticizers or colorants;plastic composite materials that contain organic or inorganic fillers;products made from the above materials.