• I.S. EN ISO 14852:2021

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    Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide (ISO 14852:2021)

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  26-07-2021

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Principle
    5 Test environment
    6 Reagents
    7 Apparatus
    8 Procedure
    9 Calculation and expression of results
    10 Validity of results
    11 Test report
    Annex A (informative) Principle of a system for measuring evolved carbon dioxide (example)
    Annex B (informative) Examples of methods for the determination of evolved carbon dioxide
    Annex C (informative) Example of the determination of a carbon balance
    Annex D (informative) Example of a determination of the amount of water insoluble
    polymer remaining at the end of a biodegradation test and the molecular mass of
    the polymer
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    This document specifies a method, by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide evolved, for the determination of the degree of aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials, including those containing formulation additives.

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    Committee ISO/TC 61
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Supersedes
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