NEN EN 15348 : 2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations terms
4 Characterisation of PET recyclates
5 Quality assurance
Annex A (normative) Method for the determination of size
        and distribution of PET-R flakes by sieving
      A.1 Scope
      A.2 Principles
      A.3 Apparatus
          A.3.1 Weighing scale:
          A.3.2 Sieve:
          A.3.3 Mechanical sieve shaker
      A.4 Procedure
      A.5 Number of determinations
      A.6 Determination and expression of the results
      A.7 Test report
Annex B (informative) Method for the determination of the melt
        mass-flow rate (MFR) of PET
      B.1 Scope
      B.2 Summary of method
      B.3 Test equipment
      B.4 Safety precaution
      B.5 Measurement
      B.6 Results
Annex C (normative) Gravimetric method for the determination
        of residual humidity (water content)
      C.1 General
      C.2 Principle
      C.3 Apparatus
      C.4 Caution
      C.5 Procedure
      C.6 Expression of results
      C.7 Test report
Annex D (normative) Rapid method for the determination of
        residual impurities
      D.1 General
      D.2 Principle
      D.3 Apparatus
      D.4 Procedure
      D.5 Test report
Annex E (informative) Potentiometric method for the determination
        of the residual alkalinity
      E.1 General
      E.2 Principle
      E.3 Apparatus
      E.4 Reagents
      E.5 Procedure
      E.6 Expression of results
      E.7 Test report
Annex F (informative) Method for the determination of infusible
        impurities by filtration
      F.1 General
      F.2 Principle
      F.3 Apparatus
      F.4 Procedure
      F.5 Expression of results
      F.6 Test report
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Specifies a method of specifying delivery conditions for poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates. Also provides the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing PET recyclates intended to be used for the production of semi-finished/finished products.