Active standard | Published: 26/11/2012

ISO 14855-1:2012-ed.2.0

Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions — Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide — Part 1: General method
(Évaluation de la biodégradabilité aérobie ultime des matériaux plastiques dans des conditions contrôlées de compostage — Méthode par analyse du dioxyde de carbone libéré — Partie 1: Méthode générale)

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Designation: ISO 14855-1:2012-ed.2.0

Publication date: 26/11/2012

Pages: 20

Country: International technical standard

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Description / Abstract: ISO 14855-1:2012 specifies a method for the determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastics, based on organic compounds, under controlled composting conditions by measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide evolved and the degree of disintegration of the plastic at the end of the test. This method is designed to simulate typical aerobic composting conditions for the organic fraction of solid mixed municipal waste. The test material is exposed to an inoculum which is derived from compost. The composting takes place in an environment wherein temperature, aeration and humidity are closely monitored and controlled. The test method is designed to yield the percentage conversion of the carbon in the test material to evolved carbon dioxide as well as the rate of conversion. Also specified is a variant of the method, using a mineral bed (vermiculite) inoculated with thermophilic microorganisms obtained from compost with a specific activation phase, instead of mature compost. This variant is designed to yield the percentage of carbon in the test substance converted to carbon dioxide and the rate of conversion.

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