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EN ISO 14851:2004

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Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer (ISO 14851:1999)
Superseded date

17-04-2019

Published date

21-07-2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 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) Theoretical oxygen demand (ThOD)
Annex B (informative) Correction of BOD values for interference
                      by nitrification
Annex C (informative) Principle of a closed manometric
                      respirometer
Annex D (informative) Two-phase closed-bottle version of the
                      respirometric test
Annex E (informative) Example of the determination of a carbon
                      balance
Annex F (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
Annex G (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                     publications with their relevant European
                     publications

Specifies a method, by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer, for the determination of the degree of aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials, including those containing formulation additives.

Committee
CEN/TC 249
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Comite Europeen de Normalisation
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

UNI CEN/TR 15822 : 2010 PLASTICS - BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS IN OR ON SOIL - RECOVERY, DISPOSAL AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
CEN/TR 17105:2017 Construction products - Assessment of release of dangerous substances - Guidance on the use of ecotoxicity tests applied to construction products
CEN/TR 15822:2009 Plastics - Biodegradable plastics in or on soil - Recovery, disposal and related environmental issues
S.R. CEN TR 15822:2009 PLASTICS - BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS IN OR ON SOIL - RECOVERY, DISPOSAL AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
UNE-CEN/TR 15822:2011 IN Plastics - Biodegradable plastics in or on soil - Recovery, disposal and related environmental issues
DIN EN 14995 E : 2007 PLASTICS - EVALUATION OF COMPOSTABILITY - TEST SCHEME AND SPECIFICATIONS
PD CEN/TR 17105:2017 Construction products. Assessment of release of dangerous substances. Guidance on the use of ecotoxicity tests applied to construction products
S.R. CEN/TR 17105:2017 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS - ASSESSMENT OF RELEASE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES - GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF ECOTOXICITY TESTS APPLIED TO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
DIN EN 14987 E : 2007 PLASTICS - EVALUATION OF DISPOSABILITY IN WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS - TEST SCHEME FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS
BS EN 14995:2006 Plastics. Evaluation of compostability. Test scheme and specifications
EN 14995:2006 Plastics - Evaluation of compostability - Test scheme and specifications
EN 14987:2006 Plastics - Evaluation of disposability in waste water treatment plants - Test scheme for final acceptance and specifications
BS EN 14987:2006 Plastics. Evaluation of disposability in waste water treatment plants. Test scheme for final acceptance and specifications
DIN EN 14995:2007-03 Plastics - Evaluation of compostability - Test scheme and specifications
DIN EN 14987:2007-02 Plastics - Evaluation of disposability in waste water treatment plants - Test scheme for final acceptance and specifications

ISO 11923:1997 Water quality — Determination of suspended solids by filtration through glass-fibre filters
ISO 10708:1997 Water quality — Evaluation in an aqueous medium of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds — Determination of biochemical oxygen demand in a two-phase closed bottle test
ASTM D 5271 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Determining the Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in an Activated-Sludge-Wastewater-Treatment System (Withdrawn 2011)
ASTM D 3536 : 1991 Test Method for Molecular Weight Averages and Molecular Weight Distribution of Polystyrene by Liquir Exclusion Chromatography (Gel Permeation Chromatography - GPC) (Withdrawn 1996)
ISO 9408:1999 Water quality — Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium by determination of oxygen demand in a closed respirometer
ISO 8245:1999 Water quality Guidelines for the determination of total organic carbon (TOC) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC)
ISO/TR 15462:2006 Water quality Selection of tests for biodegradability
ISO 8192:2007 Water quality Test for inhibition of oxygen consumption by activated sludge for carbonaceous and ammonium oxidation
ISO 10634:1995 Water quality Guidance for the preparation and treatment of poorly water-soluble organic compounds for the subsequent evaluation of their biodegradability in an aqueous medium

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