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I.S. EN 13655:2018

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PLASTICS - THERMOPLASTIC MULCH FILMS RECOVERABLE AFTER USE, FOR USE IN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE
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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2018

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National Foreword
European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Types and use
5 Materials
6 Durability
7 Requirements
8 Test methods
9 Roll acceptance, storage and handling
10 Designation
11 Marking
12 Functions and factors of degradability of mulch films
13 Conditions for installation and use of mulch films
14 Removal instructions and end of life
Annex A (informative) - Exposure to other light sources
Annex B (informative) - Numerical correlation between
        durations of mulching films exposed to artificial
        weathering and a natural exposure
Annex C (normative) - Determination of solar reflectance
Annex D (normative) - Determination of the relative light
        transmission
Annex E (informative) - Guidance for conditions for
        installation, use and removal of mulch films
Bibliography

Gives the requirements related to dimensional, mechanical, optical and thermal characteristics of thermoplastic films for mulching applications in agriculture and horticulture.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
36
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 13655:2003-01 Identical
SN EN 13655 : 2003 Identical
UNI EN 13655 : 2003 Identical
EN 13655:2018 Identical
UNE-EN 13655:2003 Identical
NBN EN 13655 : 2002 Identical
BS EN 13655:2002 Identical

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