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BS EN ISO 846:1997

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Plastics. Evaluation of the action of microorganisms
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

04-17-2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

09-15-1997

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus and materials
6 Test specimens
7 Preparation of specimens
8 Procedures
9 Assessment
10 Expression of results
11 Accuracy of the measurements
12 Test report
13 Bibliography
Annexes
A Determination of the water content and water-holding
    capacity of a soil
B Precision
C Information on test fungi

Defines methods for the determination of the deterioration of plastics caused by the action of fungi and bacteria and soil microorganisms. Not intended to determine the biodegradability of plastics. Determines deterioration by visual examination and/or changes in mass and/or changes in other physical properties. Applies to all plastic non-porous articles having an easy-to- clean surface.

Committee
PRI/21
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 95/122841 DC (08/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

DEFSTAN 00-035(PT3)/5(2017) : 2017 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDBOOK FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL TEST METHODS
BS 7825-3.8:1998 Calibration of rubber and plastics test equipment. Calibration schedules Degradation and environmental properties

ISO 7218:2007 Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations
IEC 60068-2-10:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-10: Tests - Test J and guidance: Mould growth
ISO 291:2008 Plastics Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing

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