DS/EN ISO 14851:2004
Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer

Standard No.

DS/EN ISO 14851:2004

Release Date

2004

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

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DS/EN ISO 14851:2004

Scope

This standard 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. The test material is exposed in an aqueous medium under laboratory conditions to an inoculum from activated sludge, compost or soil.

DS/EN ISO 14851:2004 history

• 2004 DS/EN ISO 14851:2004 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer