ASTM D5988 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in Soil

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM D5988 testing. This test method involves determining the degree and rate of aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials, including formulation additives, in contact with soil under laboratory conditions.

This test method is designed to measure the biodegradability of plastic materials relative to a reference material in an aerobic environment.

This test method is designed to be applicable to all plastic materials that do not inhibit bacteria and fungi in the soil.

Performance claims will be limited to the numerical result obtained in testing and will not be used for unqualified "biodegradable" claims. The reports shall clearly indicate the percentage of net gaseous carbon production for both test and reference samples at the end of the test. Results will not be predicted beyond the actual duration of the test.

Values ​​stated in SI units should be accepted as standard.

This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

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