ASTM D6691 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Marine Environment

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM D6691 testing. This test method is used to determine the degree and rate of aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials (including formulation additives) exposed to a pre-cultivated population of at least ten aerobic marine microorganisms of known genera or native populations found in natural seawater. The test method is carried out under controlled laboratory conditions.

This test method is designed to index polymer materials that are likely to be biodegradable relative to a positive reference material in an aerobic environment.

This test method can be applied to all polymer materials containing at least 20% carbon that do not inhibit microorganisms found in the marine environment.

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, health and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

This International standard has been developed in accordance with the internationally accepted principles of standardization set out in the Resolution on Principles for the development of International standards, guidelines and recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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