EN 12457-2 Standard Method of Characterization of Waste, Conformity for Leaching, Leaching of Granular Waste Materials and Sludges

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EN 12457-2 Standard Method of Characterization of Waste, Conformity for Leaching, Leaching of Granular Waste Materials and Sludges

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 12457-2 standard. This part of the European standard specifies a suitability test that provides information on the leaching of granular wastes and sludges under test conditions, and in particular the liquid-solid ratio of 10 l/kg of dry matter.

EN 12457-2 Standard Method of Characterization of Waste, Conformity for Leaching, Leaching of Granular Waste Materials and Sludges

Applies to wastes with a particle size of less than 4 mm or that have not been reduced in size. The test procedure specified in this standard produces an eluate that will then be characterized physically and chemically according to appropriate standard methods.

Tests have been developed in different European countries to characterize and evaluate components that may leach from waste materials.

The release of soluble components upon contact with water is considered the main release mechanism resulting in a potential risk to the environment during the reuse or disposal of waste materials. The purpose of these tests is to determine the leaching properties of waste materials. The complexity of the leaching process requires simplifications.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 12457-2 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.

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