The ISO 20200 standard, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), specifies the method for determining the degree of degradation of plastic materials when exposed to a laboratory-scale compost environment.
The method is not applicable for determining the biodegradability of plastic materials under composting conditions. Further testing is required to claim compostability.
Specifically designed for plastic materials, this test method allows the degree of degradation to be determined under simulated aerobic composting conditions to be evaluated through change in sieving and bulking techniques.
Thus, it allows the probability of a plastic to break down when placed in a compost environment to be demonstrated in a test that can take 3 to 6 months depending on the results of the breakdown. If required, additional compost nutritional and toxicology testing can be performed following completion of ISO 20200 testing as an additional service.
Additional compost nutrient and toxicology testing can be performed upon completion of ISO 20200 testing as an optional extra to support the percent fragmentation results collected in the ISO 20200 and ISO 20200 modified analysis.
Among the services provided by our organization within the framework of material testing services, there are also ISO 20200 standard tests.
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