EN ISO 14855-1 Standard Test for Determining the Ultimate Aerobic Biodegradability of Plastic Materials Under Controlled Composting Conditions

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN ISO 14855-1 standard. EN ISO 14855-1 specifies a method for determining the eventual aerobic biodegradability of plastics based on organic compounds by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide produced and the degree of decomposition of the plastic eventually, under controlled composting conditions.

This method is designed to simulate typical aerobic composting conditions for the organic portion of solid mixed municipal waste. The test material is exposed to an inoculum derived from compost. Composting takes place in an environment where temperature, ventilation and humidity are closely monitored and controlled. The test method is designed to give the percent conversion of carbon in the test material to evolved carbon dioxide, as well as the conversion rate.

Also indicated is a variant of the method that uses a mineral bed (vermiculite) infused with thermophilic microorganisms obtained from compost with a certain activation phase, instead of mature compost. This variant is designed to give the percentage of carbon in the test substance converted to carbon dioxide and the conversion rate.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN ISO 14855-1 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.