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ASTM Biodegradability Test Methods

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ASTM Biodegradation and Compostability Test Methods

ASTM D6400 - Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics. ASTM D6400 is a Standard Guide for the complete testing of a products compostability.

ASTM D6139 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants or Their Components Using the Gledhill Shake Flask.

ASTM E1720 - Standard Test Method for Determining Ready, Ultimate, Biodegradability of Organic Chemicals in a Sealed Vessel CO2 Production Test.

ASTM D5338 - Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under Controlled Composting Conditions.

ASTM D5988 - Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation in Soil of Plastic Materials or Residual Plastic Materials After Composting.

ASTM D5929 - Standard Test Method for Determining Biodegradability of Materials Exposed to Municipal Solid Waste Composting Conditions by Compost Respirometry.

ASTM D5864 - Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation of Lubricants or Their Components.

 

ISO Biodegradation Test Methods for Determining Ready, Inherent and Ultimate Biodegradation

ISO 14855 - Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions -- The biodegradation method uses measurement of CO2 evolved to determine the amount of biodegradation occurring over time.   Test Method harmonized to ASTM D6400 Biodegradation laboratory test and has OECD required components for determining bio-toxicity.

ISO 9408 -  Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium by determination of oxygen demand.  This allow for determination of both O2 and CO2 metrics, and is compatible with ISO 7827, ISO 10707, ISO 10708, and EPA and OECD aerobic biodegradability laboratory test methods.

ISO 7827 - Water quality -- Evaluation in an aqueous medium of the "ultimate" aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds.  Method adopted from OECD test methods and is harmonized with EPA OPPTS biodegradation laboratory test methods.

ISO 9439 -  Ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium -- Carbon dioxide evolution test.  Method adopted from OECD test methods and is harmonized with EPA OPPTS biodegradation laboratory test methods.

ISO 10707 -  Aqueous medium "ultimate" aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds -- Method by analysis of biochemical oxygen demand (closed bottle test). Method adopted from OECD test methods and is harmonized with EPA OPPTS biodegradation laboratory test methods.

ISO 10708 -  Ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium. Determination of biochemical oxygen demand by poorly soluble organic compounds. Related to ISO 10707 and adopted from OECD test methods for biodegradability.  This method is also harmonized to EPA and ASTM biodegradation laboratory testing methods.

ISO 14595 - Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium -- Method by analysis of inorganic carbon in sealed vessels (CO2 headspace test)

ISO 17555 - Biodegradation method for determining the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in soil by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer or the amount of carbon dioxide evolved.  Related to OECD , EPA and ASTM D6400 laboratory biodegradation test methods.

ISO 11733 - Water quality -  Determination of the elimination and biodegradability of organic compounds in an aqueous medium - Activated sludge simulation test.

OECD and EPA Biodegradation and Compostability Testing

 

Biodegradability Testing Laboratory

Biodegradation respirometry study on biodegradable surfactants.

 

For biodegradability testing the EPA and OECD have harmonized the OECD methods as EPA OPPTS methods for assessing biodegradability and compostability.

 

 These methods are also either in-part or whole adopted as ISO methods and/or ASTM biodegradation/composting methods.

Germination studies are a component of ASTM D 6400 test methods.

 

Either in manufacturing or finished goods, the antimicrobials being used can have an impact on the sustainability of your products.

 

The environmental fate of preserved or treated products can be enhanced by the use of the appropriate antimicrobials.

 

Our expertise can help you determine the best range of options and their potential implications for use.

 

Our Regulatory expertise will help you manage the requirements for EPA, FDA and FTC product claims in the marketplace. 

 

Biodegradation and Compostability Testing

  There are several variations of biodegradation and compost test studies.  Be sure to have the correct method provided with appropriate conditions to assure the best possible outcome and reliable data package.