ASTM D6003-96
Standard Test Method for Determining Weight Loss From Plastic Materials Exposed to Simulated Municipal Solid-Waste (MSW) Aerobic Compost Environment
- Standard No.
- ASTM D6003-96
- Release Date
- 1996
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- 2005-01
- Latest
- ASTM D6003-96
- Scope
- 1.1 This test method is used to determine the degree and rate of aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials exposed to a controlled composting environment. Aerobic composting takes place in an environment where temperature, aeration, and humidity are closely monitored and controlled. 1.2 The test is designed to determine the biodegradability of plastic materials, relative to that of a standard material, in an aerobic environment. Aeration of the test reactors is maintained at a constant rate throughout the test and reactor vessels of a size no greater than 4-L volume are used to ensure that the temperature of the vessels is approximately the same as that of the controlled environment chamber. 1.3 Biodegradability of the plastic is assessed by determining the amount of weight loss from samples exposed to a biologically active compost relative to the weight loss from samples exposed to a “poisoned” control. 1.4 The test is designed to be applicable to all plastic materials that are not inhibitory to the bacteria and fungi present in the simulated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO method.
ASTM D6003-96 Referenced Document
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- ASTM D1898
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- ASTM D2974 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Water (Moisture) Content, Ash Content, and Organic Material of Peat and Other Organic Soils*， 2020-01-15 Update
- ASTM D2976 Standard Test Method for pH of Peat Materials
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- ASTM D5338 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under Controlled Composting Conditions*， 1998-07-10 Update
- ASTM D5509 Standard Practice for Exposing Plastics to a Simulated Compost Environment
- ASTM D5512 Standard Practice for Exposing Plastics to a Simulated Compost Environment Using an Externally Heated Reactor
- ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*， 2021-07-15 Update
- ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*， 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM D6003-96 history
- 1996 ASTM D6003-96 Standard Test Method for Determining Weight Loss From Plastic Materials Exposed to Simulated Municipal Solid-Waste (MSW) Aerobic Compost Environment
