DIN EN 14987:2007 PDF

Scope: This European Standard specifies test methods and criteria which are to be applied in order to verify if a solid plastic material can be considered as disposable in waste water treatment plants, i.e. it does not create problems for the environment and for the drainage systems. In order to reach this conclusion it needs be verified that the plastic material under evaluation is biodegradable under aerobic conditions (i.e. susceptible to mineralization) and water soluble or water dispersible. NOTE Plastic materials which are shown to be in compliance with this European Standard can be used to produce items which, for their characteristics of water solubility or water dispersibility and biodegradability, can be eventually disposed of in municipal or industrial waste water treatment plants, through the sewage.

DIN EN 14987:2007 Referenced Document

EN ISO 14851 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer (ISO 14851:2019)*， 2019-04-10 Update
EN ISO 14852 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium - Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide (ISO 14852:2021)*， 2021-06-30 Update

2007 DIN EN 14987:2007-02 Plastics - Evaluation of disposability in waste water treatment plants - Test scheme for final acceptance and specifications; German version EN 14987:2006
2007 DIN EN 14987:2007 Plastics - Evaluation of disposability in waste water treatment plants - Test scheme for final acceptance and specifications; English version of DIN EN 14987:2007-02
0000 DIN EN 14987:2004