Biodegradation
| Environment | Conditions | Evaluation | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Aerobic conditions | Evaluation of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability by analysis of dissolved organic carbon (DOC Die-Away test) | OECD 301A, EU C.4-A, PN-EN ISO 7827 |
| Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability by determination of oxygen demand in a closed respirometer (Manometric Respirometry) | OECD 301F, EU C.4-D, PN-EN ISO 9408 | ||
| Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability – Static test (Zahn-Wellens method) | OECD 302B, EU C.9, PN-EN ISO 9888 | ||
| Anaerobic conditions | Evaluation of the ultimate anaerobic biodegradability of organic compunds in digested sludge. Method by measurement of the biogas production | OECD 311, PN-EN ISO 11734 | |
| Soil | Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in soil by measuring the oxygen demand in a respirometer | PN-EN ISO 17556 | |
| Compost | Preliminary compostability assessment of packaging materials | PN-EN 14806 |
Contact
Hanna Studnik, PhD
tel.: 77 487 36 46
e-mail: hanna.studnik@icso.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Ewa Sabura, PhD
tel.: 77 487 31 92
e-mail: ewa.sabura@icso.lukasiewicz.gov.pl