NF EN ISO 14851 : 2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Principle
5 Test environment
6 Reagents
7 Apparatus
8 Procedure
9 Calculation and expression of results
10 Validity of results
11 Test report
Annex A (informative) Theoretical oxygen demand (ThOD)
Annex B (informative) Correction of BOD values for interference
                      by nitrification
Annex C (informative) Principle of a closed manometric
                      respirometer
Annex D (informative) Two-phase closed-bottle version of the
                      respirometric test
Annex E (informative) Example of the determination of a carbon
                      balance
Annex F (informative) Example of a determination of the amount
                      of water-insoluble polymer remaining at
                      the end of a biodegradation test and the
                      molecular mass of the polymer
Annex G (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                     publications with their relevant European
                     publications

Specifies a method, by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer, for the determination of the degree of aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials, including those containing formulation additives.