NF EN ISO 14852 : 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) Principle of a system for measuring
                      evolved carbon dioxide (example)
Annex B (informative) Examples of methods for the
                      determination of evolved carbon dioxide
Annex C (informative) Example of the determination of a carbon
                      balance
Annex D (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 E (informative) Bibliography

Describes a method, by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide evolved, for the determination of the degree of aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials, including those containing formulation additives.