Aquatic Biodegradation Testing
What is Aquatic Biodegradation Testing?
This test assesses the biodegradability and disintegration of plastics and other materials in river and wastewater treatment environments. It measures the decomposition capacity of materials under simulated wastewater treatment and marine conditions, helping prevent the release of pollutants into rivers and oceans, thereby contributing to environmental protection.
Test Items
Sewage simulation biodegradability test
| classification | Standard name | |
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| Sewage simulation biodegradability test |
KS I ISO 7827 Water quality - Evaluation of the final aerobic biodegradability of organic materials in liquid media - Dissolved organic carbon analysis method. KS I ISO 9408 Water quality - Evaluation of the final aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in liquid media by measuring oxygen demand using a closed respiration measurement system. KS I ISO 9439 Water quality - Evaluation of the final aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in liquid media - Carbon dioxide production test method. KS M ISO 14851 Measurement of the final aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in aqueous media - Oxygen consumption measurement using a closed respiration system. KS M ISO 14852 Measurement of the final aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in aqueous media - Carbon dioxide emission quantification method. KS I ISO 9408 Water quality - Evaluation of the final aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in liquid media by measuring oxygen demand using a closed respiration measurement system. OECD 301 A, DOC Die-Away Test OECD 301 B, CO2 Evolution Test(Modified Sturm Test) OECD 301 C, Modified MITI Test(Ⅰ) OECD 301 F, Manometric Respirometry Test |
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- Target product
- detergent
- Laundry detergent
- Kitchen detergent
- Fabric softener
- Snow removal agent
- lubricant
| classification | Standard name | |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Simulated Biodegradability Test |
ASTM D6691 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Marine Environment by a Defined Microbial Consortium or Natural Sea Water Inoculum ASTM D7991-22 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastics Buried in Sandy Marine Sediment under Controlled Laboratory Conditions ISO 23977 : Plastics - Determination of the aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials exposed to seawater Part 1: Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide Part 2: Method by measuring the oxygen demand in closed respirometer ISO 19679 : Plastics - Determination of aerobic biodegradation of non-floating plastic materials in a seawater/ sediment interface - Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide ISO 18830 : Plastics - Determination of aerobic biodegradation of non-floating plastic materials in a seawater/ sandy sediment interface - Method by measuring the oxygen demand in closed respirometer OECD 306: Biodegradability in Seawater ISO 23832 : Plastics - Test methods for determination of degradation rate and disintegration degree of plastic materials exposed to marine environmental matrices under laboratory conditions |
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| Sample volume | Exam period | Evaluation method |
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| 100g or more | It varies according to each standard. | Measuring biodegradability by carbon dioxide emissions and oxygen consumption |