What is ISO 22766 about?
ISO 22766 focuses on plastic materials that make their way into marine habitats. ISO 22766 specifies test methods to determine the degree of disintegration of plastic materials exposed to marine habitats under real field conditions.
The determination of the level of disintegration of plastic materials exposed to pelagic zones such as the sea surface or the water column above the seafloor are not within the scope of ISO 22766.
ISO 22766 is not suitable for the assessment of disintegration caused by heat or light exposure
Note: The described field test is a disintegration test and not a biodegradation test.
Who is ISO 22766 for?
ISO 22766 on the disintegration of plastic in marine habitats is relevant for:
- The plastics industry
- Environmental bodies
- Government bodies
- Policymakers
Why should you use ISO 22766?
ISO 22766 describes a disintegration test performed in two different marine habitats under real field conditions. The relative durability of plastic materials of the same size and form may vary depending on the location of the exposure, seasonal variations, the climatic conditions, water movement, tides availability of nutrients, and diversity and density of the competent microbial community.
ISO 22766 guides you with a method to determine the degree of disintegration of plastic in marine habitats to aid in product development.