What is BS EN 15348 – Characterization PET recyclates about?
BS EN 15348 is a European Standard that characterizes poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates.
BS EN 15348 aims to provide with best industry test methods to evaluate and characterize PET recyclates such that they do not pose as a risk to environmental safety and meet end-product specifications.
BS EN 15348 defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for PET recyclates.
BS EN 15348 gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of PET recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
BS EN 15348 is intended for use by the supplier and purchaser of such materials, to assist them in agreeing on specifications.
Note: BS EN 15348 does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes. See EN 15347.
Who is BS EN 15348 - Characterization of PET recyclates for?
BS EN 15348 on characterization of PET recyclates is relevant to:
- Suppliers of PET recyclates
- Buyers of PET recyclates
- Quality testing personnel
- Plastic recycling plants
- Plastic industry
- Regulatory bodies
- Local and national authorities
- Environmental research bodies
Why should you use BS EN 15348- Characterization of PET recyclates?
Recycling of plastics waste is one type of material recovery process intended to save resources (virgin raw materials, water, and energy), while minimizing harmful emissions into air, water and soil as well as any impacts on human health. The environmental impact of recycling has to be assessed over the whole life cycle of the recycling system (from the waste generation point to the disposal of final residues).
In this regard, BS EN 15348 provides the required and optional characteristics of PET recyclates along with test methods to demonstrate the performance of these characteristics. Testing for PCV, water, polyolefin content and alkalinity and filterability of PET recyclates is covered in BS EN 15348.
Guidance on quality assurance provided in BS EN 15348 for the supplier can ensure the purchaser of the recyclate has confidence in the quality of the product.
Thus, if you are a buyer or seller of PET recyclates, compliance with BS EN 15348 can assist you in better selection of products to ensure they are suitable for recycling into the intended application.