What is BS EN 15346 – Characterization of PVC recyclates about?
BS EN 15346 is a European Standard that discusses recycled plastics and characterizes poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates.
BS EN 15346 aims to provide with best industry test methods to evaluate and characterize PVC recyclates such that they do not pose as a risk to environmental safety and meet end-product specifications.
BS EN 15346 defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for PVC recyclates.
BS EN 15346 gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of PVC recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
BS EN 15346 is intended to support parties involved in the use of recycled PVC to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
Note: BS EN 15346 does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes. See EN 15347.
Who is BS EN 15346 - Characterization of PVC recyclates for?
BS EN 15346 on characterization of PVC recyclates is relevant to:
- Suppliers of PVC recyclates
- Buyers of PVC recyclates
- Quality testing personnel
- Plastic recycling plants
- Plastic industry
- Regulatory bodies
- Local and national authorities
- Environmental research bodies
Why should you use BS EN 15346 - Characterization of PVC 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 15346 provides the required and optional characteristics of PVC recyclates along with test methods to demonstrate the performance of these characteristics. Testing for bulk density, impurities, particle size and distribution and demonstrating fitness of processing of PVC recyclates is covered in BS EN 15346. Reference standard test methods to determine thermal stability, tensile strain and dry flow rate are also provided.
Thus, if you are a buyer or seller of PVC recyclates, compliance with BS EN 15346 can assist you in better selection of products to ensure they are suitable for recycling into the intended application.