ASTM D6868-21
(Specification)Standard Specification for Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and Polymers as Coatings or Additives with Paper and Other Substrates Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities
Standard Specification for Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and Polymers as Coatings or Additives with Paper and Other Substrates Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for labelling of materials and products (including packaging), wherein a biodegradable plastic film or coating is attached (either through lamination or extrusion directly onto the paper) to compostable substrates and the entire product or package is designed to be composted in municipal and industrial aerobic composting facilities. This specification, however, does not describe the contents of the product or their performance with regards to compostability or biodegradability. In order to compost satisfactorily, the product must demonstrate each of the three characteristics as follows: (1) proper disintegration during composting; (2) adequate level of inherent biodegradation; and (3) no adverse impacts on the ability of composts to support plant growth.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers end items that include plastics or polymers where plastic film/ sheet or polymers are incorporated (either through lamination, extrusion or mixing) to substrates and the entire end item is designed to be composted under aerobic conditions in municipal and industrial composting facilities, where thermophilic temperatures are achieved.
1.2 This specification is intended to establish the requirements for labeling of end items which use plastics or polymers as coatings or binders, as “compostable in aerobic municipal and industrial composting facilities.”
1.3 The properties in this specification are those required to determine if end items (including packaging) which use plastics and polymers as coatings or binders will compost satisfactorily, in large scale aerobic municipal or industrial composting where maximum throughput is a high priority and where intermediate stages of plastic biodegradation must not be visible to the end user for aesthetic reasons.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test methods portion of this standard: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent for this standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2021
- Technical Committee
- D20 - Plastics
- Drafting Committee
- D20.96 - Environmentally Degradable Plastics and Biobased Products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2019
- Refers
ASTM D3715/D3715M-98(2019) - Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes - Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2019
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 15-Aug-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2016
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2012
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2012
Overview
ASTM D6868-21: Standard Specification for Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and Polymers as Coatings or Additives with Paper and Other Substrates Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities provides requirements for labeling finished products or packaging made from substrates with plastic coatings or additives. These products are specifically intended for composting in industrial or municipal aerobic composting facilities where thermophilic (high-temperature) conditions are maintained.
This standard ensures that products incorporating plastics or polymers meet strict labeling requirements and can be confidently described as "compostable" based on their behavior in real-world composting environments. ASTM D6868-21 is widely adopted in the packaging and materials industries to support responsible environmental claims and to guide the design of compostable products.
Key Topics
- Scope of Application: Covers end items-such as packaging, containers, and materials-where plastics or polymers act as coatings, films, binders, or additives on substrates like paper.
- Compostability Criteria: Specifies that labeled items must demonstrate:
- Disintegration during composting, leaving no distinguishable residues.
- Adequate biodegradation of plastic components under controlled, thermophilic composting conditions.
- No negative impact on the final compost’s ability to support plant growth and no introduction of unsafe levels of heavy metals or toxins.
- Testing Methods: References established test standards (e.g., ASTM D5338, ISO 16929) to evaluate disintegration and biodegradation.
- Labeling Requirements: Outlines how qualifying products may be labeled as "compostable in municipal or industrial aerobic composting facilities,” aligning with national regulatory claims.
- Safety Instructions: Reminds users to ensure all safety, health, and environmental practices and regulatory compliance while applying this standard.
Applications
ASTM D6868-21 is relevant for a wide range of industries seeking to make credible compostability claims for products containing plastic elements. Common applications include:
- Compostable Packaging: Used by manufacturers of cups, food service items, wrappers, and films where plastics are applied as coatings to paper or cardboard.
- Sustainable Paper Products: For products like trays, takeout containers, or molded fiber goods with added polymers to enhance performance while maintaining compostability.
- Industrial Composting Facilities: Provides a measurable and trustable benchmark for accepting materials, ensuring that all labeled items will effectively break down in high-throughput, aerobically managed composting operations.
- Eco-labeling & Environmental Claims: Enables brands and suppliers to assure customers and regulators that their items meet stringent compostable standards, leading to greater consumer trust and smoother facility processing.
Related Standards
ASTM D6868-21 references several other key standards and guidelines relevant to compostable materials:
- ASTM D6400: Specification for Labeling of Plastics Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities
- ASTM D883: Terminology Relating to Plastics
- ASTM D5338: Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under Controlled Composting Conditions
- ISO 14851, ISO 14852, ISO 14855, ISO 16929, ISO 20200: International test standards for assessing biodegradability and disintegration of plastics under composting conditions
- EN 13432: European requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation
- OECD Guideline 208: Plant growth testing for soil quality
- 40 CFR Part 503.13: US EPA standards for heavy metals in compost products
Summary
ASTM D6868-21 delivers a critical framework for the labeling of compostable items incorporating plastics and polymers as coatings or additives. By ensuring products break down effectively in municipal and industrial composting, while supporting plant growth and avoiding harmful residues, this standard helps foster sustainable product development and credible environmental labeling in the marketplace. It is an essential reference for manufacturers, composting facilities, and organizations committed to advancing compostable packaging and responsible materials management.
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ASTM D6868-21 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and Polymers as Coatings or Additives with Paper and Other Substrates Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification establishes the requirements for labelling of materials and products (including packaging), wherein a biodegradable plastic film or coating is attached (either through lamination or extrusion directly onto the paper) to compostable substrates and the entire product or package is designed to be composted in municipal and industrial aerobic composting facilities. This specification, however, does not describe the contents of the product or their performance with regards to compostability or biodegradability. In order to compost satisfactorily, the product must demonstrate each of the three characteristics as follows: (1) proper disintegration during composting; (2) adequate level of inherent biodegradation; and (3) no adverse impacts on the ability of composts to support plant growth. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers end items that include plastics or polymers where plastic film/ sheet or polymers are incorporated (either through lamination, extrusion or mixing) to substrates and the entire end item is designed to be composted under aerobic conditions in municipal and industrial composting facilities, where thermophilic temperatures are achieved. 1.2 This specification is intended to establish the requirements for labeling of end items which use plastics or polymers as coatings or binders, as “compostable in aerobic municipal and industrial composting facilities.” 1.3 The properties in this specification are those required to determine if end items (including packaging) which use plastics and polymers as coatings or binders will compost satisfactorily, in large scale aerobic municipal or industrial composting where maximum throughput is a high priority and where intermediate stages of plastic biodegradation must not be visible to the end user for aesthetic reasons. 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test methods portion of this standard: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent for this standard. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification establishes the requirements for labelling of materials and products (including packaging), wherein a biodegradable plastic film or coating is attached (either through lamination or extrusion directly onto the paper) to compostable substrates and the entire product or package is designed to be composted in municipal and industrial aerobic composting facilities. This specification, however, does not describe the contents of the product or their performance with regards to compostability or biodegradability. In order to compost satisfactorily, the product must demonstrate each of the three characteristics as follows: (1) proper disintegration during composting; (2) adequate level of inherent biodegradation; and (3) no adverse impacts on the ability of composts to support plant growth. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers end items that include plastics or polymers where plastic film/ sheet or polymers are incorporated (either through lamination, extrusion or mixing) to substrates and the entire end item is designed to be composted under aerobic conditions in municipal and industrial composting facilities, where thermophilic temperatures are achieved. 1.2 This specification is intended to establish the requirements for labeling of end items which use plastics or polymers as coatings or binders, as “compostable in aerobic municipal and industrial composting facilities.” 1.3 The properties in this specification are those required to determine if end items (including packaging) which use plastics and polymers as coatings or binders will compost satisfactorily, in large scale aerobic municipal or industrial composting where maximum throughput is a high priority and where intermediate stages of plastic biodegradation must not be visible to the end user for aesthetic reasons. 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test methods portion of this standard: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent for this standard. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D6868-21 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.99 - Other standards related to wastes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D6868-21 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D883-24, ASTM D6866-24, ASTM D883-23, ASTM D883-20, ASTM D883-19c, ASTM D3715/D3715M-98(2019), ASTM D883-19a, ASTM D883-19, ASTM D883-18a, ASTM D883-18, ASTM D6866-18, ASTM D883-17, ASTM D6866-16, ASTM D883-12e1, ASTM D6400-12. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D6868 −21
Standard Specification for
Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and
Polymers as Coatings or Additives with Paper and Other
Substrates Designed to be Aerobically Composted in
Municipal or Industrial Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6868; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This specification covers end items that include plastics 2.1 ASTM Standards:
or polymers where plastic film/ sheet or polymers are incor- D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
porated (either through lamination, extrusion or mixing) to D3715/D3715M Practice for QualityAssurance of Pressure-
substrates and the entire end item is designed to be composted Sensitive Tapes
under aerobic conditions in municipal and industrial compost- D5338 Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegrada-
ing facilities, where thermophilic temperatures are achieved. tion of Plastic Materials Under Controlled Composting
Conditions, Incorporating Thermophilic Temperatures
1.2 This specification is intended to establish the require-
D6002 Guide for Assessing the Compostability of Environ-
ments for labeling of end items which use plastics or polymers
mentally Degradable Plastics (Withdrawn 2011)
as coatings or binders, as “compostable in aerobic municipal
D6400 Specification for Labeling of Plastics Designed to be
and industrial composting facilities.”
Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facili-
1.3 The properties in this specification are those required to
ties
determine if end items (including packaging) which use
D6866 Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content
plastics and polymers as coatings or binders will compost
of Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Samples Using Radiocar-
satisfactorily, in large scale aerobic municipal or industrial
bon Analysis
composting where maximum throughput is a high priority and
2.2 Organization for Economic Development (OECD) Stan-
where intermediate stages of plastic biodegradation must not
dard:
be visible to the end user for aesthetic reasons. 4
OECD Guideline 208 Terrestrial Plants, Growth Test
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test
2.3 Comite Europeen de Normalisation (CEN):
methods portion of this standard: This standard does not
EN 13432 Packaging-Requirements for Packaging Recover-
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
able through Composting and Biodegradation-Test
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
Scheme and Evaluation Criteria for the Final Acceptance
to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental
of Packaging
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- 5
2.4 ISO Standards:
tions prior to use.
ISO 14851 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegrad-
ability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium—
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent for this standard.
Method by measuring the oxygen demand in a closed
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
respirometer
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on www.astm.org.
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.96 on Environmen- Available from Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
tally Degradable Plastics and Biobased Products. (OECD), 2 rue André Pascal, F-75775, Paris Cedex 16, France, http://
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2021. Published February 2021. Originally www.oecd.org.
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D6868 - 19. DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D6868-21. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D6868−21
ISO 14852 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegrad- als (plastic, polymer, or substrate) are not readily distinguish-
ability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium— able from the other organic materials in the finished product.
Method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide Additionally, the material or product must not be found in
ISO 14855 Evaluation of the Ultimate Aerobic Biodegrad- significantquantitiesduringscreeningpriortofinaldistribution
ability and Disintegration of Plastics under Controlled of the compost.
Composting Conditions-Method by Analysis of Evolved 5.1.2 Biodegradation—A level of biodegradation for the
Carbon Dioxide plastic coatings and additives shall be established by tests
ISO 16929 Determination of the degree of disintegration of under controlled conditions.
plastic materials under defined composting conditions in a 5.1.3 No Adverse Impacts on Ability of Compost to Support
pilot-scale test Plant Growth—After incorporation with soils, the end items
ISO 20200 Plastics—Determination of the degree of disin- shallnotadverselyimpactontheabilityofcompoststosupport
tegration of plastic materials under simulated composting plant growth, when compared to composts derived from
conditions in a laboratory-scale test biowaste without any addition of tested end items or reference
2.5 Government Standard: materials. Additionally, the polymeric products or other mate-
rials must not introduce unacceptable levels of heavy metals or
40 CFR Part 503.13 Standards for the Use or Disposal of
other toxic substances into the environment, upon sample
Sewage Sludge
decomposition.
3. Terminology
NOTE 2—For a better understanding of why these criteria are important,
3.1 Definitions—Definitions appearing in this specification
the reader should consult Guide D6002, Compost Facility Operating
Guide, and EN 13432.
are found in Terminology D883, unless otherwise noted.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6. Detailed Requirements
3.2.1 materials of natural origin, n—Chemically unmodi-
6.1 In order to be identified as compostable in municipal or
fied ligno-cellulosic packaging materials and constituents of
industrial aerobic facilities, end items must pass the require-
natural origin, such as wood, wood fibre, cotton fibre, starch,
mentsof6.2,6.3,and6.4usingtheappropriatelaboratorytests,
paper pulp or jute.
representative of the conditions found in aerobic composting
3.3 Definition found in Terminology Practice D3715/
facilities, which reach thermophilic temperatures. End items
D3
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Designation: D6868 − 19 D6868 − 21
Standard Specification for
Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and
Polymers as Coatings or Additives with Paper and Other
Substrates Designed to be Aerobically Composted in
Municipal or Industrial Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6868; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers end items that include plastics or polymers where plastic film/ sheet or polymers are incorporated
(either through lamination, extrusion or mixing) to substrates and the entire end item is designed to be composted under aerobic
conditions in municipal and industrial composting facilities, where thermophilic temperatures are achieved.
1.2 This specification is intended to establish the requirements for labeling of end items which use plastics or polymers as coatings
or binders, as “compostable in aerobic municipal and industrial composting facilities.”
1.3 The properties in this specification are those required to determine if end items (including packaging) which use plastics and
polymers as coatings or binders will compost satisfactorily, in large scale aerobic municipal or industrial composting where
maximum throughput is a high priority and where intermediate stages of plastic biodegradation must not be visible to the end user
for aesthetic reasons.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains to the test methods portion of this standard: This standard does not purport
to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent for this standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D3715/D3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.96 on Environmentally Degradable
Plastics and Biobased Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019Feb. 1, 2021. Published October 2019February 2021. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20172019 as
D6868 - 17.D6868 - 19. DOI: 10.1520/D6868-19.10.1520/D6868-21.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D6868 − 21
D5338 Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under Controlled Composting Conditions,
Incorporating Thermophilic Temperatures
D6002 Guide for Assessing the Compostability of Environmentally Degradable Plastics (Withdrawn 2011)
D6400 Specification for Labeling of Plastics Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities
D6866 Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content of Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Samples Using Radiocarbon Analysis
2.2 Organization for Economic Development (OECD) Standard:
OECD Guideline 208 Terrestrial Plants, Growth Test
2.3 Comite Europeen de Normalisation (CEN):
EN 13432 Packaging-Requirements for Packaging Recoverable through Composting and Biodegradation-Test Scheme and
Evaluation Criteria for the Final Acceptance of Packaging
2.4 ISO Standards:
ISO 14851 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium—Method by
measuring the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer
ISO 14852 Determination of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in an aqueous medium—Method by
analysis of evolved carbon dioxide
ISO 14855 Evaluation of the Ultimate Aerobic Biodegradability and Disintegration of Plastics under Controlled Composting
Conditions-Method by Analysis of Evolved Carbon Dioxide
ISO 16929 Determination of the degree of disintegration of plastic materials under defined composting conditions in a
pilot-scale test
ISO 20200 Plastics—Determination of the degree of disintegration of plastic materials under simulated composting conditions
in a laboratory-scale test
2.5 Government Standard:
40 CFR Part 503.13 Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions appearing in this specification are found in Terminology D883, unless otherwise noted.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 materials of natural origin, n—Chemically unmodified ligno-cellulosic packaging materials and constituents of natural
origin, such as wood, wood fibre, cotton fibre, starch, paper pulp or jute.
3.3 Definition found in Terminology Practice D3715/D3715M:
3.3.1 end item—the actual product or commodity being sold under the material specification.
3.3.1.1 Discussion—
In its most complete form, either packed for shipping or at a production stage just preceding packing.
4. Classification
4.1 The purpose of this specification is to establish requirements for identifying end items, where plastics or polymers are used
as a coating or incorporated into a substrate so that they do not interfere with their satisfactorily composting in commercial and
municipal aerobic composting facilities. Products meeting the requirements outlined below shall be eligible to be labeled as
“compostable in municipal or industrial aerobic composting facilities” in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Federal
Trade Commission as long as proper qualifications as to the availability of such facilities are included on the label.”
5. Basic Requirements
5.1 In order to compost satisfactorily, an end item must demonstrate each of the characteristics found in 5.1.1 – 5.1.3, and which
are quantified in Section 6.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Available from Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 2 rue André Pascal, F-75775, Paris Cedex 16, France, http://www.oecd.org.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
Guidelines for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC, 1992.
D6868 − 21
5.1.1 Disintegration During Composting—An end item will disintegrate during compost
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