EN 15348:2024
(Main)Plastics - Recycled plastics - Characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates
Plastics - Recycled plastics - Characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates
This document specifies the main characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of PET recyclates to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes, which is covered by the EN 15347 series, neither traceability topics which are covered by EN 15343.
This document is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.
Kunststoffe - Kunststoff-Rezyklate - Charakterisierung von Polyethylenterephthalat (PET)-Rezyklaten
Dieses Dokument benennt die wichtigsten Eigenschaften und die dazugehörigen Prüfverfahren für die Bewertung von Polyethylenterephthalat (PET)-Rezyklaten, die für die Produktion von Halbzeugen/Fertigprodukten vorgesehen sind.
Es ist dafür vorgesehen (Vertrags-)Partner, die sich mit dem Einsatz von PET-Rezyklaten beschäftigen, bei der Einigung auf Spezifikationen für spezifische oder allgemeine Anwendungen zu unterstützen.
Dieses Dokument behandelt weder die Charakterisierung von Kunststoffabfällen, die von der Reihe EN 15347 abgedeckt werden, noch Themen zur Rückverfolgbarkeit, die von EN 15343 abgedeckt werden.
Dieses Dokument beeinträchtigt bei seiner Anwendung keinerlei geltende Vorschriften.
Plastiques - Plastiques recyclés - Caractérisation des recyclats de poly(éthylène téréphtalate) (PET)
Le présent document spécifie les principales caractéristiques et les méthodes d’essai associées pour évaluer les recyclats de poly(éthylène téréphtalate) (PET) destinés à être utilisés dans la production de produits semi-finis/finis.
Il est destiné à aider les parties concernées par l’utilisation de recyclats de PET pour convenir de spécifications concernant des applications spécifiques ou générales.
Le présent document ne couvre pas la caractérisation des déchets de plastiques, qui est couverte par la série EN 15347, ou les questions de traçabilité qui sont couvertes par l’EN 15343.
Le présent document est applicable sans préjudice de toute réglementation existante.
Polimerni materiali - Reciklirani polimerni materiali - Karakterizacija reciklatov polietilen-tereftalata (PET)
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Polimerni materiali - Reciklirani polimerni materiali - Karakterizacija reciklatov
polietilen-tereftalata (PET)
Plastics - Recycled plastics - Characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)
recyclates
Kunststoffe - Kunststoff-Rezyklate - Charakterisierung von Polyethylenterephthalat
(PET)-Rezyklaten
Plastiques - Plastiques recyclés - Caractérisation des recyclats de poly(éthylène
téréphtalate) (PET)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15348:2024
ICS:
13.030.50 Recikliranje Recycling
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 15348
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.030.50; 83.080.20 Supersedes EN 15348:2014
English Version
Plastics - Recycled plastics - Characterization of
poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates
Plastiques - Plastiques recyclés - Caractérisation des Kunststoffe - Kunststoff-Rezyklate - Charakterisierung
recyclats de poly(éthylène téréphtalate) (PET) von Polyethylenterephthalat (PET)-Rezyklaten
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 February 2024.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 8
5 Characterization of PET recyclates . 8
6 Quality assurance . 12
Annex A (normative) Determination of size and distribution of PET-R flakes by sieving . 13
A.1 General . 13
A.2 Principle . 13
A.3 Apparatus . 13
A.4 Procedure. 13
A.5 Number of determinations . 14
A.6 Determination and expression of the results . 14
A.7 Test report . 15
Annex B (informative) Gravimetric method for the determination of residual humidity
(water content) . 16
B.1 General . 16
B.2 Principle . 16
B.3 Apparatus . 16
B.4 Procedure. 16
B.5 Expression of results . 17
B.6 Test report . 17
Annex C (normative) Rapid method for the determination of residual contaminants . 18
C.1 General . 18
C.2 Principle . 18
C.3 Apparatus . 18
C.4 Procedure. 18
C.5 Expression of results . 19
C.6 Test report . 20
Annex D (normative) Rapid method for the determination of Polyolefin contaminants. 21
D.1 General . 21
D.2 Principle . 21
D.3 Apparatus . 21
D.4 Procedure . 21
D.5 Expression of results . 22
D.6 Test report . 22
Annex E (informative) Potentiometric method for the determination of the residual
alkalinity . 23
E.1 General . 23
E.2 Principle . 23
E.3 Apparatus . 23
E.4 Reagents . 23
E.5 Procedure . 23
E.6 Expression of results . 23
E.7 Test report . 24
Annex F (informative) Method for the determination of infusible contaminants by filtration . 25
F.1 General . 25
F.2 Principle . 25
F.3 Apparatus . 25
F.4 Procedure . 25
F.5 Expression of results . 26
F.6 Test report . 26
Bibliography . 27
European foreword
This document (EN 15348:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”,
the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2024, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15348:2014.
This document includes the following significant changes with respect to EN 15348:2014:
— Scope has been clarified;
— Normative References have been updated;
— Terms and definitions have been removed, reference to EN ISO 472 and CEN/TR 15353 have
remained;
— Clause 4 “Symbols and abbreviations” has been added;
— Clause 5 “Characterization of PET recyclates” and Table 1 “Characterization of PET recyclates” have
been completely revised;
— In Clause 6 “Quality assurance” requirement regarding traceability has been added;
— Annex C “Rapid method for the determination of residual contaminants” has been revised;
— Annex D “Rapid method for the determination of Polyolefin contaminants” has been added.
— Annex A to F: harmonization of the content of the Test reports.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
This document is one part of a series of CEN publications on Plastics Recycling, which is structured as
follows:
— EN 15342, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Characterization of polystyrene (PS) recyclates
— EN 15343, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Plastics recycling traceability and assessment of conformity
and recycled content
— EN 15344, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Characterization of Polyethylene (PE) recyclates
— EN 15345, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Characterization of Polypropylene (PP) recyclates
— EN 15346, Plastics — Recycled plastics — Characterization of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates
— EN 15347, Plastics — Recycled Plastics — Characterization of sorted plastics wastes
— EN 15348, Plastics — Recycled plastics — Characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)
recyclates
— CEN/TR 15353, Plastics — Recycled plastics — Guidelines for the development of standards for
recycled plastics
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