Summary
ISO 20200 is used to determine the degree of disintegration of plastic materials when they are exposed to laboratory-scale composting environments. It is important to note that this test is not used to claim compostability and that further testing will be needed if this is your goal.
ISO 20200 Testing Method
This test mimics the conditions of a vigorous aerobic industrial composting process, involving a synthetic solid waste matrix that is infused with mature compost sourced from a municipal or industrial composting facility. The plastic test pieces are mixed within this compost and then left for 45 to 90 days at 58ºC. Once this composting cycle is complete, the degree of breakdown is determined by sifting through the remaining undecomposed residues. The reduction in the test plastic’s mass is regarded as the disintegrated material and can serve as a basis for calculating the extent of disintegration.
When You Need ISO 20200 Testing, Aropha is Here for You
At Aropha, our team works tirelessly to provide you with efficient, accurate, streamlined disintegration testing for a wide range of products. With our extensive experience and capabilities, our team is able to test your raw materials, intermediates, or finished articles no matter what stage of the development process you are in. With our unique combination of our digital twin simulation platform and lab disintegration testing, we are able to provide our customers with accurate results with low lead times throughout development. Additionally, we have the ability to provide you with the necessary test documentation to submit to regulatory agencies or certain certification bodies so your products can get valuable eco-labels that may draw in new consumers.
Pricing
$1899/sample for High-Throughput Screening$3298/sample for Biodegradability Certification