ISO 23517:2021
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ISO 23517:2021
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Abstract

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This document is applicable to biodegradable plastic materials used to produce mulch films or biodegradable mulch films ready to be used for mulch applications in agriculture and horticulture.

This document specifies test methods and evaluation criteria by addressing the following characteristics:

a) control of constituents;

b) biodegradation;

c) negative effects on terrestrial organisms.

NOTE      This document is construed in a way that it can be used to assess other soil biodegradable plastic products that do not qualify as mulch films. For example: drip tape, twine, clips, and plant pots.


General information 

  •  :  Published
     : 2021-07
  •  : 1
     : 25
  •  : ISO/TC 61/SC 14 Environmental aspects
  •  :
    65.020.20 Plant growing
    83.140.10 Films and sheets

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