GB/T 43287-2023 Active National standards

GB/T 43287-2023 Plastics—Determination of the degree of disintegration of plastic materials in marine habitats under real field conditions

Publish Date: 2023-11-27 Implement Date: 2024-06-01 For services related to genuine standard inquiry, procurement, translation, and other related services in China, please Contact Us

Basic Information

Standard Code: GB/T 43287-2023

Standard Type: National standards

Standard Status: Active

is_force_gb: no

CCS Name: Basic standards and general methods for synthetic resins and plastics

ICS Name: Plastic Composite

Publish Date: 2023-11-27

Implement Date: 2024-06-01

Pages: 18 pages

Scope

This document describes a test method for determining the degradability of plastic materials exposed to marine environments under actual field conditions. The test is preferably conducted in sandy sublittoral and littoral zones, where plastic materials (such as degradable fishing nets) may be intentionally placed or become litter due to irresponsible human behavior. The degradability depends on the physical properties, shape, and size of the plastic, as well as water currents and tidal movements. This document specifies the general requirements for test equipment and describes the test method. This document is not applicable to determining the degradability of plastic materials exposed in open ocean zones (such as the sea surface or seawater). This document is not applicable to evaluating degradation caused by heat and light. This document is applicable to determining degradability, not biodegradability. Therefore, it cannot be used to prove or disprove biodegradability (such as "biodegradable in marine environments").