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Determining Biodegradability of Materials Exposed To Municipal Solid Waste Composting Cond
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the biodegradation properties of a material by reproducibly exposing materials to conditions typical of municipal solid waste (MSW) composting. A material is composted under controlled conditions using a synthetic compost matrix and determining the acclimation time, cumulative oxygen uptake, cumulative carbon dioxide production, and percent of theoretical biodegradation over the period of the test. This test method does not establish the suitability of the composted product for any use.
1.2 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
carbon; controlled condition; ICS Number Code 13.080.30 (Biological properties of soil)
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Document Number
ASTM-D5929-96
Revision Level
1996 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
March 10, 1996
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
6 pages
Committee Number
D34.03