EN 15346:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 15346:2022
01-september-2022
Polimerni materiali - Reciklirani polimerni materiali - Karakterizacija reciklatov
polivinilklorida (PVC)
Plastics - Recycled plastics - Characterization of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates
Kunststoffe - Kunststoff-Rezyklate - Charakterisierung von Polyvinylchlorid (PVC)-
Rezyklaten
Plastiques - Plastiques recyclés - Caractérisation des recyclats de poly(chlorure de
vinyle) (PVC)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15346
ICS:
13.030.50 Recikliranje Recycling
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
oSIST prEN 15346:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 15346
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2022
ICS 13.030.50; 83.080.20 Will supersede EN 15346:2014
English Version
Plastics - Recycled plastics - Characterization of poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC) recyclates
Plastiques - Plastiques recyclés - Caractérisation des Kunststoffe - Kunststoff-Rezyklate - Charakterisierung
recyclats de poly(chlorure de vinyle) (PVC) von Polyvinylchlorid (PVC)-Rezyklaten
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 249.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 7
5 Characterization of PVC recyclates . 7
6 Quality assurance . 10
Annex A (normative) Determination of bulk density . 11
A.1 General . 11
A.2 Material . 12
A.3 Apparatus . 12
A.4 Preparation of test sample . 12
A.5 Procedure. 12
A.6 Expression of results . 12
A.7 Test report . 13
Annex B (normative) Determination of tetrahydrofuran insoluble impurities . 14
B.1 General . 14
B.2 Apparatus . 14
B.3 Reagent . 14
B.4 Procedure. 15
B.5 Expression of results . 15
B.6 Test report . 15
Annex C (normative) Size and distribution of particles contained in micronized recycled
PVC compounds by sieving . 17
C.1 General . 17
C.2 Reagents . 17
C.3 Apparatus . 17
C.4 Procedure. 18
C.5 Number of determinations . 18
C.6 Determination and expression of the results . 18
C.7 Test report . 20
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Annex D (normative) Size and distribution of recycled PVC crushes by sieving . 21
D.1 General . 21
D.2 Apparatus . 21
D.3 Procedure . 21
D.4 Number of determinations . 22
D.5 Determination and expression of the results . 22
D.6 Test report . 23
Annex E (normative) Fitness for processing of PVC recyclates by calendering . 24
E.1 General . 24
E.2 Apparatus . 24
E.3 Procedure . 24
Annex F (normative) Fitness for processing of PVC recyclates by extrusion . 26
F.1 General . 26
F.2 Apparatus . 26
F.3 Procedure . 26
Bibliography . 27

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European foreword
This document (prEN 15346:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”,
the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This document will supersede EN 15346:2014.
prEN 15346:2022 includes the following significant technical change with respect to EN 15346:2014:
— Clause 2 “Normative references” was updated;
— in Clause 3 “Terms and definitions” term 3.1 was removed;
— in Clause 5 Table 1 “Characterization of PVC recyclates” was revised;
— Annex A “Typical compositions of PVC compounds” was removed;
— Annex C “Size and distribution of particles contained in micronized recycled PVC compounds by
sieving” and Annex D “Size and distribution of recycled PVC crushes by sieving” were revised.
This document is one part of 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 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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Introduction
Recycling of plastic waste by mechanical recycling is one type of material recovery process intended to
save resources (virgin raw materials, water, and energy), while minimizing harmful emissions into air,
water and soil as well as any impacts on human health. The environmental impact of recycling has to be
assessed over the whole life cycle of the recycling system (from the waste generation point to the
disposal of final residues). To ensure that recycling constitutes the best environmental option for
treating the available waste, some prerequisites should preferably be met:
— recycling scheme being contemplated should generate lower environmental impacts than
alternative recovery options;
— existing or potential market outlets should be identified that will secure a sustainable industrial
recycling operation;
— collection and sorting schemes should be properly designed to deliver recyclable plastics waste
fractions fitting reasonably well with the available recycling technologies and with the (changing)
needs of the identified market outlets, preferably at minimum costs to society.
This document has been produced in accordance with the guidance produced by CEN on Environmental
Aspects and in accordance with CEN/TR 15353.
NOTE CEN/TR 15353 considers the general environmental aspects which are specific to the recycling
process.
It is often impossible to trace back each individual product at the end user stage and to check whether
the product has been used correctly through its life. Consequently products are out of industrial control
for a period of time. It is possible that during this period contamination with other materials might
occur that could affect the product's suitability for recycling into the intended application.

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1 Scope
This document defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)
recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and a
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