CEN/TC 249/WG 11 - Plastics recycling

This document provides a scheme for the characterization of sorted plastics wastes, laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. This document provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document is the general part of a series on sorted plastics wastes. This document does not cover the description of quality grades per polymer(s) and stream as well as test methods specific to each plastic waste stream; these aspects are addressed in the other parts of EN 15347.

This document specifies the main characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
This document is intended to support parties involved in the use of PVC recyclates to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes, which is covered by the EN 153471(series), nor traceability topics which are covered by EN 15343.
This document is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This document specifies the main characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of PET recyclates to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes, which is covered by the EN 15347 series, neither traceability topics which are covered by EN 15343.
This document is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This document specifies the controlled loop and the definition of those material transformation steps which are relevant for product quality, in particular recycling input and output and profile manufacturing input and output.
Traceability tools are specified to characterize this loop as a controlled loop.
This document references existing quality and test methodologies for recycled PVC to be used in PVC-U profiles for windows and doors.
This document establishes the controlled loop treatment of PVC profiles in line with the general understanding of life cycles as outlined in EN 15804.
NOTE 1   With regard to PVC waste treatment, the present document relates to existing standards EN 15343, EN 15346 and EN 15347.
NOTE 2   With regard to semifinished and/or finished products, it refers to the European Standard PVC-U window profiles (see EN 12608-1) and to the European Standards for windows and doors (see EN 14351-1, EN 14351-2 and EN 16034).

This document defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for polyethylene (PE) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing PE recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of polyethylene (PE) recyclates obtained by mechanical recycling to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes (see EN 15347).

This document specifies a method for determination by melt filtration of solid contaminants content in a sample of recycled thermoplastic material, evaluating their number and, optionally, their size and substance (material).

This document specifies a system for sampling procedures for testing plastics waste and recyclates which take into account the specifics of the plastics waste and recyclates. It is intended to cover all stages of the plastic recycling process.
The sampling procedures include the statistical specifics of the plastic waste and the behaviour of recyclates.
The sampling method is expected to produce a representative testing sample. Differences can arise due to:
-   the mixture of plastics;
-   the origin (e.g. green dot in Germany, or electronic/automotive industry);
-   the previous use of the plastic material;
-   the residual contents (e.g. of containers);
-   inert, residual or moisture content on or in the material.
This document is without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This Technical Specification specifies an analytical method for testing food grade, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This analytical method provides / is intended to be used as a quality control check. This test identifies and quantifies certain specified contaminants. Such contaminants are referred to as Marker Compounds.
The analytical method is applicable for use on PET samples and products at all stages in the recycling process and will therefore be useful to recycling companies producing commercial, recycled PET for food contact materials and articles, and the manufacturers of such articles.
This Technical Specification is without prejudice to any existing legislation.
NOTE   Marker compounds are known to originate from two sources:
-   from the PET material itself (i.e. residual monomers, degradation products or reaction/breakdown products);
-   from food products that the PET has contacted during its first use.
WARNING: The use of this Technical Specification may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment.
Persons using this Technical Specification should be familiar with normal laboratory practise. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practises and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
IMPORTANT - It is absolutely essential that tests conducted according to this Technical Specification be carried out by suitably trained staff.

This Technical Specification specifies the preparation of samples of recycled plastics prior to testing and takes account of the specifics of the material.
Sample preparation should avoid any process that causes 'de-mixing' of the sample. Following preparation, the sample should remain representative.
The behaviour of contaminants should be carefully analysed and observed to ensure this is homogeneous.
This Technical Specification does not address any legal or product safety issues.

This European Standard defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for Polypropylene (PP) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing a single batch of PP recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of recycled PP to agree on specifications for specific and general applications.
This standard does not cover the characterisation of plastics wastes.  See EN 15347.
This standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This European Standard defines a method of specifying delivery condition characteristics for polystyrene (PS) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing a single batch of PS recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of recycled PS to agree on specifications for specific and general applications.
This standard does not cover the characterisation of plastics wastes. See EN 15347.
This standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This European Standard specifies the procedures needed for the traceability of recycled plastics. This gives the basis for the calculation procedure for the recycled content of a product.  
This standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.
NOTE   The procedures are needed to formulate or describe the traceability, while the traceability can be used as a basis for calculating the recycled content

This Technical Report provides a format for the drafting of standards for recycled plastics.  It is intended for use by all those who are preparing drafts for consideration by the Technical Committee.
The guide provides information for the development of standards (guides, practices, test methods, and specifications) relating to the proper use of recycled plastics.

This document specifies the main characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of polyethylene (PE) recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished or finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of PE recyclates to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes, which is covered by the EN 15347 series, neither traceability topics which are covered by EN 15343.

This document specifies the main characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of polypropylene (PP) recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of PP recyclates to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastic wastes, which is covered by the EN 15347 series, neither traceability topics which are covered by EN 15343.

This document specifies the main characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of ABS recyclates (rABS) to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastic wastes, which is covered by the EN 15347 series, neither traceability topics which are covered by EN 15343.

This document specifies the main characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of polystyrene (PS) recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of PS recyclates to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This document does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes, which is covered by the EN 15347 series, neither traceability topics which are covered by EN 15343.

This document provides relevant characteristics and typical values for polyethylene (PE) recyclates intended for groups of defined applications (the product families).
The relevant characteristics and typical values for the different product families are derived from the performance requirements of the products belonging to that family, including requirements for product manufacturing processes where applicable.
This document applies to plastic recyclates intended to be used for the manufacturing of (intermediate) products.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with part 1 of this standard series, which describes the designation system for plastic recyclates. The designation system allows comparison between recycled and virgin material at the level of the polymer's defined designatory properties.
NOTE 1   Examples of designations of plastic recyclates are given in Annex A.
NOTE 2   The selection of relevant properties for a product family is based on EN ISO 10350 1, extended with specific properties related to plastic recyclates.

This document is the general part of the series that describes the designation system for plastic recyclates.
This document is dealing with recyclates after the recycling operation and prior to converting and compounding (when applicable). It is dealing with preparation of samples and determination of properties.
NOTE 1   This document supports the underlaying standards of this series that, per polymer type, provide an overview of the relevant characteristics and typical values for recyclates for use in certain application groups (product families) in combination with the relevant converting technologies.
NOTE 2   The overview of the relevant properties is based on and further extends the relevant properties given in EN ISO 10350 1.

This document provides relevant characteristics and typical values for polypropylene (PP) recyclates intended for groups of defined applications (the product families).
The relevant characteristics and typical values for the different product families are derived from the performance requirements of the products belonging to that family, including requirements for product manufacturing processes where applicable.
This document applies to plastic recyclates intended to be used for the manufacturing of (intermediate) products.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with part 1 of this standard series, which describes the designation system for plastic recyclates. The designation system allows comparison between recycled and virgin material at the level of the polymer’s defined designatory properties.
NOTE 1   Examples of designations of plastic recyclates are given in Annex A.
NOTE 2   The selection of relevant properties for a product family is based on EN ISO 10350 1, extended with specific properties related to plastic recyclates.

This document provides relevant characteristics and typical values for PET recyclates intended for groups of defined applications (the product families).
The relevant characteristics and typical values for the different product families are derived from the performance requirements of the products belonging to that family, including requirements for product manufacturing processes where applicable.
This document applies to plastic recyclates intended to be used for the manufacturing of (intermediate) products.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with part 1 of this standard series, which describes the designation system for plastic recyclates. The designation system allows comparison between recycled and virgin material at the level of the polymer's defined designatory properties.
NOTE 1   Examples of designations of plastic recyclates are given in the Annex A.
NOTE 2   The selection of relevant properties for a product family is based on EN ISO 10350 1, extended with specific properties related to plastic recyclates.

This document provides relevant characteristics and typical values for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates intended for groups of defined applications (the product families).
The relevant characteristics and typical values for the different product families are derived from the performance requirements of the products belonging to that family, including requirements for product manufacturing processes where applicable.
This document applies to plastic recyclates intended to be used for the manufacturing of (intermediate) products.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with part 1 of this standard series, which describes the designation system for plastic recyclates. The designation system allows comparison between recycled and virgin material at the level of the polymer’s defined designatory properties.
NOTE 1   Examples of designations of plastic recyclates are given in Annex A.
NOTE 2   The selection of relevant properties for a product family is based on EN ISO 10350 1, extended with specific properties related to plastic recyclates.

This document provides relevant characteristics and typical values for polystyrene (PS) recyclates intended for groups of defined applications (the product families).
The relevant characteristics and typical values for the different product families are derived from the performance requirements of the products belonging to that family, including requirements for product manufacturing processes where applicable.
This document applies to plastic recyclates intended to be used for the manufacturing of (intermediate) products.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with part 1 of this standard series, which describes the designation system for plastic recyclates. The designation system allows comparison between recycled and virgin material at the level of the polymer’s defined designatory properties.
NOTE 1   Examples of designations of plastic recyclates are given in the Annex A.
NOTE 2   The selection of relevant properties for a product family is based on EN ISO 10350 1, extended with specific properties related to plastic recyclates.

This document provides relevant characteristics and typical values for Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) recyclates intended for groups of defined applications (the product families).
The relevant characteristics and typical values for the different product families are derived from the performance requirements of the products belonging to that family, including requirements for product manufacturing processes where applicable.
This document applies to plastic recyclates intended to be used for the manufacturing of (intermediate) products.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with part 1 of this standard series, which describes the designation system for plastic recyclates. The designation system allows comparison between recycled and virgin material at the level of the polymer’s defined designatory properties.
NOTE 1   Examples of designations of plastic recyclates are given in Annex A.
NOTE 2   The selection of relevant properties for a product family is based on EN ISO 10350 1, extended with specific properties related to plastic recyclates.

This document describes the quality grades for sorted Polypropylene (PP) waste streams as well as specific test methods laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. Polypropylene waste quality grades are based on pre-determined sets of characteristics, taking into account sectorial and market specificities and related information needs and tests methods. The scheme provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document does not cover the general characterization addressed in EN 15347-1.

This document describes the quality grades for sorted Polyethylene (PE) waste streams as well as specific test methods laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. Polyethylene waste quality grades are based on pre-determined sets of characteristics, taking into account sectorial and market specificities and related information needs and tests methods. The scheme provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document does not cover the general characterization addressed in EN 15347-1.

This document describes the quality grades for sorted poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) waste streams as well as specific test methods laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. PVC waste quality grades are based on pre-determined sets of characteristics, taking into account sectorial and market specificities and related information needs and tests methods. The scheme provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document does not cover the general characterization addressed in EN 15347-1.

This document defines a system for the classification of recycled plastics based on the available data depth (Data Quality Levels, DQL) and provides guidelines for the labelling of the recyclate type and recycled content in compounds.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use and trading of recycled plastics, explicitly including digital trading platforms.

This document describes the quality grades for sorted polystyrene (PS) waste streams as well as specific test methods laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. PS waste quality grades are based on pre-determined sets of characteristics, taking into account sectorial and market specificities and related information needs and tests methods. The scheme provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document does not cover the general characterization addressed in EN 15347-1.

This document describes the quality grades for sorted poly(ethylene terephtalate) (PET) waste streams as well as specific test methods laying out those properties for which the supplying party of the waste makes information available to the receiving party. PET waste quality grades are based on pre-determined sets of characteristics, taking into account sectorial and market specificities and related information needs and tests methods. The scheme provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, and additional "Optional Data" as agreed between the supplying and receiving party.
This document does not cover the general characterization addressed in EN 15347-1.

This European Standard provides a scheme for the characterisation of plastics wastes, laying out those properties for which the supplier of the waste shall make information available to the purchaser, and identifying test methods where applicable. The scheme provides for a division of information between "Required Data", where a statement is required, even if it is "unclassified", and additional "Optional Data" which the supplier may choose to provide if it adds value to the waste.
This standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.
NOTE   This standard does not cover the characterisation of plastics recyclates.

This European Standard defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of PVC recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of recycled PVC to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This European Standard does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes. See EN 15347.
This European Standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This European Standard defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing PET recyclates intended to be used for the production of semi-finished/finished products. It is intended for use by the supplier and purchaser of such materials, to assist them in agreeing on specifications.
This European Standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This European Standard defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for polyethylene (PE) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing PE recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of recycled PE to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.
This standard does not cover the characterisation of plastics wastes.  See EN 15347.

This Technical Specification specifies a system for sampling procedures for testing plastics waste and recyclates which take into account the specifics of the plastics waste and recyclates. It is intended to cover all stages of the plastic recycling process.
The sampling procedures include the statistical specifics of the plastic waste and the behaviour of recyclates.
The sampling method should produce a representative testing sample. Differences can arise due to:
-the mixture of plastics;
-the origin (e.g. green dot in Germany, or electronic/automotive industry);
-the previous use of the plastic material;
-the residual contents (e.g. of containers);
-inert, residual or moisture content on or in the material.
This Technical Specification is without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This European Standard defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing of PVC recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
It is intended to support parties involved in the use of recycled PVC to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
This Standard does not cover the characterisation of plastics wastes. See EN 15347.
This standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.

This European Standard gives guidelines for the characterisation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) recyclates.
It gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing PET recyclates intended to be used for the production of semi-finished/finished products. It is intended for use by the supplier and purchaser of such materials, to assist them in agreeing on specifications.
This standard has been produced in accordance with the guidance produced by CEN on Environmental Aspects and in accordance with CEN/TR 15353 - Plastics - Recycled plastics - Guidelines for the development of standards for recycled plastics.
This standard is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.