1、BS EN 13592:2017Plastics sacks for householdwaste collection Types,requirements and test methodsBSI Standards PublicationWB11885_BSI_StandardCovs_2013_AW.indd 1 15/05/2013 15:06BS EN 13592:2017 BRITISH STANDARDNational forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 13592:2017. It super
2、sedes BS EN 13592:2003 which is withdrawn.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee PKW/0/-/10, Packaging - Plastics.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all t
3、he necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. The British Standards Institution 2017.Published by BSI Standards Limited 2017ISBN 978 0 580 90575 9 ICS 55.080; 13.030.40 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.This B
4、ritish Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2017.Amendments/corrigendum issued since publicationDate T e x t a f f e c t e dBS EN 13592:2017EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 13592 February 2017 ICS 55.080 Supersed
5、es EN 13592:2003+A1:2007English Version Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods Sacs en plastique pour la collecte des dchets mnagers - Types, exigences et mthodes dessai Kunststoffscke fr die Abfallsammlung aus Haushalten - Typen, Anforderungen und Prfve
6、rfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 November 2016. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliograph
7、ical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibilit
8、y of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of
9、 Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORM
10、ALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 13592:2017 EBS EN 13592:2017EN 13592:2017 (E) 2 Contents Page European f
11、oreword . 3 1 Scope . 4 2 Normative references 4 3 Terms and definitions . 5 4 Designation . 6 5 Dimensions . 7 6 General . 7 7 Sacks for the collection of household waste, except for the separate collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling 8 8 Sacks for the separate collection of biodeg
12、radable waste for organic recycling . 20 Annex A (informative) Types of sacks 27 Annex B (normative) Sampling . 28 Annex C (informative) Template for reporting test results 30 Annex D (informative) Typical characteristics of biodegradable/compostable films for caddy liners . 34 Bibliography . 35 BS
13、EN 13592:2017EN 13592:2017 (E) 3 European foreword This document (EN 13592:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
14、text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2017. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identi
15、fying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 13592:2003+A1:2007. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Re
16、public, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kin
17、gdom. BS EN 13592:2017EN 13592:2017 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks, bags and bin liners, made from plastic films, used for household waste collection, or household selective waste collection including the collection
18、 of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting). For the purpose of this European Standard biodegradable and compostable sacks, including ties if any, are those which comply with EN 13432. This European Standard applies only to sacks, bags and bin liners for which the f
19、irst use is for household waste collection or household selective waste collection. This European Standard does not apply to sacks used to protect bins and that are not lifted at the emptying operation and thus do not require the same mechanical characteristics. NOTE For editorial reasons, in this d
20、ocument the terms “sack” and “bag” are synonymous. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edit
21、ion of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 13432, Packaging Requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging EN 22248, Packaging Complete, filled transport packages Vertic
22、al impact test by dropping (ISO 2248) EN ISO 291, Plastics Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 291) EN ISO 527-1, Plastics Determination of tensile properties Part 1: General principles (ISO 527-1) EN ISO 527-3, Plastics Determination of tensile properties Part 3: Test conditions
23、for films and sheets (ISO 527-3) EN ISO 1043-1, Plastics Symbols and abbreviated terms Part 1: Basic polymers and their special characteristics (ISO 1043-1) EN ISO 7965-2, Sacks Drop test Part 2: Sacks made from thermoplastic flexible film (ISO 7965-2) ISO 4591:1992, Plastics Film and sheeting Deter
24、mination of average thickness of a sample, and average thickness and yield of a roll, by gravimetric techniques (gravimetric thickness) ISO 4593, Plastics Film and sheeting Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning BS EN 13592:2017EN 13592:2017 (E) 5 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes
25、of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 household waste non dangerous waste from household or from industrial activities or service activities, collected in the same conditions Note 1 to entry: To prevent damage to the sacks, unwrapped broken glass and unwrapped items with s
26、harp edges are not normally placed in them. 3.2 selective waste collection SWC collection of some flows of waste, separated beforehand by producers with the view of valorisation or specific treatment 3.3 standard sack open mouthed sack 3.4 drawtight sack sack with a tie inserted in its top, allowing
27、 it to be closed and, in some cases, be carried 3.5 four flaps sack sack with four flaps used for closure by knotting 3.6 strapsack sack with two or four unsealed straps that can be used as tie for closure and as handles to carry it 3.7 T-shirt sack sack with sealed handles 3.8 star sealed sack sack
28、 folded before sealing in addition to gusset folds 3.9 gusset fold or series of folds inserted in the longitudinal edge or in the bottom of a sack 3.10 tie any item incorporated by design or added, used to close a sack Note 1 to entry: For example: tapes, clips and wire ties. BS EN 13592:2017EN 1359
29、2:2017 (E) 6 3.11 useful length L distance from the bottom to the mouth of a sack, measured inside the sack lying flat Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in millimetres (mm). 3.12 useful width P internal width of a sack, measured with gussets unfolded, if any Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in millim
30、etres (mm). 3.13 nominal thickness Ntthickness of the film constituting a sack, as declared by the manufacturer or agreed upon in a contract Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in micrometres (m). Note 2 to entry: nominal thickness is not the only parameter impacting the performance of the sacks 3.14 l
31、ongitudinal direction MD direction parallel to the extrusion machine direction of the film 3.15 transverse direction TD direction perpendicular to the extrusion machine direction of the film 4 Designation Sacks are designated using the following information: a) use, i.e. household waste collection s
32、acks, household waste selective collection sacks, specific test loads (if any) and, any other information if there is an agreement between the supplier and customer; b) the dimensions, in millimetres (mm) (see Clause 5); c) the type: 1) standard sacks; 2) drawtight sacks; 3) T-shirt sacks; 4) strap
33、sacks; 5) four flap sacks; 6) star sealed sacks. NOTE The above list of types of sacks is neither restrictive nor exhaustive. BS EN 13592:2017EN 13592:2017 (E) 7 d) the abbreviated term of the plastic material from which the sack is made of, in accordance with EN ISO 1043-1, and the colour of the sa
34、ck; Colour is a basic information for the designation of a sack, e.g. black, blue, green, white. When no pigment, filler or coloured master batch is incorporated in the resin, it is designated as “neutral”. When a more accurate definition of colour is needed, it should be specified in the contract w
35、ith a reference to the relevant specification or standard. e) the nominal thickness of the film, Nt, in micrometres (m); f) a reference to this European Standard, i.e. EN 13592; g) a reference to EN 13432, for sacks for the separate collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegrada
36、tion and composting). EXAMPLES OF DESIGNATION EXAMPLE 1 Household waste collection sack, 700 mm x 1 100 mm, standard, in polyethylene, white, 40 m thick: “Household waste collection sack EN 13592 700/1100 - Standard - PE - White 40 m” EXAMPLE 2 Household selective waste collection drawtight sack, 60
37、0 mm x 800 mm, in polyethylene, neutral, 30 m thick for specific load of 4 kg both for drop test and closing device test: “Household selective waste collection sack for 4 kg EN 13592 600/800 - Drawtight - PE - Neutral 30 m “ EXAMPLE 3 Organic waste collection with biodegradable and compostable sacks
38、, 500 x 600 mm, standard, neutral 20 m: “Biodegradable and compostable sack EN 13592 EN 13432 500/600 - Standard - Neutral 20 m” 5 Dimensions The dimensions of the sacks shall be agreed between the supplier and the customer, unless otherwise specified in this standard. The dimensions of sacks are gi
39、ven by two separate numbers, the first number giving the useful width, P, in millimetres, (see 3.12) and the second number the useful length, L, in millimetres (see 3.11). EXAMPLE Reference 500x700 (500/700) for a sack with P = 500 mm and L = 700 mm. 6 General Clause 7 gives the requirements for sac
40、ks for the collection of household waste except for the separate collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting) and the corresponding test methods. In order to take into account the specificities of biodegradable waste and organic recycling, Clause 8 gives th
41、e requirements for sacks for the separate collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting). The corresponding test methods are given either in 7.2 when they are identical to those for sacks covered in Clause 7 or in 8.2 for the specific test methods or any devi
42、ation from the test methods given in 7.2. Sampling shall be performed according to Annex B. BS EN 13592:2017EN 13592:2017 (E) 8 7 Sacks for the collection of household waste, except for the separate collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling 7.1 Requirements 7.1.1 Sampling The number of
43、 sacks for each test is specified in Table B.1. 7.1.2 Useful width and useful length The minimum useful width, measured on the sack, shall not be less than the minimum value: P-2,5 % or P-10 mm The minimum useful length, measured on the sack, shall not be less than the minimum value: L-2,5 % or L-10
44、 mm No defective sacks shall be permitted out of 10 sacks when tested according to 7.2.2.2 and 7.2.2.3. 7.1.3 Film thickness 7.1.3.1 General When tested according to 7.2.3, each sack shall satisfy the requirements for the individual values specified in 7.1.3.2 and for the average values specified in
45、 7.1.3.3. 7.1.3.2 Individual values No individual value of the film thickness measured in micrometres (m) shall be less than: Nt x where x is the minimum value of: ttNN+2515or 0,35Nt, rounded to the nearest upper or lower unit, in micrometres (m) (e.g. 1,4 as 1 m; 1,5 as 2 m; 1,6 as 2 m) 7.1.3.3 Ave
46、rage values The arithmetic average value of the film thickness, calculated according to either 7.2.3.2 or 7.2.3.3, shall be: a) Nt5 %, when Nt 20 m; b) Nt8 %, when Nt 20 m. 7.1.4 Opacity 7.1.4.1 General Unless otherwise specified, the individual and average values of the opacity shall be in accordan
47、ce with 7.1.4.2 and 7.1.4.3. No defective sack shall be permitted out of 10 sacks (or strips) for individual values of each sack (or strip) and the average value of the 10 measurements when tested according to 7.2.4.1. BS EN 13592:2017EN 13592:2017 (E) 9 In case of a specific agreement between the s
48、upplier and the customer, the opacity of household waste collection sacks may be checked by applying the method according to 7.2.4.2 and satisfying the criteria given 7.2.4.2. 7.1.4.2 Individual values No individual value of the opacity shall be: a) 55 % for household waste collection sacks; b) 45 %
49、 for household selective waste collection sacks. 7.1.4.3 Average value The arithmetic average value of the opacity calculated for 10 measurements shall be: a) 60 % for household waste collection sacks; b) 40 % for household selective waste collection sacks. 7.1.5 Resistance to leakage No defective sack shall be permitted out of five sacks when tested according to 7.2.5. 7.1.6 Drop impact resistance 7.1.6.1 Sacks for household waste collection No more than three defective sacks shall be permitte
