EN 13592 pdf free download

EN 13592 pdf free download. Plastics sacks for household waste collection – Types, requirements and test methods.
2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). EN 22248, Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages – Vertical impact test by dropping (ISO 2248:1985). EN ISO 527-3, Plastics – Determination of tensile properties – Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets (ISO 527-3:1995). EN ISO 7965-2, Sacks – Drop test – Part 2: Sacks made from thermoplastic flexible film (ISO 7965-2:1993). ISO 1043-1, Plastics – Symbols and abbreviated terms – Part 1: Basic polymers and their special characteristics. ISO 4593, Plastics – Film and sheeting – Determination of thickness by mechanical scanning. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 standard sack open mouthed sack 3.2 sack for selective waste collection SWC sack used for collection of some flows of waste, separated beforehand by producers with the view of valorisation or specific treatment 3.3 tie any item incorporated by design or added, used to close the sack NOTE Examples include: polypropylene tape, clips and wire ties 3.4 drawtight sack sack with a tie inserted in the top of the sack, allowing it to be closed and, in some cases, be carried 3.5 four flap sack sack with four flaps used for closure by knotting 3.6 strapsack sack with two straps used as ties for closure and as handles to carry the sack 3.7 household waste non dangerous waste from household or from industrial activities or service activities, collected in the same conditions NOTE To prevent damage to the sack, unwrapped broken glass and unwrapped sharp edges are not normally placed in them. 3.8 gusset fold or series of folds inserted in the longitudinal edge of the sack 3.9 useful length, L distance from the bottom to the mouth of the sack, measured inside the sack lying flat (see 9.1.2) 3.10 useful width, P internal width of the sack, measured with gussets unfolded, if any (see 9.1.3) 3.11 nominal thickness, N t thickness of the film, as declared by the manufacturer or agreed upon in the contract, in micrometres, (µm) (see 9.1.4) NOTE 1 The above list of types is neither restrictive nor exhaustive. Annex A shows these different types of sacks. d) the symbol of the plastic material used, in accordance with ISO 1043-1, and its colour; e) the nominal thickness, in micrometres (µm); f) a reference to this European Standard i.e EN 13592. NOTE 2 Colour is a basic information used for the designation of the sack, e.g., black, blue, green, white. When no pigment, load or coloured master batch is incorporated in the resin, it is specified as “neutral”. When a more accurate definition of colour is needed, it should be specified in the contract, with reference to the relevant specification or standard. Examples of designation: 1) for household waste collection sack, 700 mm x 1 100 mm, standard, in polyethylene, white, 40 µm thick: “Household waste collection sack – EN 13952 – 700/1100 – Standard – PE – White – 40 µm ” 2) for household selective waste collection drawtight sack, 600 mm x 800 mm, in polyethylene, neutral, 30 µm 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 µm “ Other information could be added under agreement between supplier and buyer.EN 13592  pdf download.