scope:

This document specifies test methods for assessing important properties of mechanically recycled polypropylene [PP (REC)] and polyethylene [PE (REC)] in granular or pellet form or for use in conventional plastics processing techniques. General guidance has been provided for determining the characteristics of PP (REC) and PE (REC), which can be used at 100% or in a proportion with standard (virgin) material grades available for processing on machines such as injection moulding, blow moulding, types of extrusion techniques etc. It is intended to help plastics processors and end users who intend to use recyclates with agreement on product specifications, as applicable. Country specific health and food-safety and environment related regulations for use of plastics recyclates are not in the scope of the document. Mixture of recyclates of PP and PE is not in the scope of this document.