What is BS EN 15342 – Characterization of PS recyclates about? 
BS EN 15342 is a European Standard that covers the characterization of PS recyclates to ensure environmental safety and protection by recycling plastics.
BS EN 15342 defines a method of specifying delivery condition characteristics for PS recyclates.
BS EN 15342 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.
BS EN 15342 is intended to support parties involved in the use of recycled PS to agree on specifications for specific and general applications.
Note: BS EN 15342 does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes.
Who is BS EN 15342 - Characterization of PS recyclates for? 
BS EN 15342 on the characterization of PS recyclates is relevant to: 
- Suppliers of PS recyclates
- Buyers of PS recyclates
- Quality testing personnel
- Plastic recycling plants
- Plastic industry
- Regulatory bodies
- Local and national authorities
- Environmental research bodies
Why should you use BS EN 15342 - Characterization of PS recyclates?
Recycling of plastics waste is one type of material recovery process intended to save resources, while minimizing harmful emissions into the 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.
BS EN 15342 provides you guidance on the characterisation of PS recyclates depending on colour, impact strength, melt mass flow rate, shape, bulk density, presence of modifying additives and more, enabling you to assess PS recyclates for an effective recycling process.
BS EN 15342 provides you guidance on quality assurance of PS recyclates, ensuring the quality, performance and recyclability of PS recyclates.
BS EN 15342 provides you guidance on a test method to determine the bulk density of PS recyclates. BS EN 15342 also provides you with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling you to do the method correctly.
By adopting BS EN 15342, you can effectively assess PS recyclates to ensure efficiency, utility and performance in the recycling process to minimize the impact of plastics on the environment.
