What is BS EN 17410 about?
BS EN 17410 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.
BS EN 17410 references existing quality and test methodologies for recycled PVC to be used in PVC-U profiles for windows and doors. BS EN 17410 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).
Note 3: In this document, only EN 12608-1 will be mentioned. However, whenever this is the case reference is made to all subsequent parts of EN 12608, once published as well.
Who is BS EN 17410 for?
BS EN 17410 on Plastics — Controlled loop recycling of PVC-U profiles from windows and doors is useful for:
- Recycling of PVC-U windows and doors
- Manufacturers of PVC-U windows and doors
Why should you use BS EN 17410?
Recycling of plastics pre- and post-consumer waste is a material recovery process aiming to save resources such as raw materials, water and energy. It minimizes emissions into air, water and soil.Hence contributing to human health and environmental protection. PVC windows and doors made of un-plasticized PVC, are subject to an advanced recycling scheme, that is a so-called controlled loop.
BS EN 17410 helps in defining the service life of windows, and no profile material will leave this life cycle stage, because maintenance and repair are possible and are foreseen. Ensures the traceability of PVC recyclates for windows and doors. BS EN 17410 helps you to ensure the quality of input material on both material origin and mechanical properties. BS EN 17410 helps in designing the PVC windows and doors in the end-of-life recycling process.
BS EN 17410 is useful for you as it assures the quality of PVC windows and doors and also helps in describing the control loop treatment of PVC profiles. This helps you in recycling good quality PVC windows and doors. This BS EN 17410 helps in keeping the environment healthy by recycling these plastics.
