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PARAS POLYMERS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This is to inform all that we PARAS POLYMERS are manufactures of

Biodegradable & Compostable Thermoformed products. We cater to Food
catering & service industry.
We are committed to reduce the carbon foot print, adopt sustainability in
our products and technology to achieve circular economy.
Our products will be certified as biodegradable & compostable as per ISO
17556, ISO 15985 and ISO17088 respectively, adhering to British, Indian &
International standards. All are products also comply with Food safety
standards.
We have attached certificate from prestigious laboratories of CIPET,
INTERTEK to justify the same.

Best Regards

PARAS POLYMERS
New Delhi
India

F – 15 UDYOG NAGAR NANGLOI NEW DELHI -110041,

web site – www.ParaspolymersIndia.com e-mail - paraspolymersrp@gmail.com
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To,
Mr. Rishab Jain
M/s. Paras Polymers
F-15, Udyog Nagar Nangloi,
New Delhi-l10041

Sub -Test Report-Reg.

Dear Sir,

Ref No: 1) Your Email dated 06.01.2022 & SSF dated 13.01.2022
2) Our Work Order No.: LARPM/BBS./2021-221173 dated 04.02.2022

With reference to the above cited subject, please find enclosed here with Test Report No. 00519
dated 20.05.2022.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt of the same.

Thanks & Regards,

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ANALYSIS REPORT
Report No. : 00519
Date :20.05.2022
Issued to
To,
IVUs. Paras Polymers
F-15, Udyog Nagar Nangloi,
New Delhi-l10041
Customer Ref. No. & Date : Your Email dated 06.01.2022 & SSF dated 13.01.2022
Work Order Ref. No. &Date : LARPIV/BBS.|202L-221173 dated04.02.2022
As per Standard : As per part C
PART A: PARTICULARS OF SAMPLE SUBMITTED
a) Name of the Sample Biodegradable Cups made using PLM MB
-as stated by the party.
b) GradeA/ariety/Type/Size/Class etc. Nil.
c) Code No. Nit.
d) Quantity (pcs./mtr/gmlnos) 50 nos.
e) Mode of packing
(Sealed carton/polypouch./container or not) Packed in Carton.
f) Date of receipt of sample 31.01.2022
g) Date of Perfornance oftest 0 4. 02.2022 - I 2.0 5 .2022
h) Any other information Nil.
PART B: SUPPLEMENTARY INFOR]VIATION
a) Reference to sampling procedure : Drawn & supplied by the party
b) Supporting documents for
Measurements taken and results derived : As per part {
like graphs, tables, sketches and/or
photographs as appropriate to test report
If any (to be attached)
c) Deviation from the test methods as : Nil
prescribed in relevant ASTM/ISO/BIS/
Work Instructions, If any--

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ANALYSIS REPORT
PARTC: TESTRESULTS Report No. : 00519
Date :20.05.2022
Results obtained from Xenon Weathering performance :-
Sl. No. Name of the Test Test Unit Results obtained Specified
Method/ Requirement
Standard
Sample Details: Biodegradable Cups made using PLM MB-as stated by the party
a. Carbonyl Index (CI) ATR-IR I
After 672 hrs of Xenon 1.295
Spectroscopy (As Per PAS
(As per Annexure-I attached)
Exposure. ASTM E 9017:2020)
1252 :2013
b. Reduction in weight- > 90o/o of initial
average molecular 97
ASTM D value
weight (Mw) After 672 6474 % (As Per PAS
hrs ofXenon Exposure. (As per Annexure-Il attached)
9017:2020)
c. Number average < 5000 Da
molecular weight (M,) (As Per PAS
ASTM D 1087
After 672 hrs ofXenon 9017:2020)
6474 Da (As per Annexure-Il attached)
Exposure.

d. Higher Weight < 30,000 Da

Average Molecular (As Per PAS
Weight (Mz) After ASTM D 8326 9017:2020)
Da
672hrs of Xenon 6474 (As per Annexure-Il attached)
Exposure.

PART D:- REMARKS:-

The XENONweathering results show that the supplied sample i.e "Biodegradable Cups made using PLM MB"
complies with PAS 90 1 7-2 020 (stage-0 1).
Note: l. This Test Report / Certificate is issued only for the samples submitted to CIPET:SARP-LARPM.
2. The results statcd above rclated only to the items tested.
3. The qualitv ofthc suhscqucnt production lot has to he ensured by the purchaser.
4. This Test Report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the laboratory.
5. Any anomaly/discrepancy in this report should be brought to the notice of CIPET:SARP-LARPM
within 30 days from the date of issue.
6. Subcontracted Tests (if any): Xenon exposure was subcontracted to ClPET:Vijayawada.

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1. Materials:-

Descrintion Nos.
Biodegradable Cups made 50 (Approx)
usins PLM MB

2. Sample Preparation & Xenon Weatherins :-

The samples were arrived at our laboratory on 31.01.2022.The samples were cut as per Xenon sample holder &
placed in to the weatherometer for conditioning. The xenon weathering test was performed in accordance with
ISO 4892-2.The following parameters were set with samples repositioned at every 72hrs:

o 8 hours UV - 16 hours Dark

o Uninsulated black panel temperature: 70 + 2'C - light cycle only
o Chamber air temperature: 60 +2 "C - on both light and dark cycles.
o Relative humidity : 50 Yo + 5.
o Irradiance: 0.35 +0.02W/m2 at 340 nm
o Total test time of experiment: 672 hours

3. Sample Testins Frequencv:-

The below table indicates the testing frequency in hours for GPC & FTIR analysis for both Xenon Exposed
& Unexposed samples.

Freq uency(Time = Hours) Material

0 IR & GPC
r68 IR
336 IR
504 IR
672 IR & GPC

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4. FTIR Analvsis of Samoles:-
A Thermo Scientific Nicolet IS50 FTIR, equipped with an Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) attachment
was used for the infrared analysis ofthe specimens.
In total three specimens per material per conditioning time were tested under the FTIR. The FTIR testing
parameters used were the following:

.Wave number range: 550 cm-r to 4000 cm-r

oScanning resolution: 4 cm-r
oNumber of scans: 64 scans
o Number of background scans: 64 scans, before every sample.
From the spectra collected in FTIR tests, the carbonyl peaks were identified and the carbonyl index, CI was
calculated as follows:

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When calculating the carbonyl index the following peak regions were used (Also shown in Figure l) :
o For the carbonyl peak = 1650 cm-t to 1850 cm-t
o For the CHz peak : l42O cm-r to 1500 cm-t

Figure 1: The Method used to obtain the CI

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1. Gel permeation chromatosraphv

A single solution of each sample was prepared by adding l0 ml of solvent(1,2,4-triclorobenzne)to20 mg of

sample. The sample solutions were heated at 160 oC for 4hrs shaker was on during the 4hrs of dissolution. The
vials were placed in an auto sampler where injection of part of the contents of each vial was canied out
automatically. All masses, volumes, times and temperatures in this section are only approximate.

o Instrument : Agilent TechnologiesPL GPC2Z0,High Temperature GPC,

o Column :Agilent Technologies Plgel 1Opm MIXED B
o Solvent 1,2, 4 -trichlorobenzene with anti-oxidant,
o Flow rate 1.0 mVminute (nominal)
o Temperature 160'C (nominal),
o Detector Refractive index with differential pressure and light scattering

The GPC system used for the work was calibrated using a series of Agilent/ Polymer Laboratories Easi Vial PS-H
polystyrene calibrants with known molecular weights but a mathematical correction, making use of Mark-Houwink
parameters has been applied to express the results as for linear polyethylene or polypropylene homopolymer.

Polystyrene Polypropylene
(calibrants) Homopolymer (samples)
Alpha 0.655 0.725
K*10-5dl-/s t9 t9

The samples appeared to be completely soluble. There were no apparent problems with either the filtration or the
chromatography of any the solutions.

2. Results

Material Mw Mw (672h Mn (No Nln (672h Mz (No llz(672h MfllVIn PD) MflMn
ID (No Xenon Conditionirg) Xenon Conditioning) Xenon (No (PD)
Conditioning) lVeathering) @a) Weathering) (Da) Weathering) Conditioning) (after
(Da) (Da) @a) (Da)
Weatherins)
Biodegrada 115471 3457 16530 1087 252286 8326 6.98 3.18
ble Cups
made using
PLNI llIB

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FINAL REPORT

IS/ISO 15985
Plastics -- Determination of the ultimate anaerobic
biodegradation under high-solids anaerobic-digestion
conditions — Method by analysis of released biogas

ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION LABORATORY, MUMBAI

INTERTEK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

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Client: Paras Polymer

Sample Registration Date: 14/04/2022

Analysis starting date: 14/04/2022(pre-conditioning) Analysis completed on: 25/06/2022

Name of product: PLASTIC CUP

Quantity received and packing: 500gms packing

Sample details: PLASTIC CUP

Test Required: IS/ISO 15985 Plastics -- Determination of the ultimate anaerobic biodegradation
under high-solids anaerobic-digestion conditions — Method by analysis of released biogas

Sampling done by: Sample not drawn by Intertek

Report No. MUM/001154/2022

Note : The results reported relate to the sample tested only. The Test Certificate shall not be reproduced in full or part without the written permission of INTERTEK.
The sample(s) has been not drawn/sampled by INTERTEK LAB. The reported result(s) provide no warranty or verification on the sample(s) representing any
specific goods and / or shipment and only relate to the sample(s) as received and tested. This report was prepared solely for the use of the client named in this
report. Intertek disclaims any and all liability for damage or injury which results in the use of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility
for any loss, damage or liability suffered by a third party as a result of any reliance upon or use of this report. All jobs are performed as per Intertek terms &
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LABORATORY

Testing as presented in this report was conducted by Environmental division of Intertek India
Private Limited. The testing facility is located at F wing, 2nd Floor, Chandivali Saki vihar Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 072, India.

SAMPLE RECEIPT

The samples Plastic Cup were received on 14/04/2022 at the Intertek testing facility. The sample
was sent through courier. Sample was at ambient temperature in good condition with no evidence
of damage or contamination. No temperature preservation was required.
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

Plastic Cup Sample

Figure 1: Test Sample

Note : The results reported relate to the sample tested only. The Test Certificate shall not be reproduced in full or part without the written permission of INTERTEK.
The sample(s) has been not drawn/sampled by INTERTEK LAB. The reported result(s) provide no warranty or verification on the sample(s) representing any
specific goods and / or shipment and only relate to the sample(s) as received and tested. This report was prepared solely for the use of the client named in this
report. Intertek disclaims any and all liability for damage or injury which results in the use of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION :

Plastic Cup samples were submitted by Paras Polymer for testing under standard IS/ISO 15985.
This test method covers the determination of the degree and rate of anaerobic biodegradation of
plastic materials in high-solids anaerobic conditions. The test materials are exposed to a
methanogenic inoculum derived from anaerobic digesters operating only on pretreated household
waste. The anaerobic decomposition takes place under high-solids (more than 30 % total solids)
and static non-mixed conditions. This test method is designed to yield a percentage of conversion
of carbon in the sample to carbon in the gaseous form under conditions found in high-solids
anaerobic digesters, treating municipal solid waste.

INOCULUM COLLECTION AND CONDITIONING

The anaerobic digested sewage sludge (Figure 2) mixed with household waste was obtained from
the Chembur (Mumbai). To make the sludge adapted and stabilized during a short post-
fermentation at 53°C, the sludge was pre-incubated (one week) at 53°C. This means that the
concentrated inoculum was not fed but allowed to post ferment the remains of previously added
organics allowing large easily biodegradable particles were degraded during this period and reduce
the background level of biogas from the inoculums itself.

Figure 2: Anaerobic microbial inoculum

Note : The results reported relate to the sample tested only. The Test Certificate shall not be reproduced in full or part without the written permission of INTERTEK.
The sample(s) has been not drawn/sampled by INTERTEK LAB. The reported result(s) provide no warranty or verification on the sample(s) representing any
specific goods and / or shipment and only relate to the sample(s) as received and tested. This report was prepared solely for the use of the client named in this
report. Intertek disclaims any and all liability for damage or injury which results in the use of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility
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INOCULUM PROPERTIES

A sample of the anaerobic digested sewage sludge was analyzed for pH, percent dry solids, and
volatile solids, as well as, the amount of CO2 and CH4 evolution during the testing. Table 1 lists the
results of this initial testing.

METHODOLOGY:

Inoculum Medium: Remove enough inoculum (approximately 15 kg) from the post-fermentation
vessel and mix carefully and consistently by hand in order to obtain a homogeneous medium. Test
three replicates each of a blank (inoculum only), Positive control (Reference material) (thin-layer
chromatography cellulose), negative control (optional), and the test substance being evaluated.

Manually mix 1000 g wet weight (at least 20 % dry solids) of inoculum in a small container for a
period of 2 to 3 min with 15 to 100 g of volatile solids of the test substance or the controls for each
replicate. For the three blanks containing inoculum only, manually mix 1000 g of the same inoculum
in a small container for a period of 2 to 3 min with the same intensity as was done for the other
vessels containing test substance or controls. Determine the weight of the inoculum and test
substance added to each individual Erlenmeyer flask accurately. Add the mixtures to a 2-L wide-
mouth Erlenmeyer flask and gently spread and compact the material evenly in the flask to a uniform
density.

After placing the Erlenmeyer flask in incubator, connect it with the gas collection device. Incubate
the Erlenmeyer flasks in the dark or in diffused light at 52°C (±2°C) for thermophilic conditions, The
incubation time shall be run until no net gas production is noted for at least five days from both the
Positive control (Reference material) and test substance reactors. Control the pH of the water used
to measure biogas production to less than two by adding HCl.

Note : The results reported relate to the sample tested only. The Test Certificate shall not be reproduced in full or part without the written permission of INTERTEK.
The sample(s) has been not drawn/sampled by INTERTEK LAB. The reported result(s) provide no warranty or verification on the sample(s) representing any
specific goods and / or shipment and only relate to the sample(s) as received and tested. This report was prepared solely for the use of the client named in this
report. Intertek disclaims any and all liability for damage or injury which results in the use of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility
for any loss, damage or liability suffered by a third party as a result of any reliance upon or use of this report. All jobs are performed as per Intertek terms &
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTER SETUP FOR THE PLASTIC BIODEGRADATION

The biodegradation testing of sample was performed in the digester as shown in the (Figure-3).

1. Digester
2. Incubator
3. Gas outlet
4. Gas collector
5. Valve
6. Gas Sampling
7. Gas Discharge

Figure-3: Digester setup

RESULT:

The most important biochemical characteristics of the inoculum such as pH, Volatile Fatty Acids,

NH4+-N— and dry solids were studied.

Table 1: Results of Initial testing of the anaerobic digested sewage sludge

Parameters Requirement Actual results

pH 7.5 to 8.5 7.68
Kjeldahl nitrogen 0.5 to 2 g/kg wet weight 1.46
Dry Solids at 105 ˚C >20% 44.00
Volatile Solids at 550 ˚ C Below 1 g/kg wet weight 0.76

Note : The results reported relate to the sample tested only. The Test Certificate shall not be reproduced in full or part without the written permission of INTERTEK.
The sample(s) has been not drawn/sampled by INTERTEK LAB. The reported result(s) provide no warranty or verification on the sample(s) representing any
specific goods and / or shipment and only relate to the sample(s) as received and tested. This report was prepared solely for the use of the client named in this
report. Intertek disclaims any and all liability for damage or injury which results in the use of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility
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The biogas volume in the gas sampling bag was measured (Table- 2). Presence of gas in the gas
collector of Positive control (Reference material) indicated that the inoculum was viable and gas
displacement was observed both in Positive control (Reference material) and Test Sample.

IS/ISO 15985 states that for the test to be considered valid, the positive control (Reference Material)
must achieve more than 70 % biodegradation after 15 days with deviation less than 20% of the
mean between the replicates.

Positive control (Reference material) showed 71.92 % on 27th day with less than 20% of the mean
difference between the replicates.

The gas displacement observed after 45 days is as shown in the table below.

Table-2: Biogas volume of the evolved gas during the biodegradation process at 45 days

Biodegradation Total Volume

Test 45 days (mL)

Inoculum 3180

Positive control (Reference material) 9560

Plastic Cup 4530

Colonization of bacteria at some places were observed under the microscope (Fig-4). This shows
the process of biodegradation has begun.

Note : The results reported relate to the sample tested only. The Test Certificate shall not be reproduced in full or part without the written permission of INTERTEK.
The sample(s) has been not drawn/sampled by INTERTEK LAB. The reported result(s) provide no warranty or verification on the sample(s) representing any
specific goods and / or shipment and only relate to the sample(s) as received and tested. This report was prepared solely for the use of the client named in this
report. Intertek disclaims any and all liability for damage or injury which results in the use of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility
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(A) (B)

(C) (D)

Figure 4: Microscopic image of Test samples Before and After 45 days Incubation Condition

A & B – Unexposed Test Sample Plastic Cup anaerobic biodegradation process

C & D – Exposed Test Sample Plastic Cup anaerobic biodegradation process

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The sample(s) has been not drawn/sampled by INTERTEK LAB. The reported result(s) provide no warranty or verification on the sample(s) representing any
specific goods and / or shipment and only relate to the sample(s) as received and tested. This report was prepared solely for the use of the client named in this
report. Intertek disclaims any and all liability for damage or injury which results in the use of the information contained herein and accepts no responsibility
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The percent biodegradation of Positive control (Reference material) and Test sample was
calculated by the measured cumulative carbon dioxide and methane production from each flask
after subtracting carbon dioxide evolution and methane evolution from the blank samples at the
end of 45 days of testing. Calculations were based on Total Organic Carbon obtained of both
Positive control (Reference material) and Test sample.
Table-3: Percentage biodegradability of Test sample with respect to Positive control
(Reference material) Cellulose.

Group Inoculum Positive control Plastic Cup

control (Reference
material)
Weight 1000 ml 10.1785 g 10.0459 g
Total volume (ml) 3180.00 9560.00 4530.00
% CH4 12.50 41.60 20.90
Volume of CH4 (ml) 397.50 3976.96 946.77
weight of CH4 (g) 0.2844 2.8451 0.6773
% CO2 15.10 45.10 22.80
Volume of CO2 (ml) 480.18 4311.56 1032.84
Weight of CO2 (g) 0.9508 8.5369 2.0450
Total weight of
carbon in grams
0.4700 4.4388 1.0601

Theoretical weight of
carbon in grams (Ci)
- 4.2821 8.1854

Biodegradation - 0.9268 0.0721

% Biodegradation - 92.68 7.21

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Sample No.: 15212601

Table 4: Percent weight loss of Plastic Cup sample.

Average Initial Weight (grams) 10.0459

Average Final Weight (grams) 9.9223

Percent Weight Loss (%) 1.23

The Percent weight loss was calculated based on the initial weight and final weight of the test
sample after the 45 days study.

Biodegradation of the samples determined based on conversion of carbon from the test material to
carbon in the gaseous phase (CH4 and CO2) can be observed in graph 1 and graph 2a & 2b.
12000

10000
Volume of biogas in ml

8000

6000

4000

2000

0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Days
Positive control Test Sample

Graph-1: Plot showing Net Biogas Production from Test sample (Plastic Cup) and Positive
control (Reference material- Cellulose)

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100

Percentage Biodegradation
80

60

40

20

0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Days

Positive Control

Graph-2a: The percent biodegradation of the Positive control (Reference material-

Cellulose) determined based on conversion of carbon from cellulose to carbon in the
gaseous phase (CH4 and CO2)

8
Percentage Biodegradation

7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Days

Test Sample

Graph-2b: The percent biodegradation of the Test sample (Plastic Cup Sample) determined
based on conversion of carbon from the Test material to carbon in the gaseous phase (CH4
and CO2)

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CONCLUSION:

Considering the cumulative gas production as observed in Table 2 & 3 and its analysis indicates
that the process of biodegradation has occurred in Plastic Cup Sample. After 45 days of incubation,
the level of biodegradation for the Positive control (Reference material) was 92.68 % while the
Plastic Cup Sample submitted by Paras Polymer showed 7.21 %.

------------------------------------------ End of Report -------------------------------

Authorized Signatory

Jayashree Acharya
Assistant Manager- Environment laboratory

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TESTED SAMPLE

GROUP PICTURE

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APPLICANT: PARAS POLYMERS

F-15, UDYOG NAGAR, NANGLOI DELHI- 110041

CONTACT PERSON: MR. RISHAB JAIN

SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: THE SUBMITTED SAMPLE SAID TO BE – FOOD PACKAGING CONTAINER &
TRAYS

DATE RECEIVED : 31ST AUG, 2020

BUYER’S NAME : --
BUYING AGENT/ CONTACT : --
ORDER NO. : --
STYLE NO : --
COLOR : NATURAL
END USE : --
SEASON : --
COUNTRY OF DESTINATION : INDIA
MANUFACTURER’S NAME : --
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : --

TESTS CONDUCTED: AS PER THE REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT. FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE
REFER TO THE ENCLOSED PAGE (S).
CONCLUSION:

TESTED SAMPLE TEST PARAMETER/ STANDARD RESULT

OVERALL MIGRATION
M
(AS PER CLIENT SPECIFICATION)
TOTAL POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH)
CONTENT M
(BY AFPS GS 2019:01 PAK)
TOTAL LEAD CONTENT
SUBMITTED SAMPLE (AS PER EPA 3050B) M
TRANSPARENT TRAYS
TOTAL CADMIUM CONTENT
(BY EPA EN: 1122) M
ODOUR TEST & SENSORY TEST
(LFGB SECTION 31 /DIN- 10955) M

SPECIFIC MIGRATION OF HEAVY METALS M

REGULATION (EU) 10/2011 AND IT’S AMENDMENT
REGULATION (EU) 2016/1416 ON FOOD CONTACT PLASTICS)

NOTE: M = MEET CLIENT’S REQUIREMENT F = BELOW CLIENT’S REQUIREMENT

# = NO SPECIFIED REQUIREMENT N/A = NOT APPLICABLE

PREPARED & CHECKED BY

for INTERTEK INDIA PVT. LTD

SANJAY SADANA
TECHNICAL MANAGER –HARDLINE

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TEST CONDUCTED:

1. OVERALL MIGRATION TEST:

TEST CONDITIONS AND RESULTS

TEST
CONTACT RESULT IN (mg/dm²)
SIMULANT USED TEMPERATURE LIMIT (mg/dm²)
DURATION (1)
(ºC)
10% ETHANOL 70ºC 2 HRS. <5.0 mg/dm2 10 mg/dm2

95% ETHANOL 60ºC 2 HRS. <5.0 mg/dm2 10 mg/dm2

3% ACETIC ACID 70ºC 2 HRS. <5.0 mg/dm2 10 mg/dm2

ISO OCTANE 40ºC 30 MIN. <5.0 mg/dm2 10 mg/dm2

RESULTS ARE GIVEN IN mg/dm
TESTED COMPONENT:
1. TRANSPARENT CONTAINER

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2. TOTAL POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH) CONTENT

TEST METHOD: - AFPS GS 2019:01 PAK- ANALYSIS BY GC-MSD
RESULTS REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENT
COMPOUND CAS (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg)
NO.
1 Category-1 Category-2 Category-3
NAPHTHALENE 91-20- ND <1 <2 <10
3
PHENANTHRENE 85-1-8 ND

PYRENE 120- ND <1 sum <10 sum <50

12-7
ANTHRACENE 206- ND
44-0
FLUORANTHENE 129- ND
00-0
CHRYSENE 218- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
01-9
BENZO (a) 56-55- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
ANTHRACENE 3
BENZO (b) 205- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
FLUORANTHENE 99-2
BENZO (K) 207- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
FLUORANTHENE 08-9
BENZO (j) 205- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
FLUORANTHENE 82-3
BENZO (e) 192- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
PYRENE 97-2
BENZO (a) 50-32- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
PYRENE 8
DIBENZO (a,h) 53-70- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
ANTHRANCENE 3
INDENO (1,2,3-cd) 193- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
PYRENE 39-5
BENZO (g,h,i) 191- ND <0.2 < 0.5 <1
PERYLENE 24-2

SUM OF 15 PAH ND <1 < 10 <50

Category-1: Materials indented to be put in the mouth, or materials of toys with intended long term
skin contact (longer than 30 s)
Category-2: Materials not covered by category 1, with foreseeable skin contact for longer than 30 seconds
(long-term skin contact) or repeated short-term skin contact)
Category-3: Materials not covered by category 1 or 2 with foreseeable skin contact up to 30 seconds (short
term skin contact)

REMARK:
 ppm = PARTS PER MILLION = mg/kg.
 ND = NOT DETECTED
 DETECTION LIMIT = 0.2 ppm

TESTED COMPONENT:
1. TRANSPARENT CONTAINER

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3. TOTAL LEAD CONTENT

(AS PER EPA 3050B)
TESTED SAMPLE RESULT (ppm) CLIENT’S REQUIREMENT

TRANSPARENT CONTAINER
SUBMITTED SAMPLE <100 ppm
: <10ppm

< = LESS THAN

ppm = PARTS PER MILLION
DETECTION LIMIT = 10 ppm

4. TOTAL CADMIUM CONTENT:

(BY EPA EN: 1122)
TESTED COMPONENT RESULTS CLIENT’S REQUIREMENT

SUBMITTED SAMPLE TRANSPARENT CONTAINER <100 PPM

: <10ppm

< = LESS THAN

ppm = PARTS PER MILLION
DETECTION LIMIT = 10 ppm

5. ODOUR TEST & SENSORY TEST:

METHOD: (LFGB SECTION 31 /DIN- 10955)
TEST CONDITIONS AND RESULTS:
ODOUR TEST:
SIMULANT USED: WATER
TEMPERATURE: 70ºC
TIME: 2 HRS.

SENSORY TEST
SIMULANT USED: WATER
TEMPERATURE: 70ºC
TIME: 2 HRS.

TESTED SAMPLE RESULT LIMIT

COMPLIES
TRANSPARENT CONTAINER ODOUR: Grade: 0 Grade: ≤2.5
SENSORY: Grade: 0

ODOUR GRADE LIST: SENSORY GRADE LIST:

0= NO PERCEPTIBLE OFF ODOUR 0= NO PERCEPTIBLE OFF IN TASTE

1= OFF ODOUR JUST PERCEPTIBLE 1= JUST PERCEPTIBLE DIFFERENCE IN
2= SLIGHT OFF ODOUR TESTE (STILL DIFFICULT TO DEFINE)
3= DISTINCT OFF ODOUR 2= WEAK DIFFERENCE IN TASTE
4= STRONG OFF ODOUR. 3= MARKED DIFFERENCE IN TASTE
4= STRONG DIFFERENCE IN TASTE

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6. SPECIFIC MIGRATION OF HEAVY METALS

TEST REGULATION: REGULATION (EU) 10/2011 AND IT’S AMENDMENT REGULATION (EU) 2016/1416 ON
FOOD CONTACT PLASTICS
TEST METHOD: WITH REF. TO EN 13130-1.
TEST CONDITION: 3% ACETIC ACID AT 70°C FOR 2 HRS.

TEST RESULT:
RESULTS (mg/kg) MAX. PERMISSIBLE LIMIT
ELEMENT (1) (mg/kg)
Barium (Ba) 0.111 1.0
Cobalt (Co) <0.01 0.10
Copper (Cu) <1 5.0
Iron (Fe) <5 48.0
Lithium (Li) <0.1 0.60
Manganese (Mn) <0.1 0.60
Zinc (Zn) <1 5.0
Aluminum (Al) <0.1 1.0
Nickel (Ni) <0.02 0.02
< = LESS THAN
mg/kg = MILLIGRAM PER KILOGRAM

TESTED COMPONENT:
1. TRANSPARENT CONTAINER

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