Leaching

Leachate tests are used to assess emissions of harmful substances from, among other things, construction and civil engineering products, industrial waste (granular materials and sludge) to ensure that they meet environmental requirements for sustainable management, recycling and disposal.

This service is also relevant in: Water, Construction

Service details

Service: Leaching
Standards: SS-EN 16637-2
SS-EN 16637-3
SS-EN 12457-1
SS-EN 12457-2
SS-EN 12457-3
SS-EN 12457-4
SS-EN 14429
Price: Price upon request for quotation.
Delivery time: Delivery time depends on the degree of complexity and method used.

Anneli Hermansson

Projektledare

+46 10 516 58 91 Read more about Anneli

Marie Dahlgren

Forskning-och utvecklingsingenjör

+46 10 516 54 26 Read more about Marie

We help you handle waste sustainably, legally, and responsibly

We ensure that your waste complies with all requirements under the EU Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC), the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC), the Environmental Code (SFS 1998:808), and NFS 2004:10 – including regulations for gypsum-containing building materials.

Why choose our leaching tests?

Environmental Protection – Minimize the risk of pollution in water and ecosystems.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensure your business meets all environmental legal requirements.
Cost-Effective Solutions – Gain the right data for efficient and smart remediation planning.

Method

SS-EN 16637 simulates long-term (64 days) water exposure to identify the release of inorganic and non-volatile organic compounds from building materials.

SS-EN 12457 consists of four parts that differ from each other through different leachate to solid phase ratios (L/S) and grain size. Simulates different scenarios through water shake tests.

SS-EN 14429 method assesses the leaching behavior of waste materials under different pH conditions, in particular by adding acid or base initially.