BS PD CEN/TS 17035:2017 sets requirements for bio-based surfactants in terms of properties, limits, application classes and test methods. It lays down the characteristics and details for assessment of biobased surfactants as to whether they:

• are fit for purpose in terms of performance related properties;
• comply with the requirements regarding the health, safety and environment which apply to general surfactants;
• are derived from a certain minimum percentage of biomass; and
• comply with at least similar sustainability criteria as comparable (non-bio-based) surfactants.

The criteria of the regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) [11] also apply to bio-based surfactants.

NOTE EN 16575 defines the term "bio-based" as derived from biomass and clarifies that "bio-based" does not imply "biodegradable". In addition, "biodegradable" does not necessarily imply the use of "bio-based" material.


Cross References:
EN 1772
EN 1890
EN 12458
EN 12728
EN 13955
EN 13996
EN 14210
EN 14370
EN 14371
EN 16640
EN 16575
EN 16751
EN 16760
EN ISO 14040
ISO 14040
EN ISO 14044
ISO 14044
DIN 53902
EN 16848
prEN 16935
CEN/TR 16957
EN ISO 14593
ISO 14593
ISO 696
ASTM D3709
ASTM D4317
ASTM D7000
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Council Directive 1999/13/EC
1272/2008/EC
67/548/EEC


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