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 biobasedsurfactants 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 generalsurfactants;
- 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 notimply “biodegradable”. In addition, “biodegradable” does not necessarily imply the use of “bio-based” material.Cross References:EN 1772EN 1890EN 12458EN 12728EN 13955EN 13996EN 14210EN 14370EN 14371EN 16640EN 16575 EN 16751EN 16760EN ISO 14040ISO 14040EN ISO 14044 ISO 14044DIN 53902EN 16848prEN 16935CEN/TR 16957 EN ISO 14593ISO 14593ISO 696ASTM D3709ASTM D4317 ASTM D7000Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006Council Directive 1999/13/EC 1272/2008/EC67/548/EEC
