Surface active agents - Bio-based surfactants - Requirements and test methods
This document 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 bio-based 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 - 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) [13] 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.
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