CEN/TS 17035:2017

This Technical Specification 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 and
- comply with at least similar sustainability criteria as comparable (standard) 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.