British Standards Institution

Source:: ISO
Committee:: CII/34 - Methods of test for surface active agents
Categories:: Surface active agents
Number of comments:: 1

Scope

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; and

— comply with at least similar sustainability criteria as comparable (non-bio-based) surfactants.

The regulatory requirements applicable to surfactants are also applicable 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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1. Proposal (Complete)

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2. Draft (Complete)

Draft start date:

04/02/2020

3. Public Comments

Public Comments start date:

07/04/2020

Public Comments end date:

31/05/2020

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BS ISO 21680 Surface active agents -- Bio-based surfactants -- Requirements and test methods

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