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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.
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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