BS EN 17035-2021 PDF
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STB BS EN 17035-2021
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Full title and description
BS EN 17035:2021 — Surface active agents. Bio-based surfactants. Requirements and test methods. This is the British adoption (BS EN) of the European standard EN 17035:2021 that specifies technical, health/safety/environmental, bio‑based content, sustainability and labelling requirements plus associated test methods for surfactants derived wholly or partly from biomass.
Abstract
Sets requirements and test methods to assess whether a surfactant described as “bio‑based” is fit for purpose (performance properties), meets applicable health, safety and environmental requirements, contains a defined minimum proportion of biomass and complies with sustainability and end‑of‑life expectations. The document also specifies declaration and labelling information and includes an informative annex on sub‑sampling procedures.
General information
- Status: Current (active national adoption as BS EN; original EN status: current).
- Publication date: EN publication/effective date: 1 October 2021; British adoption/publication (BS EN): 04 October 2021.
- Publisher: European Committee for Standardization (CEN); national adoption published by British Standards Institution (BSI) as BS EN 17035:2021.
- ICS / categories: 71.100.40 — Surface active agents.
- Edition / version: EN 17035:2021 (adopted nationally as BS EN 17035:2021).
- Number of pages: Typically published in the national text at around 16–20 pages (BS edition listed as 20 pages by national suppliers).
Scope
Defines requirements, limits, application classes and test methods for bio‑based surfactants. The scope covers assessment of performance attributes (e.g., surface/interfacial tension, foaming, wetting, solubility, emulsion power), health/safety/environmental compliance (including REACH), quantitative determination or classification of bio‑based content, sustainability considerations, end‑of‑life and the required product declaration and labelling. The standard is intended to allow consistent evaluation and comparison of bio‑based surfactants against conventional alternatives.
Key topics and requirements
- Performance characterization: defined technical performance properties (surface/interfacial tension, foaming power, wetting performance, solubility, emulsion power and related tests).
- Health, safety and environmental requirements: obligation to meet applicable HSE requirements (including chemical regulation considerations such as REACH where applicable).
- Bio‑based content: classification and analytical approaches to demonstrate the minimum proportion of biomass in the surfactant (methods for determining bio‑based fraction are described or referenced).
- Sustainability and end of life: criteria to ensure comparable sustainability to non‑bio‑based surfactants and guidance on end‑of‑life behaviour.
- Declaration and labelling: required content of product declarations and labelling to support transparency and comparability.
- Sampling and procedures: includes an informative annex on sub‑sampling procedures for testing.
Typical use and users
Used by surfactant and detergent manufacturers, formulators seeking bio‑based alternatives, raw‑material suppliers, product development and R&D laboratories, testing and certification bodies, procurement and sustainability teams, regulators and eco‑labelling schemes that need a consistent basis for assessing bio‑based surfactants.
Related standards
Commonly referenced and related documents include EN 16575 (definition of “bio‑based”), EN 16785‑1 / EN 16785‑2 and other life‑cycle and labelling standards (EN ISO 14040 / EN ISO 14044 and related environmental/product assessment standards). The standard supersedes the earlier CEN/TS 17035:2017 technical specification.
Keywords
bio‑based surfactants, surface active agents, surfactants, bio‑based content, test methods, REACH, sustainability, product labelling, performance properties, sub‑sampling.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: A European standard adopted as BS EN 17035:2021 that specifies requirements and test methods for surfactants derived wholly or partly from biomass (bio‑based surfactants).
Q: What does it cover?
A: Performance testing and criteria, health/safety/environmental requirements, methods to determine/declare bio‑based content, sustainability and end‑of‑life considerations, and labelling/declaration rules for bio‑based surfactants.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Manufacturers and formulators of surfactants and detergents, testing laboratories, product development teams, procurement/sustainability officers, certification bodies and regulators.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: Current (EN 17035:2021). It replaces the earlier technical specification CEN/TS 17035:2017 and national adoptions (BS EN 17035:2021 is the British adoption).
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is part of the body of CEN/TC 276 work on surface active agents and links to related standards on bio‑based definitions, environmental assessment and labelling (for example EN 16575 and related EN/ISO lifecycle standards).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Bio‑based surfactants; surface active agents; surfactant performance; bio‑based content; test methods; REACH; sustainability; labelling.