What is BS EN 16766 – bio-based solvents testing about?
Bio-based solvents is an emerging generation of fluids for the design of eco-efficient processes in catalysis and organic chemistry. Bio-based products from forestry and agriculture have a long history of application, such as paper, board, and various chemicals and materials. The last decades have seen the emergence of new bio-based products in the market.
Bio-based products may also provide additional product functionalities. This has triggered a wave of innovation with the development of knowledge and technologies allowing new transformation processes and product development.
BS EN 16766 sets the requirements for bio-based solvents in terms of their bio-based content, their technical properties, and test methods.
Who is BS EN 16766 – bio-based solvents testing for?
BS EN 16766 on bio-based solvents testing is useful for:
- Manufacturers of coatings and paints
- Manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products
- Manufacturers of alternate fuels
- Manufacturers of medicines and pharmaceutical companies
- Product development teams
- Quality control teams
Why should you use BS EN 16766 – bio-based solvents testing?
There is an increased interest in bio-based products due to climate change and the depletion of fossil resources. BS EN 16766 lays down the characteristics and details for assessment of bio-based solvents that, they are fit for purpose in terms of performance-related properties, comply with the health, safety, and environmental requirements which apply generally to solvents and are derived from biomass.
BS EN 16766 guides you with the technical performance properties, chemical composition, solvency power, distillation characteristics, evaporation rate, colour, density, and kinematic viscosity of bio-based solvents. Using BS EN 16766 guidelines, you would be able to determine the properties of bio-based solvents, so that you can provide your customers with suitable products.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 16766:2017 supersedes PD CEN/TS 16766:2015. BS EN 16766:2017 includes some editorial changes with respect to PD CEN/TS 16766:2015.