BS EN 16766:2017

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General information on the purpose of solvents
5 Performance
6 Health, safety and environmental requirements
7 Bio-based content
8 Sustainability information
9 Declaration and product labelling
Annex A (normative) - Determination of Hansen
        solubility parameters
Annex B (informative) - Template for B2B communication
Bibliography

Defines the requirements for bio-based solvents in terms of their bio-based content, their technical properties and test methods.

This European Standard sets the requirements for bio-based solvents in terms of their bio-based content, their technical properties and test methods. It lays down the characteristics and details for assessment of bio-based solvents that: - 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. This European Standard specifies solvent classes, based on the percentage of bio-based carbon content and bio-based content. 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. In addition, this document sets requirements on information to be provided regarding sustainability aspects.