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2. Definition of "biolubricant
The prefix "bio" is applied to various subjects: "biobased, biogenic, biosourced, biomass, bioderived, biocompatible, biodegradable" or "eco" as a synonym. Already, the multitude of terms used anticipates the question of their legal foundations and definitions in standards bodies. The following is a non-exhaustive list of synonyms proposed or not by the various existing standards:
EAL for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (2018/1702/EU; ASTM D8314). The VGP2013 (Vessel General Permit – United States) also includes the term "environmentally friendly lubricants";
hydraulic fluids for environmental impact (ASTM D6046; see also ASTM D6006) ;
biolubricant (see EN 16807) ;
Biodegradable Fire Resistant Hydraulics fluids (ASTM D7044 limited to...
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Definition of "biolubricant
Properties of different base oil families
Bibliography
Websites
https://susproc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/product-bureau/product-groups/439/home
http://www.biolubricants.eu or http://www.biosmeermiddelen.com
Standards and norms
- Testing lubricants and related products – Determination of rapid biological degradability – Part 1: General information. - DIN 51828-1 - (nov. 2000)
- Feste Sekundärbrennstoffe – Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Gehaltes an Biomasse; Deutsche Fassung. - DIN EN 15440 :2011-05 -
- Water quality – Guidelines for determining biodegradability in the marine environment – Water quality – Guidance for determination of...
Regulations
– Council Directive 67/548/EEC of June 27, 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances, OJEC of August 16, 1967.
– Council Directive 75/439/EEC on the disposal of waste oils. OJEC of July 25, 1975.
– European Directive n° 87-101 of December 22, 1986 n° 87101 amending...
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