At CIRAM, we carry out carbon-14 analyses in compliance with ASTM D6866 to help manufacturers manufacturers justify, certify or declare the biobased content of their products.
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ASTM D6866 provides a standardized method for quantifying the percentage of carbon of renewable (or biogenic) origin present in a material. It applies to any product containing carbon, and is used in sectors where proof of biobased character is essential, such as :
Recognized the world over, this standard has become a benchmark for manufacturers committed to green chemistry and the valorization of renewable materials.
Discover application fieldsMany companies in the biomaterials, biofuels and renewable energies sectors call on CIRAM to analyze the biobased content of their products according to ASTM D6866.
To meet the requirements of the standard, CIRAM uses mass spectrometry (AMS), the most accurate method for measure the presence of carbon 14 in a sample. As carbon 14 is naturally present in recent plant and animal matter, but absent in fossil resources, this analysis enables us to reliably calculate the proportion of renewable carbon.
Our protocols scrupulously comply with ASTM D6866. We process solid, liquid and gaseous samples, including formulated, complex and processed products. Our results are expressed as a percentage of biobased carbon, with a controlled uncertainty (from 0.3 to 0.5%), making them directly usable in your technical documents, certification files or sales pitches.
Request a quoteAt CIRAM, we have structured our analytical approach to meet the requirements of ASTM D6866, while simplifying the process for our industrial customers.
We start with a discussion with your teams (technical, quality, CSR or marketing) to understand your objective: certification, supplier validation, LCA, labeling, and so on. We identify the right protocol to apply, depending on the nature of the product and its use.
You receive a simple guide, adapted to the type of sample (solid, liquid, pasty), with recommendations for quantities, packaging and shipping.
On receipt, your samples are recorded and prepared in the laboratory according to a validated protocol, guaranteeing perfect traceability and the elimination of any external contamination.
The sample is then analyzed according to ASTM D6866 to accurately measure the proportion of carbon 14 present. This value is used to calculate the percentage of renewable carbon, in accordance with normative requirements.
Within 10 working days, you'll receive a clear, structured report that you can use directly in your business.
When you choose CIRAM, you rely on an independent scientific laboratory, expert in radiocarbon dating and analysis for over 20 years. We put at your service :
Our reports are clear, comprehensive, and designed to be integrated without reprocessing into your technical or commercial processes.
Contact our teamsAll carbon-containing products: liquid, solid or gaseous. Even complex, formulated products are eligible.
Yes, it is often used as a complement or equivalent to ISO standards (notably ISO 16620-2 for plastics), and is widely accepted in calls for tender and environmental audits.
Carbon-14 analysis provides independent scientific proof, uninfluenced by supplier declarations or technical data sheets.
Yes, CIRAM results can be integrated into ecolabel, LCA, biosourced certification or CSR reporting dossiers.
Of course. We'll show you how to collect, package and securely ship your samples.
Measure the proportion of renewable raw materials in your formulations and certify their biobased origin.
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Determine the biobased content of your fuels and quantify biogenic emissions in line with environmental standards.
Carbon-14 analysis enables us to distinguish carbon of fossil origin from carbon of biological origin with recognized scientific precision.
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