Trex Company CEO Ronald Kaplan and SILVADEC EVP Bénédicte Jezequel presented at the event. AMI expert Jon Nash talked about the market outlook. Most of the participants were biocomposite product manufacturers, equipment vendors, and consulting firms. The AMI expected 250 delegates from more than 30 countries around the world.

The conference was held at Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel in Vienna from November 8 to November 10, 2011.

This was AMI’s eighth Wood-Plastic Composites conference. AMI serves the plastics industry through its market research and consulting services.

Beta Analytic Biobased Content Testing

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic supports the biobased industry by providing fast, high-quality biobased content analysis. The lab reports results in three to five days. Beta Analytic measures the biobased content of products through ASTM D6866 or CEN/TS 16137.

Beta Analytic is based in Miami, Florida, and has sample forwarding offices in London, UK; Sydney, Australia; São Paulo, Brazil; Beijing, China; New Delhi, India; and Nagoya, Japan. Packages sent to these forwarding facilities are sent to Miami via overnight courier services at Beta Analytic’s expense.

For more information, please contact Alex Shroff at lab@radiocarbon.com or +44-207-617-7417. Inquiries on biobased content analysis may also be sent via Live Chat at www.betalabservices.com.

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According to the USDA, the seminar is designed for personnel in Federal Agencies and Federal contractor organizations, state and local governments, colleges and universities, and all those who want to learn more about biobased products and the Federal procurement preference for biobased products. Experts who will discuss success stories and best practices include Ed Murtagh of the Office of Operations (USDA), Bill Balek of ISSA (The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association), and USDA BioPreferred Program Manager Ron Buckhalt. To register to this webinar, visit this BioPreferred Seminar Page.

The USDA previously held a webinar on November 1, 2011, to provide an overview on the BioPreferred Federal Procurement Preference Program. Speakers of the seminar entitled “From Awareness to Action: The BioPreferred Federal Procurement Preference Program” were Mr. Buckhalt and Linda Mesaros, the president of Mesaros Associates, Inc., which provides environmental and energy procurement consulting services. The archived webcast is found in this page.

Round 8 – USDA Proposes 13 New Product Categories

The USDA BioPreferred Program is proposing 13 new product categories for federal procurement with the following minimum biobased content as measure via ASTM D6866:

(1) Air Fresheners and Deodorizers – 97%

(2) Asphalt and Tar Removers – 80%

(3) Asphalt Restorers – 68%

(4) Blast Media – 94%

(5) Candles and Wax Melts – 88%

(6) Electronic Components Cleaners – 91%

(7) Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet) – 91%

(8) Foot Care Products – 83%

(9) Furniture Cleaners and Protectors – 77%

(10) Inks

* Inks – News (used primarily to print newspapers) – 32%

* Inks – Printer Toner (powdered chemical for printers with advanced fusing mechanisms and print speeds of 25 pages per minute or greater) – 20%

* Inks – Printer Toner (powdered chemical for printers with standard fusing mechanisms and print speeds of less than 25 pages per minute) – 34%

* Inks – Sheetfed (Black) – 49%

* Inks – Sheetfed (Color) – 67%

* Inks – Specialty (inks used to add extra characteristics to their prints for special effects or functions, e.g. CD printing, erasable, FDA compliant, invisible, magnetic, scratch and sniff, thermochromic, and tree marking inks) – 66%

(11) Packaging and Insulating Materials – 82%

(12) Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67%

(13) Wood and Concrete Stains – 39%

The USDA published the proposed rule in the US Federal Register on September 14, 2011. Public comments were accepted until November 14, 2011.

ASTM D6866 Biobased Content Testing

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic Inc. provides high-quality ASTM D6866 testing services to the biobased industry with a turnaround time of three to five days. The lab has provided biobased content analysis since the ASTM standard was first published in 2004. The method was developed by ASTM International at the request of the USDA for its BioPreferred Program.

Beta Analytic is not affiliated with ASTM International, the USDA, or the BioPreferred Program.

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The 2011 Pacific Rim Summit highlights the latest issues in industrial biotechnology as well as advanced biofuels, renewable hydrocarbons, biopolymers and bioplastics, and green chemistry, among others. It has two technical tracks – Biomass and Biofuels, and Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Products. Ms. Pat is presenting under the latter.

“This summit is a great opportunity for Beta Analytic to introduce ASTM D6866 testing to biobased products and renewable chemical manufacturers from North America and Asia. Although there are few regulations or initiatives in Asia that require standardized testing at this time, I’m sure manufacturers see the need and marketing advantage of knowing the exact biobased content of their products,” Ms. Patodia says.

The three-day event started on November 21, 2011, contemporaneous with BioMalaysia 2011 Conference & Exhibition co-organized by Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The Pacific Rim Summit was co-organized by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other countries. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.

ASTM D6866 Biobased Products and Renewable Chemicals Testing

The ASTM D6866 is a standard method based on radiocarbon analysis. Through this method, the exact percentage of a material that comes from renewable sources is accurately determined. Products made from renewable materials have known levels of radiocarbon or Carbon-14 whereas those from fossil sources have no radiocarbon. The product’s radiocarbon content is correlated to its biobased content.

Products made wholly from biomass are 100% biobased. Products made from 100% fossil feedstock are 0% biobased. Bioplastics, on the other hand, will have biobased content greater than 0% and lesser than 100% depending on how much of it comes from renewable materials.

ASTM D6866 was developed by ASTM International at the request of the US Department of Agriculture for its BioPreferred Program. Nowadays, the standard is also used in various ecolabeling programs including Japan BioPlastics Association’s BiomassPla certification and labeling system, Vinçotte’s OK Biobased Program, and EcoLogo’s standard for hand sanitizers CCD-170, to name a few. DIN CERTCO also uses the ASTM D6866 method for its biobased cerfitication scheme DIN-Geprüft Biobased.

ASTM D6866 results provide a measure of a product’s biobased content but has no implication on the product’s biodegradability. Some biobased products are not biodegradable.

Pat Patodia’s Speaker Profile and Beta Analytic’s Abstract

Pat Patodia’s Presentation

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Aside from articles and studies, Agrobiobase.com also posts the latest industry news including features on new biobased products available in the market as well as regulatory updates. The website is available in French and English.

Inside Agrobiobase.com

The main database is divided into two sections – biomaterials and biochemicals. Supplier info and technical data on bioproducts like bioplastics, biopolymers, natural fibers, and biocomposites, can be found in the Biomaterials database. Suppliers and technical data of biosolvents, biosurfactants, biolubricants, chemical intermediates, resins, and other biobased ingredients can be found in the biochemicals database.

Agrobiobase.com also publishes a newsletter which highlights a product in the database, provides a summary of the latest industry news, and lists the suppliers that have registered in the website. Site visitors can subscribe to the newsletter for free.

Agrobiobase.com Registration

Companies may register their biobased products in Agrobiobase.com free of charge until October 2011. They can add their company profiles, technical data, and contact details in Agrobiobase.com by creating an account.

Contact Person:
Mr. Jean Bausset, Project Agrobiobase
Email: bausset@iar-pole.com
Tel: +33(0)3.23.24.92.03

Beta Analytic would like to acknowledge the IAR’s assistance in promoting ASTM D6866 testing to the biobased industry.

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“Biobased products are not only good for the environment, they’re creating jobs here in Michigan and across the country,” said Secretary Vilsack. “In Michigan alone, dozens of companies are producing a wide range of new items. Nationwide, this rapidly-growing initiative is already responsible for an estimated 100,000 jobs.”

Secretary Vilsack noted that MBI is focused on developing ways to produce chemicals and materials from biobased feedstocks. In January, USDA announced the USDA Certified Biobased Product voluntary labeling program so customers know when they are buying a biobased product. To date, 500 products nationwide have been certified under the program including 19 in Michigan.

Additionally, the USDA is working with other agencies to increase federal purchases of biobased products designated by the Biopreferred program. To date, USDA has designated over 8,900 individual products that qualify for preferred Federal purchase, including 540 products made by 90 Michigan companies. Both the label and the Federal preference program identify biobased products composed wholly or significantly of agricultural ingredients – renewable plant, animal, marine or forestry materials. The new label indicates the product has been independently certified to meet USDA standards for biobased content.

Secretary Vilsack’s trip to Michigan is part of the Administration’s continued efforts to highlight coordinated efforts to spark job creation and sustainable economic development. Last week the Secretary announced an agreement among USDA, the Department of Energy, and the Navy to promote the development and manufacture of next-generation “drop-in” biofuels for military and civilian use.

The Secretary also chairs the White House Rural Council, which is working to improve economic conditions and create jobs. Late last week he announced the signing of an agreement with the Council on Foundations to better coordinate public and private development efforts to bring new capital and investment to rural communities.

USDA BioPreferred Program

USDA’s BioPreferred program was created by the 2002 Farm Bill to increase the purchase and use of biobased products within the Federal government and the commercial market. Congress reauthorized and strengthened the program in the 2008 Farm Bill to further promote the sale of biobased products. With the launch of this new biobased product label, USDA’s BioPreferred program is now comprised of two parts: a biobased product procurement preference program for Federal agencies, and a voluntary labeling initiative for the broad-scale marketing of biobased products.

Biobased products help add value to commodities, create jobs in rural communities, increase U.S. energy independence by reducing the use of petroleum in manufactured products and may also reduce the introduction of fossil carbon into the atmosphere, thus mitigating potential climate change impacts. To learn more, please visit www.biopreferred.gov.

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“This is an important milestone as increasing bioproduct demand and use helps create jobs in rural communities and adds value to agricultural commodities,” said Mr. Vilsack. “According to a recent Iowa State University study, survey respondents from the biobased product industry reported more than 100,000 jobs—largely domestic—associated with their biobased product lines.”

The final rule, published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2011, is part of a series of rules to designate biobased items.

New Biobased Product Categories

The new product categories designated under Round 7 include:

(1) animal repellent;
(2) bath products;
(3) bioremediation materials;
(4) compost activators and accelerators;
(5) concrete and asphalt cleaners;
(6) cuts, burns and abrasions ointments;
(7) dishwashing products;
(8) erosion control materials;
(9) floor cleaners and protectors;
(10) hair care products such as conditioners and shampoos;
(11) interior paints and coatings such as latex and waterborne alkyd and oil-based and solvent-born alkyd;
(12) oven and grill cleaners;
(13) slide way lubricants; and
(14) thermal shipping containers – durable and non-durable

Biobased products are composed wholly or significantly of biological ingredients – renewable plant, animal, marine or forestry materials. A BioPreferred designated item is one that meets or exceeds USDA established minimum biobased content requirements.

The BioPreferred program was created by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) as a preferred procurement program for federal agencies and a voluntary labeling program for broad scale marketing of biobased products.

Please visit http://www.biopreferred.gov for more information on Round 7 and a complete list and description of each BioPreferred designated item.

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Other panel members include USDA BioPreferred Program Director at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service Steven L. Devlin, Nexant Inc.’s Director of Strategy William L. Tittle, CMAI Group Vice President Don Bari, Lux Research Associate Andrew Soare, Mason Wells Managing Director Gregory J. Myers, Rafferty Capital Markets Senior Equity Analyst Ian Horowitz, and Maverick Biofuels Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer David Bradin. “The Future of Bioplastics: Making It Happen” discussion will take place on June 29 at 10 am. It will be moderated by Dr. Ronald S. Schotland, the president of conference organizer Schotland Business Research, Inc.

“Companies seeking advice on USDA BioPreferred Program application are welcome to visit Beta Analytic’s booth at the exhibit hall. I would be glad to discuss the significance of ASTM D6866 testing to a company’s marketing and advertising efforts,” Mr. Hood says.

Beta Analytic is not affiliated with the BioPreferred Program or the USDA.

Measuring Biobased Content via ASTM D6866

The exact biobased content percentage of a product is determined via ASTM D6866, a standard method based on radiocarbon analysis. Products wholly sourced from renewable sources have known radiocarbon levels whereas products from fossil sources have zero radiocarbon content. This major difference makes it easy to correlate a product’s radiocarbon level to its biobased content.

An ASTM D6866 result is expressed as “percent biobased” defined as the amount of organic carbon relative to the total carbon content in a material. The source of confusion in interpreting the results lies in this definition. It is often overlooked that ASTM D6866 only takes into account the organic carbon in the formulation and excludes inorganic carbon (e.g. carbon in carbonates).

Another source of misconception is in the definition of the term “biobased.” As per 2002 Farm Bill definition, a biobased product is a commercial or industrial product other than food or feed that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products including renewable domestic agricultural materials, forestry materials, and marine and animal materials. The 2008 Farm Bill has extended the definition of biobased products to include biobased intermediate ingredients or feedstocks. This biobased definition is included in the ASTM D6866 standard and the USDA BioPreferred Program.

It must be noted that the terms “biobased” or “non-biobased” are associated with carbon-containing materials. Glass, for example, may technically be “non-biobased” but is not generally referred to be such because it does not contain carbon.

ASTM D6866 was developed by ASTM International at the request of the USDA for the BioPreferred Program. ASTM D6866 was first published in 2004 and was further optimized over the years through revisions. The latest version of the ASTM D6866 method was released in April 2011.

ASTM D6866 Expert Beta Analytic

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic supports the biobased industry by providing accurate and precise biobased content results. The company has provided commercial ASTM D6866 analysis since 2004. Beta Analytic has participated in the development of ASTM D6866; the company is a member of the ASTM International subcommittee responsible for the development of the method. Beta Analytic served as the expert on radiocarbon analysis.

The company accepts biobased products for analysis through its lab in Miami, Florida, and sample forwarding offices located in London, UK; Sydney, Australia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Beijing, China; New Delhi, India; and Nagoya, Japan.

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Mr. Shroff and Mr. Tamers will be present at Beta Analytic’s booth at the exhibit hall. “I’m looking forward to meet academic researchers and industrial experts at the conference to discuss how ASTM D6866 testing can benefit their projects or biorefinery operations,” Mr. Shroff says.

ASTM D6866 Lab Beta Analytic

Based in Miami, Florida, Beta Analytic has provided ASTM D6866 analysis since the standard method’s publication in 2004. The company’s president, Mr. Darden Hood, is a member of the subcommittee in charge of developing the ASTM D6866 standard, which is based on radiocarbon dating techniques. Beta Analytic is known in archaeology and cultural heritage circles as the world’s largest professional radiocarbon dating lab.

The company opened a sample forwarding facility in London, UK, to better serve its clients in Europe. Beta Analytic also has offices and representatives in Sydney, Australia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Beijing, China; New Delhi, India; and Nagoya, Japan.

Contact:
Alexander Shroff
Tel.: +44 207 617 7417 (UK)
Tel.: +1 305 600 4716 (USA)
E-mail: ashroff(at)betalabservices.com

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3rd Biodegradable Plastics Symposium

Mr. Liu was one of the speakers on Day 2 of the symposium. He talked about ASTM D6866 testing and the ecolabeling programs that require or recommend the test. Several plastics manufacturers have expressed interest in testing. As with his efforts in other previous conferences, Mr. Liu has successfully promoted not only Beta Analytic’s services but also biobased content testing. The Application of Biodegradable Plastics symposium was held on May 15-16, 2011.

Chinaplas 2011

This year’s conference had 2,200 exhibitors and more than 80,000 visitors from 35 countries around the world. Event organizers hoped to continue their mission to showcase the most innovative and advanced plastics and rubber machinery and raw materials. Other concurrent events at Chinaplas 2011 included the Eco-friendly Plastics Conference. Mr. Liu joined the conference, which tackled Bioplastics and Degradable Plastics, Recycling and Energy-saving issues. Chinaplas 2011 started on May 17 and ended on May 20.

ASTM D6866 Lab Beta Analytic

Based in Miami, Florida, ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic has promoted ASTM D6866 biobased content analysis in various conferences around the world. The company supports the biobased industry by providing high-quality services with results routinely available in three to five business days.

The company has sample forwarding facilities in key cities around the world including London (UK), Sydney (Australia), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Beijing (China), New Delhi (India), and Nagoya (Japan). Beta Analytic has analyzed hundreds of biobased products since 2004 when the ASTM D6866 standard was first published.

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Biobased Content Analysis: Measurement and Interpretation

A series of U.S. government “greening” initiatives beginning in 1998 led to the stipulation that Federal Agencies must give preferred purchase to competing products containing the highest biobased content. Today this is known as the USDA BioPreferred Program.

With manufacturers making claims of biobased content, the USDA needed a verification method in order to effectively implement the BioPreferred Program. With this, ASTM D6866 (Standard Test Method for Determining the Biobased Content of Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Samples using Radiocarbon Analysis) was born.

Radiocarbon dating is a proven methodology used by archaeologists for decades to tell us about the past. But because radiocarbon dating is unique to each laboratory, its applicability as a standardized verification method to quantify the biobased content of petroleum-based chemical alternatives remained in doubt. The U.S. government turned to ASTM (the American Society for Testing and Materials) to address this quandary. Through stakeholder participation and with the help of Mr. Hood, ASTM D6866 emerged as a standard approved method.

Although today ASTM D6866 measurements have been applied to a large number of biobased materials, the meaning of the term “percent biobased” is a source of confusion. “Percent biobased” is a measure of the amount of biobased carbon in the product as compared to the sum of biobased and petroleum-based carbon in the product. The value represents a measure of how much biobased material a company is using to manufacture its products relative to the more readily available and less expensive petroleum-based alternatives. It must be noted though that a product’s biobased content is based ONLY on the organic (carbon-containing) fraction of the formulation.

With the BioPreferred Program included as one of the topics in the session on “The Future of Bioplastics” at the upcoming BioPlastek 2011 Forum, Mr. Hood will be a panelist to clarify interpretation and measurement of percent biobased content.

The Forum will take place on June 27-29, 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

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More than 1,000 participants from the biofuel, biobased products, and renewable chemicals industries are expected to attend the congress. “I am excited to be a part of such a big event. I will take advantage of the unique networking opportunities at the congress. There aren’t that many conferences that foster discussions on topics related to climate change, sustainability, new sources of fuel, financing, and policy,” Mr. Tesini says.

This year’s breakout program is divided into six tracks: (1) Advanced Biofuel Technologies, (2) Algae and Feedstock Crops, (3) Renewable Chemical Platforms and Biobased Materials, (4) Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Intermediates, Food Ingredients, (4) Public Policy, Infrastructure and Business Development, and (5) Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering. The poster session features dozens of researches on the latest developments in industrial biotechnology and bioprocessing. The congress also includes workshops and an investor session, under which 16 emerging industrial biotechnology companies will present to investors and analysts new technologies and business models covering advanced biofuels and renewable chemical platforms.

This is the first time that Beta Analytic will be joining the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. The company has participated as speaker or exhibitor at other industrial biotechnology conferences held in North America, Europe, and Asia. Beta Analytic is committed to promote ASTM D6866 testing to various industries that need an accurate tool in quantifying the biobased content or renewable carbon content of solid, liquid, or gaseous products.

Beta Analytic: The Leader in ASTM D6866 Testing

Based in Miami, Florida, Beta Analytic has the fastest turnaround time in the industry. ASTM D6866 results are routinely reported between three to five business days. The company accepts samples through its offices and representatives in London, UK; Sydney, Australia; São Paulo, Brazil; Beijing, China; New Delhi, India; and Nagoya, Japan. All samples sent to these facilities are forwarded to the Miami lab via overnight courier services at Beta Analytic’s expense.

Contact:
Martin Tesini
Beta Analytic Inc.
4985 SW 74 Court
Miami, Florida 33155 USA
Direct Tel. US: (1) (305) 515-8066
Brazil: (55) 11 3958-8586
UK: (44) 207 193 5705
Email: info@betalabservices.com

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Mr. Shroff was also present at Booth #17 in the exhibit hall to promote ASTM D6866 testing to more than 150 participants from various industries including the automotive industry, civil engineering, consumer goods, and the packaging industry. The 4th Biowerkstoff Kongress was held at the Maternushaus in Cologne, Germany, on March 15-16, 2011.

ASTM D6866 Required in Biobased Product Certification Programs

There are several biobased product certification programs that recommend or require ASTM D6866 testing. Vincotte in Belgium requires biobased content measurements via ASTM D6866 for its OK Biobased program. This program uses a star system to disclose a product’s biobased content – one star for biobased content between 20% and 40%, two stars if between 40% and 60%, three stars if between 60% and 80%, and four stars for biobased content of more than 80%.

Aside from Vincotte’s OK Biobased Program, ASTM D6866 testing is also required in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred Voluntary Labeling Program, Japan BioPlastics Association’s BiomassPla certification and labeling system, and EcoLogo Program’s CCD-170 standard for instant hand antiseptic products.

Beta Analytic ASTM D6866 Lab

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic recommends sending a maximum of 10 cc for non-combustible fluids, 200 microliters for combustible fluids, 50 cc for fluids with 90% water content, or 25 grams of solids for ASTM D6866 biobased content analysis. The company has no required minimum number of samples. According to Beta Analytic, one measurement is fine if results are for R&D purposes only. For product certification, two analyses per material are recommended for better credibility and averaging. For product market protection or any purpose that may entail commercial or legal repercussions, three to four analyses per material are recommended.

Beta Analytic’s ASTM D6866 lab is based in Miami, Florida, and has sample forwarding facilities in North Sydney, Australia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Beijing, China; New Delhi, India; Nagoya, Japan; and London, UK.

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