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ASTM International Releases Latest Version of D6866 Method

Published on May 10, 2011

The latest version of the ASTM D6866 standard method is now available for download at the ASTM International website. Details on the changes are found in the redline version of the standard. Redline versions allow readers to easily spot additions, deletions, and other changes when comparing the active and previous versions. The revised standard was finalized in April 2011. Read More

ASTM D6866 Lab Beta Analytic Joins 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology as Exhibitor

Published on May 8, 2011

Beta Analytic, Inc., will showcase its ISO 17025-accredited lab's services at the 8th World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, which starts May 8, 2011. Martin Tesini, the company's Operations Manager for Latin America/Iberian Peninsula, will take charge of Beta Analytic's tabletop display at the exhibit hall and would welcome any inquiries on biobased or renewable carbon content measurements. The four-day event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario, Canada. Read More

Beta Analytic Introduces ASTM D6866 Testing to Cement Manufacturers in Asia

Published on May 4, 2011

Andrew Pal, Beta Analytic's Operations Manager for India, was one of the presenters at the 5th Global Fuels Conference for cement and lime held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mr. Pal, who is also the company's Deputy Manager for Southeast Asia, talked about measuring the renewable carbon content of alternative fuels and their combustion emissions via ASTM D6866 method. Read More

Beta Analytic Comments on US EPA Proposed Rule for Deferral of Biogenic CO2 Emissions

Published on May 4, 2011

ASTM D6866 lab Beta Analytic Inc. has submitted a public comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule for the deferral of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from bioenergy and other biogenic sources. The company is recommending to the EPA that stationary sources combusting mixed fuels use ASTM D6866 testing to accurately measure their biogenic CO2 emissions. With respect to alternative fuels, the company has pointed out that sewage sludge is not 100% biomass. Read More

Beta Analytic Joins 1st World Congress of Bioenergy 2011 in China

Published on April 24, 2011

ISO 17025-accredited Beta Analytic, Inc., will participate in the 1st World Congress of Bioenergy (WCBE-2011) to be held at the World Expo Center in Dalian, China, from April 25 to April 30, 2011. Research & Development Associate Pat Patodia and China Operations Manager Fuming "Steven" Liu are representing Beta Analytic at the event. Read More

Beta Analytic Talks About Biobased Content Measurement at 4th Biowerkstoff Kongress

Published on March 17, 2011

Beta Analytic Deputy Manager for European Operations Alexander Shroff presented an overview on measuring biobased content of bioplastics and composites via ASTM D6866 testing on the second day of the 4th Biowerkstoff Kongress (4th International Congress on Bio-based Plastics and Composites). Mr. Shroff was one of the speakers of the two-day event, which featured the latest material and product developments from leading biobased product suppliers and developers around the world. Read More

Beta Analytic Presents Biobased Content Testing at UK NNFCC Event on Renewable Materials

Published on March 10, 2011

Beta Analytic's Alex Shroff talked about the correlation between a material's biobased content and its carbon-14 levels during his presentation at a National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) conference focused on "Linking Bio-Based Materials to Renewable Energy Production." He also described how a material's biobased content is measured via ASTM D6866 testing. Read More

ASTM International Provides Details on USDA BioPreferred Label Application Process

Published on February 22, 2011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a contract to ASTM International to take charge of biobased product certification for its BioPreferred Labeling Program. On its website, ASTM International has provided details for interested parties who want to apply to the program. ASTM International is also in charge of evaluating and granting approval to third-party laboratories. Read More