SGS Beta offers Carbon-14 analysis using the following standards. NOTE: These standards do not distinguish between different natural sources, only whether the material is biomass-derived or petrochemical-sourced or both.
| Analytical Standards | Biobased Products | Biofuels & Lubricants | CO2 Emissions & Waste-Derived Materials | Hydrocarbon & Fuel Gases | Natural Ingredients |
| ASTM D6866 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ASTM D7833 | ✓ | ||||
| BS EN ISO 21644:2021 | ✓ | ||||
| EN 16640 | ✓ | ||||
| EN 16785 | ✓ | ||||
| ISO 13833 | ✓ | ||||
| ISO 16620-2 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| ISO 19984 | ✓ |
If you are sending samples to comply with certain regulations, tax credits or ecolabels, please consult the regulatory agency or certification organization what standardized method should be used before sending samples to SGS Beta.
Selective Dissolution Method – limited to waste-derived samples that are 100% biodegradable
ASTM D7459 – Guide on how to collect gas samples for ASTM D6866 testing
Page last updated: October 2026