ASTM D 6866 - 05 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content of Natural Range Materials Using Radiocarbon and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry Analysis

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved March 1, 2005. Published April 2005. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D 6866 - 04a. 14 p. These test methods do not address environmental impact, product performance and functionality, determination of geographical origin, or assignment of required amounts of biobased carbon necessary for compliance with federal laws.
These test methods are applicable to any product containing carbon-based components that can be combusted in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) gas.