Biochar

Our Pyro-ClinX biochar is produced to the requirements of the EBC standard. The EBC is the recognized European quality standard for biochar and defines requirements for feedstock origin, production processes, and threshold values. Our production is designed to meet these different classes: you specify the application, and we supply the appropriate specification.

For animal husbandry, bedding, and silage. Our premium biochar is produced to the requirements of the strictest EBC class: exclusively from pure, untreated plant biomass at temperatures above 500 °C, making it suitable for both animal feed and soil applications.

Product limits:

• Heavy metals: Pb < 5 · Cd < 0.5 · Hg < 0.1 · Ni < 25 · Cu < 70 · Zn < 200 · Cr < 70 · As < 2
• PAHs: 16 EPA PAHs ≤ 6 · 8 EFSA PAHs < 1.0 · Benzo[e]pyrene and Benzo[j]fluoranthene each < 1.0
• H/Corg < 0.4 · Fluorine < 150 mg/kg

For organic farms, organic substrates, and certified composting facilities. Produced in accordance with EU Regulation 2019/2164, using bio-compliant feedstocks from the EBC positive list.

Class limits:

• Heavy metals: Pb < 45 · Cd < 0.7 · Hg < 0.4 · Ni < 25 · Cu < 70 · Zn < 200 · Cr < 70 · As < 13
• PAHs: 16 EPA PAHs ≤ 6 · 8 EFSA PAHs < 1.0
• H/Corg < 0.7

For agriculture, substrate producers, and professional horticulture. Our standard for agricultural soil applications under EU Regulation 2019/1009: suitable as a soil improver, nutrient carrier, or additive for soils and substrates, with particle size and processing tailored to your production process.

Class limits:

• Heavy metals: Pb < 120 · Cd < 1.5 · Hg < 1 · Ni < 50 · Cu < 100 · Zn < 400 · Cr < 90 · As < 13 (higher Cu/Zn limits may apply for micronutrient fertilizers)
• PAHs: 16 EPA PAHs ≤ 6 · 8 EFSA PAHs < 4
• H/Corg < 0.7

For municipalities, green spaces and infrastructure projects. Developed for tree substrates based on the sponge city principle, planting pits, stormwater management, and land reclamation on sites not used for food or feed production.

Class limits:

• Heavy metals: Pb < 120 · Cd < 1.5 · Hg < 1 · Ni < 50 · Cu < 100 · Zn < 400 · Cr < 90 · As < 13
• PAHs: 16 EPA PAHs ≤ 6 · 8 EFSA PAHs subject to reporting to the certification system
• H/Corg < 0.7

For products with consumer contact: filtration and adsorption solutions, technical textiles, plastics, and building materials. The stored carbon remains permanently bound within the product, helping to reduce its carbon footprint.

Class limits:

• PAHs: 8 EFSA PAHs < 1.0 · 16 EPA PAHs subject to reporting to the certification system
• H/Corg < 0.7 · Heavy metals fully declared
• No release of biochar dust during product use

As a raw material for industrial processing: compounds, building materials, and metallurgy. Consistent quality across all supply volumes, with committed volume allocations.

Class limits:

• PAHs: 8 EFSA PAHs < 4 · 16 EPA PAHs subject to reporting to the certification system
• H/Corg < 0.7 · Heavy metals fully declared
• Not intended for soil or agricultural applications