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Material Type

The Material Type controlled list identifies the type of the base material.

Controlled lists are maintained by the SCB, if there are values that you believe need to be added then contact us and we can add new values to the lists.

Data

identifier
category detailed
bm-material-type-0001 biobased from renewable products such as carbohydrates, starch, vegetable fats and oils, bacteria and other biological substances
bm-material-type-0002 synthetic derived from crude oil, natural gas or coal
bm-material-type-0003 Fossil based Materials derived from fossil sources, which include the remains of ancient plants and animals. This category encompasses substances like oil-based products, gas-based materials, and coal-based resources.
bm-material-type-0004 Animal based Materials obtained from animal sources. This category includes a wide range of materials such as leather, wool, silk, and other products derived from animals.
bm-material-type-0005 Plant based Materials sourced from plants and plant-derived substances. This category covers a diverse array of materials, including wood, cotton, hemp, and other plant-based fibres.
bm-material-type-0006 Mineral based Materials obtained from non-living sources, specifically minerals. This category includes a broad range of substances like stones, and other mineral resources.
bm-material-type-0007 Metal based Materials specifically derived from metals. This category includes various metallic elements and alloys.

Diagram

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  BASE_MATERIALS }o..o| MATERIAL_TYPE : controlled_list