Bio Diesel
ASTM International Specifications (B100)
The ASTM International Specifications for Biodiesel (D6751) states that the only form of biodiesel which can be legally resold for commercial operations must meet these specifications:
| Specifications | ||||
| Property | Test Method | Limits | units | |
| Flash point (closed cup) | D93 | 93 Min | °C | |
| Alcohol Control One of the following must be met | ||||
| 1. Methanol content | EN 14110 | 0.2 max | % Volume | |
| 2. Flash Point | D 93 | 130 min | °C | |
| Water and sediment | D 2709 | 0.050 max | Units % | |
| Kinematic viscosity, 40°C | D 445 | 1.9 - 6.0 | mm2/s | |
| Sulfated ash | D 874 | 0.020 max | % mass | |
| Sulfur | D 5453 | 0.0015 max | % mass | |
| Copper strip corrosion | D 130 | No.3 max | N/A | |
| Cetane number | D 613 | 47 Min | N/A | |
| *Cloud point | D 2500 | Report to customer* | °C | |
| Carbon residue | D 4530 | 0.050 max | % mass | |
| Acid number | D 664 | 0.50 Max | mg KOH/g | |
| Free glycerin | D 6584 | 0.020 | % Mass | |
| Total Glycerin | D 6584 | 0.240 | % mASS | |
| Phosphorus content | D 4951 | 0.001 max | 0.001 max | |
| Distillation temperature, atmospheric equiv. temp, 90% recovered | ||||
| Sodium and Potassium Metals, combined | E 14538 | 5 max | ppm | |
| Calcium and Magnesium Metals, combined | E 14538 | 5 max | ppm | |
| Oxidative Stability | E 14112 | 3 min | Hrs | |
| *Cloud point varies depending on feedstock. Contact us for the exact product specifications. | ||||
EU Specifications for Biodiesel
Biodiesel produced or sold for use in the European Union is required to meet the specifications issued by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN EN 14214):
| Specifications | ||||
| Property | Test Method | Min. | Max. | units |
| Ester Content | DIN EN 141039 | 6.5 | - | % (m/m) |
| Density at 15 °C | DIN EN ISO 12185 | 860 | 900 | kg/m3 |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | DIN EN ISO 3104 | 3.5 | 5.0 | mm2/s |
| Flash Point | DIN EN ISO 3679 | 120 | - | °C |
| CFPP | D 445 | - | * | °C |
| Sulfur Content | DIN EN ISO 20884 | - | 10,0 | mg/kg |
| Carbon residue (10%) | DIN EN ISO 10370 | - | 0,3 | % (m/m) |
| Cetane number | ISO 51655 | 1,0 | - | - |
| Sulfated Ash | ISO 3987 | - | 0,02 | % (m/m) |
| Water Content | DIN EN ISO 12937 | - | 500 | mg/kg |
| Total contamination | DIN EN 12662 | - | 24 | mg/kg |
| Copper Strip Corrosion | DIN EN ISO 2160 | - | 1 | Corr. Degree |
| Oxidation stability at 110 °C | DIN EN 14112 | 6,0 | - | h |
| Acid value | DIN EN 14104 | - | 0,5 | mg KOH/g |
| Iodine value | DIN EN 14111 | - | 120 | g Iodine/100g |
| Linolenic Acid Methylester | DIN EN 14103 | - | 12,0 | % (m/m) |
| Methanol Content | DIN EN 14110 | - | 0,20 | % (m/m) |
| Free Glycerol | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,020 | % (m/m) |
| Monoglyceride Content | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,80 | % (m/m) |
| Diglyceride Content | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,20 | % (m/m) |
| Triglyceride Content | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,20 | % (m/m) |
| Total Glycerol | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,25 | % (m/m) |
| Phosphorous Content | DIN EN 14107 | - | 10,0 | mg/kg |
| Metals I (Na + K)E | DIN EN 14538 | - | 5,0 | mg/kg |
| Metals II (Ca + Mg)E | DIN EN 14538 | - | 5,0 | mg/kg |
| * CFPP Requirements: | ||||
| 15.04. - 30.09. max. 0 °C | ||||
| 01.10. - 15.11. max. -10 °C | ||||
| 16.11. - 28.02. max. -20 °C | ||||
| 01.03. - 14.04. max. -10 °C | ||||
FAME World Class Specifications
FAME World Class Specifications below as our international standard for FAME quality:
| Specifications: | ||||
| Property | Test Method | Min. | Max. | units |
| Ester Content | DIN EN 14103 | 96.5 | - | % (m/m) |
| Density at 15 °C | DIN EN ISO 12185 | 860 | 900 | kg/m3 |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | DIN EN ISO 3104 | 3.5 | 5.0 | mm2/s |
| Flash Point | DIN EN ISO 3679 | 120 | - | °C |
| CFPP | DIN EN 116 | - | * | °C |
| Sulfur Content | DIN EN ISO 2088 | - | 10,0 | mg/kg |
| Carbon residue (10%) | DIN EN ISO 10370 | - | 0,3 | % (m/m) |
| Cetane number | ISO 5165 | 51,0 | - | - |
| Sulfated Ash | ISO 3987 | - | 0,02 | % (m/m) |
| Water Content | DIN EN ISO 12937 | - | 500 | mg/kg |
| Total contamination | DIN EN 12662 | - | 24 | mg/kg |
| Copper Strip Corrosion | DIN EN ISO 2160 | - | 1 | Corr. Degree |
| Oxidation stability at 110 °C | DIN EN 14112 | 6,0 | - | h |
| Acid value | DIN EN 14104 | - | 0,5 | mg KOH/g |
| Iodine value | DIN EN 14111/td> | - | 120 | g Iodine/100g |
| Linolenic Acid Methylester | DIN EN 14103 | - | 12,0 | % (m/m) |
| Methanol Content | DIN EN 14110 | - | 0,20 | % (m/m) |
| Free Glycerol | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,020 | % (m/m) |
| Monoglyceride Content | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,80 | % (m/m) |
| Diglyceride Content | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,20 | % (m/m) |
| Triglyceride Content | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,20 | % (m/m) |
| Total Glycerol | DIN EN 14105 | - | 0,25 | % (m/m) |
| Phosphorous Content | DIN EN 14107 | - | 10,0 | mg/kg |
| Metals I (Na + K)E | DIN EN 14538 | - | 5,0 | mg/kg |
| Metals II (Ca + Mg)E | DIN EN 14538 | - | 5,0 | mg/kg |
| * CFPP Requirements: | ||||
| 15.04. - 30.09. max. 0 °C | ||||
| 01.10. - 15.11. max. -10 °C | ||||
| 16.11. - 28.02. max. -20 °C | ||||
| 01.03. - 14.04. max. -10 °C | ||||
