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. | ||||
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 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 | ||||