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Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide (Fourth Edition)
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.0 Biodiesel Basics..............................................................................62.1 What Is Biodiesel?..........................................................................62.2 Benefits of Biodiesel Use.....................................................................72.3 Other Biodiesel Attributes ....................................................................93.0 Biodiesel (B100).............................................................................103.1 B100 Quality Specification...................................................................123.2 Variation in Biodiesel Properties ..............................................................153.3 Energy Content ...........................................................................163.4 Low-Temperature Properties.................................................................173.5 Cetane Number...........................................................................193.6 Transport and Storage......................................................................193.6.1 Stability.............................................................................193.6.2 Microbial Contamination ................................................................213.6.3 Cleaning Effect .......................................................................213.6.4 Materials Compatibility .................................................................213.6.5 Storage Tanks and Dispensing Equipment ...................................................223.6.6 Transport............................................................................223.7 Use of B100 and High Blend Levels ............................................................234.0 Biodiesel Blends.............................................................................234.1 Specifications ............................................................................234.1.1 B5 and Lower Blends...................................................................234.1.2 B6 to B20 Blends......................................................................234.2 Low-Temperature Properties.................................................................254.3 Lubricity ................................................................................294.4 Blending, Storage, and Transport..............................................................294.4.1 Blending ............................................................................294.4.2 Stability.............................................................................324.4.3 Cleaning Effect .......................................................................334.4.4 Materials Compatibility .................................................................345.0 BQ-9000 Program for Supply Chain Management ...................................................346.0 Engine Warranties ...........................................................................357.0 Taxes and Incentives .........................................................................357.1 Off-Road Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358.0 Safety, Health, and Environmental Issues..........................................................368.1 Signs, Labels, and Stickers ..................................................................368.2 Fire Safety Considerations...................................................................369.0 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................3710.0 Information Resources.......................................................................3811.0 Glossary..................................................................................39 Appendix A. Sample Biodiesel Material Safety Data Sheet ................................................41 Appendix B. Renewable Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Appendix C. Biodiesel Use as an EPAct Alternative Fuel ..................................................44
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