ASTM 6751-07 Detailed Requirements for Biodiesel (B100) (All Sulfur Levels)

Test  Name                                                   

Test                  Method

Limit                        

Free Glycerin (mass %)

ASTM D 6584

MAX 0.020

Total Glycerin (mass %)

ASTM D 6584

MAX 0.240

Flash Point, Closed Cup (°C)

ASTM D 93

MIN 130

Phosphorous (ppm)

ASTM D 4951

MAX 10

Calcium + Magnesium (ppm)

EN 14538

MAX 5

Sodium + Potassium (ppm)

EN 14538

MAX 5

Water & Sediment (vol %)

ASTM D 2709

MAX 0.050

Sulfur, by UV (ppm)

ASTM D 5453

MAX 15

TAN (mg KOH/g)

ASTM D 664

MAX 0.50

Viscosity @ 40° C (cSt)

ASTM D 445

1.9-6.0

Oxidation Stability by Rancimat (hours)

EN 14112

MIN 3.0

Dist. Temp, 90% Recovery (°C)

ASTM D 1160

MAX 360

Cloud Point (°C)

ASTM D 2500

N/A

Sulfated Ash (wt %)

ASTM D 874

MAX 0.020

Carbon Residue (wt %)

ASTM D 4530

MAX 0.050

Copper Corrosion (rating)

ASTM D 130

MAX 3A