Analytical Testing Services, Inc
190 Howard St, Ste 404;  Franklin, PA - USA  16323-2362
Telephone:  814.432.7214 -- FAX: 814.432.9424 -- Email:  info@WeTestIT.com

An Independent Laboratory
 

Commonwealth of Australia’s requirements

Australian Fuel Standard (Biodiesel) Determination 2003 

A new biodiesel standard has recently been introduced in Australia . The standard is predominantly based on the United States standard; however, the Australian Federal Government has also included some elements of the European standard

1          Acid value 

2          Alcohol  

3          Carbon residue - 10% distillation residue  

4          Carbon residue - 100% distillation sample

5          Cetane number  

6          Contamination (total)

7          Copper Strip Corrosion

8          Density   

9          Distillation 

10        Ester Content   

11        Flashpoint   

12        Glycerol (free)   

 13       Glycerol (total)     

14        Metals - Group I (Na, K)   - Sodium, Potassium

15        Metals - Group II (Ca, Mg)   - Calcium, Magnesium

16        Oxidation Stability

17        Phosphorus    

18        Sulfur          

19        Sulfated Ash

20        Viscosity  

21        Water and Sediment  

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