A renewable source of fuel.
As the world’s energy demand continues to grow, biodiesel will play an increasingly important role in diversifying our energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Oxygen: It gives life, but also destroys it.
We normally think of oxygen as a life-giving force; however, it is also one of nature’s most destructive agents. This destructive force attacks your biodiesel.
As with vegetable oil and animal fats, biodiesel oxidation is a self-propagating chain reaction that leads to the formation of low molecular weight acids, insoluble gums, and other undesirable by-products.
In the presence of metals often found in the supply chain, such as copper or iron, this oxidative instability grows considerably worse. The end result of biodiesel oxidation can be plugged fuel filters, engine deposits and, ultimately, unhappy customers.
Meeting the standards of biofuel stability and customer expectations.
Even high-quality biodiesel is not exempt from the laws of nature. Without added antioxidants, biodiesel begins to oxidize from the moment of production. Fresh biodiesel may exhibit acceptable oxidative stability and yet, in a matter of days or weeks, this biodiesel can fail to meet the required standards according to EN 14214 or ASTM 6751.
You can increase customer satisfaction by stabilizing your biodiesel with Kemin® brand antioxidant products.
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