Specifications for EN 14214 biodiesel fuel
Biodiesel is produced from a variety of vegetable oils and is a great solution for businesses looking to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable, and you’ll benefit from a 70% reduction of carbon monoxide emissions whilst providing comparable power and energy content to ULSD.
We supply high-quality biodiesel to businesses across the UK and have over 65 years of experience in the fuel industry. Our infrastructure and vast stock stored onsite make us perfectly positioned to handle your biodiesel needs.
Biodiesel specifications
With virtually zero sulphur content, zero aromatic content and a significant reduction in particulates and hydrocarbons, our biodiesel meets BS 14214 specifications. You can view the full specifications in the table below.
| Parameter | Unit | Minimum | Maximum | Typical |
| Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) | % (m/m) | 96.5 | – | EN 14103 |
| Density at 15°C | kg/l | 0.860 | 0.900 | EN ISO 3675 EN ISO 12185 |
| Viscosity | cSt | 3.50 | 5.00 | EN ISO 3104 |
| Flash point | °C | 101 | – | EN ISO 2719 EN ISO 3679 |
| Cetane number | – | 51 | – | EN ISO 5165 EN 15195 m EN 16715 EN 17155 |
| Copper strip corrosion (3h at 50°C) | Rating | Class 1 | EN ISO 2160 | |
| Oxidation stability (at 110°C) | h | 8.0 | – | EN ISO 2160 |
| Acid value | mg KOH/g | – | 0.50 | EN 14104 |
| Iodine value | g iodine/100 g | – | 120 | EN 14111 |
| Linolenic acid methyl ester | % (m/m) | – | 12.0 | EN 14112 |
| Polyunsaturated (≥4 double bonds) methyl esters | % (m/m) | – | 1.00 | EN 15779 |
| Methanol content | % (m/m) | – | 0.20 | EN 14110 |
| Monoglyceride content | % (m/m) | – | 0.70 | EN 14105 |
| Diglyceride content | % (m/m) | – | 0.20 | EN 14105 |
| Triglyceride content | % (m/m) | – | 0.20 | EN 14105 |
| Free glycerol | % (m/m) | – | 0.20 | EN 14105 |
| Total glycerol | % (m/m) | – | 0.25 | EN 14105 |
| Water content | % (m/m) | – | 0.050 | EN ISO 12937 |
| Total contamination | % (m/m) | – | 24 | EN 12662 |
| Sulphated ash content | % (m/m) | – | 0.02 | ISO 3987 |
| Sulphur content | % (m/m) | – | 10.0 | EN ISO 20846 |
| Group 1 metals (Na+K) | mg/kg | – | 5.0 | EN 14108 EN 14109 EN 14538 |
| Group 2 metals (Ca+Mg) | mg/kg | – | 4.0 | EN 14107 EN 16294 |
| Cold filter plugging point | mg/kg | 0 | -20 | EN 116 EN 16329 |
*This specification is not a guarantee. We reserve the right to alter the specifications without notice.
Have you considered HVO fuel?
HVO fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is a fully renewable and drop-in diesel alternative that reduces net CO2 emissions by up to 90% whilst adhering to EN 15940 standards and Fuel Quality Directive 2009/30/EC Annex II. It’s free from fossil and FAME content, which means that it does not suffer from the same performance issues as traditional fuels, such as gelling in cold weather.
While biodiesel is a first-generation biofuel, HVO is an innovative second-generation biofuel that’s made from certified waste and improves performance.
The benefits of using HVO fuel:
- Synthetic, second-generation paraffinic fuel
- High cetane number of up to 90 improves starting performance
- Low cloud point of -27°C reduces the risk of waxing in cold temperatures
- Storage life of up to 10 years, making it ideal to store in bulk
- Up to 90% reduction of net CO2 emissions
- OEM approved by a vast number of manufacturers*
- Zero FAME, sulphur, aromatics, fossil content and metals
- Miscible with regular diesel – no need for modifications or upgrades to existing infrastructure
- Reduced need for regular fuel maintenance
*Please check with your vehicle or machinery’s manufacturer before switching to HVO.
Biodiesel and HVO fuel resources
Looking for more information about HVO and biodiesel? Get the most out of your fuel with our resources that can help you understand the benefits of using either HVO or biodiesel and assist you with storing fuel safely onsite.
