AGQM Leaflets

This broschure is a compilation of the leaflets
· Biodiesel Analytics
· Biodiesel – Tank and Storage
· Recommendation on Additional Requirements
for FAME as Blend Component
· Taking Retain Samples
· Cold Properties of Biodiesel
· Transport of Biodiesel

· Content of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters („Ester content“)
· Sulfur Content
· Water Content
· Total Contamination
· Oxidation Stability
· Acid Number
· Iodine Number
· Mono-, Di- und Triglycerides, free Glycerol
· Alkali- und Earth Alkali Metalls
· Phosphorus Content
· CFPP and Cloudpoint

The aim of taking retain samples is the documentation of the current quality status of the product. As a rule, certain causes of problems with the product can be identified and complaints about their accuracy can be checked. The informative value of a retain sample depends largely on the circumstances during the sampling.

This leaflet is intended to give an overview of the national requirements and the cold properties of biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester - FAME).

This leaflet should provide you with guidance on legal regulations and how to proceed with the storage of biodiesel, fuels mixed from diesel and biodiesel, and bio heating oil.

This leaflet is intended to give you information on legal regulations, transport regulations and the handling of biodiesel on the transport route.

This recommendation is meant to close gaps in the existing requirements for FAME used as blend component beyond DIN EN 14214:2019. The recommendation presented is based on the assessment of technical facts and the analysis of the risk that a produced blend fuel may not be ‘fit for purpose’.