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Safety Information
- Biotane is nontoxic. The acute oral LD50 (lethal dose) is greater
than 17.4/Kg body weight. By comparison, table salt is 10 times
more toxic.
- The 24-hr. human patch test indicated that undiluted biodiesel
produced only mild irritation, less than the irritation level
produced by a 4% soap and water solution.
- The 96-hr. lethal concentration for bluegill of biodiesel grade
methyl esters was greater than 1000 mg/L. Lethal concentrations
at these levels are generally deemed "insignificant"
according to NIOSH (National Institute for Occupatinoal Safety
& Health) guidelines in its Registery of the Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances.
- Biotane degrades about four times faster than petrodiesel.
Within 28 days, pure Biotane degrades 85-88% in water. Dextrose
(a test sugar used as the positve control when testing biodegradability)
degraded at the same rate. Blending Biotane with diesel fuel accelerates
diesel’s biodegradability. For example, B20 degrades twice
as fast as No.2 diesel alone.
- Fuel flash point is defined as the temperature at which it
will ignite when exposed to a spark or flame. Biotane’s
flash point is over 300°F, well above petrodiesel’s
flash point of around 125°F. Testing has shown that the flash
point of Biotane blends increases as the percentage of Biotane
increases. Therefore, Biotane and blends of Biotane with petrodiesel
are safer to store, handle, and use than conventional diesel fuel.
- Biotane is tested to ensure that it meets ASTM specification
for pure biodiesel (ASTM D-6751) and is safe to blend.
- Use stored Biotane within 1 year to guarantee functionality
w/petrodiesel.
- Be aware of Biotane’s cold weather properties and take
precautions as with No.2 petrodiesel use in cold weather condions.
- Store Biotane or Biotane blend soaked rags in a safety can
to avoid spontaneous combustion.
- Check fuel filters on the vehicle and in the delivery systerm
frequently upon initial Biotane use, and change them as necessary.
- Wipe painted surfaces immediately when using Biotane.
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