Petroleum Testing Services

No. 2-B S500 | Biodiesel (B100) Testing According to ASTM 6751-20a

ASTM D6751-20a, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels, defines and provides specifications for No. 2-B S500 biodiesel (B100) blendstock.

No. 2-B S500 is a general purpose blendstock for use in middle distillate fuel applications with 500 ppm sulfur maximum.

Paragon is capable of performing a majority of the analysis related to No. 2-B S500 blendstock according to ASTM D6751-20a specifications.

Procedures included on our A2LA Scope of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 are designated as such.

 

ASTM D6751-20a Table 1, Approved August 1, 2020

Service Method Reference Min. Sample Vol. Price ISO 17025
Sulfur (Requires ASTM D4052) ASTM D5453 10 mL $98.00
Cold Soak Filterability* ASTM D7501 350 mL $150.00 ---
Calcium and Magnesium, Combined EN 14538 50 mL $104.00
Flash Point ASTM D93 150 mL $60.00
Alcohol Control        
One of the following shall be met:        
1. Methanol Content* EN 14110 5 mL $63.00 ---
2. Flash Point (Not Included in Cost Below) ASTM D93 150 mL $60.00
Water and Sediment ASTM D2709 100 mL $75.00
Kinematic Viscosity, 40 °C ASTM D445 20 mL $60.00
Sulfated Ash Content ASTM D874 150 mL $95.00
Copper Strip Corrosion ASTM D130 30 mL $56.00
Cetane Number ASTM D613 1000 mL $322.00
Cloud Point ASTM D2500 100 mL $68.00
Carbon Residue* ASTM D4530 5 mL $78.00 ---
Total Acid Number (Potentiometric)* ASTM D664 50 mL $59.00 ---
Free Glycerin* ASTM D6584 10 mL $159.00 ---
Total Glycerin* (Included with Free Glycerin) ASTM D6584 --- --- ---
Phosphorus Content ASTM D4951 50 mL $95.00
Distillation, Vacuum* ASTM D1160 250 mL $507.00 ---
Sodium and Potassium, Combined EN 14538 50 mL $104.00
Oxidation Stability EN 15751 50 mL $221.00
Density ASTM D4052 5 mL $46.00
Total Cost   2435 mL $2,420.00  

 

*Procedures we do not currently perform.