Ethanol and blends

Ethanol and blends

IPL tests ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels for content and impurities to ensure the product meets industry standards.

The Biofuel component of any blend sold commercially in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand Engine Fuel Specification Regulations 2011. In addition to being committed to helping advance biofuel technology, IPL offers biofuel producers and importers an accredited, cost effective testing service. 

Below is a summarised list of the tests IPL performs for ethanol and ethanol Blends (E5, E10, E15, E85):
Ethanol
 
- Acidity
- Appearance
- Copper
- Denaturant
- Ethanol
- Existent Gum
- Inorganic Chloride                   
- Methanol
- Sulphate
- Sulphur
- Water 

Ethanol Blends

- Acidity
- Appearance
- Copper Strip
- Denaturant
- Ethanol
- Inorganic Chloride 
- Methanol
- pH
- Silver Strip Corrosion            
- Sulphur
- Vapour Pressure 
- Water
GC Biofuels testing
IPL provides fuel grade ethanol testing using ASTM recognised test methods.  If you have a particular testing requirement not listed above, please contact us

other related services

Petroleum Products Testing


Biofuels Testing


Biodiesel and Blends Testing


Renewable Jet Fuel Testing


Feedstock Testing


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