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Biodiesel is the clean
burning vegetable-based alternative fuel for
any diesel engine. Biodiesel can also be
used as a home heating oil, although high
concentrations (>B-25%) may require a
special tuning of your heating system. No
modifications
 of
existing diesel or oil using home heating
equipment are needed to use biodiesel.
Biodiesel is also known as “liquid solar
energy” – made in a simple process that
converts vegetable oil and methanol into a
powerful, yet safe, non-toxic and
biodegradable fuel. Biodiesel is perfect for
farms with diesel equipment – no more
harmful exhaust or dangerous spills.
Biodiesel is the only EPA approved
alternative fuel for diesel engines:
biodiesel meets all standards of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992 and has completed all
Health Effects Testing under the Clean Air
Act. Yellow Brand PREMIUM Biodiesel is made
from vegetable oil by American businesses
and packaged by Homestead Inc. Yellow Brand
Biodiesel is sold in refillable five gallon
jugs. Return complete jug to place of
purchase for a store credit towards a new
container of Biodiesel fuel.
Biodiesel is:
• More bio-degradable than white sugar in
the environment.
• Less than 1/10th as toxic as table salt if
ingested.
• Has a flashpoint higher than petroleum
diesel, making it fire safe.
• Provides excellent lubrication for engine
components, reduces engine wear.
• Yields approximately equal performance as
petroleum diesel.
Pure biodiesel (B-100) burns cleaner,
resulting in:
• >50% reduction in soot and unburned
hydrocarbons
• >80% reduction in net carbon dioxide, helping
avoid global warming.
• >90% reduction in cancer risks, according
to Mutagenicity Tests.
• Nearly 100% less sulfur dioxide emissions.
1. Proven to work – 50 million+
successful US road miles (a few of those by
Homestead’s own tractor, Ford truck, and VW
Jetta, which run on pure biodiesel), and
over 25 years of use in Europe.
2. Can be easily mixed with petroleum
diesel, or home heating fuel - Biodiesel
has similar properties to petroleum diesel,
and can be blended in any ratio for reduced
emissions. The increased lubricity may save
vital engine components. The most common is
a mix of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum
diesel, called “B-20”. Homestead Inc.
recommends a mixture of Biodiesel and
standard fuel for most trouble-free
performance.
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