ASTM D7467-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel Blend (B6 to B20)
Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel Blend (B6 to B20)
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers fuel blend grades of 6 % to 20 % by volume biodiesel with the remainder being a light middle or middle distillate diesel fuel, collectively designated as B6 to B20. These grades are suitable for various types of diesel engines.
1.1.1 The biodiesel component of the blend shall conform to the requirements of Specification D6751. For grade B6-B20 S15 the biodiesel component shall be grade D6751 S15 LM, except as allowed under 6.1.1.1 for S15 fuels used in diesel engines without Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) aftertreatment technology. The remainder of the fuel shall be a light middle or middle distillate grade diesel fuel conforming to Specification D975 grades No. 1-D and No. 2-D of any sulfur level specified with the following exceptions. The light middle or middle distillate grade diesel fuel whose sulfur level, aromatic level, cetane, or lubricity falls outside of Specification D975 may be blended with biodiesel meeting Specification D6751, provided the finished mixtures meets this specification.
1.1.2 The fuel sulfur grades are described as follows:
1.1.2.1 Grade B6 to B20 S15—A fuel with a maximum of 15 ppm sulfur.
1.1.2.2 Grade B6 to B20 S500—A fuel with a maximum of 500 ppm sulfur.
1.1.2.3 Grade B6 to B20 S5000—A fuel with a maximum of 5000 ppm sulfur.
1.2 This specification prescribes the required properties of B6 to B20 biodiesel blends at the time and place of delivery. The specification requirements may be applied at other points in the production and distribution system when provided by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
1.2.1 Nothing in this specification shall preclude observance of federal, state, or local regulations that may be more restrictive.
Note 1: The generation and dissipation of static electricity can create problems in the handling of distillate diesel fuel oils. For more information on this subject, see Guide D4865.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D7467 − 23
Standard Specification for
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Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel Blend (B6 to B20)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7467; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
tion on this subject, see Guide D4865.
1. Scope*
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
1.1 This specification covers fuel blend grades of 6 % to
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
20 % by volume biodiesel with the remainder being a light
standard.
middle or middle distillate diesel fuel, collectively designated
as B6 to B20. These grades are suitable for various types of
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
diesel engines.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1.1 The biodiesel component of the blend shall conform to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the requirements of Specification D6751. For grade B6-B20
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
S15 the biodiesel component shall be grade D6751 S15 LM,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
except as allowed under 6.1.1.1 for S15 fuels used in diesel
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
engines without Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF) aftertreatment technology. The remain-
2. Referenced Documents
der of the fuel shall be a light middle or middle distillate grade 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
diesel fuel conforming to Specification D975 grades No. 1-D
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
and No. 2-D of any sulfur level specified with the following
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and
exceptions. The light middle or middle distillate grade diesel
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
fuel whose sulfur level, aromatic level, cetane, or lubricity falls
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
outside of Specification D975 may be blended with biodiesel
Closed Cup Tester
meeting Specification D6751, provided the finished mixtures
D129 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Gen-
meets this specification.
eral High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
1.1.2 The fuel sulfur grades are described as follows:
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petro-
1.1.2.1 Grade B6 to B20 S15—A fuel with a maximum of
leum Products by Copper Strip Test
15 ppm sulfur.
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
1.1.2.2 Grade B6 to B20 S500—A fuel with a maximum of
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
500 ppm sulfur.
ity)
1.1.2.3 Grade B6 to B20 S5000—A fuel with a maximum of
D482 Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
5000 ppm sulfur.
D524 Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of
1.2 This specification prescribes the required properties of
Petroleum Products
B6 to B20 biodiesel blends at the time and place of delivery.
D613 Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil
The specification requirements may be applied at other points
D664 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products
in the production and distribution system when provided by
by Potentiometric Titration
agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
1.2.1 Nothing in this specification shall preclude observance
D976 Test Method for Calculated Cetane Index of Distillate
of federal, state, or local regulations that may be more Fuels
restrictive.
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp
Method)
NOTE 1—The generation and dissipation of static electricity can create
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petro-
problems in the handling of distillate diesel fuel oils. For more informa-
leum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee D02.E0 on Burner, Diesel and Non-Aviation Gas Turbine Fuels. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2023. Published October 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as D7467 – 20a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D7467-23. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of th
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D7467 − 20a D7467 − 23
Standard Specification for
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Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel Blend (B6 to B20)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7467; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers fuel blend grades of 6 volume percent to 20 volume percent (%) 6 % to 20 % by volume biodiesel
with the remainder being a light middle or middle distillate diesel fuel, collectively designated as B6 to B20. These grades are
suitable for various types of diesel engines.
1.1.1 The biodiesel component of the blend shall conform to the requirements of Specification D6751. For grade B6-B20 S15 the
biodiesel component shall be grade D6751 S15 LM, except as allowed under 6.1.1.1 for S15 fuels used in diesel engines without
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) aftertreatment technology. The remainder of the fuel shall
be a light middle or middle distillate grade diesel fuel conforming to Specification D975 grades No. 1-D and No. 2-D of any sulfur
level specified with the following exceptions. The light middle or middle distillate grade diesel fuel whose sulfur level, aromatic
level, cetane, or lubricity falls outside of Specification D975 may be blended with biodiesel meeting Specification D6751, provided
the finished mixtures meets this specification.
1.1.2 The fuel sulfur grades are described as follows:
1.1.2.1 Grade B6 to B20 S15—A fuel with a maximum of 15 ppm sulfur.
1.1.2.2 Grade B6 to B20 S500—A fuel with a maximum of 500 ppm sulfur.
1.1.2.3 Grade B6 to B20 S5000—A fuel with a maximum of 5000 ppm sulfur.
1.2 This specification prescribes the required properties of B6 to B20 biodiesel blends at the time and place of delivery. The
specification requirements may be applied at other points in the production and distribution system when provided by agreement
between the purchaser and the supplier.
1.2.1 Nothing in this specification shall preclude observance of federal, state, or local regulations that may be more restrictive.
NOTE 1—The generation and dissipation of static electricity can create problems in the handling of distillate diesel fuel oils. For more information on this
subject, see Guide D4865.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.E0 on Burner, Diesel, Diesel and Non-Aviation Gas Turbine, and Marine Turbine Fuels.
Current edition approved June 1, 2020Oct. 1, 2023. Published June 2020October 2023. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as
D7467 – 20.D7467 – 20a. DOI: 10.1520/D7467-20A.10.1520/D7467-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
D129 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
D482 Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
D524 Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products
D613 Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil
D664 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration
D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel
D976 Test Method for Calculated Cetane Index o
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