AOCS Methods for Biodiesel Feedstock Quality CD-ROM contains 23 methods for determining the quality of biodiesel feedstocks, including cleanliness, purity, water content, acidity, sulfur, phosphorus, and oxidative stability.

Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6th Edition

The global fats and oils industry has long relied on the analytical integrity of the Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6th Edition. Maintaining the tradition, the 6th Edition includes over 400 analytical methods critical to processing, trading, utilizing, and evaluating fats, oils, and lipid products. Worldwide acceptance has made the AOCS Methods a requirement among fats and oils chemists.

The Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6th Edition contains methodology required for proficiency testing in the Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP), as well as AOCS Laboratory Certification. Additionally, AOCS methods are internationally recognized for trade and several are listed by Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Offered in several different formats, the Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6th Edition is an essential tool for ensuring analytical integrity.

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Each method includes: Definition and scope, apparatus, reagents, procedures, relevant calculations and notes.

Major subjects covered are:
Vegetable oil source materials (Section A)
Oilseed by-products (Section B)
Commercial fats and oils (Section C)
Soap and Synthetic Detergents (Section D)
Glycerin (Section E)
Sulfonated and Sulfated Oils (Section F)
Soapstocks (Section G)
Specifications for Reagents, and Solvents and Apparatus (Section H)
Lecithin (Section J)
Evaluation and Design of Test Methods (Section M)
Official Listings (Section S)
Recommended Practices for Testing Industrial Oils and Derivatives (Section T)

The Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6th Edition table of contents will be available online in January. 

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Methods Table of Contents - Alphabetical (pdf)
Methods Table of Contents - Numeric (pdf)

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