Underground Storage Tanks

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• Aerobic and Anaerobic Biodegradation of the Methyl Esterified Fatty Acids of Soy Diesel in Freshwater and Soil Environments (PDF) (29 pp, 1.3MB, About PDF)
  This paper presents research conducted at Duquesne University's Department of Biological Sciences and the National Environmental Technologies Assessment Center regarding the biodegradation of biodiesel in aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
• Biodegradability, BOD₅, COD and Toxicity of Biodiesel Fuels (PDF) (19 pp, 64K, About PDF)
  This paper summarizes research conducted at the University of Idaho's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering regarding the biodegradability and toxicity of biodiesel-blended fuels.
• Degradation and Phytotoxicity of Biodiesel Oil (PDF) (53 pp, 972K, About PDF)
  This paper presents the results of research conducted at the Institute of Arable Crops Research, comparing biodiesel and diesel impacts on surface water environments. The paper includes extensive discussion of biodiesel biodegradation and fate.
• Environmental and Safety Information (PDF) (1 pg, 23K, About PDF)
  This fact sheet, developed by the National Biodiesel Board, presents information on biodiesel's biodegradability, oral and skin toxicity, aquatic toxicity, and flash point.
• The USTs and LUSTs of Biodiesel (PDF) (28 pp, 662K, About PDF)
  This article in L.U.S.T.Line, a technical newsletter for underground storage tank (UST) stakeholders, presents information on the chemical properties, toxicity, emissions, biodegradation, materials compatibility, regulations, and production of biodiesel. (See pages 11-16 and 27)
• Toxicology, Biodegradability and Environmental Benefits of Biodiesel (PDF) (5 pp, 13K, About PDF)
  This paper presents the results of research conducted at the University of Idaho's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering on the toxicity, biodegradability, and emissions of biodiesel.

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