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Biodiesel Definition

Biodiesel is defined as a renewable, biodegradable fuel derived from agricultural plant oils or animal fats that meet ASTM specification D6751. Blended biodiesel is a blend of biodiesel with petroleum diesel fuel so that the volume percentage of biodiesel in the blend is at least 2%. (Reference Indiana Code 6-3.1-27-1, 6-3.1-27-2, and 6-6-2.5-1.5)