1. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel that runs in any conventional, unmodified diesel engine. It can be stored exactly like petroleum diesel.

2. Biodiesel can be used alone or mixed in any ratio with petroleum diesel.

3. The use of biodiesel can extend the life of diesel engines because it is more lubricating than petroleum diesel fuel, while fuel consumption, auto ignition, power output, and engine torque are relatively unaffected.

4. Biodiesel is safe to handle and transport because it is as biodegradable as sugar (pure biodiesel degrades 85% to 88% in water within 28 days), 10 times less toxic than table salt (lethal dose is greater than 17.4 g/kg body weight, while for salt (NaCL) it is 1.8 g/Kg), and has a high flashpoint of about 200°C compared to petroleum diesel fuel, which has a flash point of 70°C.

5. Biodiesel is a proven fuel with over 20 years of use in Europe and 30 million successful US road miles.

6. Combustion of biodiesel provides over a 75- 90% reduction in environmental pollution and a 90% reduction in cancer risks.

7. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to meet all environmental and human health requirements for energy sources.

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