Biodiesel is made by chemically altering an organic oil (typically vegetable oil) through a process called “transesterification”. Essentially, the process thins down the oil to allow it to run in an unmodified diesel engine.
The method shown above is just the basic information of how Biodiesel can be made. Below are some links to detailed methods for making Biodiesel.
- Kitchen-Biodiesel based off of Tilly’s World Famous Dr. Pepper Method.
- World Famous Dr. Pepper Method – Part 1 Part I of a recipe for making a small batch of Biodiesel in a Dr. Pepper bottle. Followed by many the first time they make biodiesel.
- World Famous Dr. Pepper Method – Part 2 Part II for finishing up the batch made in the Dr. Pepper bottle.
- Dangerous Laboratories Great instructions for making a batch of Biodiesel for the first time. Complete with pictures and detailed instructions.
Biodiesel & Chemical Handling Guidelines (MSDS Sheets)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards . GUIDE
- Soy Gold Biodiesel MSDS Soy Gold Biodiesel MSDS
- Iowa State University Methanol MSDS: Methanol MSDS
- Iowa State University Ethanol 95% MSDS: Ethanol 95% MSDS
- Iowa State University Sodium Hydroxide MSDS: Sodium Hydroxide MSDS
- Iowa State University Potassium Hydroxide 2M:Sodium Hydroxide MSDS
- Iowa State University Sulfuric Acid 18M MSDS: Sulfuric Acid 18M MSDS
- Iowa State University Glycerine MSDS: Glycerine MSDS