How does Indiana Biodiesel obtain its raw materials?
Raw soybeans and methanol are delivered via railroad hopper and tank cars over the Indiana Rail Road and Bloomington’s McDoel switchyards adjacent to the Indiana Biodiesel plant. • How does Indiana Biodiesel deliver its raw materials? Soy meal, glycerine, and biodiesel are delivered to end customers via rail and a limited amount of trucking. • Is Biodiesel safe to use? In neat (B100) form, Indiana Biodiesel is guaranteed to work with all modern diesel engines and fuel systems. In blended form up to B20, Indiana Biodiesel is guaranteed to work in any diesel engine on any vehicle within any temperature range specified for straight petroleum diesel. Regardless of blend percentage, Indiana Biodiesel meets or exceeds the ASTM 6751-2 standard for commerical on-road biodiesel. Biodiesel is also significantly safer than conventional diesel. The flashpoint of biodiesel is at least 130 degrees C, allowing biodiesel to be classifed as a non-flammable liquid. Furthermore, biodiesel, unlike convent
