About Biodiesel

Emissions

Emission Type B100 B20
Carbon Monoxide -43.2% -12.6%
Hydrocarbons -56.3% -11.0%
Particulates -55.4% -18.0%
Nitrogen Oxides(NOx) +5.8% +1.2%
Air Toxics -60% to -90% -12% to -20%
Mutagenicity -80% to -90% -20%
Carbon Dioxide -78.3 % -15.7%

*Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
B100 is defined as 100 percent biodiesel
B20 is defined as 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petrol diesel