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Study Says Biodiesel Safe for Underground Storage Tanks

A study released by the Steel Tank Institute reports that low carbon steel typically used for underground storage tanks has excellent corrosion resistance to biodiesel and biodiesel blends, according to a USAgNet story. The study results confirm years of field experience, according to study sponsors. Fiberglass tank industry representatives at the National Tanks Conference and Expo, where the study was presented, also endorsed the use of biodiesel in their tanks.

Posted: March 26, 2008

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