• Wintron XC30 is mixed with finished biodiesel. The biodiesel should be warm, and must be at least 5°C above the cloud point of the fuel i.e. it should appear clear

• Treat rate varies, and is largely dependent on the feedstock used to produce the biodiesel. Typically treat rate is 0.2% - 2% by volume (i.e. 0.5% would be equivalent to 5 litres of Wintron XC30 made up to 1000 litres with biodiesel)

• Users must determine the required treat rate for their biodiesel

• Best results are seen with biodiesel produced from unsaturated oils such as canola oil (rape seed), sunflower oil, soy oil etc. Results with used cooking oil are generally good (although the constitution of used cooking oil is highly variable.) Wintron XC30 is least effective for biodiesel produced from highly saturated feedstocks such as tallow and palm oil.

• Biofuel Systems do not supply Wintron XC30 to producers of palm oil biodiesel, unless they are able to prove that it has been produced sustainably.

We are gravely concerned about the level of interest shown in palm oil biodiesel, because palm oil production is responsible for wide scale deforestation. This is especially true in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Globally Asia has:

- the fastest rate of deforestation (1.2% per year)
- the fastest rate of commercial logging
- the highest volume of fuel-wood removal
- fastest rate of species extinction.

Within the region, South-East Asia has the highest rate of deforestation. At the current rate, it has been estimated that 50 million hectares will be deforested in the next ten years. India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand have the highest deforestation rates, of more than 300,000 hectares, in the region.

For more information about the problem with palm oil and deforestation, please visit one of the following links:

• CSPI - Palm oil report
• Wikipedia - Deforestation
  
  For these reasons we feel it is very misleading to describe palm oil biodiesel  as environmentally friendly. The rainforests that are cleared to make way for palm oil plantations are certainly not renewable.

When biodiesel is cooled below a certain point, some of the molecules aggregate and form crystals. This is the cloud point (CP) of the fuel.

As the fuel is cooled further these crystals become larger.

Wintron XC30 reduces the temperature at which these crystals become large enough to block the pores of a fuel filter (CFPP - cold filter plugging point)

The CFPP can be further lowered by cold filtration of the fuel.

This process will also lower the CP of the fuel. The main disadvantage of this method is that it tends to remove higher cetane molecules and therefore reduce the overall cetane value of the fuel.

To make ultra cold weather biodiesel it is best to produce the biodiesel from an oil that already has good cold flow characteristics such as canola oil (rape seed oil)

• Mix warm biodiesel with Wintron XC30

• Allow to cool to below the cloud point - the fuel must still be able to flow

• Filter the biodiesel to 1 micron

Contains toluene (2%) : Keep away from heat and ignition sources. May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapour. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.

(Toluene : CAS# 108-88-3)

FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: Fire Extinguisher Type: Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam Fire/Explosion Hazards: Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Fire Fighting Procedure: Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers.

The information provided above is given in good faith but without warranty, and this also applies where proprietary rights of third parties are involved. Any advice provided does not release you from the obligation to check its validity and to test the products as to their suitability for the intended processes and uses. The application, use and processing of this product and the products manufactured by you are beyond our control and, therefore, entirely your own responsibility.