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Innovators at heart, our expert scientists continue to create specialized value-added analytics to support your industry’s growth and testing needs.

If you are looking for standardized test panels for Fuel Ethanol or USP Alcohol to ensure the quality of your finished products, our team of highly skilled analysts has you covered.

Or perhaps you are looking to create new value by unlocking the potential of carbon credits, tax credits, and RINs offered under the numerous state and federal advanced biofuel pathway programs – then we have the key. Our team of experienced scientists and proprietary analytical methodologies can help you gain access to this previously untapped value.

Fuel Ethanol Testing Services

Part # Method Description Method
FE-KF Water by Karl Fischer Titration ASTM E1064
FE-AP Visual Appearance Visual
FE-PR2 Proof ASTM D4052
FE-SG2 Specific Gravity ASTM D4052
FE-GC Methanol by GC ASTM D5501
FE-GC Ethanol Purity by GC ASTM D5501
FE-CU Copper by Atomic Absorption ASTM D1688
FE-SU Sulfur by Combustion ASTM D5453
FE-GU Existent Gum ASTM D381
FE-GU Solvent-Washed Gum ASTM D381
FE-IC Chloride by IC ASTM D7319
FE-ICb1 Sulfate by IC - "Potential" (i.e. oxidized) ASTM D7319
FE-PH pHe by Meter ASTM D6423
FE-AC-M Acidity (as Acetic Acid) by Titration (mass) ASTM D7795
FE-AC-V Acidity (as Acetic Acid) by Titration (volume) ASTM D1613
FE-VP Vapor Pressure ASTM D5191
FE-DC3 Denaturant Calculation
FE-ICa1 Sulfate by IC - "Existent" (i.e. as is) ASTM D7319
FE-AIC Accelerated Iron Corrosion ASTM D7577
FE-D5798 D5798 Test Package Package
FE-D48061 D4806 Test Package Package
FE-CO Conductivity ASTM D1125
FE-CP Corrosive Properties NACE 0172
FE-PHOS Phosphorus ASTM D3231
FE-UE-COMP-FID4 Undenatured Organic Impurites by GC (Speciated Impurities) Proprietary

Note 1: Please specify “Existent” or “Potential” Sulfate

Note 2: If FE-SG and FE-PR are both requested, only one charge is applied

Note 3: FE-DC requires the purchase of FE-GC and FE-KF

Note 4: Please call to discuss this testing prior to submitting samples. 605.838.6679

 

D4806 Test Package includes: D5501, D381, E1064, D7319, D1688, D7795, D6423, D5453, D4052

D5798 Test Package Includes: D5501, D381, E1064, D7319, D1688, D7795, D6423, D5453, D5191, D4052

USP Alcohol Testing Services

Part # Method Description Method
FE-UE-COMP-FID Organic Impurities - Fully Speciated Proprietary GC-FID
USP-OI Organic Impurities - Acetaldehyde, Acetal, Methanol, & Other Impurities USP 611 Monograph
USP-NR Nonvolatile Residue USP 611 Monograph
USP-SG Specific Gravity USP 611 Monograph
USP-UV UV Absorption between 250 nm and 260 nm USP 611 Monograph
USP-UV UV Absorption between 270 nm and 340 nm USP 611 Monograph
USP-CLS Clarity of Solution USP 611 Monograph
USP-AC Acidity USP 611 Monograph
USP-COS Color of Solution USP 611 Monograph
USP-USP-Panel Full USP Test Panel Package USP 611 Monograph
FE-Enhanced USP5 Speciated Impurites by GC plus USP non-impurity assays Package

Note 5: Package includes: UE-COMP-FID, Nonvolatile Residue, Specific Gravity, UV Absorption at 240 nm, UV Absorption between 250 nm and 260 nm, UV Absorption between 270 nm and 340 nm, Clarity of Solution, Acidity, Color of Solution Please call to discuss this testing prior to submitting samples. 605.838.6679

Process Testing Services

Part # Method Description Method
TSA Total Starch Enzymatic - Modified Megazyme
HPLC Fermentation HPLC Profile Bio-Rad/RID
DST-T Total Sample Density ASTM D4052
TSMST Total Solids/Moisture Gravimetric
TDS Total Dissolved Solids Gravimetric
TSS Total Suspended Solids Gravimetric
SPKG Solids Package (TS, TDS, TSS) Package

In Situ Cellulosic Ethanol Quantification

The scientists of Soliton are ready to help support ethanol producers access new value provided by the various state and federal advanced biofuel pathway programs. When quantification of the amount of cellulosic ethanol is needed from an in-situ corn starch and kernel fiber process, we have the analytical methods to make this happen. Give us a call to discuss and let’s start the journey together.

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