Intertek provides testing for fuel grade ethanol, including ethanol blends like E-85*. Ethanol testing laboratories offer sampling and inspection services where required for customers in key market areas that use fuel grade ethanol.

Ethanol testing and inspection services are available in the USA, Brazil, Europe, Australia and many other locations. Intertek ethanol fuel test methods include standardized testing methods from the NBR (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).

The labs analyze ethanol content and impurities testing by methods for required for fuel grade ethanol. Fuel grade denatured ethanol testing is offered on a global basis. Testing includes fusel oils, esters, and methanol content.

Fuel Grade Ethanol Testing:

• Appearance, Color
• Specific Gravity 60/60F ASTM D1364
• Composition by Gas Chromatography
• Ethanol, Tert-Butyl Alcohol
• Methanol Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol
• n-Propanol, Ethyl Acetate
• MIBK, MEK , Toluene, Heptane
• Diethyl Pthalate
• E75 E85 Fuel Ethanol Testing

California & USA Federal Requirements for fuel grade ethanol including sulfur and fuel grade ethanol ASTM D5453 quality specifications.

The following tests must be performed on the denaturant per ASTM D5580:

• Aromatics
• Benzene
• Olefins

Addtional ethanol tests:

• Aldehydes by ASTM D2119
• Alkalinity as NH3, ASTM D1614
• Dry Residue, non-volatile matter, ASTM D1353
• Perm Time, ASTM D1363
• Chloride, sulfates and other anions, ASTM D5827

Prepaid sample shipping kits are available for your convenience in the USA. *E-85 is defined as an
alternative fuel composed of 85% ethanol and 15 % conventional gasoline by volume.

 Contact for more information

• Toll Free USA: 1 888 400 0084
• All Others: +1 281 971 5600