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Fuel Ethanol Testing

ISO 17025 Accredited ASTM Ethanol Analysis for Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

Soliton Sciences provides comprehensive fuel ethanol testing services for ethanol producers requiring ASTM-compliant analysis, export readiness verification, and defensible quality control data.

As an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, we deliver traceable, audit-ready results that meet domestic and international fuel ethanol specifications.

From routine ASTM D4806 fuel ethanol testing to navigating complex export market requirements, Soliton offers a comprehensive range of validated analytical methods designed to support compliance, quality assurance, and contractual verification. Whether you require standard specification panels or specialized export documentation, our laboratory provides precise, defensible results aligned with industry regulations.

We understand that integrity in data is critical to plant operations, regulatory reporting, and customer confidence. Quality controls, instrument calibration, method validation, and traceable documentation are embedded into every data point we produce.

Custom testing packages are available to streamline your quality program, allowing ethanol producers to consolidate routine ASTM panels, export verification, and specialized analyses into a seamless, efficient testing workflow.


Part #

Method Description

Water by Karl Fischer Titration

FE-KF

ASTM E1064

Visual Appearance

FE-AP

Visual

FE-PR²

Proof

ASTM D4052

FE-SG²

Specific Gravity

ASTM D4052

Methanol by GC

FE-GC

ASTM D5501

FE-GC

Ethanol Purity by GC

ASTM D5501

Copper by Atomic Absorption

FE-CU

ASTM D1688

FE-SU

Sulfur by Combustion

ASTM D5453

Existent Gum

FE-GU

ASTM D381

Solvent-Washed Gum

FE-GU

ASTM D381

FE-IC

Chloride by IC

ASTM D7319

Sulfate by IC - "Potential" (i.e. oxidized)

FE-ICb¹

ASTM D7319

pHe by Meter

FE-PH

ASTM D6423

Acidity (as Acetic Acid) by Titration (mass)

FE-AC-M

ASTM D7795

Acidity (as Acetic Acid) by Titration (volume)

FE-AC-V

ASTM D1613

FE-VP

Vapor Pressure

ASTM D5191

FE-DC³

Denaturant

Calculation

Sulfate by IC - "Existent" (i.e. as is)

FE-ICa¹

ASTM D7319

Accelerated Iron Corrosion

FE-AIC

ASTM D7577

D5798 Test Package

FE-D5798

Package

D4806 Test Package

FE-D4806¹

Package

FE-CO

Conductivity

ASTM D1125

Corrosive Properties

FE-CP

NACE 0172

FE-PHOS

Phosphorus

ASTM D3231

Undenatured Organic Impurites by GC (Speciated Impurities)

FE-UE-COMP-FID

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