Description

Used cooking oil, also known as recycled cooking oil or waste cooking oil, is oil that has been previously used for cooking food. It is typically collected from restaurants, fast food chains, and other food service establishments, as well as from households.

Once cooking oil has been used for frying or cooking, it goes through a chemical breakdown process and can become contaminated with food particles, moisture, and other impurities. This used oil cannot be reused for cooking purposes as it can affect the flavor and quality of food.

However, used cooking oil can be recycled and processed into biodiesel, a renewable fuel that can be used in diesel engines. Recycling used cooking oil helps reduce environmental pollution, waste disposal costs, and reliance on non-renewable fuels.

Many cities and municipalities have recycling programs in place to collect used cooking oil from households and businesses. The collected oil is then taken to recycling facilities where it is processed and converted into biodiesel. Some companies also offer collection services and pay for used cooking oil, providing an environmentally-friendly disposal option for restaurants and other food service establishments.

In conclusion, used cooking oil is oil that has been previously used for cooking food and cannot be reused for culinary purposes. However, it can be recycled and processed into biodiesel, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly way to dispose of cooking oil waste.

Free Fatty Acids: < 3 %
M.I.U ( Moisture and Impurities): 0.02 %
Iodine value: 50
Titre C (melting point): 13.75°C
Specific Gravity @ 25°C : 0.915
Density (kg/m3) – 900 (min): 0.920
Flashpoint by P.-M. – 225°C
Kinematic Viscosity (40°C) (mm2/s) – 38
Carbon Residue (mass-%) – 0.2
Ash Content (mass%) – 0.01 (max)
Water Content (mass%) – 0.075 (max)