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Bio Heating Oil is available in accordance with DIN SPEC 51603-6 on the market. This is a Low-Sulfur, Extra-Light Heating Oil (ELHO) to which Biogenic Content has been added, e.g. in the form of Canola Methyl Ester/Rape Methyl Ester (CME/RME) obtained from Rapeseed. The minimum Biogenic Content is 3% (v/v). The number in the Product name gives information about the amount of their Biogenic Content. The formal name for a mixture of, for example, 3% (v/v) to 5.9% (v/v) Biogenic Content is “A Bio 5” Extra-Light Heating Oil, but names like Bio 5 or B5 are also used. The use of Bio Heating Oil according to DIN SPEC 51603-6 is only permitted in Oil Systems that have been approved for Biofuel use by the equipment manufacturers. Most Oil-Fired Boilers are approved for Heating Oils with a Biogenic Content of up to 10% (v/v). However, with proportions of more than 5% (v/v) conversions to the Heating System may be required.