FAQ's About Bioethanol Liquid Fuel

  • What is bioethanol

    Bioethanol is a plant based, bio renewable alcohol. It is produced from the fermentation of sugars or molasses, originating from agricultural crops such as sugarcane, sugar beet, potatoes and wheat. The bioethanol used in EkoFuel is sustainably produced from the fermentation of molasses, which is a waste product from the production of sugar from sugar beet.

    After distillation, the ethanol is double rectified to produce a 96.6% high purity bioethanol.

    EU regulations do not allow pure ethanol to be sold for purposes other than human consumption. For this reason, EkoFuel is denatured according to commission regulations (EC) No 3199/93 and is not intended for human consumption.

  • Why use EkoFuel bioethanol as a fuel?

    Unlike fossil fuels, bioethanol burns cleanly and the products of combustion are heat, water vapour and carbon dioxide.

    Using bioethanol as a fuel also has the following benefits

    • CO2 neutral
    • A renewable fuel
    • No smoke, soot or ash
    • Can be used in a room without a chimney or vent
    • Can be used in cities than ban the burning of solid fuels

     

    Because bio ethanol burns so cleanly, it is ideal for use as a fuel for use with indoor and outdoor bioethanol fires and alcohol stoves.

  • Where can EkoFuel be used?

    Ekofuel is designed for use with indoor and outdoor bioethanol fireplaces. Ekofuel can also be used in alcohol camping stoves to replace methylated spirits.

  • What % Bioethanol is in EkoFuel?

    EkoFuel is 96.6% bioethanol, with 1% vol IPA, 1% vol MEK and bitrex added as denaturants to make the fuel unpalatable.

  • Why is EkoFuel only available in 1Lt bottles?

    Due to shipping restrictions, Ekofuel bioethanol fuel is only available in 1lt bottles.

  • Which bioethanol fuels are the best?

    There is currently no EU standard for bioethanol fuel and there are a range of formulas on the market. It is generally acknowledged by major bioethanol fireplace brands, that the cleanest combustion bioethanol fuels meet the following criteria:

    • Made from plants - better for environment
    • Unscented - cleaner burning
    • 96-96.6% ethanol – smokeless, ashless & sootless combustion

    Ekofuel meets all of the above criteria.

  • Why buy from us?

    Ekofuel has been sold since 2011 and is used annually by thousands of consumers, hotels and restaurants. Ekofuel has over 3,700 reviews on Amazon UK and 14,000 on EBay UK. Ekofuel is Made in the EU.

  • Where can I buy EkoFuel bioethanol fuel?

    EkoFuel is available to purchase online from Amazon, eBay and OnBuy. However, you can find the best prices for EkoFuel bottles right here on our site.

    Click the link below to go to our shop.

    Shop Now
  • Is this the same as bioethanol gel fuel?

    EkoFuel 96.9% Bioethanol liquid fuel should NOT be confused with bioethanol gel. EkoFuel bioethanol liquid fuel burns much hotter than bioethanol gel fuels and is not suitable for gel burners.

  • Can Ekofuel bottles be recycled?

    All Ekofuel bottles and tops are made from recyclable PET and can be disposed of in your household recycling bin. Remove the lid from each bottle and ensure it is completely empty.