This standard applies to two types of diesel fuel, Type A, Bxand Type B, Bx, suitable for use in high-speed diesel
engine powered equipment for on-road and off-road applications and in select equipment powered by medium
speed diesel engines.Bxrepresents biodiesel fuel containingxpercent by volume of biodiesel component in the range of 1.0 to 5.Type A, Bxis intended for use in selected applications such as urban buses, underground mining or when ambient
temperatures require better low temperature properties than provided by Type B, Bx.Fuel meeting this standard may be used for underground mining applications that were formerly covered by
CAN/CGSB-3.16 (See footnote a and Annex C for notes related to the flashpoint).Users of fuel meeting this standard are advised to refer to the owner's manual of their vehicle, engine or equipment,
or to consult with their equipment's manufacturer, regarding the suitability of the specific fuel blend prior to its use.The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment
that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use.
Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate
health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.