| Properties | Biodiesel of Microalgae | Diesel | Standard ASTM |
| Density (Kg/l) | 0.864 | 0.838 | 0.86 - 0.9 |
| Viscosity (mm2/s CST 40˚C) | 5.2 | 1.9 - 4.1 | 3.5 - 5.0 |
| Flash point (˚C) | 115 | 75 | Min 100 |
| Freezing point (˚C) | −12 | −50 - 10 | - |
| Pour point (˚C) | −11 | −3.0 (Max. −6) | Summer Max. = 0; Winter < −15 |
| Acid value (mg KOH, g−1) | 0.374 | Max. 0.5 | - |
| Calorific value (MJ/Kg) | 41 | 40 - 45 | - |
| Proportion of H/C | 1.81 | 1.81 | - |