Sunflower oil (good / bad)

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So I had a guy call me up today asking if I would remove 400 gallons of sunflower oil in 55 drums that have been in the back of his warehouse for a year. (not a/c'ed) He doesn't want to get paid for the product he just wants the product removed. I however have never had the pleasure of burning sunflower oil so I thought I would check with the group. I've inspected the drums they look brand new never opened, still in the plastic wrap.
What do you think, I'm all for it, but I wanted to check.

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Comparison of fuel properties between Soybean / Sunflower oil:
 
Viscosity(cS) 35/33    Cloud point(F)  24/23   Cetane 38/37   Heat energy(Btu per pound)  17035/17035   Weight density(pounds per gallon)   7.6/7.6
 
They are almost the same.

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I agree.  I've burned it and it is great.
If you don't want the drums, let me know and I'll take 'em.

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Thank you both for the information, I always like to play it safe. So yes,  I do have the metal drums that I need to have removed. However, you live up in New York, and I'm down here in Texas. I'll have to find one else that can get them off my property.
Thanks again for the help.

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1987 300sdl Greasecar kit +30 fphe sold
2003 F350 Greasecar kit + 30 fphe sold
2006 Jetta TDI Greasecar kit + 30 FPHE