Proficiency Test on Jet Fuel A1 started

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Download for the main sample of iis14J02 the report form and the letter of instructions.

Download for iis14J02BOCLE the report form and the letter of instructions.

Download for iis14J02PS the report form and the letter of instructions.

Download for iis14J02FAME the report form and the letter of instructions.

Download for the extra sample for JFTOT iis14J02JFTOT the report form and the letter of instructions.

Summary of this proficiency test:

On 27 August 2014 the proficiency test on Jet Fuel A1 started with 138 participants from 62 different countries.

On that date, the samples were dispatched to the laboratories. Enclosed to the samples were the instructions to the participants for this proficiency test, forms for the reporting of the analysis results and the material safety data sheet (MSDS).

The samples can be analyzed on: Aromatics by FIA, Aromatics by HPLC, BOCLE, Colour Saybolt, Density @ 15°C, Distillation (IBP, 10% recovered, 20% recovered, 50% recovered, 90% recovered, FBP),Cu, Existent gum, Freezing Point, Mercaptan, Particle Size, Smoke Point, Specific Energy, Total acidity, Total Sulphur, Naphthalenes, MSEP, Flash Point,Total Acidity, JFTOT, Viscosity @ -20°C and FAME Content.

The deadline for reporting results is set on 26 September 2014. A laboratory that sends in results after deadline will definitely not get direct feedback in case any of its results are suspect! So be in good time to get the most out of this proficiency test.

The test results can also be reported via our internet based "results reporting platform". A login and a password can be requested via email to iisnl@sgs.com