Proficiency Test on Gasoil started
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Download the report forms for iis15G01EN here: report form and the letter of instructions.
Download the report forms for Total Contamination iis15G01TC here: report form and the letter of instructions.
Summary of this proficiency test:
On 18 February 2015 the proficiency test on Gasoil started with 173 participants from 65 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 safety data sheet (SDS).
The samples can be analyzed on Ash content, Cetane Index, Carbon residue, Cloud Point, CFPP, copper corrosion, Density @ 15ºC, Flash Point PMcc, FAME content, Kinematic viscosity @40°C, Lubricity by HFRR, Nitrogen, Manganese content, PAH, pour point, Sulphur content,Oxidation Stability , Pour point, Total acid number, Water content, total contamination and Distillation at 760 mmHg.
The deadline for reporting results is set on 20 March 2015. A laboratory that reports test 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.
NB. 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