Proficiency Test on Jet Fuel A1 started

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Download the report forms for iis15J01 here: report form and the letter of instructions.

Download the report forms for Particle Size iis15J01PS here: report form and the letter of instructions.

Summary of this proficiency test:

On 25 February 2015 the proficiency test on Jet Fuel A1 started with 108 participants from 49 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 Aromatics by FIA, Aromatics by HPLC, Colour Saybolt, Density @ 15°C, Distillation (IBP, 10% recovered , 50% recovered, 90% recovered, FBP)Existent gum, Freezing Point, Mercaptan, Particle Size, sulphur, Smoke Point, Specific Energy, Total acidity, Total Sulphur, Naphthalenes, MSEP, Flash Point, JFTOT,and Viscosity @ -20°C

The deadline for reporting results is set on 27 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