Sigma-Aldrich/Oil and Grease - WP/PE1083-2ML/2ML

Properties:

Description:

General description

This proficiency testing sample is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. All information regarding the use of this material can be found in the reporting packet supplied for each sample.

Other Notes

Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes. Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2017-2018)

Wastewater
WP17-1 January 18 - March 3, 2017
WP17-2 March 29 - May 12, 2017
WP17-3A May 17 - June 30, 2017
WP17-3B July 12 - August 25, 2017
WP17-4 September 27 - November 10, 2017
WP17-5 November 22 - January 5, 2018

WP18-1 January 17 - March 2, 2018
WP18-2 March 28 - May 11, 2018
WP18-3A May 16 - June 29, 2018
WP18-3B July 11 - August 24, 2018
WP18-4 September 26 - November 9, 2018
WP18-5 November 21 - January 4, 2019

Quick-Turn Study - (non-scheduled proficiency test that is available at any time)

Preparation Note

This PT sample is as a 2mL concentrate.
The solvent for this sample is n-propanol.
The sample is suitable for methods EPA 1664, SM 5520B and other gravimetric methods. It is not suitable for IR methods.
The PT sample has not been preserved.

Sample Preparation
To prepare solution, add 994mL of reagent-grade water and 5mL of 1:1 Hydrochloric Acid to a 2L separatory funnel.
Open ampule PE1083-2ML (be careful to avoid cuts on glass) and transfer 1.0mL of concentrate to the separatory funnel.
Mix well.
The sample is now ready for immediate analysis.
The sample should be analyzed with an approved gravimetric method because it is not suitable for an infrared method.
For calculations, assume that initial sample volume was 1000mL.

Safety:

Symbol 

  GHS02, GHS05, GHS07