Proficiency Test on Biodiesel B100 started

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Download the report form(s) for Cold Soak Test iis11G02CST here: report form

Summary of this proficiency test:

On 6 April 2011 the proficiency test on Biodiesel B100 started with 54 participants from 28 different countries.

On that date, the samples (#11035 - #11037) 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 (MDS).

The samples can be analyzed on Acid Number, Acid Value, Carbon Residue , CFPP, Cloud Point, Copper Strip Corrosion , Total Contamination, Density @15 ºC, Flash Point , Iodine number, KinematicViscosity @ 40 ºC, Oxidation Stability , Sulphur, Sulphated Ash, Water, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus , Potassium, Sodium, Methanol, Monoglycerides, , Diglycerides , Triglycerides , Free Glycerol, Total Glycerol, Total Ester Content, Linolenic Acid Methyl Ester and Cold Soak Filter Test.

The deadline for reporting results is set on 6 May 2011. 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.