Proficiency Test on Methanol started

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Download the report forms (iis14C05) of this Proficiency Test on Methanol here: report form

Download the report forms (iis14C05UV) of this Proficiency Test on UV in Methanol here: report form

Summary of this proficiency test:

On 20 August 2014 the proficiency test on Methanol started with 89 participants from 33 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 tested on Appearance, Purity, Colour Pt/Co, Water, Distillation range @760 mmHg, Density @20°C, Specific gravity 20/20, Permanganate time test @15°C, Carbonisable substances, Ethanol, Chloride, Sulfur, Acidity, Total iron, Nonvolatile Matter, Trimethylamine, Miscibility (water), Acetone, Benzene, Toluene and UV absorbance.

The deadline for reporting results is set on 19 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