Proficiency Test on Biodiesel 100%FAME (B100) started

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Summary of this proficiency test:

On 1 April 2015 the proficiency test on Biodiesel 100%FAME (B100) started with 61 participants from 28 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 Acid Number, Acid Value, Carbon Residue , CFPP, Cloud Point, Copper Strip Corrosion , 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, Polyunsaturated methyl esters, Total Contamination and Cold Soak Filter Test.

The deadline for reporting results is set on 1 May 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