Proficiency Test on Fuel Oil started

The letter of instruction can be downloaded here as Word document. To download a document, please click the right mouse button and choose the "save as" option.

Download the instuctions for iis16F03 here: The letter of instructions and the  report form.

Download for the sample of iis16F03M here: the letter of instructions and the  report form.

Download for the sample of iis16F03Br here: the letter of instructions and the  report form.

Download for the sample of iis16F03C here: the letter of instructions and the  report form.

Summary of this proficiency test:

On 30 November 2016 the proficiency test on Fuel Oil started with 86 participants from 46 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 and the material safety data sheet (MSDS).

Please confirm sample receipt as soon as you have received and checked the contents of the sample package via www.kpmd.co.uk/sgs-iis/. Please enter the date of receipt and press the "save date" button.

The samples can be analyzed on: Acid Number, API Gravity, Ash Content, Asphaltenes, Calc.Carbon Aromaticity Index, Carbon Residue,  Density at 15°C , Flash Point PMcc, Heat of Combustion, Kinematic viscosity @ 50°C/100°C, Viscosity Stabinger @ 50°C/ 100°C, Nitrogen content, Pour Point, Sediment by extraction, Total sediment, Total Sulphur Content, Water by distillation, Water&sediment, Distillation ASTM D1160 performed @ 10 mmHg, CHN-Analyser, Bromine Number, P-Value, Compatibility Rating and Several Metals.

The deadline for reporting results is set on 6 January 2017. 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.

The test results should be reported via our internet based results reporting platform. A login and a password can be requested via email to iisnl@sgs.com