Biodiesel

Fee: $555

Schedule: April, August, November

Sample Amount Distributed Each Test Month: Approx 1 gallon

• About the Program
• Why Should You Participate?
• Test Materials
• Test Parameters
• Program Schedule
• Distribution of Samples
• Program Registration Form

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

ASTM International Proficiency Testing in cooperation with AOCS (www.aocs.org) is pleased to offer a Interlaboratory Crosscheck Program (ILCP) on Biodiesel to laboratories who need a statistical quality assurance tool that will enable them to improve and maintain a high level of performance in conducting routine ASTM biodiesel analyses by comparing their results with those of other laboratories worldwide doing the same testing.

As a program participant, you will receive a sample of biodiesel and all the necessary instructions for the test cycle. Your laboratory will perform the tests that you normally conduct within your own facility using the specified ASTM methods cited in the program. Single determinations by each laboratory are required and not replicate determinations.

Upon completion of the tests, each laboratory will electronically submit its data to ASTM via a secure website. The statistical summary report for each test cycle will be delivered electronically to each participant. Reports contain:

• Coded laboratory test results
• Statistical analyses of test data

WHY SHOULD YOUR LABORATORY PARTICIPATE?

You will receive test results, available only to participating laboratories that will help you:

• Monitor strengths and weaknesses of your laboratory's performance.
• Periodically compare your test results and calculated statistical parameters with other laboratories.
• Compare test data for a given quality parameter with laboratories using different ASTM test methods.

NOTE: Participation is not contingent upon performing all program tests and open to testing facilities throughout the world.

TEST MATERIALS

Each participating lab will receive a one (1) gallon can containing of biodiesel for each of the three test cycles conducted during the year.

TEST PARAMETERS

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The Biodiesel program will be conducted in April, August, and November. Contact Jamie Huffnagle (Ph: 610-832-9682) after for registration options. The annual fee is $555.

Samples, test instructions, and data report sheets are provided to each participant preceding the testing month. Labs have approximately six weeks to electronically submit their test data to ASTM. Final summary reports are electronically delivered to all participants within 20-25 business days of deadline for data submission.

DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLES

Test samples are prepared and distributed for ASTM International by Clark Labs in Jefferson Hills, PA. Program Registration fees include the cost of shipping test samples to Continental U.S. participants.

IMPORTANT: Non-continental U.S. participants have the following options for receipt of samples:

• Ship through a third party shipping agent. Provide ASTM Intl. with the complete address and phone number of your designated U.S. Trans-Shipping Agent who will be responsible for shipping samples from the U.S. to your facility. Participants are responsible for making financial and shipping arrangements to receive samples directly with your shipping agent.
• Ship directly from sample distributor via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX. Provide ASTM with your shipping account number to cover shipping charges. Check that your carrier will deliver test materials to your location.