Petroleum Products & Lubricants

• About the Program
• 2009 Programs: Schedules & Fee Information
• Test Materials
• Final Statistical Summary Reports
• Test Samples, Preparation & Distribution
• Participation Requirements
• For More Information
• Program Registration Form

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

ASTM's Interlaboratory Crosscheck Programs provide participating laboratories with a statistical quality assurance (SQA) tool, enabling them to compare their performance in the use of ASTM methods against other laboratories worldwide. Over 2,200 laboratories participated in the 2008 testing, including over 45% international participation. These programs are sponsored by ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, with over 1,500 members and more than 670 published standards.

Laboratories joining the programs after January 2008 should contact, Helen Mahy, PHONE: (610) 832-9683 FAX (610) 832-9668 for fee and registration information.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

For a complete list of the 2009 programs including schedules, fee information and test parameters please click here.

TEST MATERIALS

As a program recipient, you receive different samples (representative of the product line) for each test cycle, data report forms, and test instructions. Your laboratory performs 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, as the program does not allow the reporting of averages of replicate determinations.

FINAL STATISTICAL SUMMARY REPORTS

Each laboratory electronically submits their test data to ASTM for use in generating statistical summary reports. Final summary reports, provided in electronic format to participants only, contain:

• Each participating laboratory's test results (coded for confidentiality)
• Statistical analysis of test data
• Charts plotting test results versus laboratory code
• Other pertinent information. Long-term statistical reports selected over a specified historical period will be provided for each test when sufficient amount of data is generated.

TEST SAMPLES, PREPARATION & DISTRIBUTION

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.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Participation is on an Annual Fee Basis and open to all laboratories. Registration fees must be paid in advance to participate in the program(s). The selected test parameters, to be determined by the participating laboratories, must be performed within the participant's laboratory facilities using the specified ASTM standards.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Helen Mahy, PHONE: (610) 832-9683 FAX (610) 832-9668.