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BTEX/MTBE in Soil - PT

Proficiency Testing Material

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UNSPSC Code:
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packaging

ampule of 1 × 25 g

manufacturer/tradename

RTC SPE-025WI

concentration

in methanol

application(s)

environmental

format

matrix material

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

This proficiency testing sample is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. All information regarding the use of this material can be found in the reporting packet supplied for each sample.

Preparation Note

The PT sample is a soil containing the BTEX components of gasoline, trimethylbenzenes and MTBE. The PT sample size provided is 25 g of soil. The soil has been preserved with 25 mL of methanol. The PT sample has been sized to 100 mesh. Required storage condition is 4º C. The sample was fortified with BTEX components to be extracted and analyzed using method WI GRO. This sample can also be analyzed by other methods including but not limited to EPA 8021 and IOWA OA-1.

Sample Preparation
The 25 g soil sample is preserved in 25 mL methanol.
Report results on a wet weight basis. All analytes are reported in mg/Kg.

Other Notes

Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes. Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2019-2020)

Soils
LPTP19-S1January 30 - March 15, 2019
LPTP19-S2April 10 - May 24, 2019
LPTP19-S3 July 24 - September 6, 2019
LPTP19-S4 October 9 - November 22, 2019

LPTP20-S1January 29 - March 13, 2020
LPTP20-S2April 8 - May 22, 2020
LPTP20-S3 July 22 - September 4, 2020
LPTP20-S4 October 7 - November 20, 2020

Quick-Turn Study - (non-scheduled proficiency test that is available at any time)

Analyte

Description
    Ethylbenzene 5-100 mg/kg
    Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) 5-100 mg/kg
    Toluene 5-100 mg/kg
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 5-100 mg/kg
    Mesitylene 5-100 mg/kg
    m+p-Xylene 5-100 mg/kg
    o-Xylene 5-100 mg/kg
    Xylene, total 5-300 mg/kg
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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

51.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

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