QTS Environmental Ltd is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to perform testing according to ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The schedule of accreditation lists the materials, products, and types of tests QTS is accredited for, including identifying asbestos in bulk materials and soils, chemical testing of soils and waters, and identifying volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. The testing is performed using documented in-house methods and standard specifications at QTS's facility in Lenham, UK.
This document describes Method 200.7 for determining trace elements in water, solids, and biosolids using inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method can be used to analyze over 30 elements, including metals and some nonmetals. It consolidates existing EPA methods for water, wastewater, and solid waste samples. The method allows for direct analysis of aqueous samples, as well as digestion of samples prior to analysis. It acknowledges that further validation is needed for some analytes like molybdenum in biosolids. The document provides information on applicability, required sample preparation and analysis techniques, potential interferences, and analyte detection limits that vary based on instrument parameters and
This document provides information about analyzing water quality parameters. It discusses various methods for testing parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and others. Colorimetric analysis using a colorimeter or photometer that measures light wavelengths absorbed by chemical reactions is described as one useful method. The LaMotte SMART 3 colorimeter is highlighted as a computerized tool that can conduct multiple water quality tests by analyzing the intensity of light for different chemical reactions.
This presentation was a plenary talk on environmental forensics delivered at the 2011 Dioxin Conference in Brussels (www.dioxin2011.org). The presentation focused on the topic of environmental forensics investigations and techniques and their application to the field of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
This document discusses using convergence chromatography (UPC2) coupled with UV and MS detection for analyzing liquid crystal materials. UPC2 provides advantages over traditional HPLC and GC methods due to its ability to separate compounds that may not be stable at high temperatures or volatile. Examples are given of using UPC2-UV for impurity profiling and compositional analysis of liquid crystal intermediates. The document also explores interfacing UPC2 with MS detection for increased selectivity and specificity in analyzing these materials. In summary, UPC2 coupled with various detection methods is presented as an effective technique for characterizing compounds used in liquid crystal displays.
Gas chromatography is a technique used to separate and analyze compounds that can be vaporized without decomposing. It works by carrying a gaseous or vaporized sample mixture through a column via an inert gas mobile phase. Components interact differently with the stationary phase coating the column and exit at different retention times, allowing separation. Common applications include analyzing purity, identifying unknown compounds, and preparing pure samples. Advantages include high sensitivity and resolution, while disadvantages include limited sample types and inability to recover individual components.
This document summarizes the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and aliphatic hydrocarbons (AHCs) in seafood using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Key points include:
- PAHs and AHCs were analyzed in seafood samples from the Gulf of Mexico following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Sample preparation included extraction, column cleanup, and GPC cleanup before analysis by GC/MS.
- 16 priority PAHs were analyzed using GC/MS along with internal standards for quantification.
- Data analysis involved checking ion ratios, retention times and calibration curves to ensure method validity.
- The summary describes the sample
This document summarizes a study that synthesized nanocrystalline bismuth phosphate materials using the hot injection method. The study found that a concentration of 2-4M HCl produced single-phase bismuth phosphate materials with particle sizes of 5-7 nm. Different acid types produced similar materials but with different particle shapes. Further research is needed to improve crystallinity, control the phosphorus precursor, and optimize synthesis parameters such as temperature, precursor ratios, and solvents.
Plenary talk at ISPAC conference on the use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental forensics. Covers basics of what enviromental forensics investigations (EFIs) are and how PAHs can be used to help determine sources of releases (creosote, railway ties), oil sands development and oil spill releases (Macondo oil spill, gulf oil spill).
This document describes Method 200.7 for determining trace elements in water, solids, and biosolids using inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The method can be used to analyze over 30 elements, including metals and some nonmetals. It consolidates existing EPA methods for water, wastewater, and solid waste samples. The method allows for direct analysis of aqueous samples, as well as digestion of samples prior to analysis. It acknowledges that further validation is needed for some analytes like molybdenum in biosolids. The document provides information on applicability, required sample preparation and analysis techniques, potential interferences, and analyte detection limits that vary based on instrument parameters and
This document provides information about analyzing water quality parameters. It discusses various methods for testing parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and others. Colorimetric analysis using a colorimeter or photometer that measures light wavelengths absorbed by chemical reactions is described as one useful method. The LaMotte SMART 3 colorimeter is highlighted as a computerized tool that can conduct multiple water quality tests by analyzing the intensity of light for different chemical reactions.
This presentation was a plenary talk on environmental forensics delivered at the 2011 Dioxin Conference in Brussels (www.dioxin2011.org). The presentation focused on the topic of environmental forensics investigations and techniques and their application to the field of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
This document discusses using convergence chromatography (UPC2) coupled with UV and MS detection for analyzing liquid crystal materials. UPC2 provides advantages over traditional HPLC and GC methods due to its ability to separate compounds that may not be stable at high temperatures or volatile. Examples are given of using UPC2-UV for impurity profiling and compositional analysis of liquid crystal intermediates. The document also explores interfacing UPC2 with MS detection for increased selectivity and specificity in analyzing these materials. In summary, UPC2 coupled with various detection methods is presented as an effective technique for characterizing compounds used in liquid crystal displays.
Gas chromatography is a technique used to separate and analyze compounds that can be vaporized without decomposing. It works by carrying a gaseous or vaporized sample mixture through a column via an inert gas mobile phase. Components interact differently with the stationary phase coating the column and exit at different retention times, allowing separation. Common applications include analyzing purity, identifying unknown compounds, and preparing pure samples. Advantages include high sensitivity and resolution, while disadvantages include limited sample types and inability to recover individual components.
This document summarizes the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and aliphatic hydrocarbons (AHCs) in seafood using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Key points include:
- PAHs and AHCs were analyzed in seafood samples from the Gulf of Mexico following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Sample preparation included extraction, column cleanup, and GPC cleanup before analysis by GC/MS.
- 16 priority PAHs were analyzed using GC/MS along with internal standards for quantification.
- Data analysis involved checking ion ratios, retention times and calibration curves to ensure method validity.
- The summary describes the sample
This document summarizes a study that synthesized nanocrystalline bismuth phosphate materials using the hot injection method. The study found that a concentration of 2-4M HCl produced single-phase bismuth phosphate materials with particle sizes of 5-7 nm. Different acid types produced similar materials but with different particle shapes. Further research is needed to improve crystallinity, control the phosphorus precursor, and optimize synthesis parameters such as temperature, precursor ratios, and solvents.
Plenary talk at ISPAC conference on the use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental forensics. Covers basics of what enviromental forensics investigations (EFIs) are and how PAHs can be used to help determine sources of releases (creosote, railway ties), oil sands development and oil spill releases (Macondo oil spill, gulf oil spill).
This document provides examples and explanations for various Underscore.js methods for working with collections and arrays. It demonstrates methods for mapping, reducing, finding values, filtering, rejecting values, checking for values, sorting, grouping, sampling, partitioning, accessing elements, comparing values, and generating ranges.
This two-day intensive training program provides practical knowledge for starting a business in coal supply for power plants or operating power plants. The training is delivered through interactive discussions and case studies led by domestic and international experts with over 20 years of experience in coal utilization technology and power generation. The agenda covers various topics useful for evaluating power plant business feasibility such as market analysis, technology selection, financing, operations and maintenance planning. The goal is to help entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the industry better understand the business characteristics and strategies for successful and profitable power plant operations.
Join AWS at this session to understand how to architect an infrastructure to handle going from zero to millions of users. From leveraging highly scalable AWS services to making smart decisions on building out your application, you'll learn a number of best practices for scaling your infrastructure in the cloud.
Speakers:
Andreas Chatzakis, AWS Solutions Architect
Pete Mounce, Senior Developer, JustEat
Anna Semlyen, 20’s Plenty for Us - European Mobility Week 2015 - How 20 mph ...Act TravelWise
Presentation from the European Mobility Week 2015 full-day training workshop held on 15 April 2015 at Camden Town Hall, organised by Act TravelWise with financial support from the Department for Transport.
WEBINAR: How To Bring Native And Programmatic Advertising TogetherInMobi
The document discusses bringing native and programmatic advertising together. It provides an overview of native ad formats and how they are seen as less intrusive than banners. It discusses how programmatic buying through real-time bidding can help target native ads using mobile data and audiences. Best practices for buying native ads programmatically include selecting a demand-side platform, meeting Open RTB 2.3 standards, defining key performance indicators, and choosing an attribution partner focused on mobile. Q&A follows on using the InMobi exchange and Adelphic as programmatic solutions.
1st NENALAB Meeting_item 27 UAE, Al Hoty Stanger Laboratories in Abu Dhabi, D...Soils FAO-GSP
This document provides information about Al Hoty Stanger Laboratories in the United Arab Emirates. It summarizes the laboratory's facilities, staff, and analytical capabilities. The laboratory has 3500 square meters of space divided into 40 rooms. It employs 220 staff with various qualifications who receive monthly/quarterly training. The laboratory analyzes over 33,000 chemical, 130,000 physical, and 91,000 biological samples annually. It is accredited by several organizations and seeks additional training, quality materials, and networking through GLOSOLAN and NENALAB.
ROHS+Phthalates+PFOS+PFOA+HALOGEN+PAHS DIODE.PDFNick Li
This test report summarizes the results of chemical analysis on a sample submitted by Shenzhen Ruilongyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. and identified as an "Overvoltage Silicon Protection Component Diode". Testing was conducted from August 19th to 25th, 2014 and showed the following:
1) The sample contained 6248 mg/kg of lead, exceeding the limit of 1000 mg/kg. No other substances tested such as cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium or brominated flame retardants were detected above their limits.
2) Chlorine was detected at 151 mg/kg but no other halogens were found.
3) All other substances tested including phthalates, polyar
- The test report summarizes the results of various analyses conducted on a bamboo fiber tableware sample submitted by a client.
- Tests were conducted for overall migration, sensorial examination of odor and taste, specific migration of formaldehyde, primary aromatic amines, heavy metals, pentachlorophenol, and total bisphenol A content.
- The results indicated that the sample passed all tests and was compliant with relevant EU regulations for food contact materials.
The document discusses using forensic techniques to identify sources of fugitive methane found in subsurface soils in a municipality. Level 1 analysis using fixed gas composition, hydrocarbon fingerprinting, and VOC analysis ruled out thermogenic sources but could not differentiate between landfill and sewage sources. Level 2 analysis using carbon dating, and stable isotope analysis of methane indicated one sampling point was likely degrading landfill material and another was a mixed source of landfill and organic soils. The analysis identified potential methane sources to help the client determine appropriate actions.
1) SGS tested a silver-grey metal board sample submitted by SONIER PINS CO.,LTD. for levels of cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.
2) Test results showed the levels of cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium in the sample complied with limits set by the RoHS Directive.
3) Based on the test results, SGS concluded the sample was compliant with restrictions on hazardous substances as defined by the RoHS Directive.
Dr tyagi lecture presentn bbit enviro final 12 feb10ECRD2015
This document discusses techniques for measuring organic pollutants like benzene and benzo(a)pyrene as well as metals in ambient air. It provides an overview of the Central Pollution Control Board of India and their role in monitoring air quality and enforcing standards. Specific analytical techniques are described for sampling and analyzing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other organic compounds in air particulate matter using gas chromatography.
Techniques of Measurement of Organic PollutantsECRD IN
The document discusses techniques for measuring organic pollutants like benzene and benzo(a)pyrene as well as metals in ambient air. It covers sampling and analytical techniques for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) using methods like gas chromatography. It also discusses the standards for ambient air quality and interventions to control air pollution.
The test report provides results for substances restricted under the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in a sample submitted by a client. Testing was conducted from June 8-10, 2015 on a black soft sheet material. Test results showed lead content of 6 mg/kg and all other regulated substances including cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, and PBDEs were not detected. The report concludes the sample complies with limits set by the RoHS Directive.
The test report provides results for substances restricted under the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in a sample submitted by a client. Testing was conducted from June 8-10, 2015 on a black soft sheet material. Test results showed lead content of 6 mg/kg and all other regulated substances including cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, and PBDEs were not detected. The report concludes the sample complies with limits set by the RoHS Directive.
1. SGS tested a sample submitted by SONIER PINS CO.,LTD for compliance with the RoHS Directive (EU) 2015/863.
2. Test results found lead content of 40 mg/kg and all other regulated substances were not detected.
3. Based on the test results, the sample was found to comply with limits for lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium as set by the RoHS Directive.
This 3-page test report summarizes the results of tests conducted on a plastic mug (Model RH121-12) submitted by Yongkang Runhu Metal Product Factory. A series of tests were conducted to test for odor, taste, overall migration, specific migration of chemicals like heavy metals, BPA and phthalates, and total lead and cadmium content. All test results indicated the plastic mug passed relevant food contact material standards and regulations. The technical director of TUV Thuringen Shanghai Co. Ltd. signed off on the report.
Andrew Green is a senior consultant at DustScan, a company specializing in air quality and dust consultancy. In his role, he conducts air quality assessments, workplace monitoring, and supervises analytical work. Dust is defined as particles under 75 μm and can be naturally occurring or from human activities like abrasion and combustion. Dust analysis methods include microscopy, SEM-EDS, XRF, and ICP-MS. Case studies examined dust sources at a warehouse and metals in PM10 samples near a metal foundry. House dust typically contains human and animal skin cells, fibers, paint and plaster flakes, and material from outside like soils, plants, and traffic emissions.
1st NENALAB Meeting_item 23 Tunisia, Laboratoire Central des Analyses des Sol...Soils FAO-GSP
The Central Laboratory of Soil water Plant Analysis in Tunisia has the following facilities and capabilities:
- The laboratory has a total area of 320 square meters spread across two floors, with 18 rooms total.
- The laboratory employs 14 staff members, most of which have a college degree. Training is organized by the ministry but not done regularly.
- Each year the laboratory analyzes around 11564 chemical samples and 2440 physical samples. Common analyses include pH, nutrients, heavy metals, and particle size. Biological analyses are still being prepared.
- The laboratory needs training in areas like sampling techniques, instrument operation, analytical methods, and data analysis. They also hope to exchange information with other laboratories to help
This document is a schedule of accreditation issued by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to Horizon Geosciences. It lists the standardized testing methods that Horizon Geosciences is accredited to perform for soils, rocks, and geotechnical investigations. These include methods for measuring properties like moisture content, liquid limit, plastic limit, particle size distribution, consolidation, shear strength, and more. All testing is performed at Horizon Geosciences' address in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
This analytical report provides results from testing of a vegetable-fat mix sample. Testing was conducted for various compounds including estrogens, butyric acid, milk fat content, aflatoxins, water content, peroxide value, acid number, melting point, inhibitory substances, heavy metals, fatty acid profile, and pesticides. All results were below detection limits except for butyric acid, total fat, copper, and zinc levels. The report concludes that the sample passed testing for the analyzed compounds.
This document provides examples and explanations for various Underscore.js methods for working with collections and arrays. It demonstrates methods for mapping, reducing, finding values, filtering, rejecting values, checking for values, sorting, grouping, sampling, partitioning, accessing elements, comparing values, and generating ranges.
This two-day intensive training program provides practical knowledge for starting a business in coal supply for power plants or operating power plants. The training is delivered through interactive discussions and case studies led by domestic and international experts with over 20 years of experience in coal utilization technology and power generation. The agenda covers various topics useful for evaluating power plant business feasibility such as market analysis, technology selection, financing, operations and maintenance planning. The goal is to help entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the industry better understand the business characteristics and strategies for successful and profitable power plant operations.
Join AWS at this session to understand how to architect an infrastructure to handle going from zero to millions of users. From leveraging highly scalable AWS services to making smart decisions on building out your application, you'll learn a number of best practices for scaling your infrastructure in the cloud.
Speakers:
Andreas Chatzakis, AWS Solutions Architect
Pete Mounce, Senior Developer, JustEat
Anna Semlyen, 20’s Plenty for Us - European Mobility Week 2015 - How 20 mph ...Act TravelWise
Presentation from the European Mobility Week 2015 full-day training workshop held on 15 April 2015 at Camden Town Hall, organised by Act TravelWise with financial support from the Department for Transport.
WEBINAR: How To Bring Native And Programmatic Advertising TogetherInMobi
The document discusses bringing native and programmatic advertising together. It provides an overview of native ad formats and how they are seen as less intrusive than banners. It discusses how programmatic buying through real-time bidding can help target native ads using mobile data and audiences. Best practices for buying native ads programmatically include selecting a demand-side platform, meeting Open RTB 2.3 standards, defining key performance indicators, and choosing an attribution partner focused on mobile. Q&A follows on using the InMobi exchange and Adelphic as programmatic solutions.
1st NENALAB Meeting_item 27 UAE, Al Hoty Stanger Laboratories in Abu Dhabi, D...Soils FAO-GSP
This document provides information about Al Hoty Stanger Laboratories in the United Arab Emirates. It summarizes the laboratory's facilities, staff, and analytical capabilities. The laboratory has 3500 square meters of space divided into 40 rooms. It employs 220 staff with various qualifications who receive monthly/quarterly training. The laboratory analyzes over 33,000 chemical, 130,000 physical, and 91,000 biological samples annually. It is accredited by several organizations and seeks additional training, quality materials, and networking through GLOSOLAN and NENALAB.
ROHS+Phthalates+PFOS+PFOA+HALOGEN+PAHS DIODE.PDFNick Li
This test report summarizes the results of chemical analysis on a sample submitted by Shenzhen Ruilongyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. and identified as an "Overvoltage Silicon Protection Component Diode". Testing was conducted from August 19th to 25th, 2014 and showed the following:
1) The sample contained 6248 mg/kg of lead, exceeding the limit of 1000 mg/kg. No other substances tested such as cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium or brominated flame retardants were detected above their limits.
2) Chlorine was detected at 151 mg/kg but no other halogens were found.
3) All other substances tested including phthalates, polyar
- The test report summarizes the results of various analyses conducted on a bamboo fiber tableware sample submitted by a client.
- Tests were conducted for overall migration, sensorial examination of odor and taste, specific migration of formaldehyde, primary aromatic amines, heavy metals, pentachlorophenol, and total bisphenol A content.
- The results indicated that the sample passed all tests and was compliant with relevant EU regulations for food contact materials.
The document discusses using forensic techniques to identify sources of fugitive methane found in subsurface soils in a municipality. Level 1 analysis using fixed gas composition, hydrocarbon fingerprinting, and VOC analysis ruled out thermogenic sources but could not differentiate between landfill and sewage sources. Level 2 analysis using carbon dating, and stable isotope analysis of methane indicated one sampling point was likely degrading landfill material and another was a mixed source of landfill and organic soils. The analysis identified potential methane sources to help the client determine appropriate actions.
1) SGS tested a silver-grey metal board sample submitted by SONIER PINS CO.,LTD. for levels of cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.
2) Test results showed the levels of cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium in the sample complied with limits set by the RoHS Directive.
3) Based on the test results, SGS concluded the sample was compliant with restrictions on hazardous substances as defined by the RoHS Directive.
Dr tyagi lecture presentn bbit enviro final 12 feb10ECRD2015
This document discusses techniques for measuring organic pollutants like benzene and benzo(a)pyrene as well as metals in ambient air. It provides an overview of the Central Pollution Control Board of India and their role in monitoring air quality and enforcing standards. Specific analytical techniques are described for sampling and analyzing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other organic compounds in air particulate matter using gas chromatography.
Techniques of Measurement of Organic PollutantsECRD IN
The document discusses techniques for measuring organic pollutants like benzene and benzo(a)pyrene as well as metals in ambient air. It covers sampling and analytical techniques for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) using methods like gas chromatography. It also discusses the standards for ambient air quality and interventions to control air pollution.
The test report provides results for substances restricted under the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in a sample submitted by a client. Testing was conducted from June 8-10, 2015 on a black soft sheet material. Test results showed lead content of 6 mg/kg and all other regulated substances including cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, and PBDEs were not detected. The report concludes the sample complies with limits set by the RoHS Directive.
The test report provides results for substances restricted under the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU in a sample submitted by a client. Testing was conducted from June 8-10, 2015 on a black soft sheet material. Test results showed lead content of 6 mg/kg and all other regulated substances including cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, and PBDEs were not detected. The report concludes the sample complies with limits set by the RoHS Directive.
1. SGS tested a sample submitted by SONIER PINS CO.,LTD for compliance with the RoHS Directive (EU) 2015/863.
2. Test results found lead content of 40 mg/kg and all other regulated substances were not detected.
3. Based on the test results, the sample was found to comply with limits for lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium as set by the RoHS Directive.
This 3-page test report summarizes the results of tests conducted on a plastic mug (Model RH121-12) submitted by Yongkang Runhu Metal Product Factory. A series of tests were conducted to test for odor, taste, overall migration, specific migration of chemicals like heavy metals, BPA and phthalates, and total lead and cadmium content. All test results indicated the plastic mug passed relevant food contact material standards and regulations. The technical director of TUV Thuringen Shanghai Co. Ltd. signed off on the report.
Andrew Green is a senior consultant at DustScan, a company specializing in air quality and dust consultancy. In his role, he conducts air quality assessments, workplace monitoring, and supervises analytical work. Dust is defined as particles under 75 μm and can be naturally occurring or from human activities like abrasion and combustion. Dust analysis methods include microscopy, SEM-EDS, XRF, and ICP-MS. Case studies examined dust sources at a warehouse and metals in PM10 samples near a metal foundry. House dust typically contains human and animal skin cells, fibers, paint and plaster flakes, and material from outside like soils, plants, and traffic emissions.
1st NENALAB Meeting_item 23 Tunisia, Laboratoire Central des Analyses des Sol...Soils FAO-GSP
The Central Laboratory of Soil water Plant Analysis in Tunisia has the following facilities and capabilities:
- The laboratory has a total area of 320 square meters spread across two floors, with 18 rooms total.
- The laboratory employs 14 staff members, most of which have a college degree. Training is organized by the ministry but not done regularly.
- Each year the laboratory analyzes around 11564 chemical samples and 2440 physical samples. Common analyses include pH, nutrients, heavy metals, and particle size. Biological analyses are still being prepared.
- The laboratory needs training in areas like sampling techniques, instrument operation, analytical methods, and data analysis. They also hope to exchange information with other laboratories to help
This document is a schedule of accreditation issued by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to Horizon Geosciences. It lists the standardized testing methods that Horizon Geosciences is accredited to perform for soils, rocks, and geotechnical investigations. These include methods for measuring properties like moisture content, liquid limit, plastic limit, particle size distribution, consolidation, shear strength, and more. All testing is performed at Horizon Geosciences' address in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
This analytical report provides results from testing of a vegetable-fat mix sample. Testing was conducted for various compounds including estrogens, butyric acid, milk fat content, aflatoxins, water content, peroxide value, acid number, melting point, inhibitory substances, heavy metals, fatty acid profile, and pesticides. All results were below detection limits except for butyric acid, total fat, copper, and zinc levels. The report concludes that the sample passed testing for the analyzed compounds.
This test report summarizes the results of tests conducted on a zinc alloy sample submitted by SONIER PINS CO.,LTD between October 25-28, 2016. Testing found that levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium in the sample complied with limits set by the RoHS Directive. Specifically, the tests detected 16 mg/kg of lead and found mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium to be not detected, below their respective limits of 1,000 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg, and 0.10 μg/cm2. The tests were conducted in accordance with referenced standards and the sample was found to meet requirements for a RoHS-compliant zinc
Passive Soil Gas Testing - Standard for Site CharacterizationHarryONeill
Passive soil gas surveys provide high resolution site characterization data to identify source areas, vapor intrusion pathways, and delineate groundwater plumes. Beacon is known for providing the highest quality soil gas data in the industry by following strict QA/QC procedures in the design of the PSG Samplers and analysis of the samples. Beacon is the only laboratory to have achieved DoD ELAP accreditation for the analysis of soil gas samples by US EPA Method 8260C and US EPA Method TO-17. In addition, Beacon is the first company to receive accreditation for the collection of soil gas samples under the TNI NEFAP program. The experience offered by Beacon coupled with the strict attention to quality control makes Beacon's PSG Surveys the best method in the industry for targeting organic compounds (e.g., chlorinated and petroleum hydrocarbons) in the vapor phase.
Passive Soil Gas Testing - Standard for Site Characterization
4480Testing Single Issue 10
1. Assessment Manager: SR1 Page 1 of 9
Schedule of Accreditation
issued by
United Kingdom Accreditation Service
21 - 47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 4UN, UK
4480
Accredited to
ISO/IEC 17025:2005
QTS Environmental Ltd
Issue No: 010 Issue date: 14 April 2015
Unit 1
Rose Lane Industrial Estate
Rose Lane
Lenham
ME17 2JN
Contact: Mr K Old
Tel: +44 (0)1622 850410
E-Mail: kevin.old@qtsenvironmental.com
Website: www.qtsenvironmental.com
Testing performed at the above address only
DETAIL OF ACCREDITATION
Materials/Products tested Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used
ASBESTOS IN BULK MATERIALS
including materials and products
suspected of containing asbestos
Health and Hygiene
Identification of:
Amosite
Chrysotile
Crocidolite
Fibrous Actinolite
Fibrous Anthophyllite
Fibrous Tremolite
HSG 248: February 2005 by
Documented In-House Method
QTSE600 using stereo-microscopy,
polarised light optical microscopy
and dispersion staining
ASBESTOS IN SOILS (fibre
screening and identification)
Asbestos Fibre Screening and
Identification of:
Amosite
Chrysotile
Crocidolite
Fibrous Actinolite
Fibrous Anthophyllite
Fibrous Tremolite
Documented In-House Method
QTSE600 using stereo-microscopy,
polarised light optical microscopy
and dispersion staining
SOILS Chemical Tests Documented In-House Method to
meet the requirements of the
Environment Agency MCERTS
Performance Standard - chemical
testing of soil
Total petroleum hydrocarbons:
C8-C10
C8-C40
C10-C12
C10-C24
C10-C40 (total)
C12-C16
C16-C21
C21-C40
E004 using solvent extraction
followed by GC-FID
2. 4480
Accredited to
ISO/IEC 17025:2005
Schedule of Accreditation
issued by
United Kingdom Accreditation Service
21 - 47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex, TW 13 4UN, UK
QTS Environmental Ltd
Issue No: 010 Issue date: 14 April 2015
Testing performed at main address only
Assessment Manager: SR1 Page 2 of 9
Materials/Products tested Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used
SOILS (cont’d) Chemical Tests (cont’d) Documented In-House Method to
meet the requirements of the
Environment Agency MCERTS
Performance Standard - chemical
testing of soil (cont’d)
Soils Total petroleum hydrocarbons
banded fractions for aliphatic
and aromatic splits:
Aliphatic Fractions:
C8-C10
C10-C12
C12-C16
C16-C21
C21-C34
C16-C35
C10-C40
Aromatic Fractions:
C8-C10
C10-C12
C12-C16
C16-C21
C21-C35
E004 using solvent extraction
followed by GC-FID to MCERTS
soils
Volatile Organic Compounds:
(Compounds detailed in Table 1)
E001 using Head Space GC-MS
(HS/GCMS)
Semi Volatile Organic
Compounds:
(Compounds detailed in Table 2)
E006 using solvent extraction
followed by GC-MS
3. 4480
Accredited to
ISO/IEC 17025:2005
Schedule of Accreditation
issued by
United Kingdom Accreditation Service
21 - 47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex, TW 13 4UN, UK
QTS Environmental Ltd
Issue No: 010 Issue date: 14 April 2015
Testing performed at main address only
Assessment Manager: SR1 Page 3 of 9
Materials/Products tested Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used
SOILS (cont’d) Chemical Tests (cont’d) Documented In-House Method to
meet the requirements of the
Environment Agency MCERTS
Performance Standard - chemical
testing of soil (cont’d)
Polynuclear aromatic
hydrocarbons:
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benz[a]anthracene
Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Benzo[ghi]perylene
Chrysene
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Naphthalene
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
E005 using solvent extraction
followed by GC-MS
Total PAH(16)-calculation
Elemental analysis:
Arsenic
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Nickel
Zinc
E002 using Inductively Coupled
plasma Spectrophotometry
(ICP-OES)
pH E007 using pH Meter
Water soluble:
Chloride
Nitrate
Phosphate
Sulphate
E009 using ion chromatography
4. 4480
Accredited to
ISO/IEC 17025:2005
Schedule of Accreditation
issued by
United Kingdom Accreditation Service
21 - 47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex, TW 13 4UN, UK
QTS Environmental Ltd
Issue No: 010 Issue date: 14 April 2015
Testing performed at main address only
Assessment Manager: SR1 Page 4 of 9
Materials/Products tested Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used
Soils (cont’d) Chemical Tests (cont’d) Documented In-House Method to
meet the requirements of the
Environment Agency MCERTS
Performance Standard - chemical
testing of soil (cont’d)
Total Organic Carbon
Soils Organic Matter (by
calculation)
Fraction Organic Matter (by
calculation
E010 based on Walkely-Black
methodology
SOILS - Non Mcerts Chemical Tests Documented In-House Method
(Non Mcerts)
Total petroleum hydrocarbons:
C8-C10
C8-C40
C10-C12
C10-C24
C10-C40 (total)
C12-C16
C16-C21
C21-C40
E004 using solvent extraction
followed by GC-FID
Volatile Organic Compounds:
(Compounds detailed in Table 1)
E001 using Head Space GC-MS
(HS/GCMS
Semi Volatile Organic
Compounds:
(Compounds detailed in Table 2)
E006 using solvent extraction
followed by GC-MS
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Materials/Products tested Type of test/Properties
measured/Range of measurement
Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used
SOILS (cont’d) Chemical Tests (cont’d)
Polynuclear aromatic
hydrocarbons:
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benz[a]anthracene
Benzo[a]pyrene
Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Benzo[ghi]perylene
Chrysene
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
Naphthalene
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
Total PAH(16)-calculation
Documented In-House Method
(cont’d)
E005 using solvent extraction
followed by GC-MS
Elemental analysis:
Arsenic
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Nickel
Zinc
E002 using Inductively Coupled
plasma Spectrophotometry
(ICP-OES)
pH E007 using pH Meter
Sand, loam and clay type soils Water soluble:
Chloride
Nitrate
Phosphate
Sulphate
E009 using ion chromatography
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Standard specifications/
Equipment/Techniques used
WATERS Chemical Tests Documented In-House Method
Potable waters (non-regulatory),
surface waters, ground waters and
prepared leachates
pH E107 using pH meter
Volatile Organic Compounds
(Compounds detailed in Table 1)
E101 using Head Space GC-MS
Dissolved:
Fluoride
Chloride
Nitrate
Sulphate
E109 using ion chromatography
Potable waters (non-regulatory),
surface waters, ground waters and
prepared leachates
Aluminium
Arsenic
Boron
Barium
Berylium
Calcium
Cadmium
Cobalt
Chromium
Copper
Iron
Mercury
Manganese
Magnesium
Molybdenum
Potassium
Sodium
Nickel
Lead
Antimony
Selenium
Tin
Vanadium
Zinc
E102 using ICPMS
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