SPE002L

VOAS in Soil - Low Level - PT

Proficiency Testing Material

• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• packaging: pkg of 1 × 30 g
• concentration: in methanol
• matrix: soil
• application(s): environmental
• format: matrix material

Description

General description

VOAS in Soil - Low Level - PT proficiency testing material is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. This product is produced according to TNI requirements. However, please note, this sample may include non-TNI analytes as well. The PT portfolio allows our test components to offer significant performance data to monitor and prove competency to customers, accreditation bodies or both.

Supelco^® is a global proficiency testing (PT) provider that manufactures best-in-class environmental and pharmaceutical PT products. We are the world leader in the manufacturing of real-world soil, sediment and sewage sludge PT products.

Type of PT Scheme: Solids/Soils/Hazardous Waste

Matrix: Soil

Analyte/s: Randomly contains a minimum 60% of the analytes listed. Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

All information regarding the use of VOAS in Soil - Low Level - PT can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal.

Application

VOAS in Soil - Low Level - PT is a soil/hazardous waste proficiency testing material, suitable for testing volatile analytes in soil samples. Our soil PT samples behave as real samples; and, unless there is no alternative, are not simply spikes added to a blank soil. They are designed to meet the requirements of national, regional and state-specific accreditation bodies (TNI, USEPA, UKAS) for quality assurance and continuous improvement.

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For more information on this product, please contact our PT Service Team.

Features and Benefits

We have a vast portfolio of environmental PT schemes with "fit-for-purpose" samples to help you meet the needs of the laboratory.

Our proficiency testing (PT) program is a benchmark to:

• provide staff with an insight into their laboratory′s performance, to verify the accuracy and reliability of their testing process
• provide a comparison of performance with that of other laboratories, nationally and internationally
• test and educate staff, provide a better understanding of the impact of incorrect results and identify areas where there may be problems
• provide an independent evaluation of laboratory performance
• demonstrate to clients, colleagues and accreditation bodies that there is a commitment to quality

Preparation Note

Description

Randomly contains a minimum 60% of the analytes listed

• This standard consists of a 2 mL flame-sealed ampule containing the volatiles in Soil concentrate and a 30 mL ampule containing approximately 30 g of Matrix soil.
• The solvent for the volatiles in Soil concentrate is Methanol.
• This standard may not contain all the compounds listed on the Data Reporting Forms.
• The evaluation of results will be based on study statistics as required by TNI standards.
• This standard may not contain all the compounds listed on the Report Forms in accordance with TNI standards. For analytes not detected report as zero "0" or a "<" and your detection limit.
• This PT sample is intended for methods USEPA SW846 Method 8240 and 8260 using purge and trap extraction (EPA 5035).

Sample Preparation

• The sample is to be extracted using the solid waste method for sediment/soil using purge and trap.
• Weigh 5.0 g of the volatiles in Soil Matrix into a sparger cell.
• Carefully snap the top off the volatiles in the Soil ampule.
• Using a 25-μL syringe, inject 20 μL of the concentrate into the matrix by placing the syringe tip slightly below the surface of the matrix in the sparger cell.
• Immediately complete other sample preparation steps such as adding water to the sparger cell and closing the apparatus according to your analytical procedures.
• Complete the analysis per your normal procedures.
• Provide all the requested information; note that the results of the analysis are to be reported on a wet weight basis.
• The method used must be reported.
• Report on a wet weight basis, do not correct results for moisture content.

Storage and Stability

Please refer to sample label for expiration date, specific storage temperature, and specific storage conditions.

Other Notes

Are you new to Supelco^® Proficiency Testing? Be sure to register your account details in the PT Portal before placing your order.
This will provide access to data entry, reporting packets and final reports. Registrations will be approved shortly after your order is placed. For further questions, write to us at ptservice@milliporesigma.com.

When placing your order online, please indicate your study preference under the ′your reference′ column. Available studies can be viewed at the bottom of the page.
Click here to learn more about Quick-Turn Studies (on-demand proficiency tests that are offered depending on lot availability). The Quick-Turn results are released within 48-72 hours whereas scheduled study reports are released within 21 days.

Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2022-2023)

Soils
LPTP22-S2 April 6 - May 20, 2022
LPTP22-S4 October 5 - November 18, 2022

LPTP23-S2 April 5 – May 19, 2023
LPTP23-S4 October 4 – November 17, 2023


Quick-Turn Study (on demand proficiency test that is offereddepending on lot availability)

Legal Information

Supelco is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Analyte

Acetone 200-1000 μg/kg
Acetonitrile 20-200 μg/kg
Acrolein (Propenal) 20-200 μg/kg
T-amylmethylether (TAME) 20-200 μg/kg
Benzene 20-200 μg/kg
Bromobenzene 40-200 μg/kg
Bromochloromethane 20-400 μg/kg
Bromodichloromethane 20-200 μg/kg
Bromoform 20-200 μg/kg
2-Butanone (Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK) 100-500 μg/kg
n-Butylbenzene 20-400 μg/kg
sec-Butylbenzene 20-400 μg/kg
tert-Butylbenzene 20-400 μg/kg
Carbon disulfide 20-200 μg/kg
Carbon tetrachloride 20-200 μg/kg
Chlorobenzene 20-200 μg/kg
Chloroethane 80-200 μg/kg
2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether 20-200 μg/kg
Chloroform 20-200 μg/kg
2-Chlorotoluene 20-400 μg/kg
4-Chlorotoluene 20-400 μg/kg
Cyclohexane 20-400 μg/kg
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) 40-200 μg/kg
Dibromochloromethane 20-200 μg/kg
1,2-Dibromoethane (EDB, Ethylene dibromide) 20-200 μg/kg
Dibromomethane 20-200 μg/kg
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 20-200 μg/kg
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 20-200 μg/kg
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 20-200 μg/kg
Dichlorodifluoromethane 80-200 μg/kg
1,1-Dichloroethane 20-200 μg/kg
1,2-Dichloroethane 20-200 μg/kg
1,1-Dichloroethylene 20-200 μg/kg
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 20-200 μg/kg
1,2-Dichloropropane 20-200 μg/kg
1,3-Dichloropropane 20-400 μg/kg
2,2-Dichloropropane 20-400 μg/kg
1,1-Dichloropropene 20-400 μg/kg
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 20-200 μg/kg
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 20-200 μg/kg
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene 20-200 μg/kg
1,4-Dioxane 20-400 μg/kg
Ethylbenzene 20-200 μg/kg
Hexachlorobutadiene 20-200 μg/kg
Hexachloroethane 20-200 μg/kg
Hexachloroethane 80-400 μg/kg
2-Hexanone 100-500 μg/kg
Cumene
Di-isopropylether (DIPE) 20-200 μg/kg
Methyl acetate 20-400 μg/kg
Methyl bromide (Bromomethane) 80-200 μg/kg
Methyl chloride (Chloromethane) 80-200 μg/kg
Methylcyclohexane 20-400 μg/kg
Methylene chloride (Dichloromethane) 20-200 μg/kg
4-Methyl-2-pentanone (MIBK) 100-500 μg/kg
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) 20-200 μg/kg
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) 40-200 μg/kg
n-Propylbenzene (1-Phenylpropane) 20-400 μg/kg
Styrene 40-200 μg/kg
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 20-200 μg/kg
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 20-200 μg/kg
Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) 20-200 μg/kg
Toluene 20-200 μg/kg
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 20-400 μg/kg
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 40-200 μg/kg
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 20-200 μg/kg
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 20-200 μg/kg
Trichloroethene (Trichloroethylene) 20-200 μg/kg
Trichlorofluoromethane 80-200 μg/kg
1,2,3-Trichloropropane 20-200 μg/kg
Trichlorotrifluoroethane (Freon 113) 20-400 μg/kg
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 20-200 μg/kg
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 20-200 μg/kg
Vinyl acetate 20-200 μg/kg
Vinyl chloride 80-200 μg/kg
m+p-Xylene 20-200 μg/kg
Naphthalene 40-200 μg/kg
Isoprpylbenzene 40-200 μg/kg
o-Xylene 20-200 μg/kg
Chlorodibromomethane 20-200 μg/kg
Xylene, total 40-400 μg/kg
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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H301 + H311 + H331 - H370
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 51.8 °F - closed cup - Solvent
• Flash Point(C): 11 °C - closed cup - Solvent