Anionic Surfactants (MBAS)-WP

NA.24

Anionic Surfactant - MBAS - Water Pollution (WP) proficiency testing material is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. Also referred to as non-Potable water or Water Pollution sample, this product is produced according to TNI requirements. However, please note, this sample may include non-TNI analytes as well. The higher criteria from the TNI tables mimic the levels common to wastewater samples. 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. Most water PT samples are available as concentrates or ready-to-use volumes giving the end-user flexibility in selecting samples that will fit their exact needs.
These samples are typically provided in duplicate for use in case of lab mishap, for QC purposes or to analyze multiple methods. 

Type of PT Scheme: Water analysis - Water Pollution (WP)

Matrix: Water Pollution/Wastewater

Analyte/s: Values of analytes vary from lot to lot.,

All information regarding the use of Anionic Surfactant - Methylene blue active substances (MBAS) - Water Pollution (WP) Proficiency Testing standard can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal.

Anionic Surfactant - MBAS - Water Pollution (WP) proficiency testing material is used for environmental analysis to test anionic surfactants in Water Pollution/Wastewater samples.

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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

Description

• This PT sample is a 20 mL concentrate.
• All constituents are present in soluble form.
• The solvent for this sample is water.
• The PT sample has been autoclaved for preservation.

Sample Preparation

• Partially fill a 1000 mL volumetric flask with reagent-grade water (near 20 ℃).
• Open ampule PE1144-20ML and transfer 10.0 mL of concentrate to the volumetric flask.
• Fill the volumetric flask to volume with reagent-grade water and mix well.
• The sample is now ready for immediate MBAS analysis.

NOTE: This preservation treatment is not effective after the ampule is opened. Therefore, the sample should be analyzed as soon as possible after sample preparation following the preservation and holding times as specified in the method.

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 (2021-2022)

Wastewater
WP21-2March 24 - May 7, 2021
WP21-4September 22 - November 5, 2021

WP22-2March 23 - May 6, 2022
WP22-4September 21 - November 4, 2022

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

100

ampule of 2 × 20 mL

in water

environmental

matrix material

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

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