Enquiry:

We are setting up a programme to treat spent bleaching clay from generators. We have 4 samples that need full characterisation before we can qualify the material. Please send us a quotation for the test plan below.

1. Sample details

• Number of samples: 4 (IDs -01 to -04)
• Material: spent bleaching clay, an oil-bearing clay from oil refining/re-refining. Some samples may come from used-lubricant re-refining.
• Expected properties: residual oil 15–35 wt%, high ash content. The material may self-heat, so please tell us your packaging and handling requirements.
• Quantity per sample: [X kg]. Please confirm the minimum quantity you need for the full scope.
• Delivery: we will deliver to your lab, or please quote for collection from [location].

2. Test plan

Tier 1: Core panel (all 4 samples)

#	Parameter	Preferred method
1	Gross / net calorific value (GCV/NCV)	ASTM D5865 / ISO 1928
2	Residual oil content	Soxhlet solvent extraction (please state solvent)
3	Moisture	ASTM D3173 / ISO 589
4	Ash	ASTM D3174 / ISO 1171
5	Volatile matter / fixed carbon	ASTM D3175
6	Total chlorine	ASTM D4208 / XRF / IC
7	Total sulfur	ASTM D4239 / ISO 19579
8	Fluorine	ISE / ISO 20819
9	Full oxide scan: SiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, CaO, MgO, Na₂O, K₂O, P₂O₅, ZnO, SO₃, TiO₂	XRF (on ash or as-received; please state which)
10	Volatile metals: Hg, Cd, Tl	US EPA 6020 / 7471 (ICP-MS / CVAAS)
11	Metals: Pb, Cr, Ni, Cu, As, Se, Co, Sn, Sb, Ba, V, Mn, Zn	US EPA 6020 (ICP-MS) or 6010 (ICP-OES)
12	PCBs	US EPA 8082 (GC)
13	Semi-volatile / chlorinated organics screen	US EPA 8270 (GC-MS)
14	Total organic halogens / organically bound chlorine	ASTM D808 / DIN 51577

Tier 2: Handling and safety (please quote per sample; we may order for 1–2 samples only)

#	Parameter	Preferred method
15	Self-heating / pyrophoricity	UN Test N.4 / EN 15188
16	Flash point of extracted oil	ASTM D93
17	Particle size distribution	Sieve / laser diffraction
18	Bulk density	ASTM D7481 or equivalent

Tier 3: Waste classification (optional, please quote separately)

#	Parameter	Preferred method
19	Leachability (metals)	TCLP – US EPA 1311, or the method required by NCEC
20	Dust explosivity (Kst, Pmax, MIE)	ASTM E1226 / EN 14034 / ASTM E2019

3. Reporting requirements

• Report results on both an as-received and a dry basis, with the units and the limit of quantification for each parameter.
• If you cannot run one of our preferred methods, please propose an equivalent, or subcontract it and say which lab will do the work.
• Please state which of the methods are covered by your ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• We need a formal certificate of analysis for each sample, plus the results in an Excel file.

4. In your quotation, please include

1. Price per parameter and per sample, with a separate total for each tier, in SAR excluding VAT.
2. Turnaround time for standard and expedited service.
3. Sample quantity, container and preservation requirements.
4. Any discount for repeat testing. We expect regular testing of each consignment for calorific value, moisture, ash, Cl and S once supply starts.
5. Validity of the quotation and your payment terms.

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One of our highly proficient and ISO certified laboratory would be taking over this job.

Should you have any similar requisites, do drop us email and we shall revert instantly -> [email protected].