Mercury on Filter Paper
SIAL/PEA1912 - Proficiency Testing Material
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | EPA (Method 29) |
| application(s) | environmental |
| format | matrix material |
| packaging | pack of 1 ea |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| Application: | Mercury on Filter Paper is an air PT standard, suitable for analyzing mercury on filter paper. Have any questions? Explore our FAQs .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 |
| General description: | Mercury on Filter Paper proficiency testing material is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. 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. Our Air Quality & Emissions Proficiency Testing Samples are designed for use with common methods for monitoring and measuring the air quality and are available in a variety of sampling matrices such as Impinger solutions, Filter paper, PUF cartridges and Absorbent tubes. Type of PT Scheme: Air Quality and Emissions Matrix: Impinger Solution Analyte/s: Values of analytes vary lot to lot. All information regarding the use of Mercury on Filter Paper can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal . |
| Legal Information: | Supelco is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
| 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. 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 (2023) Air AIR23-2 April 5 – May 19, 2023 Quick-Turn Study Not Available for this Product |
| Preparation Note: | Description • The PT sample is packaged as a 10 mL vial containing a filter paper and an ampule containing mercury in a 2% nitric acid solution. • This PT is suitable for EPA Method 29. Sample Preparation • Unscrew the vial and carefully remove the filter paper. • Carefully open the ampule and transfer, using a Class A pipette, 1 mL to the filter paper and allow to dry. • The filter is now ready for analysis. • Report mercury content in μg/filter. |
| Storage and Stability: | Please refer to sample label for expiration date, specific storage temperature, and specific storage conditions. |
| Hazard statements | H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P501 |
| Risk Statements | 52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 61 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |
| Components | Mercury, Hg .2-10 μg/filter |