Cyanide in Soil - PT
SIAL/SPE011 - Proficiency Testing Material
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | environmental |
format | matrix material |
matrix | soil |
packaging | pkg of 1 × 30 g |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
Application: | Cyanide in Soil - PT is a soils/hazardous waste proficiency testing material, suitable for testing the cyanide 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. 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: | Cyanide in Soil - 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. 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 and sediment PT products. The PT portfolio allows our test components to offer significant performance data to monitor and prove competency to customers, accreditation bodies or both. Type of PT Scheme: Solids/Soils/Hazardous Waste Matrix: Soil Analyte/s: Values of analytes vary lot to lot. All information regarding the use of Cyanide in Soil - PT 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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 October4 – November 17, 2023 Quick-Turn Study (on demand proficiency test that is offereddepending on lot availability) |
Preparation Note: | Description • The PT is provided as a 30 g soil sample containing acid-soluble cyanide. • The PT has been sterilized. • Please note the sample format has changed to dried soil. • Distillation is required, contains complex cyanide, not suitable for water extraction only. Sample formulated for USEPA 9013A and other similar extraction techniques. Sample Preparation • The soil is to be extracted and analyzed using appropriate methods for acid-soluble cyanide. • Cyanide is temperature- and light-sensitive. Minimize contact to these conditions. • The sample has been buffered to stabilize cyanide. Some methods may require a pH adjustment to 7 prior to analysis. |
Storage and Stability: | Please refer to sample label for expiration date, specific storage temperature, and specific storage conditions. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 20/21/22 |
Safety Statements | 36/37 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
UNSPSC | 12352117 |
Components | Cyanide, Total 20-200 mg/kg |