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PROFICIENCY TESTING SCHEME
Annual Programme 2021
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Vienna, November 25th, 2020Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAMME 2021 Interlaboratory comparison plays an important part in the adaptation, standardisation and validation of measurement techniques, as well as in the assessment of laboratories and the production of reference materials. Accredited laboratories also need it as proof of their technical competence. The Environment Agency Austria (Umweltbundesamt) offers different interlaboratory comparisons which will take place during 2021. This allows the verification of the validity of your test results by an external quality control programme. The main facts of the process are: All interlaboratory comparisons are performed according to the requirements of EN ISO/IEC 17043. You will receive samples from us. These samples will be analysed in your laboratory. Your results will be submitted electronically by entering the test data online. ISO 5725-2 and ISO 13528 will be used as the basis for the statistical analysis. The so-called ‘z score’ will be used as assessment criterion for participant performance. The additional informative assessment for the participants using ‘En-Scores’ for proficiency testing of real water samples takes into account the expanded measurement uncertainties of the participants results and the expanded uncertainty of the assigned value. In case of proficiency testing of real water samples control testing can from time to time be subcontracted. This is also clearly stated in the report. When subcontracting occurs, it is placed with a competent subcontractor and the proficiency testing provider is responsible for this work. You will receive a final report with the results of all participating laboratories in aggregated and anonymised form and a certificate of participation. Accredited Proficiency Testing Provider according to EN ISO /IEC 17043:2010 Within the cooperation between IFA-Tulln and the Umweltbundesamt in 2021 all described proficiency tests for synthetic water samples (IFA-Tulln: initial accreditation date May 2020) and for real water samples (Umweltbundesamt audit in June 2020 for expansion of the accreditation scope for chemical analysis, hearing in November 2020) will be offered within the scope of accreditation. For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us: ringversuche@umweltbundesamt.at Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021 3/31
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 HOW TO PARTICIPATE? Proficiency Testing Scheme for Water Analysis Since 2013 within the cooperation between IFA-Tulln and the Umweltbundesamt we offer interlaboratory comparisons for real water samples (ground water, surface water, urban waste water and drinking water, partly spiked). https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/ic-wateranalysis Interlaboratory comparisons for synthetic water samples are provided by IFA-Tulln, a department of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. The Umweltbundesamt organizes all real water sample proficiency tests. Registration for the Proficiency Testing Scheme for Water Analysis is handled by our partner IFA-Tulln: https://www.ifatest.eu/. Proficiency Testing Scheme for Environmental Analysis The Umweltbundesamt carries out Proficiency Testing Schemes yearly in a series of Substances for instance waste as well as air samples. Registration for the Proficiency Testing Scheme for Enviromental Analysis by: https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/en-prof-tests-matrices Shortly after transmitting the completed registration form, you will receive a confirmation of order by e-mail, containing all the relevant information (date of dispatch, approximate date of arrival of the samples). Once you have paid the participation fee, your registration will be completed and you will receive the samples as specified in our catalogue. We are obliged to charge VAT and reverse charge is applicable. The prices stated are exclusive of 20 % VAT and shipment costs. In this catalogue you can find all details and information for proficiency tests which are offered. 4/31 Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Here is a list of all proficiency tests, which will be offered: Programme Matrices Page Proficiency Testing Scheme for Water Analysis Metals and Trace elements Water 6 Nutrients/Major ions Water 7 Herbicides/Pesticides Water 8 Herbicides/Pesticides Water 9 Herbicides/Pesticides Water 10 Advance notice of Pesticides in accordance with the Drinking Water Water 11 Ordinance – 2022 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) Water 13 Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals and Artificial Sweeteners Water 14 Sum parameters: Hydrocarbon oil index and Phenol index Water 15 BTEX and MTBE and Volatile Halogenated Hydrocarbons (VHH) Water 17 Minimum concentrations and performance criterion Water 19 Proficiency Testing Scheme for Environmental Analysis Waste acc to landfill directive (Austria) (total contents) Waste 27 Advance notice of Waste acc to landfill directive (Austria) (eluate Waste 27 metals) – 2022 Advance notice of Waste acc to landfill directive (Austria) (eluate Waste 27 ions) - 2022 Chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC) Ambient Air 29 BTEX & C5-C10 Ambient Air 30 Chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC) and BTEX & C5-C10 Ambient Air 31 For further information please have a look at our website https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021 5/31
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021
PROFICIENCY TESTING SCHEME
FOR WATER ANALYSIS
Description of Programme
No M155 Metals and trace elements
List of substances: Al, As, Pb, Cd, Cr, Fe, Cu, Mn, Ni, Hg, Se, U, Zn
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 ground water sample, 1 surface water sample (partly fortified)
Sample dispatch: 09 February 2021
Closing date: 09 March 2021
Cost: EUR 395,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
250 ml 1
yes, with HNO3
Al, As, Pb, Cd, Cr, Fe, Cu, and and plastic
yes
Mn, Ni, Hg, Se, U, Zn container yes, with HCl
100 ml (Hg) 1
(Hg)
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
Additional proficiency tests (synthetic samples) performed by our partner IFA-Tulln
(registration www.ifatest.eu) Cost: EUR 395,–; M157 with additional substances EUR 435,–.
Sample dispatch Closing date
No M156 Metals and trace elements 08 March 2021 09 April 2021*
No M157 Metals and trace elements (additionally 17 May 2021 11 June 2021
Ag, Ba, Ce, Co, Li, Mo, Sb, Sn, V)
No M158 Metals and trace elements 06 September 2021 01 October 2021
No M159 Metals and trace elements 08 November 2021 03 December 2021
* Note: 5 weeks between sample dispatch and closing date (due to holiday).
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Description of Programme
No N155 Nutrients/Major ions
List of substances: Total hardness, alkalinity KS 4,3, electrical conductivity (25°C), HCO3-, Ca2+,
Mg2+, Na+, K+, NO3-, NO2-, NH4+, Cl-, SO42-, o-PO43-, B, DOC,
total-P (dissolved, as PO43-); pH, total-N (N155 only)
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 ground water sample, 1 surface water sample (partly fortified)
Sample dispatch: 09 February 2021
Closing date: 09 March 2021
Cost: EUR 395,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
hardness, alkalinity KS 4,3, electrical 500 ml 2
conductivity (25°C), HCO3-, Ca2+, no
and and
Mg2+, Na+, K+, NO3-, NO2-, NH4+, Plastic
yes
Cl-, SO42-, o-PO43-, B, DOC, total-P container
(dissolved, as PO43-) 250 ml yes,
1
and pH, total-N (N155 only) (DOC) with HCl (DOC)
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
-, +, 3-
For DOC, NO2 NH4 o-PO4 and pH we recommend analysis
as soon as possible after receipt of the samples.
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
Additional proficiency tests (synthetic samples) performed by our partner IFA-Tulln
(registration www.ifatest.eu) Cost: EUR 395,–.
Sample dispatch Closing date
No N156 Nutrients/major ions 08 March 2021 09 April 2021*
(additionally total-Si (dissolved) and fluoride)
No N157 Nutrients/major ions (additionally KMnO4- 17 May 2021 11 June 2021
index (as O2) acc. to EN ISO 8467 (H5))
No N158 Nutrients/major ions 06 September 2021 01 October 2021
(additionally easily liberatable cyanide
acc. to DIN 38405-D13 (ISO 14403-2:2012;
ISO 6703-2:1984))
No N159 Nutrients/major ions 08 November 2021 03 December 2021
(additionally KMnO4-index (as O2) acc. to
EN ISO 8467 (H5))
* Note: 5 weeks between sample dispatch and closing date (due to holiday).
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Description of Programme
No H109 Herbicides/Pesticides
List of substances: 2,6-Dichlorobenzamide, Alachlor, Atrazine, Atrazine-desethyl, Atrazine-
desethyl-desisopropyl, Atrazine-desisopropyl, Bromacil, Chloridazon,
Chloridazon-desphenyl, Chloridazon-methyl-desphenyl, Clopyralid,
Cyanazine, Dimethenamide, Diuron, Metolachlor, N,N-Dimethylsulfamide
(DMS), Nicosulfurone, Prometryn, Propazine, Sebuthylazine, Simazine,
Terbuthylazine, Terbuthylazine-desethyl, Terbutryn
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 ground water, 1 surface water
Sample dispatch: 23 February 2021
Closing date: 30 March 2021
Cost: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
2,6-Dichlorobenzamide, Alachlor,
Atrazine, Atrazine-desethyl, Atrazine- 300 ml 2
desethyl-desisopropyl, Atrazine- or or
desisopropyl, Bromacil, Chloridazon,
Chloridazon-desphenyl, Chloridazon-
methyl-desphenyl, Clopyralid, 1000 ml 2 Aluminium
no yes
Cyanazine, Dimethenamide, Diuron, or or container
Metolachlor, N,N-Dimethylsulfamide
(DMS), Nicosulfurone, Prometryn,
Propazine, Sebuthylazine, Simazine,
Terbuthylazine, Terbuthylazine- 1000 ml 4
desethyl, Terbutryn
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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No H110 Herbicides/Pesticides
List of substances: 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid, 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyaceticacid),
Alachlor, Alachlor-t-acid (Alachlor-OA), Alachlor-t-sulfonic acid (Alachlor-
ESA), Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), Bentazone, Dicamba,
Dichlorprop, Glufosinate, Glyphosate, Mecoprop, Metazachlor,
Metazachlor oxanilic acid (Metazachlor-OA), Metazachlor ethane sulfonic
acid (Metazachlor-ESA), Metolachlor, s-Metolachlor oxanilic acid
(Metolachlor-OA), s-Metolachlor ethanesulfonic acid (Metolachlor-ESA)
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 ground water, 1 surface water
Sample dispatch: 22 June 2021
Closing date: 27 July 2021
Cost: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy-acetic acid, 300 ml 2
2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyaceticacid), or or Aluminium
Alachlor, Alachlor-t-acid (Alachlor-OA), container
1000 ml 2
Alachlor-t-sulfonic acid (Alachlor-ESA),
or or
Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA),
Bentazone, Dicamba, Dichlorprop, 1000 ml 4 and
Glufosinate, Glyphosate, Mecoprop, and and no yes
Metazachlor, Metazachlor oxanilic acid
(Metazachlor-OA), Metazachlor ethane plastic
sulfonic acid (Metazachlor-ESA), container
Metolachlor, s-Metolachlor oxanilic 1000 ml 1 (AMPA,
acid (Metolachlor-OA), s-Metolachlor Glufosinate,
ethanesulfonic acid (Metolachlor-ESA) Glyphosate)
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Programme
No H111 Herbicides/Pesticides
List of substances: Acetamiprid, Aldrin, Atrazine, Atrazine-desethyl, Atrazine-desisopropyl,
Bromacil, Chlordane, Clothianidin, Cyanazine, DDD, DDE, DDT, Dieldrin,
Dinotefurane, Endosulfan, Endrin, Heptachlor, Imidacloprid, Lindane,
Nitenpyram, Prometryn, Propazine, Thiacloprid, Thiamethoxam
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 ground water, 1 surface water
Sample dispatch: 12 October 2021
Closing date: 16 November 2021
Cost: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
Acetamiprid, Aldrin, Atrazine, Atrazine- 300 ml 2
desethyl, Atrazine-desisopropyl,
or or
Bromacil, Chlordane, Clothianidin,
Cyanazine, DDD, DDE, DDT, Dieldrin, 1000 ml 2 Aluminium
no yes
Dinotefurane, Endosulfan, Endrin, or or container
Heptachlor, Imidacloprid, Lindane,
Nitenpyram, Prometryn, Propazine,
1000 ml 4
Thiacloprid, Thiamethoxam
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Programme
Advance notice Pesticides in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance
No PM04 (2022)
List of substances: Pesticides: 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyaceticacid), 2,4-DP (Dichlorprop),
Alachlor, Aldrin, Atrazine, Azoxystrobin, Bentazone, Bromacil, Chloridazon,
Clopyralid, Clothianidin, Dicamba, Dieldrin, Dimethachlor, Dimethenamid-
P, Diuron, Ethofumesate, Flufenacet, Glufosinate, Glyphosate, Heptachlor,
Heptachlorepoxide, Hexazinone, Imidacloprid, Iodosulfuron-methyl,
Isoproturon, MCPA, MCPB, MCPP (Mecoprop), Mesosulfuron-methyl,
Metalaxyl-M, Metamitron, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, Metribuzin,
Metsulfuron-methyl, Nicosulfuron, Pethoxamid, Propazine, Propiconazole,
Simazine, Terbuthylazine, Thiacloprid, Thiamethoxam, Thifensulfuron-
methyl, Tolylfluanid, Tribenuron-methyl, Triclopyr, Triflusulfuronmethyl,
Tritosulfuron
Relevant metabolites: 2-Amino-4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazine, 3,5,6-
Trichloro-2-pyridinol, 6-Chloro-1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-Diamine (Atrazine-
desethyl-desisopropyl), Atrazine-desethyl, Atrazine-desisopropyl,
Dimethachlor Metabolite CGA 369873, Dimethachlor Metabolite CGA
373464 (acetic acid methyl ester) - IUPAC: [(2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-
methoxycarbonylmethyl-carbamoyl]-methanesulfonic acid sodium salt;
Dimethachlor Metabolite CGA 373464 (free acid) - CAS-No. 1196157-87-5
Synonym: [(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)(2-sulfoacetyl)amino]acetic acid sodium
salt; Dimethachlor oxalamic acid (CGA 50266, Dimethachlor-OA),
Dimethachlor ethane sulfonic acid (CGA 354742, Dimethachlor-ESA),
Isoproturon-desmethyl, Propazine-2-hydroxy, Terbuthylazine-2-hydroxy,
Terbuthylazine-2-hydroxy-desethyl, Terbuthylazine-desethyl
Non-relevant metabolites: 2,6-Dichlorobenzamide, Alachlor-t-acid
(Alachlor-OA), Alachlor-t-sulfonic acid (Alachlor-ESA), Aminomethyl-
phosphonic acid (AMPA), Atrazine-2-hydroxy, Azoxystrobin-O-demethyl
(CyPM), Chloridazon-desphenyl, Chloridazon-methyl-desphenyl,
Chlorothalonil-sulphonic acid (R417888), 3-carbamyl-2,4,5-trichlorobenzoic
acid (R611965), Dimethenamid-P-acid (Dimethenamid-OA),
Dimethenamid-P-sulfonic acid (Dimethenamid-ESA), Flufenacet oxanilic
acid (Flufenacet-OA), Flufenacet sulfonic acid (Flufenacet-ESA),
Metazachlor oxanilic acid (Metazachlor-OA), Metazachlor ethane sulfonic
acid (Metazachlor-ESA), Metribuzin-Desamino, N,N-Dimethylsulfamide
(DMS), s-Metolachlor Metabolite CGA 368208, s-Metolachlor Metabolite
NOA 413173, s-Metolachlor oxanilic acid (Metolachlor-OA), s-Metolachlor
ethanesulfonic acid (Metolachlor-ESA)
Matrix: Water
Samples: 2; drinking water (spiked)
Sample dispatch: Note: The next round will be in 2022.
Closing date: 5 Weeks after Sample dispatch
Cost: EUR 790,–
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Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
2
Aluminium
or
All mentioned groups of substances container
at page 11: 4
and
and
Pesticides 1000 ml no yes
1 plastic
Relevant metabolites container
or
Non-relevant metabolites for AMPA,
Glyphosate,
2
Glufosinate
The proficiency test covered pesticides, relevant and non-relevant metabolites of the drinking
water ordinance taking into account Codex chapter B1/drinking water. Supplements to codex B1
are published by the Federal Ministry of Health based on the resolution of the commission to
issue the Austrian Food Code (see BMASGK-75210/0004-IX/B/13/2019 from 05.07.2019).
Pesticides and metabolites as stipulated in the drinking water ordinance are listed in tabular
form in Codex Chapter B1/drinking water, Annex 9 of the Austrian Food Code.
(https://www.lebensmittelbuch.at/b-1-trinkwasser/anhang-9-ueberwachung-von-pestiziden-
gemaess-twv-und-nicht-relevanter-metaboliten-in-trinkwasser.html).
Note: Each pesticide/metabolite is present in at least one sample (concentration: range 1/4 up
to 10-fold of parameter value/ action value for metabolites acc. to codex chapter B1/drinking
water, Annex 9 of the Austrian Food Code).
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
This proficiency test is offered every two years and the next round will take place in 2022.
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Description of Programme
No P22 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
List of substances: Naphthalene, Acenaphthene, Acenaphthylene, Fluorene, Anthracene,
Phenanthrene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benzo(a)anthracene, Chrysene,
Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(a)pyrene,
Dibenzo(ah)anthracene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 drinking water (spiked), 1 ground water
Sample dispatch: 04 May 2021
Closing date: 01 June 2021
Cost: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
Naphthalene, Acenaphthene,
Acenaphthylene, Fluorene, Anthracene,
Phenanthrene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene,
brown
Benzo(a)anthracene, Chrysene, 1000 ml 2 no yes
glass
Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene,
Benzo(a)pyrene, Dibenzo(ah)anthracene,
Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 2
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Programme
No AZ8 Pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals and artificial sweeteners
List of substances: 4-Acetylaminoantipyrine, Amidotrizoic acid, Atenolol, Bisoprolol,
Carbamazepine, Diazepam, Diclofenac, 10,11-Dihydro-10,11-
Dihydroxycarbamazepine, 4-Formylaminoantipyrine, Ibuprofen, Iopamidol,
Metoprolol, Sotalol, Sulfamethoxazole, Benzotriazole, Acesulfame,
Cyclamate, Saccharin, Sucralose
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 municipal waste water, 1 surface water
Sample dispatch: 16 March 2021
Closing date: 20 April 2021*
Cost: EUR 470,–
* Note: 5 weeks between sample dispatch and closing date (due to holiday).
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
4-Acetylaminoantipyrine, Amidotrizoic
acid, Atenolol, Bisoprolol,
Carbamazepine, Diazepam,
yes
Diclofenac, 10,11-Dihydro-10,11-Di-
(approx.
hydroxycarbamazepine, Aluminium
1000 ml 2 10 mg yes
4-Formylaminoantipyrine, Ibuprofen, container
Sodium
Iopamidol, Metoprolol, Sotalol,
azide)
Sulfamethoxazole, Benzotriazole,
Acesulfame, Cyclamate, Saccharin,
Sucralose
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Programme
No SP06 Sum parameters
List of sum parameters: Hydrocarbon oil index and phenol index
Optional: only hydrocarbon oil index possible
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 drinking water (spiked), 1 ground water
Sample dispatch: 18 May 2021
Closing date: 15 June 2021
Cost: EUR 415,– (for hydrocarbon oil index and phenol index)
EUR 250,– (for hydrocarbon oil index only)
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
Hydrocarbon oil index 1000 ml 2 Glass no yes
yes, pH < 4 with H3PO4
Phenol index 1000 ml 2 Glass and yes
CuSO4 x 5H2O 1g/l
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 2
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
For SP06, you can choose proficiency test for hydrocarbon oil index and phenol index or
hydrocarbon oil index only. The selection of phenol index only is not possible. The evaluation
data of both sum parameters are presented in a joint report.
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Programmbeschreibung
No B12 BTEX/MTBE
List of substances: BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, o-Xylene, sum of m-Xylene and
p-Xylene; Methyl-tertiary-butylether (MTBE)
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 surface water, 1 ground water (partly fortified)
Sample dispatch: 1 June 2021
Closing date: 29 June 2021
Cost: EUR 435,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene,
Ethylbenzene, o-Xylene, sum of Aluminium
600 ml 1 no yes
m-Xylene and p-Xylene; container
Methyl-tertiary-butylether (MTBE)
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
Additional proficiency tests (synthetic samples) performed by our partner IFA-Tulln
(registration www.ifatest.eu). The single price for BTEX/MTBE or VHH is EUR 435,–.
The price for VHH and BTEX/MTBE is EUR 790,–.
Sample dispatch Closing date
No BTEX/MTBE 11 October 2021 12 November 2021*
B-CB08 BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene,
o-Xylene, sum of m-Xylene and p-Xylene;
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE)
* Note: 5 weeks between sample dispatch and closing date (due to holiday).
In round CB08 the extent of participation is selectable (BTEX/MTBE, VHH or both).
Evaluation of the round will be carried out in a joint report.
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Programmbeschreibung
Advance notice Volatile Halogenated Hydrocarbons (VHH)
No C66 (2022)
List of substances: VHH: Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, 1,2-Dichloroethane,
1,1-Dichloroethene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethene,
Dichloromethane, Tetrachloroethene, Tetrachloromethane, Tribromomethane,
1,1,1-Trichloroethane, Trichloroethene, Trichloromethane
Matrix: Natural water
Samples: 2; 1 surface water, 1 ground water (partly fortified)
Sample dispatch: Note: The next proficiency test VHH in real water samples will take place in
2022.
Closing date: 4 weeks after sample delivery
Cost: EUR 435,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
VHH: Bromodichloromethane,
Dibromochloromethane,
1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethene,
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene, trans-1,2- Aluminium
600 ml 1 no yes
Dichloroethene, Dichloromethane, container
Tetrachloroethene, Tetrachloromethane,
Tribromomethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane,
Trichloroethene, Trichloromethane
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
The proficiency tests VHH and BTEX&MTBE in real water samples will be offered in an
alternating mode. In 2021 BTEX&MTBE are offered and a proficiency test for VHH for real
water samples will take place in 2022.
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Additional proficiency tests (synthetic samples) will be performed by our partner IFA-Tulln
(registration www.ifatest.eu). The single price for VHH or BTEX/MTBE is EUR 435,–.
The price for VHH and BTEX/MTBE is EUR 790,–.
Sample dispatch Closing date
No C64 Volatile halogenated hydrocarbons (VHH) 22 February 2021 19 March 2021
VHH: Bromodichloromethane,
Dibromochloromethane, 1,2-Dichloroethane,
1,1-Dichloroethene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene,
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene, Dichloromethane,
Tetrachloroethene, Tetrachloromethane,
Tribromomethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane,
Trichloroethene, Trichloromethane
No C65 Volatile halogenated hydrocarbons (VHH) 07 June 2021 02 July 2021
VHH: Bromodichloromethane,
Dibromochloromethane, 1,2-Dichloroethane,
1,1-Dichloroethene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene,
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene, Dichloromethane,
Tetrachloroethene, Tetrachloromethane,
Tribromomethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane,
Trichloroethene, Trichloromethane
No CB08 Volatile halogenated hydrocarbons (VHH) 11 October 2021 12 November 2021*
VHH: Bromodichloromethane,
Dibromochloromethane, 1,2-Dichloroethane,
1,1-Dichloroethene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene,
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene, Dichloromethane,
Tetrachloroethene, Tetrachloromethane,
Tribromomethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane,
Trichloroethene, Trichloromethane
No CB08 BTEX/MTBE 11 October 2021 12 November 2021*
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene,
o-Xylene, sum of m-Xylene and p-Xylene;
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE)
* Note: 5 weeks between sample dispatch and closing date (due to holiday).
In round CB08 the extent of participation is selectable (VHH, BTEX/MTBE or both).
Evaluation of the round will be carried out in a joint report.
18/31 Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Minimum concentrations and performance criterion The concentrations are at levels typical for natural water samples (ground water, surface water). The pesticides, relevant and non-relevant metabolites of the drinking water ordinance are in a concentration range from 1/4 up to 10-fold of the parameter or action value according to Codex chapter B1/drinking water (www.lebensmittelbuch.at/trinkwasser/). The lower concentration limits are given in the tables below. The criterion used to evaluate the participants’ performance is the reproducibility standard deviation calculated from previous rounds of proficiency testing with real water samples (more than 6 rounds, since 2013, see tables below). As an alternative criterion, the reproducibility standard deviation vR is calculated from the participants’ results after removal of outliers in the current round. Please find additional information on synthetic water samples at our partner IFA-Tulln website (www.ifatest.eu). Metals and Trace elements Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Aluminium µg/l 10 15 % Arsenic µg/l 0.5 13 % Cadmium µg/l 0.01 10 % Chromium µg/l 0.15 8.5 % Copper µg/l 1 9% Iron µg/l 10 18 % Lead µg/l 0.1 15 % Manganese µg/l 1 7.2 % Mercury µg/l 0.1 14 % Nickel µg/l 0.5 12 % Selenium µg/l 0.3 12 % Uranium µg/l 0.5 6.6 % Zinc µg/l 5 9% Nutrients and Major ions Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Alkalinity KS 4,3 mmol/l 0.4 2.0 % Ammonium (as NH4+) mg/l 0.01 12 % Boron mg/l 0.015 11 % Calcium mg/l 10 3.1 % Chloride mg/l 1 4.0 % DOC dissolved organic carbon (as C) mg/l 0.5 10 % Electrical conductivity (25 °C) µS/cm 100 1.3 % Hydrogen carbonate mg/l 20 2.0 % K (Potassium) mg/l 1 5.2 % Mg (Magnesium) mg/l 1 4.0 % Na (Sodium) mg/l 1 3.4 % Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021 19/31
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Nutrients and Major ions Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Nitrate (as NO3 -) mg/l 1 5.0 % Nitrite (as NO2-) mg/l 0.01 5.3 % Ortho-Phosphate (as PO43-) mg/l 0.02 9.0 % pH - 5 2.0 % Sulfate SO4 2- mg/l 1 3.3 % Total hardness mmol/l 0.02 3.0 % Total N (total Nitrogen) mg/l 0.5 8.3 % Total P (dissolved as PO4 3-) mg/l 0.02 7.5 % Herbicides/Pesticides - H109 Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion 2,6-Dichlorbenzamide µg/l 0.03 15 % Alachlor µg/l 0.03 12 % Atrazine µg/l 0.03 11 % Atrazine-Desethyl µg/l 0.05 12 % Atrazine-Desethyl-Desisopropyl µg/l 0.05 vR Atrazine-Desisopropyl µg/l 0.05 14 % Bromacil µg/l 0.03 14 % Chloridazon µg/l 0.03 13 % Chloridazon-Desphenyl µg/l 0.05 11 % Chloridazon-Methyl-Desphenyl µg/l 0.03 13 % Clopyralid µg/l 0.05 34 % Cyanazine µg/l 0.03 14 % Dimethenamide µg/l 0.03 9.9 % Diuron µg/l 0.03 13 % Metolachlor µg/l 0.03 15 % N,N-Dimethylsulfamide (DMS) µg/l 0.05 15 % Nicosulfurone µg/l 0.05 37 % Prometryn µg/l 0.03 13 % Propazine µg/l 0.03 13 % Sebuthylazine µg/l 0.03 9.3 % Simazine µg/l 0.03 11 % Terbuthylazine µg/l 0.03 11 % Terbuthylazine-Desethyl µg/l 0.05 11 % Terbutryn µg/l 0.03 10 % 20/31 Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Herbicides/Pesticides - H110 Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion 2,4,5- Trichlorophenoxy-acetic acid µg/l 0.05 18 % 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyaceticacid) µg/l 0.05 14 % Alachlor µg/l 0.05 12 % Alachlor-t-acid (Alachlor-OA) µg/l 0.05 15 % Alachlor-t-sulfonic acid (Alachlor-ESA) µg/l 0.05 vR Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) µg/l 0.06 13 % Bentazone µg/l 0.03 15 % Dicamba µg/l 0.05 20 % Dichlorprop µg/l 0.05 12 % Glufosinate µg/l 0.06 34 % Glyphosate µg/l 0.06 20 % Mecoprop µg/l 0.05 13 % Metazachlor µg/l 0.03 12 % Metazachlor oxanilic acid (Metazachlor-OA) µg/l 0.05 21 % Metazachlor ethane sulfonic acid (Metazachlor-ESA) µg/l 0.05 19 % Metolachlor µg/l 0.03 15 % s-Metolachlor oxanilic acid (Metolachlor-OA) µg/l 0.05 14 % s-Metolachlor ethanesulfonic acid (Metolachlor-ESA) µg/l 0.05 20 % Herbicides/Pesticides - H111 Acetamiprid µg/l 0.03 vR Aldrin µg/l 0.02 44 % Atrazine µg/l 0.03 11 % Atrazine-Desethyl µg/l 0.05 12 % Atrazine-Desisopropyl µg/l 0.05 14 % Bromacil µg/l 0.03 14 % Chlordane µg/l 0.02 30 % Clothianidin µg/l 0.03 11 % Cyanazine µg/l 0.03 14 % DDD µg/l 0.02 37 % DDE µg/l 0.02 37 % DDT µg/l 0.02 39 % Dieldrin µg/l 0.02 23 % Dinotefurane µg/l 0.05 vR Endosulfan µg/l 0.02 41 % Endrin µg/l 0.02 18 % Heptachlor µg/l 0.02 46 % Imidacloprid µg/l 0.03 15 % Lindane µg/l 0.01 20 % Nitenpyram µg/l 0.05 vR Prometryn µg/l 0.03 13 % Propazine µg/l 0.03 13 % Thiacloprid µg/l 0.05 14 % Thiamethoxam µg/l 0.05 17 % Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021 21/31
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Pesticides in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyaceticacid) µg/l 0.025 14 % 2,4-DP (Dichlorprop) µg/l 0.025 12 % Alachlor µg/l 0.025 12 % Aldrin µg/l 0.0075 44 % Atrazine µg/l 0.025 11 % Azoxystrobin µg/l 0.025 vR Bentazone µg/l 0.025 15 % Bromacil µg/l 0.025 14 % Chloridazon µg/l 0.025 13 % Clopyralid µg/l 0.025 34 % Clothianidin µg/l 0.025 11 % Dicamba µg/l 0.025 20 % Dieldrin µg/l 0.0075 23 % Dimethachlor µg/l 0.025 vR Dimethenamid-P µg/l 0.025 10 % Diuron µg/l 0.025 13 % Ethofumesate µg/l 0.025 vR Flufenacet µg/l 0.025 vR Glufosinate µg/l 0.025 34 % Glyphosate µg/l 0.025 20 % Heptachlor µg/l 0.0075 46 % Heptachlorepoxide µg/l 0.0075 vR Hexazinone µg/l 0.025 vR Imidacloprid µg/l 0.025 15 % Iodosulfuron-methyl µg/l 0.025 vR Isoproturon µg/l 0.025 vR MCPA µg/l 0.025 vR MCPB µg/l 0.025 vR MCPP (Mecoprop) µg/l 0.025 13 % Mesosulfuron-methyl µg/l 0.025 vR Metalaxyl-M µg/l 0.025 vR Metamitron µg/l 0.025 vR Metazachlor µg/l 0.025 12 % Metolachlor µg/l 0.025 15 % Metribuzin µg/l 0.025 vR Metsulfuron-methyl µg/l 0.025 vR Nicosulfuron µg/l 0.025 37 % Pethoxamid µg/l 0.025 vR Propazine µg/l 0.025 13 % Propiconazole µg/l 0.025 vR Simazine µg/l 0.025 11 % Terbuthylazine µg/l 0.025 11 % 22/31 Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Pesticides in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Thiacloprid µg/l 0.025 14 % Thiamethoxam µg/l 0.025 17 % Thifensulfuron-methyl µg/l 0.025 vR Tolylfluanid µg/l 0.025 vR Tribenuron-methyl µg/l 0.025 vR Triclopyr µg/l 0.025 vR Triflusulfuron-methyl µg/l 0.025 vR Tritosulfuron µg/l 0.025 vR Relevant metabolites 2-Amino-4-Methoxy-6-Methyl-1,3,5-Triazine µg/l 0.025 vR 3,5,6-Trichloro-2-Pyridinol µg/l 0.025 vR 6-Chloro-1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-Diamine (Atrazine-Desethyl- µg/l 0.025 vR Desisopropyl) Atrazine-Desethyl µg/l 0.025 12 % Atrazine-Desisopropyl µg/l 0.025 14 % Dimethachlor ethane sulfonic acid (CGA 354742, µg/l 0.025 vR Dimethachlor-ESA) Dimethachlor oxalamic acid (CGA 50266, Dimethachlor- µg/l 0.025 vR OA) Dimethachlor Metabolite - CGA 373464 µg/l 0.025 vR Dimethachlor Metabolite - CGA 369873 µg/l 0.025 vR Isoproturon-Desmethyl µg/l 0.025 vR Propazine-2-Hydroxy µg/l 0.025 vR Terbuthylazine-Desethyl µg/l 0.025 11 % Terbuthylazine-2-Hydroxy µg/l 0.025 vR Terbuthylazine-2-Hydroxy-Desethyl µg/l 0.025 vR Non-relevant metabolites 2,6-Dichlorobenzamide µg/l 0.75 15 % Alachlor-t-acid (Alachlor-OA) µg/l 0.75 15 % Alachlor-t-sulfonic acid (Alachlor-ESA) µg/l 0.75 vR Aminomethyl-phosphonic acid (AMPA) µg/l 0.75 13 % Atrazine-2-Hydroxy µg/l 0.75 vR Azoxystrobin-O-Demethyl (CyPM) µg/l 0.25 vR Chloridazon-Desphenyl µg/l 0.75 11 % Chloridazon-Methyl-Desphenyl µg/l 0.75 13 % Chlorothalonil-sulphonic acid (R417888) µg/l 0.75 vR 3-carbamyl-2,4,5-trichlorobenzoic acid (R611965) µg/l 0.75 vR Dimethenamid-P-sulfonic acid (Dimethenamid-ESA) µg/l 0.125 vR Dimethenamid-P-acid (Dimethenamid-OA) µg/l 0.125 vR Flufenacet sulfonic acid (Flufenacet-ESA) µg/l 0.25 vR Flufenacet oxanilic acid (Flufenacet-OA) µg/l 0.075 vR Metazachlor ethane sulfonic acid (Metazachlor-ESA) µg/l 0.75 19 % Metazachlor oxanilic acid (Metazachlor-OA) µg/l 0.75 21 % Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021 23/31
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Pesticides in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Metribuzin-Desamino µg/l 0.075 vR N,N-Dimethylsulfamide (DMS) µg/l 0.25 15 % s-Metolachlor ethanesulfonic acid (Metolachlor-ESA) µg/l 0.75 20 % s-Metolachlor oxanilic acid (Metolachlor-OA) µg/l 0.75 14 % s-Metolachlor Metabolite NOA 413173 µg/l 0.075 vR s-Metolachlor Metabolite CGA 368208 µg/l 0.075 vR Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Acenaphthene ng/l 5 19 % Acenaphthylene ng/l 5 vR Anthracene ng/l 5 vR Benzo(a)anthracene ng/l 5 21 % Benzo(a)pyrene ng/l 5 24 % Benzo(b)fluoranthene ng/l 5 17 % Benzo(g,h,i)perylene ng/l 5 32 % Benzo(k)fluoranthene ng/l 5 26 % Chrysene ng/l 5 vR Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene ng/l 5 30 % Fluoranthene ng/l 5 18 % Fluorene ng/l 5 14 % Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene ng/l 5 vR Naphthalene ng/l 5 21 % Phenanthrene ng/l 5 15 % Pyrene ng/l 5 16 % Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals and Artificial Sweeteners Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion 10,11-Dihydro-10,11-Dihydroxycarbamazepine µg/l 0.05 vR 4-Acetylaminoantipyrine µg/l 0.05 vR 4-Formylaminoantipyrine µg/l 0.05 vR Acesulfame µg/l 0.05 17 % Amidotrizoic acid µg/l 0.05 vR Atenolol µg/l 0.05 vR Benzotriazole µg/l 0.05 12 % Bisoprolol µg/l 0.05 vR Carbamazepine µg/l 0.03 13 % Cyclamate µg/l 0.03 vR Diazepam µg/l 0.05 vR 24/31 Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021
Proficiency Testing Scheme – Annual Programme 2021 Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals and Artificial Sweeteners Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Diclofenac µg/l 0.05 14 % Ibuprofen µg/l 0.05 vR Iopamidol µg/l 0.05 vR Metoprolol µg/l 0.05 25 % Saccharin µg/l 0.05 22 % Sotalol µg/l 0.05 22 % Sucralose µg/l 0.05 30 % Sulfamethoxazole µg/l 0.05 12 % Sum parameters: Hydrocarbon oil index and Phenol index Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion Hydrocarbon oil index mg/l 0.1 42 % Phenol Index mg/l 0.01 11 % Volatile Halogenated Hydrocarbons (VHH), BTEX and MTBE Parameter Unit Lower limit Criterion VHH 1,1,1-Trichloroethane µg/l 0.15 15 % 1,1-Dichloroethene µg/l 0.5 17 % 1,2-Dichloroethane µg/l 0.5 13 % Bromodichlormethane µg/l 0.15 8.4 % cis-1,2-Dichloroethene µg/l 0.15 10 % Dibromochloromethane µg/l 0.15 12 % Dichloromethane µg/l 1 13 % Tetrachloroethene µg/l 0.15 17 % Tetrachloromethane µg/l 0.15 16 % trans-1,2-Dichloroethene µg/l 0.15 20 % Tribromomethane µg/l 0.15 12 % Trichloroethene µg/l 0.15 15 % Trichloromethane µg/l 0.25 13 % BTEX and MTBE Benzene µg/l 0.5 16 % Ethylbenzene µg/l 0.5 vR o-Xylene µg/l 0.5 vR Sum of m-Xylene and p-Xylene µg/l 1 20 % Toluene µg/l 0.5 28 % Methyl-tert-butylether (MTBE) µg/l 0.5 13 % Umweltbundesamt https://www.umweltbundesamt.at/en/proficiency-testing 2021 25/31
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PROFICIENCY TESTING SCHEME
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Description of Programme
No AB10 Waste acc. to landfill directive (Austria) (total contents)
List of substances: Solid samples:
Sb, As, Ba, Pb, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, Hg, Se, Ag, V, Zn, Sn, TOC,
hydrocarbon oil index, PAH (sum of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
acc. to EPA), Benzo(a)pyrene
Matrix: Waste
Samples: 1 homogenized solid sample
Sample dispatch: 21 September 2021
Closing date: 19 October 2021
Cost excl. VAT: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Vessel/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
Total content
Sb, As, Ba, Pb, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu,
Mo, Ni, Hg, Se, Ag, V, Zn, Sn, approx. 1 plastic
TOC, hydrocarbon oil index, sum no no
0.3 kg each container
of PAHs (EPA), Benzo(a)pyrene
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Programme
Advance notice Waste acc to landfill directive (Austria) (eluate metals only)
No AB11 2022
List of substances: eluate:
Al, Sb, As, Ba, Pb, B, Cd, Cr, Co, Fe, Cu, Mo, Ni, Hg, Se, Ag, V, Zn, Sn
Matrix: Waste
Samples: 1 eluate sample
Sample dispatch: 2022
Closing date: 4 weeks after sample dispatch
Cost excl. VAT: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
100 ml 1 yes, with HNO3
Al, Sb, As, Ba, Pb, B, Cd, Cr, Co, Fe, and and plastic and yes
Cu, Mo, Ni, Hg, Se, Ag, V, Zn, Sn container
100 ml 1 yes, with HCl (Hg)
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
Description of Programme
Advance notice Waste acc to landfill directive (Austria) (eluate ions only)
No AB12 2022
List of substances: eluate:
pH, electrical conductivity, evaporation residue, NH4+ (as N), Cl-, F-,
NO3- (as N), NO2- (as N), PO43- (as P), SO42-, TOC (as C)
Matrix: Waste
Samples: 1 eluate sample
Sample dispatch: 2022
Closing date: 4 weeks after sample dispatch
Cost excl. VAT: EUR 470,–
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Technical Information
Parameter Bottle/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
pH, electrical conductivity, 500 ml 1 no
evaporation residue, NH4 (as N), and and plastic and
yes
Cl, F, NO3 (as N), NO2 (as N), container yes, with
PO4 (as P), SO4, TOC (as C) 100 ml 1
HCl (TOC)
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: T0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Programme
No CL08 Chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC)
List of substances: Trichloromethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, Trichloroethene, Tetrachloro-
methane, Tetrachloroethene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene, trans-1,2-
Dichloroethene
Matrix: Ambient air
Samples: 1 (+ 1 unloaded tube)
Sample dispatch: 05 October 2021
Closing date: 02 November 2021
Cost excl. VAT: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Tube/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
Trichloromethane,
1,1,1-Trichloroethane,
1 activated
Trichloroethene,
(and charcoal tube
Tetrachloromethane, – no no
1 unloaded (Orbo 32 S,
Tetrachloroethene,
tube) Supelco)
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene,
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Program
No BL09 BTEX & C5-C10
List of substances: BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, sum of m-Xylene and p-Xylene,
o-Xylene; C5-C10: n-Pentane, n-Hexane, n-Heptane, n-Octane, n-Nonane,
n-Decane
Matrix: Ambient air
Samples: 1 (+ 1 unloaded tube)
Sample dispatch: 05 October 2021
Closing date: 02 November 2021
Cost excl. VAT: EUR 470,–
Technical Information
Parameter Tube/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene,
1 activated
Ethylbenzene, sum of m-Xylene
(and charcoal tube
and p-Xylene, o-Xylene; C5-C10: – no no
1 unloaded (Orbo 32 S,
n-Pentane, n-Hexane, n-Heptane,
tube) Supelco)
n-Octane, n-Nonane, n-Decane
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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Description of Programme
No CBL07 Chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHC) and BTEX & C5-C10
List of substances: CHC: Trichloromethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, Trichloroethene,
Tetrachloromethane, Tetrachloroethene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene, trans-1,2-
Dichloroethene;
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, sum of m-Xylene and p-Xylene,
o-Xylene; C5-C10: n-Pentane, n-Hexane, n-Heptane, n-Octane, n-Nonane,
n-Decane
Matrix: Ambient air
Samples: 2 (+ 1 unloaded tube each)
Sample dispatch: 05 October 2021
Closing date: 02 November 2021
Cost excl. VAT: EUR 820,–
Technical Information
Parameter Tube/sample
Stabilisation Refrigeration
to analyse Volume Number Type
CHC: Trichloromethane,
1,1,1-Trichloroethane,
Trichloroethene,
Tetrachloromethane,
Tetrachloroethene,
activated
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene, 1+1
charcoal
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene; (and
– tube no no
1 unloaded
BTEX: Benzene, Toluene, (Orbo 32 S,
tube each)
Ethylbenzene, sum of m-xylene Supelco)
and p-xylene, o-xylene;
C5-C10: n-Pentane, n-Hexane,
n-Heptane, n-Octane, n-Nonane,
n-Decane
Recommended period to start the sample treatment: D0 + 8
D0 ... Day the samples are sent to all participants.
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