Application

Lead in Powdered Paint Proficiency Testing Material is used to determine Lead (Pb) concentrations in powdered paint samples.Have any questions? Explore our FAQs.For more information on this product, please contact 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

Lead in Powdered Paint is produced following the ISO/IEC 17043:2010, thereby allowing 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. We are the world leader in the manufacturing of real-world soil and sediment PT products. Our metallic, organic, and inorganic soil & solid waste PT products have natural matrices in which selected analytes have been fortified to give analytical profiles that meet the needs of your laboratory.Type of PT Scheme: Solids/Soils/Hazardous WasteMatrix: Titanium DioxideAnalyte/s: Values of analytes vary from lot to lot.All information regarding the use of Lead in Powdered Paint Proficiency Testing standard can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal.

Other Notes

Are you new to Supelco Proficiency TestingͰ 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 (2022-2023)SoilsLPTP22-S2 April 6 - May 20, 2022LPTP22-S4 October 5 - November 18, 2022LPTP23-S2 April5 – May 19, 2023LPTP23-S4 October 4 – November 17, 2023Quick-Turn Study (on demand proficiency test that is offereddepending on lot availability)

Preparation Note

Description A total sample size of 40 g is provided. The PT sample has been heat-sterilized. The evaluation of results will be based on study statistics for equivalent methods.Sample Preparation Perform the sample digestion on an appropriate amount of sample according to the selected digestion procedure. The recommended minimum sampling size is 0.5 g. Determination of the percent moisture content of the material is required. Report all results on a dry weight basis. You may report as many methods as required by reporting online.

Storage and Stability

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