Ready to submit samples for biobased content testing?

Prepare the required sample size and containers

DO NOT send more than we require. US$500 per sample disposal fee will be charged for excess chemicals and liquids with high petrochemical content.

SAMPLE TYPE

Retail piece or applicable sub-sample, e.g. plastic bag

Plastic Pellets

Cutlery/Utensils

Multi-component or multi-color samples, e.g. toys, toothbrush, diapers, sanitary pads

AMOUNT OF MATERIAL

0.1 to 1 oz / 2.8 to 25 grams MAX

5 to 10 grams ONLY

2 pieces of each kind, e.g. 2 spoons

Please contact us prior to submission

REQUIRED CONTAINER

Liquids with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), e.g. chemicals, solvents, lubricants, oils, liquids with high petrochemical carbon content

Liquids with NO VOCs and have at least 10% carbon content

Other liquids

1 mL / 1 cc (vial full, no headspace)

0.25 to 0.5 mL / 0.25 to 0.5 cc (vial ¼ – ½ full)

10 mL / 10 cc (vial half full)

1 mL glass micro-sample vial with a crimp top that has a Teflon-lined septum
Alternative: Screw-top vials with Teflon-lined septum lids

20 mL glass vial with non-reactive cap liner made from silicone and teflon or some other chemically non-reactive material

REMINDERS:

SDS Required – Chemicals must include SDS/MSDS. We must have a copy on file. You can email a copy to your SGS Beta account manager or upload it to your online data sheet.

Packing Materials – When sending vials, you may use coarse-grade vermiculite or other materials with paper-based filling.

Packaging – Please send samples in sturdy boxes instead of envelopes to protect the samples from being crushed during shipment.

Heterogeneity issues – For the analysis to be meaningful, the carbon analyzed must be representative of the whole product. The result itself only applies to the analyzed materials. Heterogeneous materials should be discussed with the laboratory prior to analysis to ensure the analyzed material is representative of the whole product.

SGS Beta doesn’t accept samples with artificial isotopes.

Decide on the turnaround time then submit a form

Ship samples to Miami or a forwarding office near you

SGS Beta’s complete address and list of forwarding offices (UK, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)

Make sure that the shipping company you choose takes full responsibility to clear the package with US customs when sending samples directly to the US.

For shipping instructions to one of our international forwarding offices, contact us before sending your samples.

We will email you to confirm the safe arrival of your samples in Miami and when to expect the results. Samples delivered after 3:00 PM EST (cut-off time) will be logged the following business day. Our quoted turnaround time starts following the day we receive your samples in Miami, excluding weekends.