Sending biofuel samples for biogenic content testing

1

Prepare the required volume in suitable containers

Please DO NOT send more than we require. Samples in excess of the maximum allowable volume will NOT be analyzed and the disposal of the sample will be at the client’s cost (US$500 per sample disposal fee).

The following guidelines apply to biofuels and liquids with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) e.g. chemicals, solvents, lubricants, oils, and liquids with high petrochemical carbon content.

Maximum Allowable Sample Volume
Required Container
1 mL (1 cc) per sample

1 mL glass micro-sample vial with a crimp top that has a Teflon-lined septum. See example here.

Alternative: Screw-top vials with Teflon-lined septum lids

Vial should have no headspace
Packing Materials
Sampling
Is SDS/MSDS required?
Packaging
Please DO NOT use vermiculite powder. You may use coarse-grade vermiculite or other materials with paper-based filling
Unless otherwise instructed, we will subsample the submitted material in a quantity reasonable for the analytical method.
Yes
Please send samples in sturdy boxes to protect the vials from being crushed during shipment.
Beta Analytic doesn’t accept samples with artificial isotopes.
2

Submit an online form

Select a turnaround time

Standard Service – results are reported in 7 business days or less

Priority Service – 4 business days or less

Choose the correct submission form

Use our “Biofuels, Lubricants and Liquids with High Petrochemical Content” form.

3

Use the following customs declaration when shipping samples to Miami

Samples need to be shipped directly to the lab in Miami because Beta’s international forwarding facilities are not equipped to handle biofuels. Please send to:

Beta Analytic Inc.
4985 SW 74th Court
Miami, Florida 33155, USA

To prevent shipping clearance delays, please use our recommended customs declaration – “Biofuel samples for scientific analysis – NO COMMERCIAL VALUE – Destroyed during analysis”. Customs and carriage value: 1 USD Harmonized Tariff Number (HS code) – 280300

Send your samples under the guidelines of “De Minimis Shipping” and email us the courier and tracking number.

Please make sure that the shipping company you choose takes full responsibility to clear the package with US customs when sending samples directly to Miami, Florida.

An SGS Beta representative will email you to confirm the safe arrival of your samples in Miami and to quote the results delivery date. Our quoted turnaround time starts following the day we receive your samples in Miami, excluding weekends. Samples delivered after the 3:00 PM EST cut-off time will be logged the following business day.

For more information, please read our FAQ page

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We offer standard and priority services for biogenic carbon testing.

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Page last updated: February 2024