Sending biofuel samples for biogenic content testing

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.

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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.