The U.S. government requires most petrochemicals to pass a variety of petrochemical testing performed by a certified chemist before the products are released to consumers. These tests range from environmental standards to checking the chemicals for foreign objects. Petrochemical tests are performed in a controlled lab with certified petrochemicals testing devices. Companies have many choices in petrochemical testing labs.

If a company produces the same chemical all the time, long-term monitoring is a good option. This allows the company to perform the same test on different batches of the same material. If a company produces small amounts of various materials, short-term petrochemical testing is needed. This is set up so the test can change for different petrochemicals. Large companies that require testing on a daily basis need to consider purchasing their own equipment and hiring a chemist to cut down on time and money. Review these option before selecting a petrochemical testing lab or equipment for your company.

1. Utilize long-term monitoring to receive continued petrochemical testing on a specific product.

2. Use short-term analysis for occasional testing of petrochemical products.

3. Save money with your own petrochemical testing lab.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Maintain your products with long-term monitoring options from petrochemical labs

Long-term monitoring is a service offered by many petrochemical testing laboratories. This service allows customers the freedom to run a project without worrying about test procedures. In most cases, a sample is periodically sent to the lab for testing to determine quality. This is a great option for companies that require the same test performed on the same type a product over time.

I recommend: Request a quote for long-term motoring from the petrochemical laboratory chemist at ACZ Laboratories, Inc. Contact IMR Test Labs to receive information about petrochemical testing. Intertek provides long-term management with the latest petrochemical environmental testing equipment.

Utilize short-term petrochemical testing services

Short-term petrochemical tests are for companies that run a variety of tests for different products. These tests range in price and time depending on the product's requirements.

I recommend: Review the price list for all of the petrochemical testing services provided by AmTest Laboratories. Contact the specialist at Brinkmann to find information about prices for short-term petrochemical testing. Harris Testing Laboratories provides petrochemical and petroleum testing.

Buy petrochemical laboratory equipment

Petrochemical lab equipment is available for large companies that want to handle their own testing. Petrochemical tests require certified chemists and equipment to meet government standards. Even with these requirements companies that require their own petrochemical tests often analyze large quantities and save money over time with their own petrochemical testing equipment.

I recommend: Request petrochemical testing equipment information and prices from Progen Scientific Limited. Search the large database of petrochemical laboratory equipment at McNab. Purchase refurbished petrochemical lab equipment from the wide selection at Analytical Instrument Recycle.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Double-check the certification of any in-house or outsourced petrochemical laboratory chemist who tests your products.