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SOCOTEC Environmental Chemistry

Bretby Business Park

Ashby Road

Burton-on-Trent

Derbyshire

DE15 0YZ

01283 554541

[[www.socotec.co.uk]]


===== Suite Name: Sediment Suite =====
	*Solids Preparation (DWC35)^
	*9 Heavy Metals in Solids^
		*Arsenic in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Cadmium in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Copper in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Chromium in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Lead in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Mercury in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Nickel in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Selenium in Solids by ICPMS^
		*Zinc in Solids by ICPMS^
	*Beryllium in Solids by ICPOES^
	*Barium in Solids by ICPOES^
	*Chromium VI (Hexavalent)^
	*TPH (>C8-C35) Carbon Banded plus (>C8-40) Total^
	*PCBs, ICES 7 Congeners^
	*17 PAHs (inc. Coronene) by GCMS^
	*pH (2.5:1)^
	*TPH CWG (C5-C35) inc. GRO & BTEX^
	*Phenols Suite by HPLC UV^

^ signifies results will be dry weight corrected.


===== Analytical Technical Information =====
|Suite: Sediment Suite||MDL|Accred|Matrix|Holding|
|CLANDPREP|Total Moisture at 35°C|0,0 0.1%|N|Solid|0,0 29 Days|
|CLANDPREP|Description of Solid Material||N|Solid|0,0 29 Days|
|ICPMSS |Arsenic as As |0,0 0.3 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Cadmium as Cd |0,0 0.2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Copper as Cu |0,0 1.6 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Total Chromium as Cr |0,0 1.2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Lead as Pb |0,0 0.7 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Mercury as Hg |0,0 0.5 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Nickel as Ni |0,0 2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Selenium as Se |0,0 0.5 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPMSS |Zinc as Zn |0,0 16 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPSOIL |Beryllium as Be |0,0 0.1 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|ICPSOIL |Barium as Ba |0,0 0.5 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 180 Days |
|KONENS |Chromium (VI) as Cr |0,0 0.1 mg/kg |N |Solid |
|TPHFIDUS |>C10-C12 |0,0 2 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS |>C12-C16 |0,0 2 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS |>C16-C21 |0,0 2 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS |>C21-C35 |0,0 5 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS |>C8-C10 |0,0 2 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS |Total TPH >C8-C40 |0,0 10 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PCBECD |PCB 101 |0,0 5 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 28 Days |
|PCBECD |PCB 118 |0,0 5 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 28 Days |
|PCBECD |PCB 138 |0,0 5 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 28 Days |
|PCBECD |PCB 153 |0,0 5 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 28 Days |
|PCBECD |PCB 180 |0,0 5 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 28 Days |
|PCBECD |PCB 28 |0,0 5 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 28 Days |
|PCBECD |PCB 52 |0,0 5 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 28 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Acenaphthene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Acenaphthylene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Anthracene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Benzo[[a]]anthracene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Benzo[[a]]pyrene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Benzo[[b]]fluoranthene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Benzo[[g,h,i]]perylene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Benzo[[k]]fluoranthene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Chrysene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Coronene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |N |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Dibenzo[[a,h]]anthracene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Fluoranthene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Fluorene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Indeno[[1,2,3-cd]]pyrene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Naphthalene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Phenanthrene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Pyrene |0,0 0.08 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PAHMSUS |Total PAH 16 |0,0 1.28 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PHSOIL |pH (2.5:1 extraction) |0,0 1 pH units |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |>C6-C7 Aliphatic |0,0 0.2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |>C7-C8 Aliphatic |0,0 0.2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |>C7-C8 Aromatic |0,0 0.01 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |>C8-C10 Aliphatic |0,0 0.2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |>C8-C10 Aromatic |0,0 0.04 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |C5-C6 Aliphatic |0,0 0.2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |C5-C7 Aromatic |0,0 0.01 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|GROHSA/BTEXHSA |Total GRO C5-C10 |0,0 0.2 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|BTEXHSA |Benzene |0,0 10 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|BTEXHSA |Ethylbenzene |0,0 10 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|BTEXHSA |m/p-Xylene |0,0 20 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|BTEXHSA |o-Xylene |0,0 10 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|BTEXHSA |Toluene |0,0 10 µg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 14 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aliphatic) |>C10-C12 (Aliphatic) |0,0 4 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aliphatic) |>C12-C16 (Aliphatic) |0,0 4 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aliphatic) |>C16-C21 (Aliphatic) |0,0 4 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aliphatic) |>C21-C35 (Aliphatic) |0,0 10 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aliphatic) |Total TPH >C8-C40 (Aliphatic) |0,0 20 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aromatic) |>C10-C12 (Aromatic) |0,0 4 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aromatic) |>C12-C16 (Aromatic) |0,0 4 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aromatic) |>C16-C21 (Aromatic) |0,0 4 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aromatic) |>C21-C35 (Aromatic) |0,0 10 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|TPHFIDUS (Aromatic) |Total TPH >C8-C40 (Aromatic) |0,0 20 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PHEHPLCUV |Dimethylphenols |0,0 0.1 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PHEHPLCUV |Methylphenols |0,0 0.1 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PHEHPLCUV |Phenol |0,0 0.1 mg/kg |M |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PHEHPLCUV |Total Phenols |0,0 0.4 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days |
|PHEHPLCUV |Trimethylphenols |0,0 0.1 mg/kg |U |Solid |0,0 21 Days|



Notes

Samples should be shipped to the laboratory and scheduled within 72 hours of completion of sampling.

Non-Conforming Samples - Any samples found to be non-conforming will be quarantined and you will be informed. No work will be started and additional reject charges may apply.

Reporting Limits - The detection limits offered in this quotation are the lowest the laboratory is able to offer.

Acceptance of this quotation confirms these limits are sufficient to cover your requirements.

The laboratory makes the best endeavours to meet these detection limits, however, on occasions, interferences caused by the nature of the sample(s) may result in the laboratory reporting an elevated detection limit.
===== Accreditation =====

Soils, marine sediments, biomass, solid recovered fuel, refuse derived fuel, surface, ground and waste waters, landfill leachates plus liquids generated from soil leachate tests are covered by our UKAS accreditation. The laboratory may only claim that data is accredited when all requirements of our Quality System have been met. Where these requirements have not been met the laboratory may elect to include the data in its final report and remove the accreditation from individual data items if it believes that the reliability of the data has not been affected. The accreditation listed in this quote may not apply to your particular matrix. To confirm UKAS and MCERTs accreditation status please check testing schedule 1252.

https://www.ukas.com/wp-content/uploads/schedule_uploads/00002/1252Testing-Multiple.pdf
===== MCERTs =====

If MCERTs reporting is required please notify us immediately, before authorizing the quote, so the correct preparation and testing can be included on the quote.
===== Deviating Sample Overview =====

Samples and their associated analysis schedules should be delivered to the laboratory within 72 hours of the completion of sampling. Any delay to the delivery of samples to the lab or the delivery of the associated schedules is likely to impact sample deviancy. Deviating (or non-conforming) samples are defined by various factors such as those which are not preserved, exceeded their maximum holding time or handling time, are presented in inappropriate containers/packaging, have headspace present, been denatured through heat, light or humidity, have rotted or suffered microbiologically, have become cross-contaminated, been damaged in transit or have been supplied in insufficient quantity. In addition, if the date and time of sampling and/or other relevant information is absent this may also produce deviating samples. Any of the above factors could jeopardize the validity of the reported test results. Where samples have been identified as nonconforming with respect to the laboratories deviant sample policy, the laboratory will continue with the scheduled analysis unless it receives a request to the contrary within 24 hours of the issue of the Sample Receipt Summary.
===== Repeat Tests =====

Our UKAS accredited quality management protocols give us confidence in the validity of all test data provided; with quality controls including blanks, QC samples, reference materials, and daily calibrations in place for all tests regardless of UKAS accreditation, as well as ongoing good performance in proficiency testing schemes. As such, should any data be called into question by our client, we are happy to double-check all quality control measures in place surrounding this test data and report our findings. Should a repeat of any analysis be required by our clients following data checks, and the original results be validated by these repeat checks, a charge of £5.00 for inorganic tests and £10.00 for organic tests will be made to reflect the additional work involved. If repeat analysis generates a revised report with new data, this charge will not be applied. The analysis will be undertaken using air-dried and ground soil wherever possible for inorganics to reduce the time taken to produce repeat data. The laboratory will advise on the level of reliability which can be attributed to repeat analysis based on the time elapsed since sampling took place and our handling and holding times
===== Sample Containers (Within the UK) =====

For samples that require Environmental Chemistry analysis, containers are provided to UK mainland addresses free of charge together with courier boxes, ice packs, chemical preservatives (where required) and Chain of Custody forms.

Please Note: SOCOTEC reserves the right to charge for unused containers and/or courier boxes that are not returned to the laboratory.
===== Breakages During Transit =====

Whilst SOCOTEC UK Limited does its utmost to ensure that bottles reach us in good condition, we are unable to accept responsibility for any additional site and resampling costs which may occur as a result of container breakages during transit.
===== Sample Storage and Data Retention =====

Samples are stored for 6 weeks from receipt. Samples can be stored for longer periods by request at an additional cost.

Our policy for retention of electronic records and data stored through our LIMS system is 6 years.
===== Subcontracted Work =====

We reserve the right to subcontract work or change from the indicated subcontracted laboratory to another SOCOTEC UK Ltd approved subcontract laboratory for any commercial, operational or quality issue that may impact the deliverability of analytical results. Items listed with a 'SUB' analysis code prefix will be carried out by an external subcontracted laboratory. The rates for subcontracted testing cannot be guaranteed for the duration of the contract. In the event our subcontractor(s) increase their rates, the contract will be amended and reissued to reflect the changes in cost. Information on subcontracted lab is available upon request.