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17 April 2012
> Acquisition Announcement
Inspectorate America Corporation, a Bureau Veritas Group Company, announces the successful acquisition of Waterdraws LLC (Waterdraws) this week.

13 April 2012
> New Orleans Laboratory Relocated
Our New Orleans laboratory has now moved into a brand new purpose built facility further increasing capabilities and efficiency.

Technical Expertise

Gasoline Testing Services

Inspectorate offers complete fuel testing packages throughout our network of Global laboratories. Dedicated fuel labs are capable of testing to recognised standards such as ASTM and IP. Quality control of fuels is essential and Inspectorate has the analytical capabilities and expertise to perform this across the globe.

 
Gasoline Testing can be run to ASTM and IP standards and in the EU to the EN 228 specification. Fuel contamination issues can be tested and gasoline analysed for oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Inspectorate also test and inspect blended gasoline and fuel grade ethanol.
 
Our analytical chemists provide rapid turnaround of results and fully independent reporting. The EN 228 specification analysis comprises a series of tests which can be run in full or as part of a bespoke testing package. Inspectorate can offer troubleshooting analysis for any gasoline blends.
 

BSI BS EN 228 Automotive fuels — Unleaded petrol — Requirements and test methods

Research Octane Number ASTM D2699
Motor Octane Number ASTM D2700
Lead Content, g/L EN 237
Density @ 15°C,g/ml EN ISO 12185
Sulphur Content, % (m/m) ASTM D4294
Oxidation Stability, min ASTM D525
Existent Gum, (solvent washed) mg/100ml ASTM D381
Copper Corrosion, 3h @ 50°C ASTM D130
Appearance visual inspection
Hydrocarbon types % (vol/vol) ASTM D1319
Benzene Content, % (vol/vol) EN 12177
Oxygen Content, % (m/m) EN 13132
Oxygenates, % (vol/vol) ASTM D4815
Vapour Pressure, DVPE, kPa EN 13016
Distillation Characteristics EN 3405
 

We offer inspection services throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Whether you are running a production facility or are certifying fuel from a supplier our network of accredited laboratories can deliver results for you.
 
For further information and to obtain a quotation please contact us at sales@inspectorate.com.
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