Petrochemicals Sector
Petrochemicals Testing, Certification and Conformity
Overview
Petrochemicals sector: an overview of conformity processes
In petrochemicals, product analysis mostly relies on ASTM methods. On the quality-system side, the sector-specific ISO 29001 is used; ISO 45001 for facility safety and ATEX/IECEx requirements for equipment in explosive atmospheres also apply.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Petrochemicals sector: what do we test?
- 01Petrochemical products and intermediates
- 02Polymer raw materials
- 03Solvents and monomers
- 04Additives
- 05Process equipment
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Petrochemicals supply chain needs are under one roof.
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Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- API 5Lline pipe specification
- ASTM D1160vacuum distillation of petroleum products
- ASTM D1298Density and relative density with hydrometer
- ASTM D1319hydrocarbon types (FIA) in liquid petroleum products
- ASTM D1500ASTM color scale for petroleum products
- ASTM D2274Oxidation stability in distillate fuels
- ASTM D2622Determination of sulfur in petroleum products with XRF
- ASTM D2699research octane number in gasoline
- ASTM D2709Water and sediment in middle distillate fuels
- ASTM D287API gravity with hydrometer
- ASTM D2887boiling range distribution by gas chromatography
- ASTM D3606determination of benzene and toluene in gasoline
- ASTM D4052Density and API gravity with digital density meter
- ASTM D4294Sulfur in petroleum products with EDXRF
- 16 CFR 1303lead in surface coatings
- ASTM D4236chronic health hazard labeling on art materials
- ASTM D5116Determination of organic emissions from indoor materials
- BS 6920Suitability of materials in contact with drinking water
- EN 12457leaching experiment in the characterization of waste
- EN 12472Nickel release after wear and corrosion in plated products
- EN 12619total gaseous organic carbon in flue gas
- EN 12873Effect of materials coming into contact with drinking water
- EN 13284Determination of dust in stationary source emissions
- EN 13432compostability and biodegradability of packaging
- EN 13650aqua regia extractable element in fertilizers
- EN 14181Quality assurance of automatic measurement systems for stationary source emissions
- EN 14789determination of oxygen in flue gas
- EN 14790determination of water vapor in flue gas
- UL 94flammability class in plastic materials
- ASTM D3985oxygen permeability (OTR)
- ASTM F1249water vapor permeability (WVTR)
- ISO 4589combustion behavior with oxygen index
- 16 CFR Part 1307Phthalate ban in children's toys and child care products
- ASTM D1003Turbidity and light transmission in transparent plastics
- ASTM D1238melt flow index (MFI) in thermoplastics
- ASTM D1434Gas permeability in plastic film and sheet
- ASTM D1525Vicat softening temperature in plastics
- ASTM D1709free falling dart impact resistance in plastic film
- ASTM D1929Determination of ignition temperature in plastics
- ASTM D2240Shore hardness in rubber and plastic
- ASTM D2457gloss in plastic films
- ASTM D256Izod impact resistance in plastics
- ASTM B117salt spray corrosion test
- ISO 9227salt spray corrosion test
- ISO 3834Quality conditions in welded manufacturing
- API 1104welding of pipelines and related facilities
- API 510Inspection code of pressure vessels
- API 570Inspection of piping systems in the enterprise
- API 5CTcasing and production pipe specification
- API 5Lline pipe specification
- API 620large welded low pressure storage tanks
- API 650welded steel storage tanks
- API 653inspection of field assembled storage tanks
- API 6Awellhead and flow control equipment specification
- ASME B16.5pipe flanges and flanged fittings
- ASME B31.1Design rules for power pipelines
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
Petrochemicals which market will you offer your product to?
Petrochemicals when offering products to different markets, technical legislation, tests, documents and conformity requirements may vary by country and region.
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