Petrochemical Services : Laboratories Services
Third Coast Terminals has an extensive laboratory and can
provide our customers with ISO 9001-2000 certified quality control
testing for all manufactured products. Our personnel have a
combined experience in laboratory, analytical and formulating
of over 75 years.
All of our equipment is continuously monitored for accuracy
via, round robin testing with our customers, outside laboratory
confirmation and contract calibration. Below is a list of equipment
that is available for in house analytical and Quality Control
management of all inbound raw materials, outbound shipments
and manufactured products. Third Coast can also add testing
and equipment to meet customer requirements for their Quality
Control management programs.
ICP-OES (Oil and
Aqueous Samples)
Method: TCT-0109
Analysis: Oils: Calcium
Phosphorus
Zinc
Boron
Magnesium
Aqueous: Potassium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Zinc
Boron
Magnesium ICP-OES (Oil and Aqueous Samples)
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Karl Fisher Water Titration
AquaStar (ppm)
Method: ASTM D-6304
Karl Fisher MKC-210 (ppm)
Method: ASTM D-6304
Johnston (wt%)
Method: ASTM D-1123
Karl Fisher Water Titration
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pH
Hanna pH 210 Microprocessor pH Meter
Method: ASTM D-1287
pH
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Ion Chromatography
Method ASTM D-5827-95
Analysis
Chlorides
Nitrites
Nitrates
Phosphates
Sulfate
Ion Chromatography
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Kinematic Viscosity
•40°C
100°C
-40°C
Method
ASTM D-445
Kinematic Viscosity
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Density @ 15.6°C/60°F
Method: ASTM D-1122
Density @ 15.6°C/60°F
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Freeze Point
Portable Refractometer (Fisher Brand and Misco Brand)
Method: ASTM D-1177
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Brix
Portable Refractometer (Misco
Brand)
Method: TCT-0121
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Reserve Alkalinity
Method: ASTM D-1121
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Total Acid Number/Total
Base Number
Method: ASTM D-974
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Flash Point
Cleveland Open Cup
Method: ASTM D-92
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Reflux Boil Point
Method: ASTM D-1120
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Pour Point
Method: ASTM D-97
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Color
Method: ASTM D-1209 (APHA)
ASTM D-1500
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Brake Fluid Testing
Evaporation
Method: #571.116,S5.1.8
Corrosion
Rubber Swell
Method: SAE J1703
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