ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited·Third-Party Fuel Analysis

From Sample
to Certificate.

Nothing Assumed.

Viscosity curves, sulfur counts, flash points — measured to the third decimal and returned as certified documentation. Every sample enters under chain-of-custody protocol. Every result ships with method traceability.

RefineriesFuel DistributorsPower PlantsMarine Operators
140+
ASTM/ISO Methods
48h
Standard Turnaround
99.7%
Spec Compliance Rate
12K+
Samples Certified/yr
Workflow Schematic
01
COC
Sample Intake
Chain-of-custody seal
02
Preparation
Homogenization & sub-sampling
03
Chromatography
GC-FID / GC-MS column run
04
Spectrometry
XRF / ICP elemental analysis
05
Data Output
Validated result compilation
06
CERTIFIED
Certificate
Signed test report issued
ASTM D445 — Kinematic ViscosityASTM D4294 — Sulfur ContentASTM D93 — Flash PointASTM D1298 — DensityASTM D130 — Copper CorrosionISO 8217 — Marine FuelASTM D6304 — Water ContentASTM D2709 — Free WaterASTM D445 — Kinematic ViscosityASTM D4294 — Sulfur ContentASTM D93 — Flash PointASTM D1298 — DensityASTM D130 — Copper CorrosionISO 8217 — Marine FuelASTM D6304 — Water ContentASTM D2709 — Free Water
Testing Suite

The Testing Suite

Each method is an instrument in its own right. ASTM and ISO standards, specific to fuel type, with instrument traceability on every report.

8 Core Methods Shown · 140+ Available
ASTM D445

Kinematic Viscosity

Physical
Instrument
Calibrated Glass Viscometer
Result Unit
mm²/s
DieselResidualLube Oil
Available · 48h turnaround
ASTM D4294

Sulfur Content

Elemental
Instrument
Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence
Result Unit
mg/kg
DieselGasolineJet Fuel
Available · 48h turnaround
ASTM D93

Flash Point (Pensky-Martens)

Safety
Instrument
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
Result Unit
°C
DieselFuel OilMarine
Available · 48h turnaround
ASTM D1298

Density & Relative Density

Physical
Instrument
Digital Density Meter
Result Unit
kg/m³
All Fuel Types
Available · 48h turnaround
ASTM D130

Copper Strip Corrosion

Corrosion
Instrument
Copper Strip Bath & Rating Kit
Result Unit
Rating
GasolineDieselAviation
Available · 48h turnaround
ISO 8217

Marine Fuel Spec Compliance

Compliance
Instrument
Multi-instrument Suite
Result Unit
Pass/Fail
HFOVLSFOMGO
Available · 48h turnaround
ASTM D6304

Water Content (Karl Fischer)

Contamination
Instrument
Karl Fischer Coulometric Titrator
Result Unit
mg/kg
DieselJet A-1Lube Oil
Available · 48h turnaround
ASTM D5453

Total Sulfur (UV Fluorescence)

Elemental
Instrument
UV Fluorescence Analyzer
Result Unit
ppm
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
Available · 48h turnaround
Sample Intake & Chain-of-Custody Protocol
01
Receive
Sealed container with tamper-evident seal
02
Log
Barcode assignment & LIMS entry
03
Inspect
Container integrity check
04
Sub-sample
Homogenization & aliquot preparation
05
Assign
Method routing to instrument queue
06
Analyse
Calibrated instrument run
07
Certify
QA review & signed report issue
Live Test Method Finder

Find Your Analysis

Search by fuel type, property, or standard number. Every method in our laboratory, queryable before you submit a sample.

Standard
Property Measured
Applicable Fuel Types
T/A
Sample
Category
ASTM D445
Kinematic ViscosityResult: mm²/s
Diesel / Residual / Lube
24h
50 mL
Physical
ASTM D4294
Sulfur Content (EDXRF)Result: mg/kg
Diesel / Gasoline / Jet
24h
20 mL
Elemental
ASTM D93
Flash Point (PM Closed Cup)Result: °C
Diesel / Fuel Oil / Marine
24h
75 mL
Safety
ASTM D1298
Density & API GravityResult: kg/m³
All Fuels
24h
100 mL
Physical
ASTM D130
Copper Strip CorrosionResult: Rating 1–4
Gasoline / Diesel / Aviation
48h
30 mL
Corrosion
ASTM D6304
Water Content (Karl Fischer)Result: mg/kg
Diesel / Jet A-1 / Lube
24h
10 mL
Contamination
ASTM D5453
Total Sulfur (UV Fluorescence)Result: ppm
ULSD / Gasoline
24h
5 mL
Elemental
ASTM D2709
Water & Sediment in Middle DistillatesResult: % vol
Diesel / Biodiesel
48h
100 mL
Contamination
ASTM D664
Acid Number (Total Acid)Result: mg KOH/g
Lube Oil / Biodiesel
48h
20 mL
Chemical
ASTM D2896
Base Number (Total Base)Result: mg KOH/g
Lube Oil / Engine Oil
48h
20 mL
Chemical
ASTM D97
Pour PointResult: °C
Diesel / HFO / Lube
48h
100 mL
Physical
ISO 8217
Marine Fuel Spec ComplianceResult: Pass/Fail
HFO / VLSFO / MGO
72h
500 mL
Compliance
ASTM D4052
Density by Digital DensitometerResult: g/cm³
All Fuels
24h
5 mL
Physical
ASTM D86
Distillation (Atmospheric)Result: °C at IBP/FBP
Gasoline / Diesel / Jet
48h
100 mL
Physical
ASTM D7039
Sulfur by Monochromatic WDXRFResult: mg/kg
ULSD / Jet / Residual
24h
10 mL
Elemental
ASTM D2622
Sulfur by WDXRFResult: wt%
Diesel / Residual Fuel
24h
20 mL
Elemental
ASTM D3120
Trace Sulfur (Oxidative Microcoulometry)Result: ppm
Gasoline / Naphtha
48h
5 mL
Elemental
ASTM D5185
Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES)Result: ppm
Lube Oil / Used Oil
72h
50 mL
Elemental
ASTM D1552
Sulfur (High-Temperature Combustion)Result: wt%
Coal / Coke / Residual
48h
2 g
Elemental
ASTM D4177
Automatic SamplingResult: N/A
Crude Oil / Pipeline
Custom
Varies
Sampling
Showing 20 of 20 methods · 140+ total availableDownload complete method list →

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Testing Programs

From a Single Test
to a Continuous Program.

As you move deeper into the facility, the data gets denser and the stakes get higher. Each tier is designed for a different relationship with fuel quality risk.

Individual Method

Spot Analysis

A single ASTM or ISO method run on one sample. Select any method from our catalogue — viscosity, sulfur, flash point, or 130+ others. Results delivered as a method-specific test report.

Distributors resolving a specific shipment dispute, QC managers confirming a single specification.
  • Any single ASTM method
  • Chain-of-custody documentation
  • Method traceability on report
  • Digital delivery via secure portal
Turnaround
24–48h
Sample Volume
Method-specific
Bundled TestingMost Common

Compliance Bundle

A pre-configured suite of methods mapped to a specific fuel grade and regulatory standard. One submission covers density, viscosity, sulfur, flash point, water content, and corrosion — returning a single compliance certificate.

Refinery QMs certifying a production batch. Distributors requiring full-spec documentation for supply chain handoffs.
  • ASTM D445 Kinematic Viscosity
  • ASTM D4294 Sulfur Content
  • ASTM D93 Flash Point
  • ASTM D1298 Density
  • ASTM D6304 Water Content
  • ASTM D130 Copper Corrosion
  • Full compliance certificate issued
  • 48h standard turnaround
Turnaround
48–72h
Sample Volume
500 mL composite
Full Compliance Program

Continuous Program

Ongoing third-party testing under a standing agreement. Monthly or per-batch sampling, dedicated account management, LIMS portal access, and quarterly trend reporting. Designed for facilities where fuel quality is a continuous operational variable.

Power plant engineers monitoring turbine fuel quality. Marine operators managing multi-grade bunker quality across ports.
  • All Compliance Bundle methods
  • Dedicated LIMS portal access
  • Quarterly trend analysis reports
  • Priority 24h turnaround SLA
  • Standing chain-of-custody protocol
  • Expert consultation on exceedances
  • Annual method calibration review
  • Custom method additions available
Turnaround
24h priority SLA
Sample Volume
Program-defined

Not sure which tier fits your situation? The Testing Standards Guide maps every method to fuel type, applicable regulation, and recommended testing frequency — giving you a complete picture before committing to a program.

Download the Guide →
Testing Standards Guide

Every Method.
Every Fuel Type.
Every Spec.

The Assay Testing Standards Guide is a 48-page technical reference mapping 140+ ASTM and ISO methods to their fuel type, applicable regulation, required sample volume, and standard turnaround time.

Complete ASTM/ISO method index with fuel type cross-reference
Sample volume requirements for each method
Standard and priority turnaround time matrix
Chain-of-custody documentation requirements
Regulatory mapping: EN 590, ISO 8217, ASTM D975, Jet A-1
Guidance on dispute-resolution sample preservation
Assay Testing Standards Guide
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