Analytical testing service: Oil content – ISO 659:2009 modified by Randall method

Description of service

Oil content of the sample is determined by a modified International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 659 method using the Randall modification for automatic extractor. As required by ISO 659, the extraction solvent is petroleum ether. The method ISO 659 is the reference method recognized by the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association (FOSFA).

It takes 4 days to complete this test.

Fees

Fees shown are before tax. The applicable taxes (Goods and Services Tax and provincial sales tax in Quebec) will be collected on these fees.

Fees are updated on April 1.

See current and past fees for Oil content – ISO 659:2009 modified by Randall method test fee code 451.

Service standard

• Documents detailing the results of inspection support services are issued within 2 business days after completion of all required analytical testing or inspection results.

Performance target

• The target for achieving this standard is set at 90%.

Performance information

Applying for Oil content FOSFA

Service can be requested through either a submitted sample request form:

• I-106 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Western Canada
• I-107 - Producer and industry request for inspection services - Eastern Canada
• I-129 - Accredited Container Sampler Program (ACSP) sample submission form
• I-130 - Certified Container Sampling Program (CCSP) sample submission form

Or, through the request for inspection services applicable to service:

• Official inspection – ships
• Official inspection – railcars, trucks or containers