Proficiency Testing: Melt mass flow rate testing of plastics / MFR (melt flow rate) thermoplastics (LDPE)

Dear Valued GSO Partner,


To ensure the highest quality standards in testing and calibration, we are pleased to announce a complimentary (free) proficiency testing (PT) program for laboratories in GSO Member States that perform testing on plastic products. This program is conducted in collaboration with Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), a KOLAS-accredited PT provider.


Benefits of Participation:

  • Validate technical competence and maintain accreditation status.
  • Enhance internal quality assurance processes and improve accuracy.
  • Benchmark performance against regional and international peers.


Registration:

To participate, please complete this registration form on or before 30 July 2024, Detailed information about the program and protocols will be provided upon registration.


We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity.


Sincerely,

GSO

Proficiency Testing Scheme in the Field of Plastic products


PT Item: Plastic pellet (LDPE, Low Density Polyethylene) / 100 g 


Testing for: MFR of LDPE in (g/10 min)


Encouraged testing method*:

  • ISO 1133-1: Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics Part 1: Standard method

*NOTE Any testing method can be used (we suggest using your usual testing method): ‘Encouraged testing method’ is only given as a suggestion.


Registration Deadline: 30 July 2024


Laboratory details

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Country*
Lab accredited ISO/IEC 17025?*
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For more information regarding PT programs organized by GSO, please go thru the following link: https://www.gso.org.sa/en/conformity/proficiency-testing/