September 2006

1. ASTM International Proficiency Test Programsand Interlaboratory Studies ProgramPresenters:David Bradleyand Phillip Godorov September 2006

2. ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs • Designed to provide participating laboratories with a statistical quality control tool enabling laboratories to assess their performance in conducting an ASTM test or series of tests. • It is a testing program where identical samples are sent to participating labs where they are analyzed using standard test methods and results reported for statistical treatment September 2006

3. ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs • ASTM provides management and administrative support to the program including program registration, contract negotiations, data collection and generation of statistical summary reports • ASTM coordinates the preparation and distribution of test samples • ASTM provides test data reporting instructions and electronic data report forms for recording data Participation registration fees are assessed to each PTP program. September 2006

4. ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs • ASTM statistical summary reports include: • Listing of all lab data • Charts and graphs Lab data coded to maintain lab confidentiality. Final summary reports are provided electronically to participants and appropriate Committee contacts. September 2006

5. ASTM Motor Gasoline Sample ID: MG0508 Sulfur – D5453 No. Valid Results 57 Robust Mean 61.55 Robust Std. Dev. 6.55 Reproducibility ASTM Standard 12.74 Reproducibility These Test Data 18.14 Anderson Darling 0.70 TPI 0.70 Note Column: 1 = Test result outside 3 sigma range for these test data 2 = Test range outside 3 sigma range ASTM reproducibility 3 = Z-score outside range of -2 to 2 • LabResultRob. Dev. Z-Score Notes • 58.9 -2.70 -0.4 • 2 69 7.40 1.1 • 3 64 2.40 0.4 • 4 59.1 -2.50 -0.4 • **85 Rejected • 59 -2.60 -0.4 • 7 58.19 -3.40 -0.5 • 8 59.7 -1.90 -0.3 • 62 -0.40 0.1 • 25 80.99 19.40 3.0 1,2,3 Lab data coded to maintain lab confidentiality September 2006

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7. ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs • Globally recognized programs: • Over 2,500 laboratories participating • Over 40% participation outside continental U. S. September 2006

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9. Metals Testing: (E28 and E01) • Steel: Mechanical Properties Testing • Plain Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel (Chemical Analysis) • Stainless Steel (Chemical Analysis) • Aluminum (Chemical Analysis) • Determination of Gold in Bullion • Ores / Metals Environmental Testing Plastics Testing: (D20) • Polyethylene Plastics Testing • Plastics: Mechanical Properties Testing • Polypropylene Mechanical Properties Testing • Flammability Plastics Testing Textiles (Light, Medium, and Heavy Duty Woven Fabric): (D13) ASTM PROGRAMS September 2006

10. Aromatic Hydrocarbons Testing (D16) Engine Coolants Testing (D15) Electrical Insulating Liquids: (D27 Insulating Fluid Quality Dissolved Gas Analyses of In-Service Insulating Fluid ASTM's Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) ASTM CommitteesC01on Cement andC09on Concrete and Aggregates sponsor the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). CCRL is located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a cooperative program between ASTM and NIST. CCRL operates proficiency sample programs in the following construction materials areas: portland cement, blended cement, masonry cement, hydraulic cement concrete, pozzolans, concrete masonry units, and masonry mortar. Contact Robin Haupt at 301-975-6704 for additional information or visit the CCRL web site on ASTM web page. ASTM PROGRAMS September 2006

11. Petroleum Products and Lubricants (D02) Engine Oil Lubricants #2 Diesel Fuel Aviation Turbine (Jet A) Fuel Motor Gasoline #6 Fuel Oil Automatic Transmission Fluid Gear Oil Reformulated Gasoline Lube Additives Industrial Gear Oil Turbine Oil Lubricating Grease Crude Oil In-Service Diesel Oil Base Oils Wax General Gas Oils Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM PROGRAMS September 2006

12. ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs • Provides labs with SQC tool to compare individual performance versus other labs worldwide • Provides data for monitoring lab strengths and weaknesses • Offers ability to compare results among several test methods measuring the same parameter (e.g., 5 test methods for sulfur) • Residual material from these programs along with the published statistical data can provide useful internal QA samples • Participation helps satisfy lab accreditation requirements • Satisfactory performance can demonstrate testing capability to customers • Results and associated statistics helps ASTM validate test method performance under real world conditions September 2006

13. Use of Programs by ASTM Committees • Obtain valuable feedback on methods • Resource for increased membership • Database of laboratories for test method validation September 2006

14. Establishing New Programs • Concept approved by Executive Subcommittee • Program pre-proposal • Market study • Final program proposal ASTM staff can provide guidelines and assistance. September 2006

15. The programs are open to all labs. September 2006

16. ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs For more information please contact: David Bradley Directory, ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs dbradley@astm.org Phone: (610) 832-9681 or Anne McKlindon Manager, Proficiency Testing Programs amcklind@astm.org Phone: (610) 832-9688 September 2006

17. Interlaboratory Studies Program (ILS) September 2006

18. ASTM ILS Program Objectives • Strengthen the perceived quality of ASTM Test Methods • Produce data that will be used to develop Precision & Bias statements and Research Reports • Provide administrative support to the committees • Provide financial support to the committees • Help ensure the confidentiality of participating labs September 2006

19. Administrative Support • Review of Experimental Design • Assistance identifying volunteer laboratories • Identification of sample vendors • Coordination of sample distribution • Data collection • Statistical processing • Generation of reports September 2006

20. Strengths of the ASTM Interlaboratory Study Program • Input encouraged from active Committee volunteers, as well as non-members, broadening the range and diversity of the study participants, allowing the study to most accurately demonstrate expected “real-world” precision • Scientific neutrality of ASTM in reviewing test data • Provides value-added Quality Assurance Programs to participating laboratories September 2006

21. Potential Benefits of Participation • Statistical program to monitor strengths and weaknesses of lab testing when compared to peers • Assess testing performance and adherence to written procedures by lab technicians • Help meet the interlaboratory testing requirements of many accreditation programs • Recognition in the final Research Report September 2006

22. Use of Programs by ASTM Committees • Obtain valuable feedback on methods, leading to the correction of errors and omissions, as well as highlighting the need for technical updates • Resource for increased membership • Database of laboratories for test method validation • Database of suppliers for common study materials September 2006

23. Establishing New Programs • Concept approved by Executive Subcommittee • Program registered online • Initial conference call with the a technical contact from the committee, to establish the basic study parameters • Experimental design (with input from the committee’s statistical support person, if available) • Identification of study materials, suppliers, a distributor, and volunteer laboratories September 2006

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26. Administering Programs • Virtual Meetings with the participants to discuss specific study instructions • Coordination of acquisition and distribution of study material • Physical • Electronic • Collection of data • Analysis of data • Compilation of Precision Statement and Draft Research Report (from registered information) September 2006

27. Examples of Active Programs • Committee C24 • C794, Adhesion-in Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants • Committee F03 • F2523, Blowout Resistance of Room Temperature Vulcanized Elastomers • Committee A05 • A90, Weight Mass of Coating on Iron and steel Articles with Zinc • Committee F11 • F608, Carpet Embedded Dirt Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial Vacuum Cleaners September 2006

28. Examples of Completed Programs • Committee D02 • D5001, Measurement of Lubricity of Aviation Turbine Fuels by the Ball-on-Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator BOCLE • Committee D35 • D7056, Determining the Tensile Shear Strength of Pre-Fabricated Bituminous Geomembrane Seams • Committee C16 • C518, Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus September 2006

29. A05 A06 C01 C07 C09 C11 C16 C24 D01 D02 D04 Committees Currently Registered into the ILS Program • D05 • D07 • D08 • D11 • D13 • D14 • D16 • D18 • D20 • D27 • D28 • D32 • D35 • E01 • E04 • E06 • E08 • E12 • E15 • E28 • E33 • E35 • F01 • F02 • F03 • F08 • F11 • F13 • F17 • F23 • F40 September 2006

30. ASTM International Interlaboratory Study Program(ILS) Phillip Godorov Manager, Interlaboratory Study Program ASTM International 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Phone: 610-832-9715 Fax: 610-834-7011 E-mail: pgodorov@astm.org September 2006

31. Thank you for attending the ASTM International 2006 Officer’s Conference • Proficiency / Interlaboratory Crosscheck Testing Programs • Interlaboratory Study Program (ILS) September 2006