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Phase Separation Science, Inc.
Service Brochure PADEP # 68-03330
6630 Baltimore National Pike Baltimore, Maryland 21228
VELAP # 460156 www.phaseonline.com
410-747-8770 / 800-932-9047FAX 410-788-8723
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Summary of Services ........................................................................................................................... 3
Alphabetical Listing and Pricing of Testing Procedures ................................................................ 4
Environmental Sampling Guide…………………………………………………………………..10
General Information .......................................................................................................................... 16
Expedited TAT Pricing Schedule............................................................................................. 17
Sample Cancellation Charge .................................................................................................... 17
Sampling Kits and Coolers ....................................................................................................... 17
Sample Submission Requirements ........................................................................................... 18
Getting Samples to Phase Separation Science ......................................................................... 21
Directions to Phase Separation Science ................................................................................... 22
Data Deliverables Packages ..................................................................................................... 23
Electronic Data Deliverables .................................................................................................... 24
Disclaimer & Assumed Client Responsibility .................................................................................. 26
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Phase Separation Science
Soil, Groundwater, Wastewater, Drinking Water, Air,
Hazardous Waste, Solvents and Fuels
Standard 5 day turnaround
Expedited Service is our Specialty Next day/2 day/3 day service available
Sample containers and delivery to office, project site or home
Sample pickup at office, project site or home
Electronic reports by e-mail
Access to reports and invoices 24/7 via the web
NELAP accredited laboratory
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Alphabetical Listing of Analytical Testing Procedures
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Alphabetical Listing and Cost of Analytical Testing Procedures
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Cost
Acidity SM 2310B (4a) Water 25.00
Alkalinity (to pH 4.5 & 8.3) SM 2320B Water 25.00
Ammonia, Nitrogen SM 4500-NH3B, C, D, E or F / EPA 350.1 Water 40.00
Solid 55.00
Bacteria, Coliforms SM 9223B, SM 9221E (Fecal Coliform) Water 75.00
Bacteria, Heterotrophic (total) Plate Count SM 9215B Water 75.00
Bacteroides SOP Water 175.00
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) SM 5210B Water 60.00
Bromide EPA 300.0 Water 35.00
Solid 50.00
BTEX and/or MTBE and Naphthalene EPA 8021B Water, Solid 110.00
BTEX and/or MTBE and Naphthalene EPA 8260B Water, Solid 225.00
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) SM 5220D Water 35.00
Chemical Oxygen Demand, Low Level (COD) SM 5220D Water 50.00
Chloride EPA 300.0 Water 35.00
Solid 50.00
Chlorine, Total Residual or Free Available SM 4500 CL-G Water 60.00
Chromium, Hexavalent SM 3500Cr B / EPA 7196A Water 90.00
Solid 120.00
Coliform, Bacteria SM 9223B, SM 9221E (Fecal Coliform) Water 75.00
Conductance SM 2510B / EPA 120.1 Water, Solid 25.00
Cyanide, Total SM 4500CN C / EPA 9014 Water, Solid 60.00
Dioxins EPA 8290 / 1613 Water, Solid 825.00
Dioxins (2378-tcdd only) EPA 8290 / 1613 Water, Solid 575.00
Dissolved Gases/Landfill (Methane and/or Ethane, Ethene and Propane)
EPA 8015M
Water, Air 150.00
Extractable Organic Halogens (EOX) EPA 9020B / 9023 / 9078 Water, Solid, Solvent, Oil 120.00
Flash Point EPA 1020A Water, Solid, Solvent, Oil 75.00
Fluoride EPA 300.0 Water 35.00
Solid 50.00
Gases, Dissolved/Landfill (Methane and/or Ethane, Ethene and Propane)
EPA 8015M Water, Air 150.00
Glycols (Propylene and Ethylene) EPA 8015M Water, Solid 275.00
Hardness SM 2340B or C / EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 25.00
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Alphabetical Listing and Cost of Analytical Testing Procedures
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Cost
Herbicides, Chlorinated EPA 8151A Water, Solid 290.00
Mercury, Cold Vapor EPA 245.1 / 245.2 Water, Solid 60.00
Mercury, Elemental EPA 3200 Solid 250.00
Mercury, Low Level EPA 1631E Water 125.00
Metals, Total EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 30.00
First Metal Solid 55.00
Metals, Total EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water, Solid 20.00
Each Additional Metal
Metals, Lab Filtering (Dissolved) EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 20.00
Metals, RCRA (8) EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water, Solid 180.00
Metals, Priority Pollutant (13) EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water, Solid 230.00
Metals, TAL (23) EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water, Solid 325.00
Moisture Content SM 2540G Solid 20.00
Nitrogen, Ammonia SM 4500-NH3B, C, D, E or F / EPA 350.1 Water 40.00
Solid 55.00
Nitrogen, Nitrate SM 4500-NO3D / EPA 300.0 Water 35.00
Solid 50.00
Nitrogen, Nitrite SM 4500-NO2B / EPA 300.0 Water 35.00
Solid 50.00
Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite SM 4500-NO3H Water 70.00
Solid 100.00
Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl (TKN) SM 4500-NH3B, C or E, EPA 351.2 Water 60.00
Solid 75.00
Oil & Grease (Gravimetric HEM) EPA 9071BM / 1664A / 1664M Water, Solid 85.00
Paint Filter Liquids Test EPA 9095B Solid 35.00
PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) EPA 8082A / 608 Water, Solid, Solvent, Oil 120.00
PCB Congeners EPA 1668 Water, Solid 950.00
Perchlorate EPA 314.1 Water, Solid 175.00
Pesticides, Organochlorine EPA 8081B / 608 Water, Solid 120.00
Pesticides, Organophosphorus EPA 8141 Water, Solid 300.00
pH – Corrosivity SM 4500 H+B Water, Solid 10.00
Phenolics EPA 420.1, 420.4 Water 125.00
Phosphorus (Ortho or Total) EPA 365.1 / 365.3 / 300.0 / SM4500-P_E Water 40.00
Solid 55.00
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) EPA 8270C / 625 Water, Solid 200.00
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Alphabetical Listing and Cost of Analytical Testing Procedures
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Cost
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM)
EPA 8270C / 625 Water, Solid 300.00
Priority Pollutant Pesticides EPA 8081B / 608 Water, Solid 120.00
Priority Pollutant PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) EPA 8082A / 608 Water, Solid 120.00
Priority Pollutant Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds EPA 8270C / 625 Water, Solid 475.00
Priority Pollutant Volatile Organic Compounds EPA 8260B / 624 Water, Solid 225.00
Product ID or Product Comparison by Gas Chromatography Various Water, Solid, Fuel, Unknown Solvents
350.00
Reactivity (Cyanide, Sulfide) EPA SW 846-7.3 Solid 150.00
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds EPA 8270C / 625 Water, Solid 475.00
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds with Library Search (NIST)
EPA 8270C / 625Water, Solid 525.00
Solids, Settleable SM 2540F Water 25.00
Solids, Total SM 2540B Water, Solid 25.00
Solids, Total Dissolved SM 2540C Water 25.00
Solids, Total Suspended SM 2540D Water 25.00
Solids, Total Volatile SM 2540E or G Water, Solid 25.00
Specific Conductance SM 2510B / EPA 120.1 Water, Solid 25.00
Sulfate SM 4500-SO4C or D / EPA 300.0 Water 35.00
Solid 50.00
Sulfide, Total EPA 9030B / SM4500-S2_F Water 50.00
Surfactants (CTAS/MBAS) SM 5540C, D Water 150.00
TKN, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen SM 4500-NH3B, C or E, EPA 351.2 Water 60.00
Solid 75.00
TO-15 Volatile Organic Compounds in Air EPA TO-15 Air 275.00
TO-15 Volatile Organic Compounds in Air with Library Search (NIST)
EPA TO-15 Air 325.00
TO-15 Volatile Organic Compounds in Air with Certified Cannister
EPA TO-15 Air 375.00
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) SM 5310B, C or D / Walkley-Black Water, Solid 90.00
Total Organic Halogens (TOX) EPA 9020B / 9023 / 9078 Water, Solid, Solvent, Oil 120.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) Complete Pkg.
EPA 1311 / 1312 / Various Solid 1125.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) Metals, Volatiles and Semi-Volatiles
EPA 1311 / 1312 / Various
Solid
900.00
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Alphabetical Listing and Cost of Analytical Testing Procedures
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Cost
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) Pesticides and Herbicides
EPA 1311 / 1312 / Various
Solid
365.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) Volatiles Analysis
EPA 1311 / 1312 / 8260B
Solid
375.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) Semi-Volatiles Analysis
EPA 1311 / 1312 / 8270C
Solid
545.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) Herbicides Analysis
EPA 1311 / 1312 / 8151A
Solid
245.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) RCRA Metals Analysis (or any individual metal)
EPA 1311 / 1312 / 6020A
Solid
250.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) TPH DRO
EPA 1311 / 1312 / 8015C Solid 180.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) TPH ORO
EPA 1311 / 1312 / 8015M Solid 180.00
Toxicity Characterization or Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (TCLP/SPLP) TPH GRO
EPA 1311 / 1312 / 8015C Solid 155.00
TPH ‐ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography (TPH‐GC DRO)
EPA 8015C Water, Solid 110.00
TPH ‐ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography (TPH‐GC DRO) in Air
EPA TO‐13M Air 275.00
TPH ‐ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography (TPH‐GC GRO)
EPA 8015C Water, Solid 85.00
TPH ‐ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography (TPH‐GC ORO)
EPA 8015M Water, Solid 110.00
TPH ‐ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Extraction and Gravimetry (TPH SGT‐HEM)
EPA 9071BM / 1664A / 1664M Water, Solid 85.00
Turbidity EPA 180.1 Water 30.00
Volatile Organic Compounds EPA 8260B / 624 Water, Solid 225.00
Volatile Organic Compounds with Library Search (NIST)
EPA 8260B / 624 Water, Solid 375.00
Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water EPA 524.2 Water 225.00
Volatile Organic Compounds in Air EPA TO‐15 Air 275.00
Volatile Organic Compounds in Air withLibrary Search (NIST)
EPA TO‐15 Air 325.00
Volatile Organic Compounds in Air withCertified Cannister
EPA TO‐15 Air 375.00
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Miscellaneous Fees
Analysis/Material Method/Description Matrix Cost
Chlorine Meter Rental SM 4500 CL-G Water 150.00/day
Compositing Fee (lab compositing of samples) 10.00, plus 5.00 for each container Water, Solid 20.00 (min)
Deionized Water (for field/equipment blanks) 1 Liter container Water 10.00
Disposal Fee (Hazardous Sample) N/A Water, Solid, Oil 50.00/sample
On Hold Fee (monthly basis) Samples held for Analysis Soil, Water 10.00/sample
Product ID Standard Known used to ID product Various 100.00 per standard used
Volatile Organic Compounds Terra Core Soil Kit (VOC or GRO)
EPA 5035 Solid 15.00
Volatile Organic Compounds Terra Core Soil Kit (VOC and GRO)
EPA 5035 Solid 20.00
Tedlar Bag (1 Liter) TO-15 Air 15.00
Certified Cleaned Tubing (Nitrogen purged) TO-15 Air 2.50/ft.
Individually Certified Canister TO-15 Air 100.00
Canister Cleaning TO-15 Air 100.00
Vapor Pin Installation Equipment (T-50 hammer drill, 5/8”x22” drill bit, extension cord, shop vac)
TO-15 Air 250.00 (2-day rental)
Vapor Pin Installation Equipment (1.5”x12” drill bit) Permanent Installation
TO-15 Air 50.00 (2-day rental)
Vapor Pin Installation Kit Rental (installation/removal tool, dead blow hammer, cleaning brush)
TO-15 Air 35.00
Vapor Pin (Brass) Permanent Installation TO-15 Air 50.00
Vapor Pin (Stainless Steel w/Compression Fitting) Permanent Installation
TO-15 Air 95.00
Vapor Pin (Brass) Rental TO-15 Air 20.00
Vapor Pin (Stainless Steel w/Compression Fitting) Rental TO-15 Air 25.00
Vapor Pin Cover (Stainless Steel) Permanent Installation TO-15 Air 35.00
1" Stainless Steel Implant TO-15 Air 25.00
6" Stainless Steel Implant TO-15 Air 40.00
Water Dam TO-15 Air 10.00
Helium Leak Testing Kit TO-15 Air 150.00
Helium Leak Testing Kit Consumables per/sample TO-15 Air 25.00
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Environmental Sampling Guide
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Environmental Sampling Guide
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Sample Container/ Min. Volume
Preservative
Holding Time
Acidity SM 2310B (4a) Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Alkalinity SM 2320B Water 250mL Plastic / 20mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Ammonia, Nitrogen SM 4500-NH3B, C, D, Eor F / EPA 350.1
Water 250mL Plastic / 110mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Bacteria, Coliforms SM 9223B Water 100mL Sterile / 100mL Na2S2O3, Cool, ≤ 6oC
8 Hrs non-potable / 30 Hrs potable
Bacteria, Total Plate Count SM 9215B Water 100mL Sterile / 100mL Na2S2O3, Cool, ≤ 6oC
24 Hrs non-potable / 8 hrs potable
Bacteroides SOP Water 100mL Sterile / 100mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
SM 5210B Water 1L Plastic / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
Bromide EPA 300.0 Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
BTEX plus MTBE and Naphthalene
EPA 8021B / 8260B Water 3-40mL Vials / 2 vials HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 15g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
SM 5220D Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Chloride EPA 300.0 Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Chlorine, Total Residual SM 4500CL-G Water 2-40mL Vials Cool, ≤ 6oC Immediately
Chromium, Hexavalent SM 3500Cr B / EPA 7196A
Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 24 Hours
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 20g Cool, ≤ 6oC 30 Days
Coliform, Bacteria SM 9223B Water 100mL Sterile / 100mL Na2S2O3, Cool, ≤ 6oC
8 Hrs non-potable / 30 Hrs potable
Conductance SM 2510B / EPA 120.1 Water 250mL Plastic / 15mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Cyanide, Total SM 4500CN E / EPA 9014
Water 250mL Plastic / 110mL NaOH pH>12 Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Dioxins EPA 8290 / 1631 Water 2-1L Amber Glass / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 30 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 100g Cool, ≤ 6oC 30 Days
Dioxins (2378-tcdd only) EPA 8290 / 1631 Water 2-1L Amber Glass / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 30 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 100g Cool, ≤ 6oC 30 Days
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Environmental Sampling Guide
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Sample Container/
Preservative
Holding Time
Dissolved Gases (Landfill) EPA 8015M Water 3-40mL Vials HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
Air Tedlar Bag / 1L Cool, ≤ 6oC 72 Hours
Extractable Organic Halides (EOX)
EPA 9020B / 9023 / 9078 Water 250 mL Amber/10000 mL H2SO4 pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
Soil 4oz GL Wide Mouth 10g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Hours
Oil / Solvent
20mL Vial Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Fluoride EPA 300.0 Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Gases, Dissolved (Methane and/or Ethane, Ethene and Propane)
EPA 8015M
Water
3-40mL Vials
HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
Air Tedlar Bag / 1L Cool, ≤ 6oC 72 Hours
Gases, Dissolved (Landfill) EPA 8015M Water 3-40mL Vials HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
Air Tedlar Bag / 1L Cool, ≤ 6oC 72 Hours
Glycols (Propylene and Ethylene)
EPA 8015M Water 250mL Amber / 100mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 20g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Hardness, Total SM 2340B or C / EPA 6020A / 200.8
Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL HNO3 pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
6 Months
Herbicides, Chlorinated EPA 8151A Water 1L Amber Glass / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 150g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Mercury EPA 6020A / 200.8 / 245.1
Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL HNO3 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
EPA 6020A Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Mercury, Elemental EPA 3200 Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Metals, except Mercury EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL HNO3 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
6 Months
EPA 6020A Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 6 Months
Metals, Lab Filtering EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days for Mercury, Rest 6 Months
Metal, Mercury Cold Vapor EPA 245.2 Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL HNO3 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 10g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Metal, Mercury Low Level EPA 1631E Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Metals, Priority Pollutant (13) EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL HNO3 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days for Mercury, Rest 6 Months
EPA 6020A Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days for Mercury, Rest 6 Months
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Environmental Sampling Guide
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Sample Container/ Min. Volume
Preservative
Holding Time
Metals, RCRA (8) EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL HNO3 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days for Mercury, Rest 6 Months
EPA 6020A Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days for Mercury, Rest 6 Months
Metals, TAL (23) EPA 6020A / 200.8 Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL HNO3 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days for Mercury, Rest 6 Months
EPA 6020A Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days for Mercury, Rest 6 Months
Moisture Content ASTM D 2216 Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Nitrogen, Ammonia SM 4500-NH3B, C, D, E or F / EPA 350.1
Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Nitrogen, Nitrate SM 4500-NO3D / Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
EPA 300.0 Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
Nitrogen, Nitrite SM 4500-NO2B / Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
EPA 300.0 Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite SM 4500-NO3H Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl (TKN) SM 4500-NH3B, C or E Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Oil and Grease (Gravimetric HEM)
EPA 1664A Water 1L GL / 1000mL H2SO4 pH<2
Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
EPA 1664M / 9071BM Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 150g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Paint Filter Liquids Test EPA 9095B Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 200g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
PCBs EPA 8082A / 608 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
EPA 8082A Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 30g Cool, ≤ 6oC None
Oil / Solvent
20mL Vial Cool, ≤ 6oC None
PCB Congeners EPA 1668 Water 2-1L Amber GL/1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 1 Year
Perchlorate EPA 314.1 Water 250mL GL or PL / 50mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Pesticides, Organochlorine EPA 8081B / 608 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
EPA 8081B Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 50g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Pesticides, Organophosphorus EPA 8141 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 50g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
pH - Corrosivity SM 4500 H+B Water 250mL Plastic / 15mL Cool, ≤ 6oC Immediately
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 20g Cool, ≤ 6oC Immediately
Phenolics EPA 420.1, 420.4 Water 250mL GL / 50mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days
Phosphorus, Orthophosphate EPA 365.1, SM 4500PE Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 50g Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
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Environmental Sampling Guide
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Sample Container/ Min. Volume
Preservative
Holding Time
Phosphorus, Total EPA 365.1, EPA 365.3, and SM 4500PE
Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 50g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic EPA 8270C / 625 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Hydrocarbons (PAHs) EPA 8270C Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 90g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic EPA 8270C / 625 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM)
EPA 8270C Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 90g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Priority Pollutant Pesticides EPA 8081B / 608 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
EPA 8081B Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 30g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Priority Pollutant PCBs EPA 8082A / 608 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
(Polychlorinated Biphenyls) EPA 8082A Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 30g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Priority Pollutant Semi-Volatile EPA 8270C / 625 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Organic Compounds EPA 8270C Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 90g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Priority Pollutant Volatile EPA 8260B / 624
Water 3-40mL Vials / 1 vial HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
Organic Compounds EPA 8260B Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 15g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Product ID or Comparison Various Water Contact Lab
By Gas Chromatography Oil / Solvent
20mL Vial Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Reactivity (Cyanide, Sulfide) EPA SW 846-7.3 Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 50g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Semi-Volatile Organic EPA 8270C / 625 Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Compounds EPA 8270C Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 90g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
Solids, Settleable SM 2540F Water 1L Plastic / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
Solids, Total SM 2540B Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Solids, Total Dissolved SM 2540C Water 250mL Plastic / 100mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Solids, Total Suspended SM 2540D Water 1L Plastic / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Solids, Total Volatile SM 2540E / EPA 160.4 Water 1L Plastic / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Specific Conductance SM 2510B / EPA 120.1 Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Sulfate SM 4500-SO4C or D, Water 250mL Plastic / 10mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
EPA 300.0 Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 5g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Sulfide, Total EPA 9030B Water 250mL Plastic / 200mL NaOH + Zn acetate pH>9, Cool, ≤ 6oC
7 Days
TCLP/SPLP (VOC, SVOC, Pests, Herbs, Metals, DRO, ORO and/or GRO)
EPA 1311 / 1312 / Various
Solid
3-4oz GL Wide Mouth / 200g
Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days / 6 months for Metals (except Mercury-28 days)
TKN, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen SM 4500-NH3B, C or E, EPA 351.2
Water 250mL Plastic / 50mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 50g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
TO-15 Volatile Organic Compounds
EPA TO-15 Air 1.4 L Cannister N/A 28 Days
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Environmental Sampling Guide
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Sample Container/ Min. Volume
Preservative
Holding Time
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) SM 5310B, C or D Water 2-40mL Vials HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 50g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Total Organic Halogens (TOX) EPA 9020B / 9023 / 9078 Water 250mL Amber GL / 100mL H2SO4 pH<2 Cool, ≤ 6oC
28 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 10g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
TPH-GC (DRO) EPA 8015C Water 1L Amber GL / 1L Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 90g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
TPH-GC (GRO) EPA 8015C Water 3-40mL Vials / 2 vials HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
with 5035 prep Solid Terra Core Sampling Kit Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
TPH-GC (ORO) EPA8015M Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 7 Days
Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 90g Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
TPH (SGT-HEM) EPA 1664A Water 1L Amber GL / 1000mL HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
EPA 1664M / 9071BM Solid 4oz GL Wide Mouth / 150g Cool, ≤ 6oC 28 Days
Turbidity EPA 180.1 Water 250mL Plastic / 20mL Cool, ≤ 6oC 48 Hours
Volatile Organic Compounds EPA 8260B Water 3-40mL Vials / 2 vials HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
8260B with 5035 prep Solid Terra Core Kit Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
EPA 624 Water 3-40mL Vials / 2 vials
HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC 14 Days
EPA 624 Acrolein / Acrylonitrile
Water 1-40mL Vial Cool, ≤ 6oC 3 Days
Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water
EPA 524.2 Water
3-40mL Vials / 2 vials HCL pH<2, Cool, ≤ 6oC
14 Days
Volatile Organic Compounds in Air
EPA TO-15 Air 1.4 L Cannister N/A 28 Days
The analysis of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) quality control samples for each of the aqueous extractable analyses requires the collection of additional sample volume. Please contact the lab.
Wastewater containing residual chlorine needs to be preserved with sodium thiosulfate for the analysis of pesticides by EPA 608, SVOC by EPA 625, and VOC by EPA 624. Prior to sampling, add 80 mg of sodium thiosulfate to each liter amber and 10 mg to each 40 ml vial.
Per the method, a trip blank is required to be analyzed with samples if there are dectections. Please let your project manager know when you order bottleware that you will be analyzing drinking water samples for 524.2 so trip blanks can be provided.
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Expedited TAT Pricing Schedule
All pricing in this service brochure is based on a standard turnaround time of 5 business days. Rush turnaround times can be accommodated and will be priced according to the schedule below.
Normal 5-day turnaround analyses
3-day…………………………………………………………..125%
2-day…………………………………………………………..150%
1-day…………………………………………………………..200%
Emergency/Weekend/Holiday………………………………..300%
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analyses
3-day…………………………………………………………..150%
2-day……………………………………………………….….200%*
1-day…………………………………………………………..300%*
*Due to the lengthy amount of time involved in the TCLP herbicide extraction, it may be difficult to provide results for this analysis on turnaround times of less than 2 days. Please call the lab ahead of time to discuss rush turnaround times for TCLP analyses.
Sample Cancellation Charge
Due to our rapid standard turnaround time, analyses may be started shortly after samples arrive at the laboratory. In some cases, within a matter of hours. In the event that it is necessary to cancel the analysis of a sample, it is crucial to notify the laboratory as soon as possible to avoid being charged. If a sample is canceled after analysis has begun, you will be charged for the work completed at the time of cancellation.
Sampling Kits and Coolers
Sampling kits and coolers are provided and shipped (via non-priority status) to our clients at no additional charge. These kits include all containers, preservatives, chain of custody forms, labels, and coolers to collect your samples and have them shipped to the lab. Overnight and priority shipments can be accommodated with the difference in cost being conveyed to the client.
Please keep us abreast of pending projects with as much notice as possible so we may assemble your sample kit and have it delivered in time for sampling to begin. Sample kit and container requests can be made by phone, fax, or via our internet site at www.phaseonline.com. We do request that all coolers and any unused sample containers be returned to us within 30 days.
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Sample Submission Requirements
All samples submitted for analysis must be accompanied by a completed chain of custody form or letter indicating the required analyses. For your convenience, chain of custody forms can be obtained from the lab or downloaded from our website at www.phaseonline.com. Below are instructions and an example of a properly completed chain of custody form.
Section 1 CLIENT: Name of company submitting samples. OFFICE LOC: If the company submitting the samples has multiple locations, indicate which office is submitting the samples. PROJECT MANAGER: Person PSS should contact if additional information is required. This is also the person the report will be sent to unless specified differently in the “Special Instructions” box in the lower right hand corner of the form. PHONE NO: Phone number PSS should call if questions arise about sample or analysis. EMAIL: E-mail address the report should be sent to. FAX NO: Phone number that the report should be faxed to. PROJECT NAME: Provide name of project as it is to appear on the analytical test report. PROJECT NUMBER: Provide the number of the project (if applicable) as you want it to appear on the analytical test report. SITE LOCATION: Provide the site location where the samples were taken (if applicable) as it is to appear on the analytical test report.
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Sample Submission Requirements (Continued)
Section 1 (Continued) P.O. NUMBER: Provide purchase number (if applicable) that should appear on invoice. SAMPLERS: Provide the name(s) of the person(s) who took the samples. DW CERT NO.: If the sample is for drinking water compliance in Maryland, please list the sampler certification ID. Section 2 LAB NO.: For laboratory use only. SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION: Identify sample as it should appear the analytical test report. DATE: The date the sample was collected. TIME: The time the sample was collected. MATRIX: The physical nature of the sample i.e. Water, Soil, Oil, Liquid or Solid. (See matrix codes listed on COC for matrix abbreviations.) No. CONTAINERS: Number of containers provided for each sample. SAMPLE TYPE: Specify C for composite sample or G for grab sample (if applicable to project).
Section 3 Preservatives Used: Specify preservative used for each analysis requested, leave blank if none were used. Analysis/Method Required: Specify the analysis requested for each sample by listing the analyte (or list of analytes) and test method on the diagonal line. Put an X in the box below the parameter that corresponds to the sample that requires that analyte. REMARKS: Additional information about a particular sample, i.e. “hold for further instruction” or “expect high levels”. Section 4 # of Coolers/Custody Seal/Ice Present/Temp/Shipping Carrier: For laboratory use only. Data Deliverables Required: Specify level of data required with report. Level I is PSS’s standard report. Contact lab for information on Level II and Level III data packages (please note that a surcharge usually applies to Level II and Level III data packages). Requested Turnaround Time and Special Instructions: Select requested turnaround (TAT) time for samples. PSS standard TAT is 5-days. If requesting multiple TATs for samples, please fill out a separate COC for each TAT to ensure samples are reported correctly. If TAT something other than the options listed, please indicate this in the “Special Instructions” box. Section 5 “Relinquished By:” This is one of the most important parts of this form. The person that has collected the sample should sign, date and time the form in the top most block. Each person that has accepted the sample should sign in the adjacent “Received By:” box. When the sample is relinquished again, it should be signed with time and date in the next “Relinquished By:” box. These signatures establish the “chain of custody” and show who has had possession of the samples before they reached the laboratory. Once at the laboratory, the sample custodian will sign on the last “Received By” box.
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Sample Submission Requirements (Continued)
The Client, by signing, or having the client’s agent sign the “Sample Chain of Custody/Agreement Form”, agrees to pay for the above requested services per the latest version of the Service Brochure or PSS provided quotation, including any or all attorney’s or other reasonable fees if collection becomes necessary.
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Getting Samples to Phase Separation Science
Phase Separation Science offers a no cost “all day” courier service as a courtesy to clients within our service area. The Routine Courier Service Area map below indicates the normal area of operation for this service. This range can be expanded but may incur an additional cost. The no cost pickup service requires that samples be ready for pickup at your office or project site by 9 AM. The samples will be picked up sometime between 9AM and 5PM and delivered to the laboratory the day of the pickup. Sample pickups can be accommodated at other times or transported to the lab on an expedited basis, but these services normally incur an additional cost. Please contact the lab for the costs associated with rush pick-up service. Please note that if the samples are not ready upon the courier’s arrival, additional charges for wait time may also be incurred.
To schedule a no cost “all day” pickup, call our office at 410-747-8770 or send an email to [email protected]. For sample deliveries outside of our normal business hours, please call a client services representative to discuss special arrangements. Samples can be shipped to the lab from anywhere via UPS and FedEx.
All couriers are trained in proper chain-of-custody procedures for your convenience, but do not carry ice or coolers, so samples must be properly iced in a cooler for transport to the laboratory.
Routine Courier Service Area
No cost all-day pickup
Service charge for pickup
Outside courier service
range
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Directions to Phase Separation Science
From the North: Take I-83 or I-95 South to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and go West towards Pikesville. Follow I-695 to US 40 - Baltimore National Pike (exit 15B) and head West towards Ellicott City. Go through 4 traffic lights, with the 4th being Nuwood Drive. Proceed 1/4 mile to 6630 Baltimore National Pike, which is on the right hand side, between Russell Subaru and Russell BMW. The laboratory is located on the ground level; enter on right side of the building. From the Southeast: Take I-97 or I-95 North to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and go North towards Towson. Follow I-695 to US 40 - Baltimore National Pike (exit 15B) and head West towards Ellicott City. Go through 4 traffic lights, with the 4th being Nuwood Drive. Proceed 1/4 mile to 6630 Baltimore National Pike, which is on the right hand side, between Russell Subaru and Russell BMW. The laboratory is located on the ground level; enter on right side of the building. From the Southwest: Take I-495 North towards Silver Spring. Follow I-495 to US 29 and head North towards Columbia. Follow US 29 to US 40 - Baltimore National Pike and head East towards Ellicott City. Stay on US 40 until you reach the Patapsco Valley State Park and cross over the Patapsco River. Once you cross the river, move to the left lane. You will make a U-turn at the first left at the top of the hill. The Laboratory is on your right at 6630 Baltimore National Pike, between Russell Subaru and Russell BMW. The laboratory is located on the ground level; enter on right side of the building. From the West: Take I-70 East towards Baltimore. Follow I-70 to US 29 and head South towards Columbia. Follow US 29 to US 40 - Baltimore National Pike and head East towards Ellicott City. Stay on US 40 until you reach the Patapsco Valley State Park and cross over the Patapsco River. Once you cross the river, move to the left lane. You will make a U-turn at the first left at the top of the hill. The Laboratory is on your right at 6630 Baltimore National Pike, between Russell Subaru and Russell BMW. The laboratory is located on the ground level; enter on right side of the building.
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Data Deliverable Packages
Phase Separation Science offers several types of reporting packages that can accommodate any data quality objective. Listed below are the standard report types most often requested. Further customization of data package types are available if desired.
Available Data Deliverable Formats
Standard Certificate of Analysis
Client and Project Details
Date Sampled
Date Received
Cover Letter
Case Narrative Summary
Test Results
Method of Analysis
Date Extracted/Digested (if applicable)
Date Analyzed
Copy of Chain of Custody
Sample Receipt Checklist
Laboratory Blank Summary
Laboratory Chronology Report
LCS/LCSD Summary
Surrogate Recovery Summary
MS/MSD Summary
Standard Certificate of Analysis plus
Matrix Spike/Matrix Spike Duplicate Summary
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PSSI Reduced CLP-Like (w/o Raw Data)
Standard Certificate of Analysis plus
Matrix Spike/Matrix Spike Duplicate Summary
Continuing Calibration Summary
GC/MS Tune Summary
Internal Standard Summary
Initial Calibration Summary
Preparation Logs
TIC Summary (Max 10 VOC, 20 SVOC)
CLP-Like or Full VCP
PSSI Reduced CLP-Like deliverable plus
All raw data, quantitation reports, spectra, etc.
Electronic Data Deliverables (EDD's)
In addition to .pdf reports, we provide a summary Excel table in any of the above formats. Phase also has the capability to produce electronic deliverables in other useful formats such as:
Microsoft Excel (.xls)
Comma Separated Variable (.csv)
ASCII Text File (.txt) EQuIS GISKey ERPIMS
PSS currently delivers EDD's to our clients by one or more of the following methods:
Sent as an email attachment
Uploaded directly to a client server or cloud storage
Stored on a CD and mailed
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Anytime Access through Web LIMs
The PSS Web LIMs portal provides 24 hour a day access to your results and invoices. Access is provided through secure login privileges through our homepage. All you need for this access is to arrange for a secure account to be set up.
Invoicing
PSS routinely delivers invoices via email in a .pdf document to the client’s Accounts Payables department and/or Project Manager. Alternatively, invoices can be delivered via the client’s web portal and online payment system or if requested, via hardcopy by mail.
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Disclaimer & Assumed Client Responsibility Limitations of Liability
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN CLIENT IDENTIFIED HEREIN AND PHASE SEPARATION SCIENCE, INC. ("PSS") AND IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Client agrees he has full knowledge of the conditions provided herein; and the same shall be binding if either the services referred to herein are
accepted by the Client or if the Client does not within a reasonable time not to exceed Thirty (30) calendar days from the date hereof deliver to PSS written objections to said conditions or any part thereof. No purchase order or other order for work shall be accepted by PSS which includes any conditions that vary from the above described terms, and PSS hereby objects to any conflicting terms contained in any acceptance or order submitted by the Client. PSS shall perform work for Client as an independent contractor.
2. Client's request for service shall outline the scope and preferred timing for the work to be performed, and Client will provide such additional
information as requested by PSS as may be necessary for the satisfactory performance of the work covered by the analysis request. A surcharge is usually assessed to the listed fee if rush analysis is requested and is offered subject to availability and prearrangement; the surcharge will depend upon the analysis to be performed. Client will notify PSS of any hazardous substances present at the site where samples were acquired or believed by Client to be present in the samples that may put PSS employees at risk. PSS may refuse or revoke acceptance of samples PSS determines presents s risk to health, safety or the environment of that PSS is not authorized to accept. Client shall promptly remove from PSS's facilities any sample for which PSS revokes its acceptance. PSS will dispose of most samples upon the Client's request, and reserves the right to assess a charge for disposal of samples PSS considers difficult to handle or at the option of PSS to return the samples to the Client in lieu of disposal. All such samples returned shall be accepted by the Client.
3. Unless otherwise agreed by PSS in writing, Client shall use reports prepared by PSS only for the purposes disclosed to PSS at the time of
contracting. PSS shall maintain record for work for a period of no more than three (3) years after completion of said work and shall be the owner of all such documents.
4. PSS reserves the right at any time to revoke any credit extended to Client because of Client's failure to pay for any services when due or for any
other reason deemed good and sufficient by PSS, and in such event all subsequent services shall be paid when services are requested by Client. In addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, PSS reserves the right to suspend any further work for Client and to retain any and all of its work product not yet delivered to Client for nonpayment or other breach of these terms. In said event, the Client shall have no right to use the work of PSS for any purpose until the same has been paid for in full or the breach cured.
5. PSS shall not be liable for failure to deliver due to delays in delivery occasioned by strike, lockouts, fires, inability to obtain materials, breakdowns,
delays of carriers or suppliers, governmental acts and regulation, or other causes beyond PSS's control.
6. This Agreement is non-cancellable by the Client for any cause until Five (5) days prior written notice of such intentions shall have actually been received by PSS, and Client shall be obligated to accept any services provided by PSS during such period and pay for such services.
7. The Client shall comply with EPA protocol regarding sample volume, preservation, cooling, containers, sampling procedures, holding times and
the splitting of samples in the field. All samples shall be labeled, packaged, manifested, transported and delivered by Client in accordance with the most current state and federal regulations, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and any federal, state and local agencies.
8. PSS shall perform services with reasonable care and diligence normal to the analytical\environmental testing laboratory industry, reserving the right
to modify methods as necessary based upon experience and/or current scientific literature. It will perform its services consistent with its quality assurance procedures (available to the Client at his request) and it is the exclusive responsibility of the Client to confirm that PSS's standard procedures will meet the needs of the Client prior to placing an order for work. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. PSS's sole obligation hereunder shall be to re-perform at its own expense services which are materially deficient because of its failure to materially perform said services in accordance with this Agreement. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN, PSS MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THE SERVICES AND/OR RELATED MATERIALS TO BE FURNISHED BY PSS. IN NO EVENT SHALL PSS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF INFORMATION, INTERPRETATION OR ANALYSIS PROVIDED BY PSS NOR SHALL PSS BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS OBLIGATION TO RE-PERFORM, FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES OR CLAIMS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PAID TO PSS FOR THE SERVICES HEREUNDER [AND THE CLIENT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY PSS FROM ALL LIABILITIES TO OTHERS IN EXCESS OF ANY SUCH AMOUNT]. PSS accepts no legal responsibility for the purposes for which the Client ses the test results. If the Client directs a manner of making tests that varies from standard or recommended procedures, the Client shall hold PSS harmless from all claims, damages and expenses arising out of such direction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing section, in no event shall PSS be liable for damages unless it has been notified by Client of the discovery of any claimed negligent act, error, omission or breach within thirty (30) days of the date of its discovery and unless Client has given PSS an opportunity to investigate and to recommend ways Client may mitigate the damages.
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9. All warranties, if any, by any manufacturer or supplier other than PSS are theirs, not that of PSS, and only such manufacturers or suppliers shall be liable for performances under such warranties, unless PSS furnishes Client with a separate written warranty.
10. All claims for alleged defects in services shall be deemed waived unless made in writing and delivered to PSS within a reasonable time in no event
to exceed Thirty (30) calendar days after completion of the services by PSS.
11. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by PSS, Client shall be responsible for all freight and shipping charges in addition to the price of the services specified in the Agreement. The risk of loss or damage to the sample is during shipment remains with the Client.
12. The Client and PSS covenant and agree that regarding any dispute arising out of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, that in addition
to any other lawful jurisdiction, the Courts of the State of Maryland in the County of Baltimore shall have to the fullest extent permitted by law and this document jurisdiction over the subject matter of any such dispute and the persons of the parties, regardless of the residence, citizenship or domicile of said parties, provided, reasonable opportunity to appear before the Courts of the State of other service of process authorized under the Maryland Rules, actual notice shall be construed to mean a copy of the summons and complaint mailed certified, return receipt, to Client's last known business address or by delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to any person of suitable age and discretion employed by Client at Client's last known business address.
13. Any representation, understanding, proposal, agreement, warranty, course of dealing or trade usage not contained herein shall not be binding on PSS. 14. This Agreement may not be changed or terminated orally. Further, no change, termination or waiver of any of its provisions shall be valid unless
in writing and signed by the party against who such claim change, termination or waiver is sought to be enforced. 15. Any different or additional terms contained in any other document other than this instant Agreement herein is hereby expressly objected to and
rejected by the PSS. 16. Waiver by PSS of a breach or any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any other breach. 17. Any taxes, duties, fees, charges and assessments of any nature levied by any governmental authority in connection with this transaction, whether the
levy is against the Client, against PSS or PSS's employees or against any of PSS's subcontractors or their employees, shall be the responsibility of the Client.
17. Payment in full is due on the date the services are completed by PSS, the results are made available to the Client or its agents by PSS and an invoice
is mailed to the Client. This date shall constitute the due date ("Due Date") for all payments owed under this Agreement. 18. Any monies owed under this Agreement not paid within Thirty (30) days of the Due Date shall be considered an overdue balance ("Overdue
Balance") and said Overdue Balance shall accrue interest at the rate of One and One Half Percent (1.5%) per month, compounded monthly. Further, Client shall pay PSS the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each check proffered Buyer but not honored.
19. Client shall pay PSS's reasonable collection costs incurred in collecting any Overdue Balance under this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement
it is agreed by the parties that reasonable collection costs shall include but not be limited to PSS's reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. It is further agreed that reasonable attorney's fees under this Agreement shall be defined as the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) plus an additional Thirty- three and One-third Percent (33 1/3%) of that part of the Overdue Balance in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Said Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) plus Thirty-three and One-third Percent (33 1/3%) of that part of the Overdue Balance in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), is not a penalty of any type, but rather the reasonable and fair estimate of the parties of the attorney's fees that would be incurred by PSS initiating litigation against the Client for any Overdue Balance under this Agreement. Client agrees to indemnify and hold PSS harmless from and against demands, damages and expenses caused by Client's negligent acts and omissions and breach of contract and by the negligent acts and omissions and breach of contract of persons for whom Client is legally responsible. Client shall compensate PSS for its services and expenses if PSS is required to respond to legal process related to its services for Client; compensable services shall include, for example, hourly charges for all PSS personnel involved in the response, the preparation of the testifier and appearances related to the legal process.
20. PSS shall, while performing its work for Client, maintain in force worker’s compensation insurance in the amount require by law and general
liability insurance in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). 21. It is the policy of PSS not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age
or any reason prohibited by law. 22. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland.
