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Line the sample cooler with the plastic bag provided.

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q Indicate sample ID, sampling date, time, and name of sampler on both the bottle labels and the enclosed Chain of Custody. Information on the Chain of Custody and labels must match and be complete. Clearly list and mark the appropriate boxes for all analyses requested, required turnaround time, and desired QC Package. Sign and date the Chain of Custody. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY.

q Use caution and avoid flushing away preservative from preserved bottles.

q 40-mL vials (with HCl) for Volatile, GRO, TOC, and TPH TX-1005 must be filled with no headspace (air). Fill container so that there is a bead of water above the top of the container but does not overflow, as the preservative will be washed out. Invert the vial after capping and check for air bubbles. If bubbles are present, uncap and add a few more drops of sample and attempt capping again.

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After collecting samples, place samples inside plastic bubble wrap bag, remove seal strip and close. Place this bag inside a ziplock bag and put inside the plastic bag that lines the cooler. Repeat as necessary for all sample containers.

Include the temperature blank and Trip Blank inside the plastic bag lining the cooler.

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Surround all samples with free wet ice. Use at least one bag of ice per cooler and make sure the ice is distributed evenly.

Tie the plastic bag to secure the contents. Add more padding as needed to fill the remaining space.

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Relinquish the Chain of Custody. Place in ziplock bag with any other documents and place on top of closed plastic bag.

Close cooler. Tape around the cooler, top to bottom, several times on both sides to keep the cooler closed and prevent leakage.

Sign and date the custody seal and any shipping labels required for transport, and affix to the cooler.

ALS bottle kits are prepared with the client and sample collection personnel in mind.

Our goal with the preparation and delivery of bottle kits is to make the sample collection process as efficient and problem-free as possible. If you have any questions about your ALS bottle kits, please contact your ALS Project Manager.

*NOTE: Samples, preservatives, and supplies may vary depending on the project or laboratory.

Pre-labeled containers are grouped by sample location and enclosed in a sealable bag.

of

ABCDEFGHIJ

No. Pres. # Bottles J Hold

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10Required Turnaround Time: Results Due Date:

Received by:

QC Package: (Check Box Below)

X

Other:

TRRP-ChecklistTRRP Level IVLevel III: Std QC + Raw Data

Level IV: SW846 CLP-LikeDate: Time:Logged by (Laboratory):

Relinquished by: Date: Time:

Received by (Laboratory):Date: Time:

Checked by (Laboratory):

Notes:

Level II: Standard QC

x

Fax

Time

e-Mail Address [email protected]@xyz.com

Sample Description I

TPH (TX 1005)

x

Preservative Key: 1-HCL 2-HNO3 3-H2SO4 4-NaOH 5-Na2S2O3 6-NaHSO4 7-Other 8-4 degrees C 9-5035

FBA G HD E

(713) 555-1001 (713) 555-1001

Houston, TX 77042(713) 555-1000

C

Fax

Date

Houston, TX 77042(713) 555-1000

Matrix

MW-15 (26-27')

Sampler(s): Please Print & Sign Shipment Method:

Chain of Custody Form

ABC PropertiesProject Information

VOCs (8260) - client select listProject Name

Work Order #:

Page

Customer Information10-10

XYZ Consulting10-10

Purchase OrderWork Order

Company Name XYZ ConsultingProject Number

Bill To CompanyInvoice Attn.

Suite 100

Accounts Payables-Judy Jones215 Richmond Ave.

Address

City/State/Zip

Parameter/Method Request for Analysis

Cooler Temp.

% Moisture (for TRRP dry-weight correction)

x

Address

Phone

215 Richmond Ave.

City/State/ZipPhone

Suite 100

Copyright 2009 by ALS laboratory GroupNote: Any changes must be made in writing once samples and COC Form have been submitted to ALS Environmental.

ALS Project Manager:

Relinquished by:

e-Mail Address

Joe SmithSend Report To

ALS Environmental

10450 Stancliff Rd. #210Houston, Texas 77099(Tel) 281.530.5656 (Fax) 281.530.5887

ALS Environmental3352 128th AvenueHolland, Michigan 49424(Tel) 616.399.6070(Fax) 616.399.6185

STD 10 Wk Days 5 Wk Days 2 Wk Days 24 Hour

Other ____________

ExamplePre-Printed COC Form

Pre-printed Chain of Custody forms with client and project names to minimize time spent in the field.

Clean, lined coolers neatly packaged for delivery to clients. Sample locations are clearly marked for quick access when sampling.

Chemical preservative stickers and sample labels with each parameter clearly identified.

Our bottle kits may include:

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Analysis MethodContainer Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

Alcohols 8015 4 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 14

Bromide 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Chloride 9056A 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28

Chromium VI (Hexavalent)

7196A 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 24 hours

Coplanar PCBs 1668A 4 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 1 year

Corrosivity 1110 4 oz/P N/A 7

Cyanide, Total & Amenable to Chlorination

901090129014

4 oz/P Cool, < 6°C 14

Diesel Range Organicsa

8015 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

DIMP/DMMP ALS SOP 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40

Dioxins/Furans 82808290

4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 30 45

Explosives 8330A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Fluoride 9056A 4 oz/P Cool, < 6°C 28

Gasoline Range Organics (GRO)a 8015 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14

Glycols 8015 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Herbicides, Chlorinated 8151 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Ignitability 1010 4 oz/AGNone required

7

Mercury74707471

4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Metals, Except CrVI & Hg, Total

60106020

4 oz/AGNone required

180

NDMA ALS SOP 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Nitrate 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Nitrite 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

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a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.

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SOIL

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Analysis MethodContainer Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

Nitrate-Nitrite 353.2M 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Nitroglycerin/PETN 8332 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Oil & Grease 9071 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28

Organochlorine Pesticides

8081 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Organophosphorus Pesticides

8141 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 14 40

PCB Aroclors and Congeners (including PCB Wipes)

8082 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 1 year 40

Polychlorinated Biphenyls

1668 4 oz/P/G Cool, <-10°C 1 year 1 year

Perchlorate 6850 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28 28

pH 9045 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°CAnalyze immediately

Phenols 9065 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 28

Phosphorus - White/Elemental (P4)

7580 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 30

Polynuclear Aromatics Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

82708270-SIM

4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Purgeable Aromatic Hydrocarbons (including BTEX & MTBE)

80218260

4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14

Reactive Cyanide 7.3.3.2 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Reactive Sulfide 7.3.4.2 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Semivolatile Organics 8270 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 14 40

Sulfate 9056A 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Sulfide 9030B 4 oz/P/G Cool, < 6°C 7

TCLP Metals 1311 32 oz/G Cool, < 6°C180 Hg 28

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SOILAnalysis Method

Container Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

TCLP Semivolatiles, Pesticides, & Herbicides

1311 32 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 14 40

TCLP Volatiles 1311 32 oz/G Cool, < 6°C 14 14

Thiodiglycol LL9 4 oz/AG 7 40

TOC 9060 4 oz/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Volatile Organics 82604 oz/AG, coring device

Cool, < 6°C and/or sodium bisulfate

14/7/48 hours depending on sampling

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a State-specific methods may have differing holding times.

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WATERAnalysis Method

Container Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

Acidity 2310B 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 14

Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, Acetonitrile

6038030

3 x 40 mL/AG

Cool, < 6°C, adjust pH to 4-5

14

Alcohols 8015 3 x 40 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 14

Alkalinity 2320B 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 14

Ammonia 4500-NH3 B, C, D, F 250 mL/P

Cool, < 6°C, H

2SO

4 to

pH < 228

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)/Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD)

5210B P, G – 1000 mL Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Bromate 300.1 P, G – 500 mL

50 mg/L EDA, cool, < 6°C

28

Bromide 300.0 P, G – 500 mL Cool, < 6°C 28

Carbamates, Carbamoyl Oximes 531.2 2 x 1 L/AG

1.8 mL acetic acid to pH < 3, 80 mg/L Na

2S

2O

3,

cool < 6°C

28

Carbonyl Compounds (Formaldehyde) 8315 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 72 hours 72 hours

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 5520C, D 250 mL/P

Cool, < 6°C, H

2SO

4 to

pH < 228

Chloride 300.0, 4500-Cl G

P, G – 500 mL Cool, < 6°C 28

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WATERAnalysis Method

Container Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

Chlorine, Total Residual 4500-Cl G P, G – 250 mL

None required

Within 15 minutes

Chlorite 300.1 P, G – 500 mL

50 mg/L EDA, cool, < 6°C

14

Chlorophyll-A 10200H A, G – 500 mL Cool, < 6°C Analyze

immediately

Chromium VI (Hexavalent)

3500-Cr D218.6 7196A

P, G – 250 mL Cool, < 6°C 24 hours

Chromium VI (Hexavalent) 7199 P - 125 mL Cool, < 6°C 24 hours

Coliform, Colilert 9223B 100 mL Coli bottle

Cool, < 6°C, 0.008% Na

2S

2O

3

8 hours (WW) 30 hours (DW)

Coliform, Fecal & Total 9222B 9222D

100 mL Coli bottle

Cool, < 6°C, 0.008% Na

2S

2O

3

8 hours (WW) 30 hours (DW)

Color 2120B P, G - 250 mL Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Corrosivity 1110 250 mL/P N/A 7

Cyanide, Total & Amenable to Chlorination

335.4, 4500-CN E, G

500 mL/PNaOH, pH > 12, cool, < 6°C

14

Cyanide, Weak Acid Dissociable 4500-CN E 250 mL/P

Cool, < 6°C, NaOH to pH > 12

14

Diesel Range Organics (DRO)a 8015 2 L/AG Cool, < 6°C,

HCL to pH < 2 7 40

Dioxins/Furans 1613 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 1 year 40

EDB, DBCP, & TCP 504.1 3 x 40 mL/AG

0.008% Na

2S

2O

3,

cool, < 6°C7 40

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WATERAnalysis Method

Container Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

EDB, DBCP, & TCP 8011 3 x 40 mL/AG

0.008% Na

2S

2O

3,

cool, < 6°C7 40

Explosives 8330A 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 7 40

DIMP/DMMP ALS SOP 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7

Fecal Streptococci 9230B 100 mL plastic bag

Cool, < 10°C, 0.008% Na

2S

2O

3

6 hours

Ferrous Iron 3500-Fe B 250 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 24 hours

Fluoride 300.04500 F-C 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28

Gasoline Range Organics (GRO)a 8015 3 x 40 mL/

AGCool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 14

Glycols 8015 3 x 40 mL/AG

Cool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 14

Hardness 2540C 500 mL/P HNO3, pH < 2 6 months

Herbicides, Chlorinated 8151 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40

Ignitability 1010 500 mL/P None required 7

Mercury - Low Level 1631E 500 mL FLPE or G

5 mL 6N HCl or unpreserved

90 (48 hours if unpreserved)

Mercury245.1245.5 7470

250 mL/P/G HNO3,

pH < 2 28

Methane, Ethane, Ethene RSK-175 3 x 40 mL/

AGCool, < 6°C, HCl to pH < 2 14

NDMA UM34 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40

Nitrate 300/9056A 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Nitrite300/354.1/ 9056A/4500-NO2 B

250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

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WATERAnalysis Method

Container Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

Nitrate-Nitrite 353.2 250 mL/PCool, < 6°C, H

2SO

4 to

pH < 228

Metals, Except CrVI & Hg, Total

200.5200.7200.8200.960106020

500 mL/P

HNO3, pH < 2, for at least 16 hours prior to analysis

180

Metals, Except CrVI & Hg, Total - Dissolved

200.5 200.7200.8200.960106020

500 mL/P

If not field filtered, unpreserved. If field filtered HNO

3, pH<2,

for at least 16 hours prior to analysis.

180

Nitroglycerin/PETN 8332 2 x 1 L/AGCool, < 6°C, H

2SO

4 to

pH < 27 40

Odor 140.1 500 mL/P 1

Oil & Grease (Hexane Extractable Materials)

1664A1664B 2 x 1 L/AG

HCl or H2SO

4,

pH < 2, cool, < 6°C

28

Organic Halogens, Adsorbable (AOX)

1650B1650C 500 mL/AG

Cool, < 6°C, HNO

3 to

pH < 2180

Organochlorine Pesticides

6088081 2 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40

Organophosphorus Pesticides 8141 2 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40

Orthophosphate

365.1 365.2 365.3 4500 P-E

250 mL/P Cool, < 6°CFilter within 15 minutes; 48 hours

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WATERAnalysis Method

Container Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

Oxygen, Dissolved (Probe) 4500-O G 500 mL/G None required

Analyze within 15 minutes

Oxygen, Dissolved (Winkler) 4500-O G 500 mL/G Fix on site &

store in dark 8 hours

PCB Aroclors or Congeners 6088082 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 1 year 1 year

PCB Congeners 1668 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 1 year 40

Perchlorate 6850 125 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28

pH 9040 4500-H B 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C Analyze

immediately

Phenols 420.1420.4 1 L/AG

Cool, < 6°C, H

2SO

4 to

pH < 228

Phosphorus, Elemental 4500-P E 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Phosphorus, Total4500-P E365.3365.4

125 mL/P Cool, < 6°C, H

2SO

4 to pH < 2 28

Phosphorus-White/Elemental (P4) 7580 250 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 5

Polynuclear Aromatics Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

82708270-SIM 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40

Purgeable Aromatic Hydrocarbons (including BTEX & MTBE)

60280218260

3 x 40 mL/AG

HCl, pH < 2, no headspace, cool, < 6°C

14/7 if unpreserved

Reactive Cyanide 7.3.3.2 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28

Reactive Sulfide 7.3.4.2 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28

Residue, Settleable 2540F; 160.5 1 L/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Residue, Total (TS) 2540B 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 7

Residue, Nonfilterable (TSS) 2540D 1L/P Cool, < 6°C 7

Residue, Volatile (TVS) 160.4 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 7

Residue, Filterable (TDS) 2540C 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 7

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WATERAnalysis Method

Container Size (minimum)

PreservativeHolding Time*

Sample Extract

Resin & Fatty Acids 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 30 30

Semivolatile Organics 625; 8270 2 x 1 L/AG Cool, < 6°C 7 40

Silica 4500-SiO2 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28

Sulfate 300.0 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 28

Sulfide 4500-S2 D, F/376.1 500 mL/P

Cool, < 6°C, add zinc acetate & NaOH to pH > 9

7

Sulfite 4500-SO3 B 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C Analyze in 15 minutes

Surfactants (MBAS) 5540 C 1 L/G Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Specific Conductance 120.1, 9050 P, G - 250 mL Cool, < 6°C 28

Streptococci, Fecal PA, G – 250 mL N/A 6 hours

Temperature 2550B 250 mL/P None required

Analyze Immediately

Thiodiglycol UL09 2 x 1 L/AG 40

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 4500-NH3 E 500 mL/P Cool, < 6°C, H

2SO

4 to pH<2 28

Total Organic Carbon (TOC)

415.1; 9060 5310C 250 mL/AG H

2SO

4 to pH<2,

cool, < 6°C 28

Total Organic Halogen (TOX)

5320B 9020 500 mL/AG Cool, < 6°C 28

Turbidity 180.1 250 mL/P Cool, < 6°C 48 hours

Volatile Organics 524.2 3 x 40 mL/ G

Ascorbic acid, HCl pH<2, no headspace, cool, < 6°C

14

Volatile Organics 6248260

3 x 40 mL/ G

HCl to pH < 2, no headspace, cool, < 6°C; if Res. Cl, 10mg Na

2S

2O

3

14/7 if unpreserved

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Analysis Matrix Container Size PreservativeHolding Time*

Americium-241Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Carbon-14Water 250 mL/AG N/A N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP

Chlorine-36Water 2000 mL/AG N/A N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP

Curium-242, 244Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Gamma Emitters (StockFANPLibrary**)

Water 1000 mL/P HNO3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 16 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Gross Alpha/BetaWater 500 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Iodine-129Water 2000 mL/AG N/A N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP

Iron-55Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Lead-210Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Neptunium-237Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Nickel-63Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Plutonium-238, 239Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Plutonium-241Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Polonium-210Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

*Days unless otherwise specified**Fission Activation & Natural Products

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Analysis Matrix Container Size PreservativeHolding Time*

Promethium-147Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Radium-226Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Radium-228Water 2000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Radon-222 Water 3 x 40 mL/V-TLS N/A, ZH 4

Air 500 mL Tedlar bag N/A 4

Radium, Total Alpha Emitting

Water 1000 mL/P HNO3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Strontium-89Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Strontium-90 (Total Radiostrontium)

Water 1000 mL/P HNO3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Technetium-99Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Thorium-228, 230, 232Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

Tritium (H-3)Water 250 mL/AG < 6°C 6 months

Soil/SW 8 oz WMG < 6°C N/A

Uranium-234, 235, 238Water 1000 mL/P HNO

3 to pH < 2 N/A

Soil/SW 4 oz WMG, WMP N/A

*Days unless otherwise specified

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ABBREVIATIONS

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/s Per sample

AG Amber glass

B Pack in ice

blankRoutine shipping or nothing noted in method

BS Ship bulk separate

C Cooled

CE Cap ends

D Pack in dry ice

DW Drinking water

G Glass

I Insulated container

LProtect from exposure to light, store in dark

MSDS Include MSDS

ND Not determined

P Polyethylene

R Refrigerated

RESCheck for current shipping restrictions

SESeparate front & back tubes

S Soil

SB Seal (bubbler/cassettes)

SR Store cool

SV Transfer to separate vials

SW Solid waste

TFV Transfer filter to glass vials

V Ship in vials

V-TLC Glass vial Teflon-lined cap

V-TLSGlass vial Teflon-lined septum

W Water

WMG Wide mouth glass

WMP Wide mouth poly

WW Wastewater

ZH Zero headspace

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Always There For YouALS provides support for logistics and expedited testing services during an ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY.

With 24/7 AFTER-HOURS SUPPORT, you can count on us for all your analytical needs. Your ALS project manager can provide after-hours contact information for the laboratory.

24/7

Online Data AccessSave time and money with WEBTRIEVE™, a secure, Internet-based service that provides real-time access to your laboratory data.

Use the free WEBTRIEVE™ MOBILE application to instantly view results, see sampling handling guides, compare your data with other regulatory guidelines, and more!

Industry ExpertsWith an average of 20 YEARS industry experience amongst our project managers and laboratory directors, each employee is committed to consistently delivering a high level of service to clients.

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HOW TO PACK A SAMPLE COOLERWatch our instructional video

on your smartphone!

Search “How to Pack an ALS Sample Cooler”

in your YouTube app

OR

Visit: https://youtu.be/TeLwiBrSiRA in your smartphone web browser

OR

Scan this QR code:

Download a QR scanner app from the App Store.

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Use your WebtrieveTM login to access:

mobile.alsenviro.com

• Work Order Status • ALS Contact Information

• Sample Handling Guide• Real-Time Analytical Results

Search “ALS Enviro” in the Apple App Store and download the FREE iPhone application.

No iPhone? No problem. Most smartphone users can still access WebtrieveTM Mobile at:

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