Service 06 / Quality

Laboratory &
Quality Testing

On-site analytical testing for specification verification, certificates of quality, and independent sampling at every custody-transfer point.

Overview

Independent results, every time.

Our on-site laboratory operates independently of commercial and operations teams, so test results reflect the product — not the interests of any party in the transaction. Samples are drawn at receipt, during storage, before blending, and ahead of dispatch, using standardized sampling procedures that hold up in any custody dispute.

Results are issued as certificates of quality or certificates of analysis, referencing the specification you require — whether that's an internal company spec, an industry standard, or a buyer's contractual requirement.

Independent sampling and quality testing at Strategic Storage GmbH laboratory Custody Sampling
Testing Capability

What our lab verifies.

TEST GROUP / A

Physical Properties

Density, viscosity, flash point, pour point, and distillation characteristics.

TEST GROUP / B

Composition & Purity

Sulfur content, water content, particulate contamination, and trace element analysis.

TEST GROUP / C

Performance Specification

Octane/cetane number, cold-flow properties, and additive concentration verification.

TEST GROUP / D

Custody Sampling

Independent sampling at receipt and dispatch for dispute-resistant custody documentation.

TEST GROUP / E

Certificates of Quality

Formal certificates issued against company, industry, or contractual specifications.

TEST GROUP / F

Retained Sample Archive

Physical samples retained for a defined period to support any post-delivery quality query.

Indicative Specifications

Lab turnaround at a glance.

ParameterRange
Standard turnaround24 hours
Expedited turnaround6 hours, surcharge applies
Standards referencedASTM, ISO, EN, customer-specific
Retained sample period90 days

Need a certificate of quality before dispatch?

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