Intertek Testing for the Classification and Shipping of Crude Oil offered for Rail Transportation in the USA
04 Mar 2014
Houston, Texas – Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, provides a range of physical property testing services required to comply with the recent United States government order mandating proper testing and classification of crude oil, prior to being offered into railcar transportation.
Per the DOT Emergency Restriction / Prohibition Order, the tests conducted must be able to determine the crude oil's flash point, boiling point, corrosivity to steel and aluminum, presence and content of compounds such as sulfur and hydrogen sulfide, percentage presence of flammable gases, and the vapor pressure at 50°C.
“Intertek is ready to provide the appropriate testing services and offer guidance regarding the recently released DOT Emergency Restriction/Prohibition order. This information represents Intertek’s current interpretation of the order. The regulatory situation may evolve as the issues are being discussed within industry groups and US DOT,” said Jeff Kaylor, Vice President Central Region. “Testing will help to ensure that crude oil for shipment by rail has been classified, described, and packaged in accordance with the appropriate Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).”
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Intertek Contacts:
Craig Falgout
Business Development Manager, Shale Oil & Gas Services
Tel: +1 337 254 2807
Email: craig.falgout@intertek.com
Paris Morris
Marketing Communications Manager, Shale Oil & Gas Services
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
Email: paris.morris@intertek.com
Global Marketing and Media:
Erik Holladay
Global Marketing Director, Commodities
Tel: +1 713 407 3500
Email: erik.holladay@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers’ products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. Visit www.intertek.com.