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2010 Pharmaceutical Catalog Posted for Download

Lee Lang — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:18:00 GMT

RTC has released the electronic version of its 2010 Pharmaceutical Reference Materials and Proficiency Testing Programs. The new layout allows for easier production searching. The catalog also offers a significant expansion of impurities, metabolites, analogs, etc.

RT Corp releases new Methyl Mercury Standards

Lee Lang — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT

RT Corp (RTC) has released standards for Methyl Mercury in Sediment, catalog number SPE-1238 (PT) and SQC-1238 (QC), with a list price of $278.00 and $195.00 respectively. The samples are provided in 50 g aliquots at a Methyl Mercury concentration ranging from 0-10 µg/Kg (0-10 bbp).

Please contact RTC sales with any questions regarding this new CRM.

RT Corp offers VPH/EPH Samples for Maine DEP Accreditation

Lee Lang — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:23:00 GMT

RT Corp (RTC) has reviewed the Maine requirements for VPH/EPH accreditation. RTC has determined that it currently has PT samples that meet the specifications and that RTC can supply them immediately. The following samples can be used for Maine’s DEP VPH/EPH accreditation.

VPH (including BTEX target analytes, aliphatic and aromatic banding):
Soil - SPE-008MA
Water - PEO-010MA

EPH (including PAH target analytes, aliphatic and aromatic banding):
Soil - SPE-007MA
Water - PEO-011MA

Feel free to contact an RTC Proficiency Testing Coordinator with any questions you might have.

Modified 2010 Main Catalog Posted

Lee Lang — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:24:00 GMT

Our customers have suggested that RTC post a fully bookmarked version of its catalog online for ease-of-use. We appreciate customer feedback and make every effort to implement our customer’s suggestions. RTC posted a modified electronic 2010 Environmental & Biological CRMs and Proficiency Testing Programs catalog. The electronic catalog is available for download immediately.

The catalog is fully bookmarked for easier or more rapid browsing.

Using WP Studies to meet your DMRQA 30 Requirements

Lee Lang — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT

The EPA has revised the use of scheduled WP studies meeting DMRQA 30 reporting requirements. Beginning in 2010 all regularly scheduled WP studies between the dates of January 1, 2010 and July 2, 2010 may be used to meet DMRQA 30 testing requirements. To use a WP study for your DMRQA 30 reporting requirements, RTC must have your NPDES permit# prior to the close of that WP study. RTC offers 3 regularly scheduled WP studies, WP10-1, WP10-2, and WP10-3A, which may be used for DMRQA 30 reporting. RTC’s WP10-1 study starts January 20th and is open for 45 days. Please contact an RTC Proficiency Testing Coordinator, PT@RT-Corp.com or 1-800-576-5690, if you have questions regarding using a WP study to meet your DMRQA 30 reporting requirements.