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Butane Certification Testing – ASTM D2163 | SPL Greeley Energy Lab

Butane Certification Testing – ASTM D2163 | SPL Greeley Energy Lab

The Critical Role of Butane Certification  If you’re producing or distributing butane, compliance isn’t optional—it’s required. The EPA’s regulations (40 CFR Part 1090) mandate that every batch of certified butane is tested and documented before it can be sold or transferred. This certification ensures that the product meets strict purity, […]

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SPL’s ISO 17025-accredited Arlington lab now offers new grease testing for HPM, ASTM D4950. Support for producers, additive suppliers, and R&D teams.

SPL’s Arlington Lab Expands Accredited Grease Testing Capabilities 

Why You Should Reach Out to SPL for your Grease Testing Needs    Formulate new grease, measure up to HPM certification standards, or compare your grease to another formulation.  We’re proud to announce that SPL’s Arlington laboratory has recently received new ISO 17025 accreditations for multiple grease methods.  This is a […]

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Summertime Sampling Success: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Warm-Weather Testing

Summer brings longer days and often more sampling events—but it also brings higher risks of sample error. Rising temperatures, increased field activity, and longer transport windows can all lead to compromised data if best practices aren’t followed. At SPL, we partner with water and wastewater professionals to ensure your warm-weather […]

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What the NJ PFAS Settlement Means for TX Water Systems

New Jersey Just Secured $2.5B for PFAS Contamination—Texas Is Right Behind In recent months, New Jersey reached two historic settlements with PFAS manufacturers: These cases alleged decades of groundwater and natural resource contamination from PFAS used in manufacturing, firefighting foam, and consumer products.  And the settlement money will be used […]

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The Hidden Compounds Disrupting Your Treatment Plant

Over the past few years, the use of disinfectants and cleaning products has skyrocketed. From hospitals to home kitchens, quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are the active ingredient behind “99.9% germ-free” claims. But what happens when those chemicals go down the drain? They don’t just vanish. They end up in your […]

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The Great Fluoride Debate

The Great Fluoride Debate

What’s Really in Your Water – And Should It Stay There? If you’ve ever wondered what’s flowing from your faucet besides H₂O, you’re not alone. From TikTok threads to town hall meetings, one tiny ion is stirring up some serious waves: fluoride. Once hailed as a public health miracle, fluoride is […]

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