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New Fuel Can

POLARIS Laboratories® is now using a fuel sample container made to reduce sample contamination prior to testing. The new, seamless container is stamped from a single piece of aluminum with an epoxy lining and polypropylene seal and security cap, whereas the top, bottom and body of the previous can were constructed from three pieces of sheet metal crimped together at the seams.

The new design greatly reduces the ingression of external contaminants by eliminating the “crimped” seams. External contaminants can adversely affect test results for Water and Sediment (ASTM D-2709) and Particle Count (ISO 11500 / ISO 4406 / ISO 11171) and may indirectly affect microbial results for such testing as Bacteria, Fungi and Mold. The new container also has a higher tolerance to heat and is chemically resistant. It will be priced at $4 and available to order July 1.

Combustible substances with a flashpoint equal to or greater than 38°C (100°F) are not considered hazardous material. Therefore, these fuel sample containers can be shipped ground through a small package carrier, such as UPS or FedEx, without any special labeling or registration, according to Title 49, Section 173.150 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The United States Postal Service, however, will not accept or transport fuel samples of any kind. Check with your preferred carrier to confirm transportation and handling requirements for shipping diesel fuel.

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