Doctor Test for Petroleum Samples

Area Unit Operating Procedure # Certified by Revision # Date Page

3 Lab OPS-LB-NM-046 0 6/28/11 1 of 1

Job Hazards Yes Job Hazards Yes

References / Documents PPE Use
Access and Egress Moving Parts
Standard (SSP-0011) Y
Activities of Others Noise  N/A
Full Face Shield / Goggles
Adverse Weather Rail Movement
Hood
Chemical Exposure Sharp Edges Special Instructions
Clothing—Chemical Protection
Electricity Slips, Trips, and Falls
Fatigue Static Electricity
 Any problems, notify Shift Supervisor or Duane Chaisson. Gloves—Chemical
Personal Fall Protection
Fire and Explosion Trip Injuries
Environmental Respirator / Filter Mask
Ground Contamination Trapped Pressure
Manual Handling Working at Height Supplied Air
 N/A
Other:
WARNI NG
Quality Assurance

 N/A CAUTION

Doctor Test for Petroleum Samples

1 Pour 10 ml sample into 4 oz. glass bottle.

2 Add 5 ml Doctor Solution (Sodium Plumbite).

3 Stopper bottle with cork and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

4 Add small pinch (20 – 25 mg) of sublimed sulfur.

5 Shake again for 15 seconds.

6 Allow to settle and observe within 2 minutes.

Interpret result as follows:

7.1 If the doctor solution is discolored or if the yellow color of the sulfur is noticeably changed, report test as positive.
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7.2 If sample remains unchanged in color and the sulfur remains bright yellow or only slightly discolored with gray or flecked with
black, report test as negative.

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