Analyzing and Classifying Crude Oil by Rail

Correctly classifying your goods for shipment

As more and more crude oil producers are opting to transport their crude via rail, the rapid growth of this market presents complex challenges for sampling and analysis. Bureau Veritas is able to support TDG classification and MSDS documentation requirements related to new Canadian and US regulations.

As your partner in science, Bureau Veritas has developed customized crude oil by rail (CBR) solutions to ensure your needs are met. Our services include:
- Field Sampling
- Analysis & Characterization of CBR
- TDG/MSDS Authoring Services

Parameter for UN 1267	Procedure	TDG	MSDS
Initial Boiling Point	D86	Required
Flashpoint	D93M/D56	Required	Required
Viscosity	D7042	Required	Recommended
Physical State	Visual		Required
Appearance/Odor	Visual		Required
Simulated Distillation	D7169		Required
Light Ends	C10- by GC		Required
Density	D5002		Required
Vapor Pressure	D6377		Required
H2S (liquid phase)	D5623		Required
Pour Point	D5853		Recommended

Our unique “CBR” analyses are designed for a wide range of scenarios. The key advantage of working with Bureau Veritas is that our experts know what to test, when and how. You can count on expert help and get the right answers when you need them.

CRUDE OIL SERVICES

Composition by GC
Crude Oil Assay
Crude Oil & Gas Analysis for Hydrocarbon Accounting
Crude Oil and Petroleum Feedstocks Tests
Crude Oil by Rail DOT Classification
Crude Oil Rail Car Services
Crude Oil Testing
Mercury in Crude Measurement