The laboratory of chemical and petroleum products is one of SASO's laboratories that was established to provide service and testing to ensure conformity of goods to Saudi Standards. It conducts a set of tests in this area.
Laboratory of Chemical and Petroleum Products Units :-
First: Organic Chemistry Unit :-
The unit examines and analyzes the organic compounds in many materials such as:(cosmetics - air fresheners - food - organic compounds)
The most important tests that are made in this unit :-
1. Detection and estimation of the proportion of organic material
2. Determination of fatty acids
3. Determination of alcohols (ethanol and methanol )
The most important appliances used under this unit :-
1. Gas Chromatograph device, equipped with standard block CG MS detector
2. Gas Chromatograph device, equipped with FID-ECD detectors
Second: Radiation measurements Unit :-
The unit detects the radioactive isotopes and activities assessment in the following products:-
1. Water
2. Building Materials
The most important appliances used under this unit :-
1. Gamma analyzer appliance
2. Alpha analyzer appliance
Third: Inorganic Chemistry unit :-
The unit analyzes and determines elements in the following :-
1. Drinking water
2. Unfilled drinking water
3. Detergents
4. Aqueous solutions
5. Fertilizers
The most important tests that are made in this unit :-
1. Determine of heavy elements
2. Estimate the mineral elements
3. Estimate the chemical and physical properties
4. Classical tests
The most important appliances used under this unit :-
1. PH appliance
2. Incinerators
3. Drying Ovens
4. Atomic Absorption appliance ( AAS )
5. Chromatograph ionic appliance ( IC )
Fourth: Petroleum products unit :-
The unit examines and analyzes the following petroleum products :-
o Engine Oils
o Auto Transport Oils
o Hydraulic Oils
o Gear Oils
o Industrial oils
o Gasoline
o Brake fluid
o Cooling water
The most important tests that are made in this unit :-
o Determination of viscosity at temperature of 40 C , 100 C
o Determination of flash point
o Determination of spill point
o Determination of the properties of the foam
o Determination of the number tie
o Determination of fall point
o Determination of penetration
The most important tests that are made in this unit :-
o Apparatus of determine the flashing point.
o Apparatus of determine the spilling point.
o Apparatus of determine the specifications foam.
o Apparatus of measurement of sulfur.
o Apparatus of automated distillation.
o Apparatus of determine the viscosity at 40 and 100 degrees.
o Apparatus of determine the viscosity at low temperatures.
o Apparatus of determine the fall point.
o Apparatus of determine the degree of penetration.
Fifth: Food Testing Unit :-
The laboratory examines and analyzes different samples of food products (chemically, physically and microbiologically).
1. Chemical Tests
The most important tests that are made in this unit :-
o Determination of mineral and toxic elements
o Determination of sugars
o Detection of food additives
o Determination of fats
o Determination of protein
o Determination of artificial colors
o Detection of antibiotics in meat and poultry
The most important appliances used under this unit :-
o Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (ICP)
o High Performance (High Pressure) Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
o Kjeldahl Apparatus
o Soxhlet extractor
o CHARM II
2. Microbiological Tests
Microorganisms are organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye and require a microscope, including (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites).
The most important microorganisms are associated with food; some of which corrupt food and cause infection and poisoning for the consumer. The laboratory's most prominent functions are as follows :
o Inspecting food samples and their products to ensure suitability for human consumption as well as being in compliance with certified specifications
o Conducting periodic surveys on certain types of food to ensure their conformity with the specifications
o Conducting research and studies on the validity period of some food products
The most important tests that are made in this unit :-
o Total count of bacteria.
o Counting yeasts and molds.
o Counting coliform group of bacteria.
o Counting Escherichia coli bacteria.
o Counting Astavelocox aureus bacteria.
o Detection of salmonella bacteria.
o Detection of Sediminimonas bacteria.
The most important appliances used under this unit :-
o Incubators with temperature variation.
o Optical microscopes.
o Water baths.
o Colony-forming unit (CFU)
o Mixers.
o UV lamp.
List of Products be Tested in the Laboratory
Chemistry Lab:
No.
|
Product
Name
|
Standard
no.
|
Time Required for Testing
|
|
1
|
Bottled drinking water
|
2000 /409
|
10 days
|
|
2
|
unbolted drinking water
|
701/2000
|
10 days
|
|
3
|
Bottled natural mineral water
|
1541/1998
|
10 days
|
|
4
|
Salt
|
197/1992
|
10 days
|
|
5
|
Tea
|
275/1998
|
20 days
|
|
6
|
Ice for human consumption
|
712/1994
|
10 days
|
|
7
|
Black Pencils
|
1455/1998
|
7 days
|
|
8
|
Dishwashing liquid
|
720/1993
|
12
days
|
|
9
|
Sodium hypochlorite solution
|
1054/1998
|
10
days
|
|
10
|
Liquid Glass Cleaner
|
1195/1996
|
7 days
|
|
11
|
Hair Shampoo
|
724/1994
|
10
days
|
|
12
|
Ornamental soap
|
493/1987
|
14 days
|
|
13
|
Liquid soap
|
1873/2000
|
10 days
|
|
14
|
Washing
powders for household use
|
510/1993
|
20 days
|
|
15
|
Shaving cream
|
1387/1998
|
14 days
|
|
16
|
Shaving Soap
|
1196/1998
|
10 days
|
|
17
|
white and black liquid disinfectants
|
1387/1998
|
10 days
|
|
18
|
Liquid carpet cleaner
|
828/1994
|
10 days
|
|
19
|
Alkaline sanitation cleaner
|
1057/1997
|
10 days
|
Organic Tests Unit :
No.
|
Product Name
|
Standard no.
|
Time Required for Testing
|
|
20
|
Hair Cream
|
1504/1999( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
1515/1999-Test methods
|
|
|
21
|
Skin cream
|
1512/1999 ( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
1513/1999-Test methods
|
|
|
22
|
Toothpaste
|
802/1998( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
801/1997-Test methods
|
|
|
23
|
Gum Powder
|
1750/2000( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
1751/2000( SASO)
|
|
|
24
|
Perfumes
|
585/1990( SASO)
|
10
days
|
|
25
|
Chemical depilatories
|
1744/2000( SASO)
|
10days
|
|
|
|
1745/2000-Test methods
|
|
|
26
|
Liquid oxidizing hair Dyes
|
1999/777( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
776/1994-Test methods
|
|
|
27
|
Aerosols
|
1326/1997( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
1327/1997-Test methods
|
|
|
28
|
Deodorants
|
1794/2000( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
1795/2000-Test methods
|
|
|
29
|
Vaseline (petroleum cream)
|
1389/1998( SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
|
|
1388/1998-Test methods
|
|
Organic Tests Unit :
|
No.
|
Product
name
|
Standard
No.
|
Time
Required for Testing
|
|
30
|
olive oil
|
283/1982 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
282/1982-testing methods
|
|
31
|
Corn oil
|
29/1989 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
32
|
Palm oil
|
397/1994 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
33
|
Soybean oil
|
398/1989 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
34
|
Sesame oil
|
399/1983 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
35
|
Oil chemical testing Methods
|
30/1984 (SASO)
|
|
|
36
|
Vegetable oils and fats
|
71/1977 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
37
|
Sunflower oil
|
546/1989 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
38
|
Peanut oil
|
547/ 1989 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
39
|
Vegetable oil mixture
|
1325/1997 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
40
|
Mustard oil
|
1260/1997 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
41
|
Black seed oil
|
1333/1997 (SASO)
|
10 days
|
|
42
|
CFC Compounds
|
554/1989 (SASO)
553/1989 – Testing methods
|
10 days
|
Petroleum products unit :
|
No.
|
Product
name
|
Standard
No.
|
Time
Required for testing
|
|
43
|
Internal combustion engine oil
|
19/2006
|
Two days
|
|
44
|
Lubricating oils for gears
|
1530/1999
|
One day
|
|
45
|
Hydraulic oils
|
1525/2002
1999/1524
|
One day
|
|
46
|
Mineral paraffin essential oils
|
1526/2005
|
One day
|
|
47
|
Automatic Transmission Fluid
|
1728/2002
|
Two days
|
|
48
|
Gas and steam turbine oils
|
1781/2002
|
Two days
|
|
49
|
Lubricants for vacuum pumps air compressors
|
1729/2002
|
Two days
|
|
50
|
Recycling oils
|
1792/2000
|
Two days
|
|
51
|
Automotive brake fluids
|
404/1995
|
Ten days
|
|
52
|
Cooling oils
|
1775/2000
|
One day
|
|
53
|
Cutting oils
|
2059/2002
|
One day
|
|
54
|
Fuel oils
|
2045/2002
|
One day
|
|
55
|
Binary lubricants
|
1869/2001
|
Two days
|
|
56
|
Transformer oils
|
1366/1998
G 1494
|
Two days
|
|
57
|
Car greasing lubricants
|
1527/1999
|
Two days
|
|
58
|
White oil spirit
|
657/1994
G 478/2007
|
Three days
|
|
59
|
Diesel
|
844/1994
|
Two days
|
|
60
|
Gasoline
|
1951/2001
|
Three days
|
|
61
|
Kerosene
|
845/1994
478/2007 G
|
Three days
|
|
62
|
Engine cooling water
|
995/1995
|
Two days
|
|
63
|
Oil lubricating sprinkler and
round systems
|
1732/2002
|
Two days
|
Pesticides unit :
|
No.
|
Product
name
|
Standard
No.
|
Time
Required for Testing
|
|
64
|
Public health pesticides
|
CIPAC 1988
AOAC International 1996
|
2-5 hours
|
|
65
|
Estimation of pesticide residues
|
pesticide Analytical Manual 1994 vci .1 FDA
|
4-8 hours
|
Nutritional tests unit :
|
No.
|
Product name
|
Standard No.
|
Time Required for Testing
|
|
66
|
Soft drinks
|
100/1978
|
5-10 days
|
|
67
|
Honey
|
101/2008
|
5-10 days
|
|
68
|
Instant milk
|
1035/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
69
|
Corn puffs
|
1036/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
70
|
Flavored milk
|
1037/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
71
|
Peanut Butter
|
1039/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
72
|
Fruit syrup
|
1046/2010
|
5-10 days
|
|
73
|
Frozen shrimp
|
1067/1995
|
5-10 days
|
|
74
|
Meat and meat
products
|
1069/1995
|
5-10 days
|
|
75
|
Canned green peas
|
111/1979
|
5-10 days
|
|
76
|
Frozen fish
|
1114/1995
|
5-10 days
|
|
77
|
Processed meats -
sausage
|
1115/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
78
|
Labneh
|
1117/2010
|
5-10 days
|
|
79
|
Cream
|
1138/1996
|
5-10 days
|
|
80
|
Processed cheese
|
131/1993
|
5-10 days
|
|
81
|
Date paste
|
2323/2005
|
|
|
82
|
Processed fish
products
|
1145/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
83
|
Fig paste
|
2323/2005
|
5-10 days
|
|
84
|
Date molasses
|
2344/2005
|
5-10 days
|
|
85
|
Camel milk
|
2661/2007
|
5-10 days
|
|
86
|
White sugar
|
277/2011
|
5-10 days
|
|
87
|
Fermented milk
|
281/1982
|
5-10 days
|
|
88
|
Food colors
|
285/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
89
|
Chicken eggs
|
311/2006
|
3 days
|
|
90
|
Cocoa
|
375/1983
|
5-10 days
|
|
91
|
Pasteurized milk
|
40/1998
|
3 days
|
|
92
|
Milled rice
|
431/2006
|
5 days
|
|
93
|
Vinegar
|
451/2006
|
5-10 days
|
|
94
|
Corn flakes
|
512/1994
|
5-10 days
|
|
95
|
Hard candy
|
516/1994
|
5-10 days
|
|
96
|
Packed dates
|
543/2010
|
5 days
|
|
97
|
French fries
|
567/2000
|
5 days
|
|
98
|
Glucose syrup
|
603/1990
|
5-10 days
|
|
99
|
Frozen meatballs
|
1425/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
100
|
Hot chili sauce
|
1466/1999
|
5-10 days
|
|
101
|
Biscuits
|
1543/1999
|
5-10 days
|
|
102
|
Peanuts
|
1566/1999
|
5-10 days
|
|
103
|
Natural caviar
|
1570/1999
|
5-10 days
|
|
104
|
Halva
|
159/2007
|
5-10 days
|
|
105
|
Minced chicken meat
|
1422/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
106
|
Canned mackerel
|
161/1995
|
5-10 days
|
|
107
|
Frozen and refrigerated
dough
|
1637/2000
|
5 days
|
|
108
|
Flavored yogurt
|
1642/2010
|
7 days
|
|
119
|
Bulgur
|
1905/2001
|
5-10 days
|
|
110
|
Jam, marmalades and
jelly
|
193/ 1996
|
5-10 days
|
|
111
|
Tomato paste
|
196/1980
|
5-10 days
|
|
112
|
Spices and
condiments mixture
|
2181/2003
|
5-10 days
|
|
113
|
Frozen squid
|
2216/2004
|
5-10 days
|
|
114
|
Canned fava beans
|
222/1981
|
5-10 days
|
|
115
|
Dry beans
|
1146/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
116
|
Canned chickpeas
|
1147/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
117
|
Semolina
|
1153/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
118
|
Oatmeal flakes
|
1154/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
119
|
Mixed fruit nectar
|
1156/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
120
|
Instant drink powder
|
1158/1998
|
5 days
|
|
121
|
Cooled and frozen
beef, buffalo, sheep, and goat meats
|
116/1993
|
5-10 days
|
|
122
|
Cake mixtures
|
1162/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
123
|
Custard powder
|
1163/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
124
|
Mixed Fruit
Juice
|
1165/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
125
|
Saffron
|
1166/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
126
|
Frozen chicken
|
117/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
127
|
burger meat
|
1261/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
128
|
Instant coffee
|
1262/1998
|
5-10 days
|
|
129
|
Soft candy
|
1293/1997
|
5-10 days
|
|
130
|
Glucose
|
1294/1997
|
5-10 days
|
|
131
|
Refrigerated chicken
|
625/1994
|
5-8 days
|