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Lancaster Laboratories Explanation of Symbols and Abbreviations The following defines common symbols and abbreviattons used to reporting technical data N D none detected SMQL Below Minimum Quantitation Level TNTC Too Numerous To Count MPN Most Probable Number IU International Units CP Units cobalt-chioroplatinate units umhos/cm micromhoslcm NTU nephelometric turbidity units C degrees Ceistus F degrees Fahrenheit Cal (diet)calories Ib pound(s) ' meq milliequivalents kg kilogram(s) g gram(s) mg milligram(s) ug microgram(s) I liter(s) MI milliliter(s) ut mtcroliter(s) m3 cubic meter(s) fib>5 um/Ml fibers greater than 5 microns in length per ml c less than—The number following the sign is the limit of quantitation, the smallest amount of analyte which can be reliably determined using this specific test fa greater than PPM parts per million—One ppm is equivalent to one milligram per kilogram (mg/kg), or one gram per million grams For aqueous liquids, ppm is usually taken to be equivalent to milligrams per liter(mgA), because one liter of water has a weight very close to a kilogram For gases or vapors,one ppm is equivalent to one microliter of gas per liter of gas ppb parts per billion _ ' Dry weight Results printed under this heading have been adjusted for moisture content This increases the analyte weight basis concentration to approximate the value present in a similar sample without moisture U S EPA data qualifiers Organic Qualifiers inorganic Qualifiers A TIC is a possible aldol-condensation product B Value is<CRDL, but yIDL ' B Analyte was also detected in the blank E Estimated due to interference ' C Pesticide result confirmed by GCIMS M Duplicate injection precision not met D Compound quatitated on a diluted sample N Spike amount not within control limits E Concentration exceeds the calibration range of S Method of standard additions(MSA) used ' the instrument for calculation J Estimated value U Compound was not detected N Presumptive evidence of a compound (TICS only) W Post digestion spike out of control limits P Concentration difference between primary and' + CorDuplicate analysis ncoefficient for MSA ot within control l limits confirmation columns>2S/o U Compound was not detected X,Y,Z Defined in case narrative Analytical test results for methods listed on the laboratories' accreditation scope meet all requirements of NELAC unless ' otherwise noted under the individual analysis Tests results relate only to the sample tested Clients should be aware that a critical step in a chemical or microbiological analysis is the collection of the sample Unless the sample analyzed is truly representative of the bulk of material involved,the ' test results will be meaningless If you have questions regarding the proper techniques of collecting samples, please contact us We cannot be held responsible for sample integrity, however, unless sampling has been performed by a member of our staff This report shall not be reproduced except in full,without the written approval of the laboratory WARRANTY AND LIMITS OF LIABILITY—in accepting analytical worts,we warrant the accuracy of test results for the sample as submitted THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WE DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING A WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL LANCASTER LABORATORIES BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS ' OF PROFIT OR GOODWILL REGARDLESS OF (A)THE NEGLIGENCE(EITHER SOLE OR CONCURRENT)OF LANCASTER LABORATORIES AND(B)WHETHER LANCASTER LABORATORIES HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES We accept no legal responsibility for the purposes for which the client uses the test results No purchase order or other order for work shall be accepted by Lancaster Laboratories which includes any conditions that vary from the Standard Terms and Conditions of ' Lancaster Laboratones and we hereby object to any conflicting terms contained in any acceptance or order submitted by client