Biodegradation and Microbial Laboratory Test Services
ASTM Microbial and Biodegradation Test Methods
- Microbial test methods for bacteria, fungi, algae, and biodegradation for industrial and consumer products. Common ASTM antimicrobial and bidegradation testing projects includes test methods G21, D3273, D5590, D6400, D6868, used for plastic, coatings, paper, paint, textiles, lubricants, personal care products, and ready and ultimate biodegradation. more >>
AATCC Textile and Microbial Test Methods
Microbial testing of textile materials for bacteria, fungi and algae resistance.
Common test methods include:
AATCC TM 100,
AATCC TM 147, and
AATCC 30
for antimicrobial and microbiological testing of textiles.
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ISO European Microbial Test Methods
Bacteria, fungi, algae and biodegradation testing of industrial and consumer products for business, government and society using methods developed by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Common tests include:
ISO 14593,
ISO 17556 and
ISO 22196.
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OECD Biodegradation Test Methods
Bacteria, fungi, algae and biodegradation testing of industrial and consumer products using methods developed by the OECD.
Biodegradation test methods include the OECD 301 series with
OECD 301B
the preferred choice for solution-based biodegradation.
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MIL STD and JSS Military Standards Test Laboratory
U.S. DOD MIL STD and Indian Military JSS testing for all material and product types, including textiles, plastics, resins, coated metals, webbing, foam,
and polymers. Common test methods include:
US 810g 508 and
JSS 55555 "Penta-Five" standards.
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Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) Test Laboratory
Bacteria and fungi testing for textiles and durable industrial and consumer products using
Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) methods developed by the Japanese Standards Association(JSA). Common tests include:
JIS 1902 and
JIS Z2801.
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MIC
Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) Test Laboratory
We use industry standard microbiological test methods to determine Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC). Bacteria, fungi, and algae testing of products and material designed to control or inhibit microbial induced corrosion.
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RTCA Aviation Industry Test Laboratory
Aviation testing for algae, bacteria, fungi and biodegradation including avionics, instrumentation, insulation, lubricants and fuel.
Methods are applicable for products and formulations used in both commercial and military sectors.
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USCC Compost and Organics Industry Test Laboratory
As a U.S. Composting Council (USCC) participating laboratory, we provide a range of compost testing for microbials and
biodegradation including organics, soils, polymers, surfactants, solutions and other formulations.
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AOAC International Performance Testing Laboratory
Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) test methods are used by the EPA to determine if products can be legally defined and used for
sterilization, as a disinfectant and for sanitation. Common test methods include: AOAC CHS, AOAC GSPT, AOAC FCST and AOAC UDT.
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Product Durability and Environmental Analysis
We test for protection against and enhancements to microbiological activity in a range of microbial performance and biodegradation products
including: accelerated aging, UV, heat and water treatments. We also perform microscopic analysis and identification of possible microbial
contaminants.
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Our customers rely on our laboratory expertise to help develop and test products for antimicrobial or biodegradation performance and for
the compliance needs of their market application.
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The Wily Microbe
Test Services
Our laboratory provides microbiological testing for fungi, bacteria, algae, biodegradation and expertise in product and application development.
As microbiology laboratory test experts we include consultation to our customers for their product and test requirements.
Fungi/Bacteria
Mixtures of fungi and bacteria are used in many studies including
ASTM,
MIL STD and
ISO
test methods, and can be particularly important for
ASTM,
ISO and EPA Biodegradation Tests.
Mixed bacteria are common in instances of Microbial induced or influenced corrosion.
Penicillium sp.
Many of the organisms used in microbiological testing for fungi, bacteria, algae are familiar to a general audience.
For example, Penicillium sp. (as seen above) is commonly used in numerous ASTM, AATCC, MIL STD and ISO test methods.
Algae
Green and Blue/Green Algae are commonly used in
ASTM and
ISO
laboratory microbiological test methods.
Certain algae are significantly more difficult to control and should be considered as part of the test assessment.
Test Services
Our laboratory provides microbiological testing for fungi, bacteria, algae, biodegradation and expertise in product and application development.
As microbiology laboratory test experts we include consultation to our customers for their product and test requirements.
Fungi/Bacteria
Mixtures of fungi and bacteria are used in many studies including
ASTM,
MIL STD and
ISO
test methods, and can be particularly important for
ASTM,
ISO and EPA Biodegradation Tests.
Mixed bacteria are common in instances of Microbial induced or influenced corrosion.
Penicillium sp.
Many of the organisms used in microbiological testing for fungi, bacteria, algae are familiar to a general audience.
For example, Penicillium sp. (as seen above) is commonly used in numerous ASTM, AATCC, MIL STD and ISO test methods.
Algae
Green and Blue/Green Algae are commonly used in
ASTM and
ISO
laboratory microbiological test methods.
Certain algae are significantly more difficult to control and should be considered as part of the test assessment.